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Last week marked the 35th edition of International Development Week! There was an exciting variety of activities and announcements, with several featuring our members and partners.
On February 5, CanWaCH members Alinea International, Cowater International, Cross Border Impact Ventures and Lucky Iron Life participated in a forward-looking discussion on how innovative collaborations with the private sector can play a crucial role in achieving the SDGs. Speakers highlighted unique ways the private sector can support NGOs and presented practical, innovative examples demonstrating how mutually beneficial partnerships can thrive.
CanWaCH and World Vision Canada, on behalf of the Gender Transformative Framework for Nutrition (GTFN) Coalition, hosted a discussion on Canada’s leadership in gender and nutrition, the operationalization of the Gender Transformative Framework for Nutrition, and driving forward Canada’s legacy and commitment at Nutrition for Growth (N4G). The session also addressed gaps and ongoing needs to support implementation and accountability for gender-responsive and transformative nutrition commitments at Paris N4G.
As the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents (GFF) celebrates a decade of transformative work in 2025, CanWaCH CEO Julia Anderson joined an impactful discussion in Ottawa with the GFF Secretariat. Speakers reflected on results, progress and prospects in expanding access to affordable, lifesaving health and nutrition care for hundreds of millions of women, children and adolescents in the GFF’s partner countries.
We’re thrilled to present FuelHER, a new home for us to connect with the next generation of gamechangers and blend the worlds of sport and global awareness. Launched during our time at WickFest Surrey, the channel will also see us share incredible stories from athletes in Canada and around and share details on our workshops and exhibits at sporting events. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn!
As part of International Development Week, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced 14 new projects to make health systems stronger and more resilient to stressors, such as pandemics, conflicts and climate change. The contribution of $248.2 million will also support the delivery of quality health services for the most vulnerable.
The Minister’s announcement followed an important investment for Nutrition International to support efforts to provide life-changing nutrition resources to people in need, with a particular focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Earlier in the week, new development assistance funding was announced to help ensure a sustainable future for all by empowering and equipping marginalized people whose livelihoods, supply chains and communities are greatly impacted by climate change.
Congratulations to all members receiving funding!
Black communities have shaped resilient and sustainable agricultural practices throughout history. From ancient Indigenous farming techniques to present-day agribusiness initiatives, their knowledge and leadership continue to drive food sovereignty and economic development. In this blog, Canadian Feed the Children share stories of women at the forefront of agribusiness.
Google Analytics can help you unlock new website insights, understand your audience better and optimize your marketing efforts. It includes a range of tools to track and visualize different data sets such as website traffic, the average length of time spent on a specific web page and the number of times a resource is downloaded. The latest edition of our At a Glance Series shares resources to help you get started with the tool!
We’re excited to welcome Development Impact Solutions, Opportunity International Canada, Oxfam Canada and the Peter Gilgan Foundation to the CanWaCH membership!
The work of these four new members is wide-ranging; Development Impact Solutions offers customized solutions to business, tech and development challenges, primarily in the global south. Opportunity International Canada provides innovative financial solutions, training and support to people living in poverty, empowering them to build sustainable livelihoods. Oxfam Canada works globally to fight poverty and inequality with a focus on women’s rights. And The Peter Gilgan Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families worldwide with a focus on health, sustainability and charitable excellence.
February 10 to 16 marks SexPlus Week. Formerly known as Sexual Health Week, it is an annual awareness campaign dedicated to creating a future where sexual health is part of every conversation about health. The CanWaCH Gender Equality Working Group’s third complex issues brief considers the interconnections between sexual and reproductive health and rights and climate change and shares recommendations for practitioners. Check out a snapshot of projects with areas of focus related to sexual and reproductive health and rights by visiting our data analytics portal!
The sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from March 10 to 21 2025! Its main focus will be on the review and appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcomes of the 23rd special session of the General Assembly. Are you planning an in-person or virtual side event? If so, we want to know! Please fill out this form or send your event details to [email protected].
A modernized skills lab for future healthcare professionals in Somalia, SOS Children’s Villages Canada
Ethiopia: Breaking the cycle of early marriage by building successful businesses, CARE Canada
Health care is a right, not an innovation, Partners In Health Canada
Honduras: Betty Rodriguez’s Journey in Coffee Production and Community Leadership in Agua Sucia, Cuso International
Powered by Equality: Plan International Canada 2024 Annual Report, Plan Canada
Rising from the rubble: Recovering livelihoods in northwestern Syria, CARE Canada
Strengthening Community-Led Efforts for a Sustainable Future, Canadian Feed The Children
Sudan: A Neglected Crisis, Plan Canada
Transforming African Agriculture Through Mentorship and Innovation, Canadian Feed The Children
Health care amidst conflict: Human Concern International’s primary health-care centre in Aleppo, Syria, Human Concern International
Ongoing until March 23, Mobilizing One Health Course
February 18, Global Health Spotlight series – In conversation
February 20, World Day of Social Justice
February 27, World NGO Day
March 8, International Women’s Day
April 10, Global Health Conference 2025
May 1-4, ConnectHer: Building Bridges for Working Women Across Canada
International Youth Fellowship Program, Aga Khan Foundation Canada. Application deadline: February 14
Marketing & Philanthropy Specialist, Seva Canada. Application deadline: February 14
Research Gender Policies – Volunteer in Colombia, Cuso International. Application deadline: February 20
Gender Advisor, Cuso International. Application deadline: February 20
Donor Loyalty Coordinator, SOS Children’s Villages Canada. Application deadline: February 28
Finance Officer, SOS Children’s Villages Canada. Application deadline: February 28
Call for Abstracts: The International Conference on Family Planning 2025, ICFP. Submission deadline: March 15
Senior Manager, Programs (1-Year Parental Leave Cover), Cooperation Canada. Application deadline: Open until filled
Creative Digital Marketing Specialist, Stephen Lewis Foundation. Application deadline: Open until filled
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