Centralize support
Deliver a one-stop hub for Canadian nonprofits to access digital strategy, accessible templates, and in-kind tech grant guidance.
Web-Ready Access Hub
Technical justification for WRA Hub equipment procurement.
This report supports the acquisition of core technology to deliver a free, centralized digital resource for Canadian nonprofits. The WRA Hub is a youth-led initiative hosted by Oasis of Change, funded by Canada Service Corps at Employment and Social Development Canada and administered by the GLOCAL Foundation of Canada through the CANConnect Micro-grant Diversity program.
Why procurement matters
Equipment enables a resilient hub that can prototype, audit, and publish accessible sites at speed while training youth leaders and nonprofit partners to sustain their digital presence.
Free
Centralized access to tools, templates, and guidance.
Accessible
Inclusive design and compliance-first build standards.
Sustainable
Long-term capacity building for nonprofit teams.
Project objectives
Build skills
Train youth leaders and nonprofit staff to maintain accessible, secure, and sustainable web platforms.
Expand reach
Strengthen digital inclusion by helping organizations serve their communities with modern, multilingual websites.
Technical justification highlights
Research & audits
Hardware supports accessibility testing, performance analysis, and inclusive user research sessions led by youth teams.
Production workflows
Reliable equipment streamlines design, content, and deployment for multiple nonprofit partners in parallel.
Community delivery
A shared tech stack ensures the hub remains available, secure, and scalable for future cohorts and partner organizations.
Implementation timeline
Phase 01: Procurement & setup
Acquire equipment, configure secure environments, and validate accessibility testing tools.
Phase 02: Hub build & training
Launch core hub resources, onboard nonprofit partners, and deliver youth-led skill sessions.
Phase 03: Scale & sustain
Expand partner network, refine resources, and secure long-term in-kind technology grant pathways.