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SUMMARY:CHANGING THE NARRATIVE:  AFRICA IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE
DESCRIPTION:How do global media portrayals and popular misconceptions of Africa shape investment\, economic development\, and policymaking? What are the real costs of these narratives\, and how can they be challenged? Join the ONE Campaign and the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy Social Policy Lab for a dynamic conversation exploring how such narratives and misconceptions influence trade\, public perception. We’ll also examine their impact on Canada-Africa relations and explore actionable strategies for changing the narrative about Africa on the global stage.\n \nEvent Details:\n \n\nDate: Wednesday\, 2 April 2025\nTime: 11:00 AM ET\nLocation: Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy\, University of Toronto\, Campbell Conference Facility\, 1 Devonshire Place\, Toronto\nFormat: Expert Panel & Open Discussion. Lunch and Networking.\n\nFor any questions or learn more\, please do not hesitate to reach out to:   minerva.gray@one.org / daniyal.zuberi@utoronto.ca \nThis event is designed primarily for in-person participation to allow for deeper engagement and networking opportunities. If you require virtual access\, we’re happy to accommodate. Please reach out to Minerva at the provided email in advance so we can ensure you receive all necessary details for remote participation. We encourage all attendees who can join us in person to do so\, as this will provide the best experience and opportunity for meaningful connections.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/changing-the-narrative-africa-in-public-discourse/
LOCATION:Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy\, 1 Devonshire Place\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Love at First Sight
DESCRIPTION:“Love at First Sight” offers an intimate answer—through the eyes of former patients who captured what they missed most.\n\n\n\nIf a photo speaks 1\,000 words\, these speak 1\,001. “Love at First Sight” isn’t a showcase of composition\, light\, or technique. This free exhibition features photos by Seva Canada’s Tanzanian and Nepali eye care patients after their sight was restored with cataract surgery or glasses. Each patient was handed a camera and asked to capture what they missed seeing most. These moving images celebrate universal human values and the simple pleasures of family\, friends\, and the beauty in our daily lives. Prints sold will support life-changing care to underserved communities worldwide. Visitors will view art while contributing to a cause that makes a real difference. \nThese moving images celebrate universal human values and the simple pleasures of family\, friends\, and the beauty in our daily lives. \nProceeds from print sales will go directly toward providing sight-restoring care in underserved communities. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/love-at-first-sight/
LOCATION:Pendulum Gallery\, 885 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C 3E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:An exhibition on the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme in the Transformation of Al-Azhar Park
DESCRIPTION:Formerly the site of a rubbish dump\, Al-Azhar Park has transformed the lives and livelihoods of the artisans in the surrounding neighbourhood and has become an urban oasis in Cairo\, one of the most densely populated cities in the world. \nVisit the exhibition: \n\nDelegation of the Ismaili Imamat | 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa (Enter through the Boteler Street entrance)\nApril 9 to 20 | Weekdays from 4 to 7 pm\, Weekends from 12 to 6 pm
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/an-exhibition-on-the-aga-khan-historic-cities-programme-in-the-transformation-of-al-azhar-park/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:Global Health Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme is Creativity Through Crisis: Lessons from Global Mental Health. GHC25 will provide a platform to discuss the intensifying impact of global crises—conflict\, climate change\, and COVID-19—on mental health disparities worldwide. The conference will delve into the far-reaching effects of these global stressors while spotlighting innovative responses that are reshaping mental health care. The goal is to create an inclusive discussion forum for anyone interested in global health or mental health – everyone is welcome to attend! \nLearn more and register here: https://www.bcchr.ca/global-health-conference \nRegistration is FREE! Coffee and a catered lunch will be provided to all in-person attendees. \nDescription: The Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre are thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Global Health Conference (GHC25)! GHC25 is an annual event bringing together a community of students\, trainees\, clinicians\, researchers\, and faculty from across health professions and disciplines to share knowledge. \nWhen: Thursday\, April 10\, 2025 | 8:30 am – 1:30 pm PDT \nWhere: In-person at BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education + Virtual \nWe hope that you will join us at GHC24 for a conversation on “Creativity Through Crisis: Lessons from Global Mental Health”. This year\, we’re focusing on the intensifying impact of global crises—conflict\, climate change\, and COVID-19—on mental health disparities worldwide. The conference will delve into the far-reaching effects of these global stressors while spotlighting innovative responses that are reshaping mental health care. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of mental health and global health alongside an exceptional lineup of speakers and conference co-chairs\, Jana Davidson and Mohamed Ibrahim.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-health-conference-2025/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education\, 938 West 28th Ave\, Entrance #18\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Z 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Innovative Financing for Nature-based Solutions in Mangrove Communities
DESCRIPTION:This event will be available in-person and online. Free to attend.\nCo-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID).\nJoin us for an engaging and insightful event focused on innovative financing strategies that support community-based Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in mangrove ecosystems. The event will explore the challenges\, opportunities\, and co-benefits of NbS\, including gender equality and climate-resilient livelihoods. \nWe will discuss effective strategies for enabling long-term financing for NbS in mangrove ecosystems\, as well as how to unlock financing for blue carbon and related ecosystem services. By bringing together Canadian and international experts\, the event aims to share valuable insights and strategies for scaling successful NbS initiatives. The event will feature an opening address by CAFIID\, followed by an engaging panel discussion with prominent leaders in the field. The day will conclude with a networking session\, offering a unique opportunity to connect and exchange ideas on advancing sustainable mangrove ecosystems and climate resilience. \nThis is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of mangrove ecosystems and sustainable livelihoods. \nMark your calendars for April 10\, and join us in shaping a more sustainable future!\nThe event will be conducted in English. Light refreshments will be provided. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/innovative-financing-for-nature-based-solutions-in-mangrove-communities/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:2025 MIGH X PIH Global Health Case Competition
