A unique program for leaders dedicated to building an equitable and inclusive region – is back for 2025
The Leading Social Justice Collective, co-presented by United Way Greater Toronto and the University of Toronto’s School of Cities, is an innovative city-building and leadership development program for individuals from the public, private and community sectors currently engaged in, or committed to, social justice transformation.
It is time for collective action to address longstanding and interconnected social, health, housing, and climate justice issues, including Truth and Reconciliation and broader equity and anti-racism imperatives. Now is a rare and unique opportunity to remake our economies, communities and systems to be more just, inclusive and equitable. Doing so requires leaders in all sectors to act collectively, and to reimagine and redefine approaches, practices and cultures.
This four-month certificate program is a key investment we are making in building the capacity of our region and its residents to solve the systemic issues that stand in the way of so many being able to thrive and prosper in neighbourhoods across the GTA. If you are passionate about centring social justice in your approach to leadership, this certificate program is for you.
2022 alumna Amanda Ottley, The Pamoja InstituteThe Leading Social Justice Collective is truly a game changer. It goes beyond just imparting knowledge and skills—it takes you on a transformative journey of self-discovery. The program’s unique ability to pinpoint meaningful efforts in the right places is nothing short of remarkable… I wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone looking to make a real impact in the world.
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See the exciting projects the 2024 LSJC teams worked on!
Interested in the program?
Applications are now open for the 2025 cohort.
Leading Social Justice Collective
Learn more about the 2024 program by visiting the Leading Social Justice Collective website.