The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is a development assistance program managed by the Canadian Embassy in Ankara for projects in Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Syria. Reflecting the priorities of the Government of Canada in the world and taking into account the socioeconomic and political context in the region, the CFLI allows the government of Canada to support initiatives which fall under any one of the following six thematic areas:

Empowering women and girls and promoting gender equality

Promoting human development, specifically in the areas of health, nutrition, and education

Championing human rights, inclusive and accountable governance, democracy, peaceful pluralism, and respect for diversity

Supporting inclusive and green economic growth

Promoting action on the environment, including water and climate change

Promoting peace and security.

Source: www.canadainternational.gc.ca