DESCRIPTION:Partners in Health Canada Case Competition \nJoin us for an engaging and impactful case competition focusing on maternal mortality in Haiti. This competition provides a unique opportunity for participants to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world challenges faced by mothers in under-resourced settings. \nParticipants will be presented with a case study based on real-life scenarios encountered by Partners In Health Canada in their maternal health initiatives. Teams will analyze the case\, develop innovative solutions\, and present their recommendations to a panel of experts. \nWho Should Participate: \n\nStudents from the fields of public health\, medicine\, nursing\, social sciences\, engineering\, business\, and related disciplines\nStudents passionate about global health and social justice\nTeams of up to 4 participants\n\nHow it Works: \nForm a team of four or join as an individual and be placed in a team. On the day of the competition\, your team will receive a real-life maternal and child health issue that Partners In Health Canada has encountered in Haiti. You will have around 24 hours to analyze the issue and develop a comprehensive program to address it. \nAll necessary information about the country and the specific problem will be provided to you. After developing your solution\, your team will present your proposal to one of our judges. The judges will select their top choices\, and the three best teams will present their proposals to all participants. All attendees will vote to determine the 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place winners. \nCompete for Exciting Prizes: \nFirst place: $600 \nSecond place: $300 \nThird place: $200 \nKey Highlights: \n\nReal-World Impact: Address genuine challenges in maternal and child health in a developing country.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with professionals\, academics\, and peers who share a commitment to global health.\nExpert Feedback: Receive insights and guidance from a distinguished panel of judges with expertise in maternal and child health.\nLunch Provided!\n\nHow to Register: \nTo participate\, please purchase a “Team Registration” ticket\, and then scroll down and select the number of team members in “team member” registration. If you would like to register as an individual and be placed in a team when you arrive\, please select individual registration. \nPlease Contact the Organizer if You Have Any Questions.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2025-migh-x-pih-global-health-case-competition/
LOCATION:McMaster University\, 1280 Main Street West Hamilton\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:2025 Canadian Women's Heart Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:2025 theme: Reflecting on the past\, empowering the present\, and shaping the future. \nProudly hosted by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute‘s Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre\, and Heart & Stroke\, the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Summit is the only event of its kind and has become the national reference point for health professionals seeking up-to-date knowledge of women’s heart\, brain and vascular health. \nBuilding on the success of the previous four Summits\, we have assembled national and international experts and collaborators to further advance women’s heart\, brain\, and vascular health. \nTogether\, we will transform and enhance Canadian women’s lives through research\, awareness\, policy development\, and care. \n2025 Summit Objectives \n\nDiscuss the progress made in sex and gender-based research and practice since the first Summit in 2016\nUnite key collaborators to improve heart\, brain\, and vascular health among women\nIdentify emerging and future areas\, gaps and health disparities in research and clinical practice for heart\, brain\, and vascular conditions affecting women\nChampion and make use of equity-promoting strategies to enhance the adoption of evidence-based research and clinical practices for heart\, brain\, and vascular health in women\n\nThis is an accredited\, clinical\, and scientific opportunity to foster knowledge exchange among a diverse group of collaborators\, including primary care providers\, cardiologists\, neurologists\, gynecologists\, pharmacists\, nurses\, cardiac rehabilitation providers\, allied healthcare professionals\, researchers\, policy-makers\, community partners\, people with lived and living experience (PWLLE)\, and caregivers. \n\nWhen we talk about women\, we mean ALL women. \nSex and Gender are complementary concepts but they are not interchangeable. Sex describes biology\, such as hormones and chromosomes\, while Gender describes our lived experience and how we move through the world. \nIt is important that we understand these differences as they impact the amount of clinical knowledge we have specific to women\, the appropriateness of clinical best practices used to treat women (such as diagnostic procedures and interventions)\, how women seek knowledge and care\, and so much more. \nWhen we talk about women\, we mean all women. \nPeople who identify as women make up just over half of the population in Canada and we choose to take an intersectional approach to understanding health inequities faced by women and how to address them. \nWe understand that women’s health is shaped by many different and overlapping factors\, including sex\, indigeneity\, race\, ability\, sexual orientation\, education\, income\, geographic location and more. This includes cisgender and transgender women\, and non-binary people. \nThis event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada\, and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 15\,00 hours (credits are automatically calculated). \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2025-canadian-womens-heart-health-summit/
LOCATION:Rogers Centre Ottawa\, 55 Colonel By Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9J2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2025 Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series – In Conversation! \nHosted by: The Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre \nJoin us for a candid conversation with Srinivas Murthy\, where he will talk about his global health journey—highlighting his defining moments\, lessons learned\, and current projects. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore how researchers’ unique journeys have shaped their current projects and the strategies they use to create equitable partnerships\nUnderstand the “what” but also the “why” behind their chosen methods and models\, including key decision-points\, challenges and adjustments made along the way\nLearn about opportunities to leverage resources and foster new collaborations and partnerships\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, April 29\, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST \nWhere: This is an In-Person only event at Room 2108 BCCHR (across from the Chan Centre for Family Health Education auditorium)\, BC Children’s Hospital \nFree event with lunch provided for registered participants. \nPlease register here: Global Health Spotlight Series – In Conversation Tickets\, Tue\, Apr 29\, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite \nIf you have any questions\, please contact: globalhealth@cw.bc.ca
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2025-global-health-spotlight-series-in-conversation/
LOCATION:BCCHR room 2108
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