Data for Change Knowledge Hub

A Collaborative Space for Advancing Social Identity Data Collection Practices

Data For Change

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Welcome to the Knowledge Hub

A centralized resource for community-based organizations across the Greater Toronto Area who are working to collect and use social identity data (SID) responsibly, thoughtfully, and effectively.

This hub is built by the sector, for the sector — a growing, collaborative community committed to sharing tools, templates, resources, and real-world lessons learned around social identity data collection. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your practices, the Data for Change Knowledge Hub is here to support you.

What You’ll Find Here:

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Capacity Building

This section features our monthly learning series as part of the Data for Change project. Through structured workshops, we explore key elements, considerations, and best practices for the ethical and effective collection of social identity data. These sessions support all experience levels, offering practical tools to strengthen equity-focused data practices across the sector.

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Community of Practice

This section is a collaborative space where agencies connect to share, learn, and address real-life challenges in collecting social identity data. Through peer dialogue and shared experience, it fosters mutual support, practical learning, and collective problem-solving—building confidence, consistency, and capacity for equity-informed data practices across the sector.

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Tools & Resources

This section is a dynamic hub offering practical resources for the Data for Change project, including templates, tip sheets, and best practices for collecting social identity data. Regularly updated, it provides guidance, tools, and insights to support ethical data collection, evolving alongside the project and community.

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Let's Learn, grow and lead - together.

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This hub is more than a website—it’s a living, evolving community of practice. We invite to sign up to our collective email list to stay connected, informed of our latest updates and learning opportunities.

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