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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T070000
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SUMMARY:Expanding Neonatal and Pediatric Surgical Care in Conflict-Affected Settings: The MSF Experience
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the UBC Branch for Global Surgical Care and the Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital (IGH-CW)\, we invite you to attend a talk on “Expanding Neonatal and Pediatric Surgical Care in Conflict-Affected Settings: The MSF Experience” featuring Dr. Shahrzad Joharifard and Dr. Jean-Pierre Létoquart. \nWhen: Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026\, 7:00 – 8:00 AM \nWhere: BC Children’s Hospital TACC – Rooms T4-546 A&B + virtual \nIn many conflict-affected settings\, children comprise the majority of the population\, yet neonatal and pediatric surgical care remains largely absent from humanitarian surgical priorities. While emergency surgical programs have expanded globally\, children with congenital conditions and other complex surgical diseases often remain without access to specialized surgical\, anesthesia\, and perioperative care\, resulting in preventable disability\, chronic morbidity\, and death. \nIn this talk\, pediatric surgeon Shahrzad Joharifard and longtime MSF-France surgical advisor Jean-Pierre Létoquart discuss ongoing efforts within Médecins Sans Frontières to expand access to pediatric surgical care in some of the world’s most resource-constrained settings. Through clinical cases and field experience\, they explore the challenges of delivering complex neonatal and pediatric surgical care in environments with limited anesthesia\, nursing\, ICU\, and follow-up infrastructure\, and consider what ethical\, sustainable pediatric surgical care should look like in humanitarian medicine. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-msf-experience/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260505T184032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T190507Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Compliance Webinar Series (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC)\, and Cooperation Canada are pleased to invite you to participate in an upcoming three-part Charity Compliance Webinar Series\, delivered in partnership with the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)\, and sponsored by Human Concern International (HCI). \nThis series is designed to support registered charities in strengthening their understanding of compliance obligations under the Income Tax Act (ITA). Recognizing that most compliance challenges stem from uncertainty rather than intent\, these sessions will take an education-first approach\, providing clear\, practical guidance tailored to organizations at different levels of experience. The series is delivered by senior CRA officials in-person in Ottawa with an option to join virtually. French translation will be provided virtually. \nWhat to expect:  \nAcross three sessions\, participants will receive step-by-step guidance on key compliance requirements\, with each session building in complexity: \nSession 1: Maintaining Charitable Registration: Core Obligations (Level 1) \nThis session will explain what charities need to know to maintain their registration with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It will provide an overview of the CRA’s Charities Directorate\, key registration requirements with a focus on books and records and filing the T3010\, common compliance issues\, and tools to support charities in their work. \nSession 2: Receipting and Fundraising: Requirements for Registered Charities (Level 2) \nThis session will provide information and resources on gifting\, receipting\, and key fundraising considerations for registered charities. Specifically\, the session will focus on the requirements for issuing official donation receipts and outline key fundraising rules. \nSession 3: Complex Compliance Obligations for Registered Charities (Level 3) \nThis session will examine more complex compliance obligations for registered charities. It will cover requirements related to public policy dialogue and development activities\, making grants to non‑qualified donees\, directed giving\, and operating internationally or in areas with security concerns. The session will highlight key compliance risks and provide guidance to help charities navigate these activities in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements. \nEach session will include a moderated Q&A\, providing an opportunity to engage directly with CRA representatives and seek clarification on general compliance questions. \nImportant Details: \nTime: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nFormat: hybrid (in person & online) \nLocation: Human Concern International head office 877 Shefford Rd\, Gloucester\, ON K1J 6X7 \nDuration: 60-90 minutes each session \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/charity-compliance-webinar-series-spring-2026/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260505T184032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T190507Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Compliance Webinar Series (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC)\, and Cooperation Canada are pleased to invite you to participate in an upcoming three-part Charity Compliance Webinar Series\, delivered in partnership with the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)\, and sponsored by Human Concern International (HCI). \nThis series is designed to support registered charities in strengthening their understanding of compliance obligations under the Income Tax Act (ITA). Recognizing that most compliance challenges stem from uncertainty rather than intent\, these sessions will take an education-first approach\, providing clear\, practical guidance tailored to organizations at different levels of experience. The series is delivered by senior CRA officials in-person in Ottawa with an option to join virtually. French translation will be provided virtually. \nWhat to expect:  \nAcross three sessions\, participants will receive step-by-step guidance on key compliance requirements\, with each session building in complexity: \nSession 1: Maintaining Charitable Registration: Core Obligations (Level 1) \nThis session will explain what charities need to know to maintain their registration with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It will provide an overview of the CRA’s Charities Directorate\, key registration requirements with a focus on books and records and filing the T3010\, common compliance issues\, and tools to support charities in their work. \nSession 2: