The DiversityCanada Foundation is a non-partisan not-for-profit founded by former journalist and inspirational writer Celia Sankar who holds the volunteer position of Executive Director. The organization was born in 2004 following two cross-Canada tours made by Sankar in which she was able to learn of the dreams and hopes of thousands of Canadians of diverse backgrounds. The challenges they faced spurred her to work towards ensuring that all persons, regardless of background, have a fair and equal opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural and social life of Canada and beyond. Since inception, the DiversityCanada Foundation has delivered programs and resources to hundreds of thousands of Canadians of all ages and backgrounds from coast to coast, while remaining a lean and agile operation run primarily on volunteer support. The organization has established strong partnerships with public sector organizations, the private sector, the academic community, other non governmental organisations, and a host of like-minded individuals all contributing to ensure diversity acts as a positive force in the development of Canada and elsewhere.