GIDSS
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
About
Founded in 2011, GIDSS is a charity based in Brampton, Canada working on community development, poverty & hunger, education +6 more.
GIDSS (Gandhian Initiative for Development of Support Services) is a registered Canadian not-for-profit charity established in 2011. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's teachings, it serves less fortunate and marginalised people in Canada and developing countries, including India. Its work includes senior digital literacy workshops in the Region of Peel, employment and integration support for newcomers in Ontario, a food bank for vulnerable groups in Brampton through OnlineThali.com, scholarships for girls, job fairs, and the International Peace Awards. It also runs co-op and volunteer placements and promotes peace, interfaith dialogue and awareness of community issues.
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Smart Help for Seniors
Elderly care · Canada
Free AI and technology workshops that help seniors use smartphones and digital services in the Region of Peel.
Bridging The Gap
Employment & Skills · Canada
Employment and social media skills programme for newcomers and ethnocultural communities in Ontario, funded by the Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration and the Government of Ontario.
GIDSS Food Bank
Poverty & Hunger · Canada
Provides free, fresh, cooked and healthy food to vulnerable groups in the Region of Peel, run through OnlineThali.com in Brampton.
Scholarships for underprivileged girls
Education · India
Scholarship programme empowering young girls from underprivileged backgrounds.
International Peace Awards
Peace & Conflict · Canada
Annual awards and celebration recognising non-profits and charities for peace, harmony and community service.
GIDSS Job Fairs
Employment & Skills · Canada
Job fairs connecting job seekers, including recent graduates, with multiple employers in one location.
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Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration, Government of Ontario, Government of Canada
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