Receipting and Fundraising: Requirements for Registered Charities (Level 2) \nThis session will provide information and resources on gifting\, receipting\, and key fundraising considerations for registered charities. Specifically\, the session will focus on the requirements for issuing official donation receipts and outline key fundraising rules. \nSession 3: Complex Compliance Obligations for Registered Charities (Level 3) \nThis session will examine more complex compliance obligations for registered charities. It will cover requirements related to public policy dialogue and development activities\, making grants to non‑qualified donees\, directed giving\, and operating internationally or in areas with security concerns. The session will highlight key compliance risks and provide guidance to help charities navigate these activities in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements. \nEach session will include a moderated Q&A\, providing an opportunity to engage directly with CRA representatives and seek clarification on general compliance questions. \nImportant Details: \nTime: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nFormat: hybrid (in person & online) \nLocation: Human Concern International head office 877 Shefford Rd\, Gloucester\, ON K1J 6X7 \nDuration: 60-90 minutes each session \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/charity-compliance-webinar-series-spring-2026/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260409T160432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T160432Z
UID:10003015-1778693400-1778704200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Headlines & Harm: An Event for Journalists Covering Gender-Based Violence
DESCRIPTION:A special\, in-person evening for journalists to connect\, share\, learn and rethink how we cover gender-based violence \n\n\n\n\nHow the media tells stories about gender-based violence matters. It shapes public understanding\, influences accountability\, and impacts survivors in real ways. \nFor journalists who want to get it right…and question what they’re told. \nJoin award-winning organization Aura Freedom for an honest\, practical\, and compassionate dialogue on how gender-based violence is reported\, where coverage can cause harm\, and how transformative reporting can actually prevent violence. Together\, we’ll unpack real examples\, challenge assumptions\, and share tools for more accurate\, responsible reporting. \nNo judgement\, no shaming\, just an open\, solutions-focused conversation about doing this work better. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nClear guidance on language\, framing\, and common pitfalls\nInsight into the real-world impact of media coverage\nPractical approaches to reporting on GBV with care and accuracy\nTakeaway resources\nA stronger understanding of your role in shaping the narrative\nNew connections with other media professionals & gender-based violence experts\n\nThis is an in-person evening built intentionally to bring together journalists\, reporters\, editors\, and other media professionals\, as well as gender-based violence experts and advocates. Following the knowledge sharing sessions and panel discussion with experienced journalists\, stay for a networking hour with food\, a wine bar\, and entertainment. \nSpace is limited. \nFull agenda and speaker lineup coming soon! \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/headlines-harm/
LOCATION:The Parkdale Hall\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260407T181412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T182541Z
UID:10003007-1778180400-1778450400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Love at First Sight in Toronto!
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EXHIBITION: \nIf a photo speaks 1\,000 words\, these speak 1\,001. Love at First Sight is not a showcase of technical expertise in composition\, light\, or technique. \nThis exhibition features photos by our Tanzanian\, Peruvian\, and Nepali eye care patients after their sight was restored with cataract surgery or glasses. \nEach photographer was handed a camera and asked to capture what they loved and missed seeing most. \nThese moving images celebrate universal human values and the simple pleasures of family\, friends\, and the beauty in our daily lives. \nWhat do people want to see most when they regain their sight? Love at First Sight offers an intimate answer—through the eyes of former patients who captured what they missed most. \nProceeds from print sales will go directly toward providing sight-restoring care in underserved communities. \nLocation: Arta Gallery\, Distillery District\, 14 Distillery Lane\, Toronto\, ON\, M5A 3C4 \n416-364-2782 — www.artagallery.ca \nFor gallery hours\, please click here! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition is running at the Arta Gallery from May 7 to May 10\, 2026.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/love-at-first-sight-in-toronto/
LOCATION:Arta Gallery\, Distillery District\, 14 Distillery Lane\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 3C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260428T150341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T150425Z
UID:10003041-1778090400-1778097600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Made-in-Canada Solutions for Global Health Security: A Parliamentary Science Fair
DESCRIPTION:This immersive event will spotlight the critically needed and impactful Canadian health innovations that are saving millions of lives around the world and boosting Canada’s economy and security. Come learn about the powerful intersection of Canada’s world-class research ecosystem\, collective economic growth\, and global public health leadership. \nWe will be joined by global health initiatives\, Canadian researchers\, civil society organizations\, and key private sector organizations working in tandem to unlock a healthier world. Watch their work come to life through interactive displays and dive into the tangible impact of Canadian investments in health research and development. \nThroughout the evening\, representatives from Results Canada\, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)\, and partner organizations will guide you through the experience. Join us and connect directly with the people and ideas behind ground-breaking Canadian innovations and find out how Canadian-funded innovations are the key to a prosperous and healthier future. \nDate: Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026\, 6-8 pm\nLocation: Valour Building (151 Sparks St.\, Ottawa)\, Room 228 \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/made-in-canada-solutions-for-global-health-security/
