Information on THRIVE
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Information on THRIVE

THRIVE: the Multicultural Women's Coalition Against Violence and Oppression is a coalition of agencies and individuals working together to develop a response to the issue of violence against women of colour, Aboriginal women, and their communities. THRIVE was established in Toronto in 2002, through the initiative of METRAC. Today, it is a coalition of several diverse organizations in Toronto and the GTA.

THRIVE Mission Statement:
THRIVE is a coalition of diverse women advancing a movement to end violence and oppression against women of colour, Aboriginal Women, and their communities by:

• Developing analyses and strategies to combat violence against women of colour and Aboriginal women, and
• Providing training, community-based research, and political advocacy with and for women of colour and Aboriginal women.

THRIVE Vision Statement:
THRIVE works actively for social change through violence prevention to end systemic forms of violence, including oppression based on gender, race, sexuality, ability, class, age, faith, immigration status, education, poverty, language, and imperialism.

THRIVE works actively against gendered forms of violence which include the silencing of women generally, and the specific silencing of women of colour and Aboriginal women, Queer women, Trans people, working-class women, women with disabilities, young women, immigrant, refugee, and non-status women, and other socially and politically disadvantaged groups of women.

THRIVE works actively towards the creation of a non-violent environment that supports the development of anti-oppressive attitudes, behaviours, and practices.

THRIVE works to facilitate communication between individuals, community organizations, and policy makers concerned about the struggles for equality of all women and to end violence against all women.

THRIVE Participants:

THRIVE members are committed to being actively and consistently involved in THRIVE meetings, trainings, and/or project work. They directly set the agenda of what the coalition does.

THRIVE members can be individuals or part of an organization; participate in the Steering Committee or join as a General Member. There is no membership fee to become a member. Members are asked to make a commitment to being involved with THRIVE for a period of two years. The Steering Committee meets at least 6 times per year. General members are required to attend THRIVE's Annual Members' meeting, and encouraged to participate in a sub-committee. Sub-committees meet as regularly as needed.

Recent Projects

• Young Racialized Women’s Survey
• Racial Profiling of Women Research and Report

Contact Us

For more information about THRIVE and/or how your organization can participate, please contact the coaltion chair at safety@metrac.org or 416-392-3137.