United Nations Association in Canada
Global Citizen Award Gala
November 18, 2025
Art Gallery of Ontario
Presented by
A Message from President and CEO, United Nations Association Canada
The United Nations Association in Canada is honoured to invite you to partner in presenting the Global Citizen Award Gala on November 18, 2025, at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto. This prestigious event will celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Moez Kassam, a distinguished leader in the financial sector and a driving force for positive social change through his strategic and solutions-oriented philanthropy.
His work exemplifies the spirit of global citizenship and resonates with a shared commitment to creating a more equitable and sustainable future through high-impact initiatives.
Sincerely,
Aki Temiseva
2025 Award Winner
Moez Kassam
Moez Kassam is a highly accomplished hedge fund manager and dedicated philanthropist, recognized for his ability to identify critical challenges and engineer impactful solutions – an approach that defines his leadership at Anson Funds and his commitment to social change. As Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Anson Funds, a leading alternative asset management firm with over USD $2 billion in assets, he directs a sophisticated multi-strategy investment platform that has consistently delivered strong, risk-adjusted returns, earning recognition from leading financial publications like the Financial Times and Bloomberg. This success in the financial sector provides a robust foundation for his capacity to address pressing social issues with a problem-solving mindset.
Driven by a profound belief in the power of strategic investment to unlock human potential, Moez Kassam and his wife Marissa co-founded the Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund. This innovative philanthropic initiative invests in organizations that are generating outsized gains for society by breaking barriers, building bridges, and unlocking human potential.
Past Honourees
Manjit Minhas
2024
Winnie Harlow
2023
Anita Anand
2022
Wes Hall
2021
Mark Carney
2020
Walied Soliman
2019
UNA-Canada Fundraising Committee
Walied Soliman, Chair
Moez Kassam
Chris Allen
Aki Temiseva
Cindy Fan
Laura Salvatori
Presenting Sponsor
More Sponsoring Opportunities
Platinum Sponsor
$50,000
Platinum Sponsorship entails 2 VIP tables at the 2025 Global Citizen Award Gala and Prominent Corporate branding, including:
- Company logo placement on step and repeat
- Company logo on individual tables and auction table
- Recognition as Platinum Sponsor on event materials
- Premium table location near Head Table and stage
- Recognition through social media campaigns, including PR platforms with thousands of reach, UNA-Canada’s e-newsletter and social media accounts with estimated reach 60K
- Logo recognition on a rolling multi-media slideshow showcased pre and post Award
- Official company Certificate of Recognition post event
Gold Sponsor
$30,000
Gold Sponsorship entails 1 table at the 2025 Global Citizen Award Gala and Corporate branding, including:
- Recognition as a Gold Sponsor on event materials
- Recognition through social media campaigns, including UNA-Canada’s quarterly e-newsletter and social media accounts with estimated reach 60K
- Premium table location near Head Table and stage
- Logo recognition on a rolling multi-media slideshow showcased pre and post Award
Purchase a Table
$15,000
Each table accomodates 10 guests.
Showcase your organization’s commitment to social responsibility and network with influential problem-solvers, community leaders, and industry innovators focused on creating positive change.
More Ways to Get Involved
In-Kind Donations
We accept in-kind donations of goods or services that are needed for the gala, such as catering, drinks, event decorations, printing services, or audiovisual equipment rental. This allows businesses to contribute their expertise or resources to the event without making a monetary donation.
Silent Auction Items
Contribute to the success of the gala and gain valuable brand exposure by donating goods or services to our silent auction, reaching an audience of impact-driven individuals and organizations committed to creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
Purchase an Individual TIcket
UNA-Canada’s Past Sponsors
Highlights from 2024 Gala
About the United Nations Association in Canada
The United Nations Association in Canada is a registered charity with the mandate to educate and engage citizens on the work of the United Nations and global issues that affect us all. In summary, we grow Global Citizens. Guided by the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, we bring the core principles of the UN to life here in Canada through a range of youth programmes that build positive change from the ground up.
To learn more about the United Nations Association in Canada, please visit unac.org
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