LOCATION:Valour Building\, 151 Sparks Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260504T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260409T155151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T155151Z
UID:10003011-1777881600-1777915800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Adapting to Change: Navigating New Directions in Canada’s International Development Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s international development landscape is shifting rapidly\, driven by evolving national interests and complex global dynamics. To remain effective\, practitioners\, policymakers\, and researchers must navigate these emerging priorities and align their strategies with Canada’s new strategic direction. \nOn May 4\, the Canadian Association of International Development Professionals (CAIDP-RPCDI)\, in partnership with the University of Ottawa Global Development Policy and Practice Hub (GDPP Hub)\, will host a conference on international development to explore emerging strategy and policy\, finance and delivery mechanisms\, and sector sustainability issues. \nThe timely conference will offer a dynamic forum to explore new opportunities\, partnerships and markets with experts and practitioners. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/adapting-to-change/
LOCATION:uOttawa Social Sciences Building\, 120 University Private\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20251106T153419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T153419Z
UID:10002813-1777593600-1777852799@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:PEGASUS Hybrid Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:This three-day conference will bring together scholars\, practitioners\, students\, and community leaders to exchange innovative strategies\, research\, and ideas for addressing the urgent and interconnected challenges of our time\, from the climate crisis and structural inequality to political violence and global health inequities. Meet our speakers below! \nConference Theme: Interconnected Futures: Pathways to Justice in Global Health\, Peace\, and Environmental Sustainability \n\nConference Dates: May 1–3\, 2026\nLocation: University of Waterloo\, Waterloo\, Canada\nHosted by: PEGASUS Institute\nIn partnership with: the University of Waterloo\, Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA)\, International Migration Research Centre (IMRC)\, and global collaborators\n\nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/pegasus-hybrid-conference-2026/
LOCATION:University of Waterloo\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260430T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260427T152704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T152704Z
UID:10003037-1777568400-1777577400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Care at the Center of Climate Action: A collective journey for Resilient and Just Futures
DESCRIPTION:This event strengthens feminist leadership by positioning care as a central pillar of gender-just climate action\, sharing through policy and financing panels various pathways to build resilient futures. The session includes an interactive space to exchange community-led innovations and lived experiences from the Global South among diverse stakeholders. Additionally\, a featured photo exhibit complements the program by highlighting care as a transformative and essential force for addressing the ongoing impacts of the climate crisis. \nLearn more here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/care-at-the-center-of-climate-action/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260427T150055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T150055Z
UID:10003033-1777485600-1777491000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:New Tools for Safe Abortion Advocacy: Introducing the Safe Abortion Calculator
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 29 | 18:00–19:30 AEST | Meeting Room 218\, Level 2 \n\n\n\nThis session will launch the Safe Abortion Calculator\, an interactive tool supporting advocacy\, policy dialogue and funding decisions by illustrating the health and economic benefits of investing in safe abortion care across low- and middle-income countries. The session will include a live demonstration\, followed by a panel discussion with global and regional advocates on how feminist and reproductive justice movements are using diverse strategies to shift narratives\, strengthen advocacy and expand access to abortion care globally.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/new-tools-for-safe-abortion-advocacy/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260427T154037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T154037Z
UID:10003039-1777464000-1777469400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Keeping Abortion Access Real: What Stigma and Climate Pressures Force Us to Do — and What We Need to Say Out Loud
DESCRIPTION:Despite gains\, abortion access across Asia remains uneven. Join us for an honest dialogue on how stigma—compounded by climate stress and shrinking civic space—impacts abortion care. Through real-world examples\, we’ll explore the strategies used to sustain access and what the field must openly address to move forward.\n\n\n\nLearn more here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/keeping-abortion-access-real/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260427T134142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T134142Z
UID:10003031-1777392000-1777397400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Wi Lead: Women with Disabilities Leading for Equality and Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Wi Lead by Sabi (“We lead by example”) was a gender-transformative innovation that sought to address gender and disability discrimination as intersecting dimensions of women’s identities. It was a locally designed initiative that empowered women living with physical disabilities in Sierra Leone to demonstrate their capacity to contribute to and lead in their community\, resulting in shifting community norms and decision-making around disability\, gender equality\, education\, and sexual and reproductive health. \nThe objective of this concurrent session is to support participants to reflect on and adapt women- and youth-led\, community-driven approaches to gender and disability inclusion. \nDate: Tuesday\, 28 April 2026 | Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm AEST | Room: 212
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/wi-lead-women-with-disabilities-leading-for-equality-and-inclusion/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260427T151711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T151711Z
