Established 2024 • Canada

Building Resilience and Inclusivity for a Diverse and Growing Empowerment

Our Mission

We are committed to a future where education, economic independence, and equal rights are accessible to all. Empowering marginalized women and youth through education, economic opportunities, and advocacy for human rights.

Our Three Pillars

We empower marginalized women and youth through comprehensive programs designed for lasting impact

Education Access

Tailored vocational programs, scholarships, mentorship, and information-sharing ensure equitable learning opportunities from primary to higher education.

Economic Empowerment

Business and leadership skills, internships, mentorship programs, and career development resources for sustainable employment.

Advocacy

Driving policy change for equal opportunities in education and employment while eliminating discrimination and advancing human dignity.

Our Impact in Numbers

Since our establishment in 2024, we've been making measurable differences in communities

500+
Women Empowered
150+
Scholarships Awarded
75+
Vocational Programs
200+
Career Placements

Every number represents a life transformed, a community strengthened, and a step toward equality

Stories of Transformation

Hear from the women and youth whose lives have been changed through BRIDGE programs

Mariam A.
"

BRIDGE gave me the skills and confidence to start my own tailoring business. Now I support my family and employ three other women from my community.

Mariam A.

Vocational Training Graduate

Zahra K.
"

Thanks to the scholarship program, I'm now pursuing my degree in computer science. BRIDGE believed in me when no one else did.

Zahra K.

Scholarship Recipient

Ayesha M.
"

The mentorship program connected me with experienced professionals who guided me to launch my social enterprise helping other young women.

Ayesha M.

Business Mentorship Program

Our Leadership Team

Meet the dedicated women leading BRIDGE's mission to create lasting change for marginalized communities

Dr. Fatima Ahmadi

Dr. Fatima Ahmadi

Founder & Executive Director

Human rights advocate with 15+ years experience in women's empowerment. Former advisor to UNHCR on Afghan women's rights. PhD in International Development from University of Toronto.

Maria Rossi

Maria Rossi

Co-Founder & Program Director

Educational specialist focused on marginalized communities. Led vocational training programs across Middle East and Africa. Master's in Education Policy from Bologna University.

Sarah Thompson

Sarah Thompson

Board Chair

Social entrepreneur and feminist activist. Founded multiple NGOs supporting women's economic independence. MBA from McGill University with focus on social enterprise.

Amina Hassan

Amina Hassan

Advocacy Director

Policy expert specializing in gender equality legislation. Worked with UN Women and Amnesty International. Master's in Human Rights Law from University of Ottawa.

Our board brings together expertise in education, human rights, social enterprise, and advocacy

About BRIDGE

BRIDGE is a Non-Profit Organization established in 2024 in Canada by a group of humanitarian and feminist women from Afghanistan, Canada, and Italy.

We were founded to advocate for social justice and contribute to building a more equitable society through education and training.

Our Vision

We believe in a world where every woman and young person has the tools, knowledge, and support to achieve their full potential—because when individuals thrive, communities prosper.

Diverse group of women in community gathering

Est. 2024

Canada

Our Core Values

These values guide everything we do at BRIDGE, from our programs to our partnerships

Empowerment

We acknowledge and seek to expand people's agency over their lives and the decisions that impact them.

Equality

We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities.

Solidarity

We join hands, support each other, and collaborate across boundaries to work towards a just and sustainable world.

Inclusiveness

We embrace diversity and value the perspectives and contributions of all people who are active members of their communities.

Accountability

We take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable to the people we work with and for.

Get Involved

Join us in our mission to empower marginalized women and youth. There are many ways to contribute.

Donate

Your financial support helps us expand our programs and reach more communities.

Volunteer

Share your skills and time to make a direct impact on the lives of those we serve.

Partner

Collaborate with us to create sustainable change through strategic partnerships.

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