International Teams Canada is a 2-star charity that is financially transparent. It has reasonable overhead spending of 33%. It has a below average results reporting grade of B- and Low demonstrated impact.

Founded in 1960, International Teams Canada (iTeams Canada) is a Christian charity that aims to end poverty by providing food, shelter, and access to education to those in need. iTeams Canada supports local churches, businesses, and community leaders by supplying resources to help local people better assist those living in poverty. In F2023, iTeams spent $1.3m to run programs in ten countries, focusing on countries in Africa, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe. In F2023, 19,545 people received relief, 5,035 people received education, and 851 people were rescued. The charity also served 458,486 meals or food relief packages to children and community members.

International Teams Canada’s Africa programs were 50% of program spending in F2023. iTeams worked in Burkina Faso, Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia. In Burkina Faso, the charity gave food, education, and housing to 250 children, and supported 238 people to attend post-secondary education. iTeams rescued 93 children from violence in South Sudan and provided a home and education for 80 children that the charity rescued from abuse or abandonment in Kenya.

iTeams Canada’s Central and South America/the Caribbean programs were 31% of program spending in F2023. iTeams worked in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Haiti. In Haiti, the charity delivered relief packages to 7,145 people, and 520 children received primary or secondary education in the Dominican Republic. In Ecuador, iTeams provided post-secondary scholarships to 15 young adults.

The Eastern Europe programs were 19% of program spending. In F2023, iTeams worked in Romania, where around 23% of the population experiences poverty. iTeams’ Family Farm project provides a space for communities to come together. In F2023, 317 people visited the family farm and received support.

International Teams Canada had donations of $1.6m in F2023, and international donations of $234k.

Administrative costs are 23% of revenues (less investment income) and fundraising costs are 10% of donations. This results in total overhead spending of 33% which is within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending. 

International Teams Canada has $399k in reserve funds. These reserve funds are the charity’s cash and investments. The charity has 3 months of annual program costs covered by its current reserves.

This charity report is an update that has been sent to International Teams Canada for review. Changes and edits may be forthcoming.

Updated on June 21, 2024, by Lily Ferguson.