UID:10003035-1777377600-1777383000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Holding the Line: Coalition Leadership for the Future of SRHR
DESCRIPTION:This session will bring together perspectives from government\, civil society\, coalition leadership\, and local actors to examine how multistakeholder collaboration can help advance SRHR in a shifting global environment. Using the Canadian experience as a starting point\, the discussion will explore how partnerships across sectors can sustain political commitment\, strengthen accountability for global goals\, and ensure progress reaches communities.\n\n\n\nClick here or more details!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/holding-the-line/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260420T184019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T184019Z
UID:10003025-1777194000-1777222800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Women Deliver 2026 Pre-Conference on FGM/C Registration
DESCRIPTION:Event Timing: Sunday\, 26th April\, 2026\, 9 AM – 5 PM \nMelbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Melbourne\, Narrm\, Australia \nPlease register for this pre-conference only if you will physically be in Melbourne\, and are already planning to attend for the Women Deliver conference and are arriving a day early for the pre-conference on Sunday\, 26th April. Registration is mandatory for attending the pre-conference. \nPlease note that the Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C does not have funding available to support travel for this pre-conference; all participants have to secure their own funding.\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/women-deliver-2026-pre-conference-on-fgm-c-registration/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20251217T172321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T172321Z
UID:10002849-1776729600-1776988799@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Igniting Hope - Inaugural Ottawa Civic Space Summit
DESCRIPTION:A Global Call to Protect What Makes Democracy Work \nAcross the world\, civic space is under attack—from digital surveillance and legal repression to the silencing of activists and shrinking public participation. Yet from the margins to the mainstream\, people are rising to defend the freedoms that make possible democracy\, human rights\, and justice. \nWhen civic space is protected\, communities thrive. It enables people to come together—through community associations\, farmers’ groups and cooperatives\, human rights organizations\, networks of health and education professionals\, climate champions and countless others working for a better world. The freedoms to gather\, speak up\, and organize are not abstract ideals—they are what make it possible to improve lives\, deliver essential services\, defend rights\, and build a more just and sustainable future. \nThe Ottawa Civic Space Summit is a new global platform to resist repression\, reclaim civic power\, and reimagine a more inclusive democratic future. This bold gathering will bring together civil society leaders\, civic space activists\, governments\, donors\, media\, academics\, and private sector allies to ignite hope and drive change. \n\n\n\n\nSummit Objectives \nDefend civic space as a cornerstone of democracy\, rights\, justice and sustainable development. \nCatalyze global momentum and political will to invest in and protect civic freedoms as foundational for social progress across all dimensions of sustainable development. \nReclaim civic space by strengthening collective resistance to its repression and fostering collaboration. \nFoster partnerships among governments\, civil society\, media\, academia\, and the private sector to counter the global rollback of civic space. Elevate the leadership\, voices\, and agency of youth\, women\, Indigenous peoples\, refugees and displaced people\, racialized communities\, LGBTQI+ persons\, and other marginalized groups. \nReimagine civic space to chart inclusive futures grounded in learning\, creativity\, and collective action. Advance transformative research\, innovative tools\, and coordinated strategies that respond to past and present challenges—while inspiring renewed vision\, resilience\, and inclusive civic renewal. \nWhat’s at Stake—and What We’ll Explore \nThe Ottawa Civic Space Summit will explore how civic space enables progress across all sectors—from gender equality\, climate action\, and racial justice to education\, health\, economic prosperity\, and humanitarian response. In a world facing growing crises and polarization\, civic space remains essential to our collective ability to organize\, respond\, and reimagine. \nDiscussions will examine the threats we face today—from digital surveillance and legal repression to disinformation and declining public trust—and the global forces behind them. \nTogether\, we’ll spotlight solutions: stronger solidarity across borders\, inclusive movements\, and bold approaches to safeguarding civic space in multilateral systems\, fragile contexts\, and emerging democracies alike. \nThrough this lens\, participants will engage with urgent questions: \n\nHow do we resist the shrinking of civic space across sectors and geographies?\nHow can donors\, governments\, and communities better fund and protect civic actors—including those in humanitarian and conflict-affected contexts?\nWhat role does civic space play in shaping inclusive economies and democratic renewal?\nHow can we centre intersectionality—across race\, gender\, age\, and Indigenous rights—in efforts to reclaim civic power?\n\nThese conversations will unfold through creative and participatory formats designed to foster deep reflection\, cross-cultural exchange\, connection\, and collective commitment. \nInformed by the latest research and grounded in frontline experience\, the summit will bring together global voices and visionary leaders to share ideas\, build alliances\, and explore concrete pathways to strengthen civic space around the world. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/igniting-hope/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, ON
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260211T193702Z
