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UIA Federations Canada: Introduction

UIA Federations Canada is a national Jewish fundraising organization and community planning body which was established in June 1998, as a result of the re-organization of the United Israel Appeal of Canada Inc., and the Council of Jewish Federations of Canada. Having fundraising and community development at the core of its objectives, UIAFC recognizes its responsibility to support and strengthen Jewish communities across Canada. With responsibility both to Canada and Israel, UIAFC looks to raise funds from communities both for local and overseas needs. more

UIAFC Responsibilities

UIAFC has numerousresponsibilitiesand relationships within the Canadian Jewish Framework. Click here for a complete list of responsibilities and relationships

NCR: National Collective Responsibility

Communities from coast to coast share their resources to support organizations that strengthen the national fabric of Canadian Jewry. They are: CJC, JIAS and NJCL. more

International Relationships

UIAFC is connected to a worldwide structure of Jewish Organizations. Click here to read more

UIAFC Services

UIAFC is an integral player that implements a variety of services and programs together with Federations and Regional Communities across Canada.They are: more

How the dollars are raised & distributed

UIAFC receives its funding from UJA/CJA campaigns throughout Canada and from Bequests and Endowments through generous donors. Funds are received annually from 10 Federations and 40 Regional Communities. more

UIAFC in Israel

Based in Jerusalem, the UIAFC office plays an instrumental role in consistently communicating critical Campaign needs to Canadian communities regarding social welfare and humanitarian projects and programs. In Israel, the office coordinates missions, manages capitol projects and programs, represents Canada to JAFI and KH. The activities of UIAFC in Israel are supervised by the Israel Residents Committee consisting of volunteers of Canadian origin now living in Israel.