Our Changemaker Experience:

We strive to build a world anchored in equality, justice, and the power of collaboration. Where curiosity meets action, and brighter minds come together to drive meaningful solutions.

Our current philanthropic focus areas:

Global Anti-Corruption: Our founder, Alison Lawton, is a driving force as a member of the World Refugee and Migration Council's Canadian Task Force Against Global Corruption. We actively contribute to vital work aimed at improving human rights and reducing the displacement of citizens in developing countries.

Social Finance: We support impact investments including catalytic funds and Social Impact Bonds to increase resources to support social entrepreneurs and innovations. We partnered with Virgin Unite to become a driving force behind the MaRS Amplify Fund (formerly known as the Catalyst Fund).

LGBTQ+ Rights and Safety: We are committed to the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ issues globally, from decriminalization to legalizing gay marriage. As proud members of ILGA, we advocate for equality and the global right to marry. We support LOVELOUD Foundation, and proudly hold a seat on their Board.

Founded in 2006 by Alison Lawton, our journey is rooted in a profound curiosity about how systems work and a relentless pursuit of equitable organization. Our small but mighty team is driven by a set of values - equality, justice, access to knowledge, and the transformative power of collaboration.

At Mindset Foundation, we thrive on exploring uncharted territories, dedicating time to commission research on issues that challenge human rights. As catalysts, we bring attention, energy, creativity, and resources to complex issues, inviting minds from diverse backgrounds to generate solutions that transform systems. Join us in our quest for a world where every voice is heard, every right is protected, and collaboration shapes a brighter future.

Global Anti-Corruption

World Refugee & Migration Council

Through our collaboration with the World Refugee and Migration Council, Mindset Foundation actively engages in the global effort to combat corruption, enhance human rights, and address the root causes of displacement, working towards a future where the rights and dignity of refugees are safeguarded. Mindset’s Founder, Alison Lawton, proudly sits on WRMC’s “Canadian Task Force Against Global Corruption”, with a mandate to promote the repurposing of frozen and seized assets, including under Canada’s Special Economic Measures Act and its regulations, as a complement to existing Magnitsky legislation and the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act.