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UID:10002936-1775901600-1775923200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:MinoFest: The Racialized Reproductive and Maternal Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:MinoFest returns on April 11\, 2026\, uniting healthcare professionals\, advocates\, researchers\, policymakers\, technology leaders\, and parents to advance racialized perinatal and reproductive health. Hosted by Mino Care\, the conference is Canada’s leading forum dedicated to equity\, innovation\, and community driven care. Rooted in the meaning of Mino as Our Mothers\, MinoFest creates space to examine systemic inequities and promote culturally safe approaches to perinatal health. \nThe 2026 program focuses on navigating data and systems in perinatal and reproductive healthcare. Attendees will explore how data is collected\, governed\, protected\, and mobilized to improve outcomes for racialized communities. Through keynote presentations\, expert panels\, and breakout sessions\, participants will engage in evidence based and ethical conversations that support collaboration\, accountability\, and meaningful systems change across sectors. \nSee the information below to get Involved with MinoFest 2026: \nAbstract submissions due March 13\, 2026\nVolunteer applications due March 30\, 2026 (send resumes to info@minofest.com)\nVendor applications due April 7\, 2026\nSponsorship inquiries accepted on a rolling basis (email info@minofest.com) \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/minofest-the-racialized-reproductive-and-maternal-health-conference/
LOCATION:North York General Hospital\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260127T170641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204813Z
UID:10002908-1775723400-1775741400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:8th Annual Global Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre is thrilled to announce the 8th Annual Global Health Conference (GHC26)! GHC26 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 9\, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 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 GHC26 for a conversation on “Innovation that Closes Gaps:  Technology and Data-Driven Care for Women and Children’s Global Health”. This year’s conference invites a practical\, real-world conversation on how innovation can advance equitable women’s and children’s health outcomes globally. Discussions will focus on what it takes to ensure that technological progress truly works for the health systems\, providers\, communities\, and global health partners who need it most. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of technology\, data\, and global health alongside an exceptional lineup of speakers and conference co-chairs\, Beth Payne and Srinivas Murthy. \nHow to Register: \nRegistration is free! Head over to our website to register and secure your spot: https://event.fourwaves.com/ghc26.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/8th-annual-global-health-conference/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260309T170309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T172722Z
UID:10002968-1774375200-1774382400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Hope is a strategy: Become an advocate for change
DESCRIPTION:Feeling powerless in the face of global issues? Want to make a difference? \n\n\n\n\nCome join the Results Canada community for an engaging evening of hope and solutions. Learn how to speak truth to power and connect with passionate people. Because nothing is more powerful than working together. \nAt Results\, it’s our mission to generate the political will to end extreme poverty and we have trained thousands of people in Canada over the past 40 years to effectively fight for change. Now\, we are coming to Winnipeg this World Tuberculosis Day to fight against TB because disease is a leading factor in trapping people in cycles of poverty. In fact\, TB is the world’s deadliest infectious disease affecting millions\, including Manitobans where it disproportionately impacts Indigenous\, Northern\, and newcomer communities. Canada can and must step up to help end this preventable and curable disease\, but we need to raise our voices and demand action! \nThat’s where you come in. You have the power to make a difference. \nDon’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. Our experts will teach you how to advocate for change in global health or any issue. Then we’ll take action together right then and there as part of a cross-Canada movement to raise awareness of TB! \nWe’re here to help you advocate for the world YOU want. Come be a part of the action! \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/hope-is-a-strategy-become-an-advocate-for-change/
LOCATION:Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20251112T183600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T143652Z
UID:10002827-1774310400-1774483199@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Vitally Important — Canada’s National Women’s Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:The first ever national summit on the state and future of women’s health in Canada. \nFor too long\, women’s health has been underfunded\, under-researched\, and misunderstood. It’s time to change that. \nJoin doctors\, researchers\, community leaders\, and women’s health advocates for this vital national conversation — and be part of the growing movement for better health for all women. \nMore than a gathering\, Vitally Important: Canada’s National Women’s Health Summit is a national platform for progress — a multi-day event convening leaders\, voices\, and allies shaping the future of women’s health in Canada. \nVitally Important: Canada’s National Women’s Health Summit 2026 will bring together health advocates\, experts and allies for two days of dynamic presentations\, research highlights\, and bold conversations — spotlighting what’s new in women’s health research\, innovation\, and system-level change\, and where we go from here. It’s a national platform to exchange ideas\, accelerate progress\, and chart new ways of working toward a healthier future for all women in Canada. \nCo-hosted by Women’s Health Collective Canada\, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH)\, the Partnership for Women’s Health Research Canada (PWHR)\, and the Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition\, the event will unite experts\, advocates\, community leaders and women with lived experience to tackle the issues that most affect women’s health – from prevention and diagnosis to care delivery and innovation – through panels\, talks\, and collaborative sessions that highlight the science\, stories\, and solutions driving progress. \nREGISTER HERE! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/vitally-important/
LOCATION:Toronto Reference Library\, 789 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 2G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,CanWaCH Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260310T180910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T180910Z
UID:10002970-1774292400-1774299600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Bending the Arc Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join Partners in Health Canada and CAPE at The Bookshelf in Guelph for a powerful in-person screening of Bending the Arc! \nAttend here!  \n  \n 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/bending-the-arc-film-screening/
LOCATION:The Bookshelf\, 41 Quebec Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260318T160220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T160220Z
UID:10002991-1774090800-1774101600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Drop‑In for Dignity: Packing for Our Neighbours
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to make a difference! Join Cuso International in person for an inspiring event all about volunteering and taking action. It’s the perfect chance to connect with others who want to give back\, learn new ways to help\, and celebrate the spirit of community. Let’s come together and show why 2026 is the Year of the Volunteer! \nJoin Cuso International in turning compassion into action through the new Time to Act initiative. We’ll be sorting donated clothing from Yonge Street Mission to support the community. \nTogether\, we’ll organize the clothing and pack it into clear plastic bags to create ready‑to‑distribute bundles. All completed bundles will be donated to The Scott Mission\, where they’ll go directly to individuals and families who need them. \nWhether you stay for the whole session or drop in briefly\, every bundle packed is a meaningful act of care. Let’s show what it looks like when our community decides it’s truly time to act. \nFor more information\, please contact: kayona.karunakumar@cusointernational.org \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/drop-in-for-dignity/
LOCATION:Centre for Social Innovation – Spadina\, 192 Spadina Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 3A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260311T141327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T141327Z
UID:10002972-1773835200-1773840600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Unstoppable Futures: A Lunch & Learn on Girls’ Education in Ethiopia
DESCRIPTION:Presented by CIPS\, the Gender\, Peace\, and Development Research Network\, and Cuso International \nCuso International\, CIPS and uOttawa’s Gender\, Peace and Development Research Network invite you to an enriching Lunch & Learn examining the transformative role of girls’ education in Ethiopia. Designed as an inclusive and participatory academic gathering\, the event brings together students\, faculty\, researchers\, community leaders\, and Cuso program representatives for a conversation at the intersection of education\, gender equality\, and international cooperation. \nThis is a hybrid event and participation can be in-person or virtual (via Zoom). For those attending in-person\, lunch will be provided. \nWhat to Expect \n\nProgram Insights: Evidence-based outcomes presented by Cuso representatives\nInteractive Dialogue: An opportunity to engage critically\, pose questions\, and contribute your own academic or experiential perspectives\nLunch & Networking: Connect with peers\, scholars\, and practitioners working on global education\, gender\, and development\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you for a thoughtful assessment of how expanding educational opportunities for girls contributes to more equitable\, resilient\, and “unstoppable” futures\, both in Ethiopia and globally. \nApply here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/unstoppable-futures/
LOCATION:University of Ottawa\, 120 University Private\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260210T143208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T143208Z
UID:10002932-1772787600-1772816400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:MIGH X PIH Canada High School Global Health Case Competition
DESCRIPTION:PIH Canada and Medical Innovation in Global Health (MIGH) are bringing their case competition to high school students! \n\n\n\n\nPartners in Health (PIH) Canada and Medical Innovation in Global Health (MIGH) Case Competition \nAre you interested in health\, medicine\, social justice\, or making a real difference in the world? Join us for an exciting\, hands-on case competition where you’ll tackle a real global health challenge: tuberculosis (TB). \nIn this competition\, you and your team will step into the role of global health problem-solvers. You’ll work with a real-life case inspired by Partners In Health Canada’s work and design creative\, practical solutions to improve TB care in under-resourced communities. \nWho Should Participate: \n\nHigh school students interested in medicine\, nursing\, science\, social sciences\, global health\, and social justice\nTeams of up to 4 students\n(You can sign up with a team or register individually and be placed on one.)\n\nHow it Works: \n\nOne week before the event\, you’ll join a virtual session where you will receive a case package with background information about tuberculosis in Lesotho and the factors that affect health and access to care.\nOn competition day\, your team will receive a real TB-related challenge faced by Partners In Health.\nYou’ll have the day to:\n\nAnalyze the problem\nDesign a solution\nPrepare a presentation\n\n\nTeams will present to judges\, who will award 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place.\n\nKey Highlights: \n\nReal-World Impact: Address genuine challenges in tuberculosis in a developing country.\nAwards: Compete for exciting prizes! Each participant will receive a certificate.\nNetworking: 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.\nLunch Provided!\n\nImportant Information: \n\nWho: High school students\nWhere: The Clinic\, Health Sciences Library\, McMaster University\nTo register as a team: Purchase a Team Registration ticket\, then select the number of team members.\nTo register individually: Choose Individual Registration and we’ll place you on a team when you arrive.\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/migh-x-pih-canada-high-school-global-health-case-competition/
LOCATION:Health Sciences Library\, McMaster University\, 1280 Main Street West\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260224T151441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T151441Z
UID:10002952-1772719200-1772728200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Advancing Justice & Equality: Voices from Legal Frontlines Across the Globe
DESCRIPTION:Global voices advancing access to justice for women and girls—frontline insights from Canada\, Uganda & West Africa. \n\n\n\n\nCo-hosted by Crosssroads International\, the Baha’i Community of Canada and the Ontario Council for International Cooperation. \nJoin them and their partners for an International Women’s Day 2026 public panel exploring access to justice and transformative equality through the voices of women working on legal frontlines around the world. \nAt a time of global pushback on gender equality\, this event brings together legal practitioners\, feminist advocates\, and community leaders from Canada\, Uganda\, and West Africa to share real-world experiences\, innovations\, and challenges in advancing justice for women and girls. \nThrough a keynote address and moderated panel discussion\, speakers will highlight systemic barriers to justice\, survivor-centred approaches\, and community-based solutions that promote inclusive and equitable legal systems. There will be light refreshments and the opportunity to network. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/advancing-justice-equality/
LOCATION:Toronto Bahá’í Centre\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20250925T140806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T144013Z
UID:10002737-1772323200-1773187199@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:2026 Learning Tour to Uganda in March
DESCRIPTION:Greetings! \nI have some exciting news. I wanted to share with you the official brochure for our upcoming Learning Tour to Uganda March 1-10\, 2026. \nYou can now register by contacting Lisa at Worldwide Quest 1-800-387-1483 or lisa@worldwidequest.com. Details can be found by clicking the brochure below. Please note there are only nine spots remaining. \nPlease do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions. I can be reached at 613-762-1628 or cbegin@farmradio.org \nIf you have already registered\, we are looking forward to spending time with you in March. \nLearn more here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/learning-tour-to-uganda-in-march/
LOCATION:Uganda
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260205T153453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153453Z
UID:10002922-1772289000-1772292600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers: Community Safety & Wellness Day
DESCRIPTION:Global Citizen and End FGM Canada Network invite community members and service providers to Breaking Barriers: Community Safety & Wellness Day on\n\nFebruary 28\, 2026\, at 2:30 PM at The Lantern\, St. John’s. \n\nThis community-led event brings people together to share experiences\, co-create solutions\, and strengthen local safety and wellness. The program includes panel discussions\, hands-on activities\, wellness conversations\, networking\, and a special Iftar dinner. \n\nThis event is part of the Breaking Barriers project in Newfoundland and Labrador\, funded by the Office of Women and Gender Equality.\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/breaking-barriers-community-safety-wellness-day/
LOCATION:The Lantern\, 35 Barnes Road\, St. John's\, Newfoundland\, A1C 3X3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260128T192603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T192603Z
UID:10002912-1770400800-1770408000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Prosperity through Partnership: Taste of the World 2
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join Cuso International as we celebrate Prosperity Through Partnership during International Development Week 2026. \nIn-partnership with Global Affairs Canada\, this in‑person Toronto gathering brings together a community committed to a better world. \nTaste of the World is an evening of shared stories\, global flavours\, and meaningful connection. The menu will reflect vibrant culinary traditions from the Caribbean\, Ethiopia\, and Peru\, and vegan options will be included. Through food\, culture\, and conversation\, we’ll explore how local partnership and community drive change. \nThe event will feature volunteer speakers (alumni) sharing insights from their placements in Jamaica and Ethiopia\, followed by an open mic where Cuso alumni are warmly invited to share their own experiences and reflections. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/prosperity-through-partnership-taste-of-the-world-2/
LOCATION:Centre for Social Innovation\, 192 Spadina Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260120T180234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T180234Z
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SUMMARY:Building better partnerships: cross-sector collaboration for global impact
DESCRIPTION:Join World Accord in person to explore how teaming up across sectors can boost global change and make a real impact! \n\n\n\n\nAs Canada marks International Development week 2026 under theme “Prosperity through Partnerships”\, World Accord invites you to Building better partnerships: cross-sector collaboration for global impact! Join us at 400 McArthur Ave. in the Unitarian Sanctuary (same building as Heartwood House) on February 6\, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Eastern Time) for an engaging event focused on fostering collaboration across different sectors to increase global impact. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals\, share ideas\, and explore new partnership opportunities. \nAt our event\, you will: \n• Discuss the key elements of strong partnerships and strategies to maintain them \n• Explore risks\, challenges\, and gaps that commonly hinder effective collaboration \n• Listen to and share sector-specific perspectives on what each actor is seeking in partnerships \n• Identify opportunities to pool resources\, expertise\, and networks \n• Generate actionable recommendations to strengthen partnerships that enhance development impact \nPanelists: Kinvia\, Canadian Foodgrains Bank\, World Accord\, University of Ottawa’s Global Development Policy & Practice Hub\, Desjardins International Development \nThe event will feature a panel discussion followed by facilitated roundtable discussions\, ultimately bringing it back to the panel to close. \n*Light refreshments and snacks will be available at the event. \n*There is free 3 hour street parking in front of the building and on all side streets surrounding the building. When you arrive\, you’ll see a sign for Heartwood House as well as a door with a green sign that says Unitarian Fellowship- you’ll enter through the Unitarian door. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/building-better-partnerships-cross-sector-collaboration-for-global-impact/
LOCATION:Unitarian Sanctuary\, 400 McArthur Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1K 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,International Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194142
CREATED:20260119T175228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T175228Z
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SUMMARY:2026 MIGH X PIH Canada Global Health Case Competition
DESCRIPTION:Win prizes by engaging in real-world global health challenges!\n\n\n\nPartners in Health (PIH) Canada and Medical Innovation in Global Health (MIGH) Case Competition \nJoin us for an engaging and impactful case competition focusing on tuberculosis (TB). This competition provides a unique opportunity for participants to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world challenges faced by people with tuberculosis 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 TB 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 (Form a team of four or join as an individual and be placed in a team).\n\nHow it Works: \nJan 30th – Online TB Panel and Case Introduction \nA week before the in-person case competition\, we will hold a virtual panel with TB experts. Attending this session is mandatory for each team\, as you will receive important background information on your case. \nPlease register for the online session here: https://pih.zoom.us/meeting/register/_O5PhzLYScu7ZkIq7xfvtg \nFeb 6th – In-person Case Competition \nOn the day of the competition\, your team will receive a real-life tuberculosis issue that Partners In Health has encountered. You will have the day to analyze 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 a panel of judges\, who will select the 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place winners. \nCompete for Exciting Prizes: \nFirst place: $400 \nSecond place: $300 \nThird place: $200 \nPlus PIH Canada swag!! \nKey Highlights: \n\nReal-World Impact: Address genuine challenges in tuberculosis 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\nImportant Information: \n\nYou must register with a valid student email. You must bring a valid student ID to the February 6th session.\nThe event will be held at The Clinic in the Health Sciences Library at McMaster University\nYou must attend the January 30th virtual session if you would like to participate in the case competition.\nTo register as a team\, 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.\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2026-migh-x-pih-canada-global-health-case-competition/
LOCATION:Health Sciences Library\, McMaster University\, 1280 Main Street West\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:#IDW2026: Modernizing Farm Advisory Services
DESCRIPTION:Modernizing Farm Advisory Services: Linking Canadian Agriculture with Global Innovation\n\n\n\n1) Background \nThe world will need much more food by 2030—about 56% more—because populations are growing and diets are changing. Meeting this demand in environmentally responsible ways could unlock major economic opportunities by 2050. \nCanada has a strong agriculture sector\, but farmers do not have one easy\, coordinated place to turn for advice and support. Today\, extension and advisory services come from many sources—provincial governments\, universities\, research centres\, farmer groups\, and private consultants. This patchwork makes it hard for some farmers—especially small and medium farms—to get timely\, practical guidance. \nFarmers are also dealing with pressures seen around the world: more frequent extreme weather due to climate change\, labour shortages\, mental health stress\, misinformation\, and a fast wave of digital tools and AI. At the same time\, government budgets are tight\, and there is a push to raise farm productivity\, resilience\, and competitiveness. \nThere is growing interest in updating how farm advice is delivered. A modern approach—often called “Extension 4.0”—combines trusted human relationships with easy-to-use digital tools. It focuses on translating research into plain language\, building digital skills\, and helping farmers see the whole system: markets\, climate\, finance\, and well‑being. The University of Guelph has already catalyzed this national conversation through its 2025 CAREE conference\, demonstrating strong cross-sector interest in modernizing EAS. \nInternational experience points in the same direction. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has found that inclusive\, market‑oriented advisory services improve productivity\, resilience\, and incomes—especially when public and private players work together. Farm Radio International (FRI)\, a globally recognized Canadian NGO\, has shown that radio and mobile phones can reach large numbers of farmers quickly\, make advice more interactive\, and build trust. These lessons can inform a Canadian model. \nThis event connects Canada’s domestic goals for farm productivity and competitiveness with international best practices—using Extension and Advisory Services (EAS) as the bridge. \n2) Theme \nWhy advisory services matter for Canadian agriculture—and how global collaboration can help Canada build a future‑ready\, inclusive\, climate‑smart\, and market‑connected system. \n3) Purpose \n\nShow how advisory services can boost productivity\, sustainability\, trade competitiveness\, and farmer well‑being in a time of climate stress and digital change.\nExplore how to align international assistance\, impact finance\, and communication/digital innovations (including AI tools and two‑way\, participatory communication) to design scalable models at home and abroad.\nCreate a space for collaboration\, networking\, and knowledge‑sharing to advance resilient food systems.\n\n4) Objectives \n\nMap Canada’s current advisory strengths and gaps (policies\, institutions\, delivery approaches\, and digital tools)\, building on provincial experience and University of Guelph expertise.\nBring in insights on farmer mental health\, rural well‑being\, and digital literacy—key factors that affect whether advice is used.\nShowcase proven international models\, including IFAD‑supported programs and FRI’s participatory radio and mobile approaches\, and explore how they could be adapted in Canada.\nIdentify opportunities—in Canada and globally—to link advisory services with climate‑smart practices\, gender equity\, and better market access\, along with potential financing (e.g.\, blended finance\, FinDev Canada\, BDC\, and EDC).\nPinpoint areas where Canadian farmers and smallholders abroad face similar challenges\, and where shared learning\, co‑design\, or pilot exchanges could help both groups.\n\nAttend in-person here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/idw2026-modernizing-farm-advisory-services/
LOCATION:University Centre\, Reynolds Walk\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G 4Y2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,International Days
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