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SUMMARY:Through my eyes: Art for development
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that we are hosting the WUSC “Through My Eyes: Art for Development” exhibition! \nThis unique exhibit features 17 artworks exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their impact on communities worldwide. \nDon’t miss this experience! \n? Exhibition Dates: February 3 & 4 \n? Location: UCU \n? Don’t miss the special event on February 3rd\, 5–8 PM\, where we will bring these goals to life in an unforgettable way and serve delicious food!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/through-my-eyes-art-for-development/
LOCATION:Jock Turcot University Centre\, 58 University Private\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:Together: A story of a Good Neighbours Community Development Project in Bangladesh
DESCRIPTION:An interactive documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work in Bangladesh.\n\nJoin Good Neighbours Canada for a documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work in Bangladesh\, highlighting how this organization fosters sustainable development through empowering young people\, supporting livelihoods and utilizing an innovative whole-community support system. The screening will be followed by an interactive Q&A and reflective discussions\, where attendees will be invited to engage with Good Neighbours staff and one another while thinking about sustainable development practice.\n\nLocation? Event Center\, Centennial College\, 941 Progress Ave\, Scarborough\, ON M1G 3T8
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/together-a-story-of-a-good-neighbours-community-development-project-in-bangladesh/
LOCATION:Centennial College\, 941 Progress Ave\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1G 3T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:Canada and the Global Financing Facility at 10: Delivering lifesaving care for women\, children and adolescents
DESCRIPTION:With leadership from Canada in support of the G8 Muskoka Initiative\, the Global Financing Facility (GFF) was launched in 2015 to accelerate efforts to end preventable maternal\, newborn\, child\, and adolescent deaths by 2030. \nThis event will mark 10 years of GFF results to unlock additional financing and expand access to affordable\, lifesaving health care for hundreds of millions in the GFF’s 36 partner countries. Speakers will reflect on Canada’s pivotal role in supporting the GFF as an innovative global partnership\, and the road ahead for continuing advancements in health and nutrition for women\, children\, and adolescents. \nWe hope you can join us this week at #IDW2025! \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/canada-and-the-global-financing-facility-at-10-delivering-lifesaving-care-for-women-children-and-adolescents/
LOCATION:Global centre for pluralism\, 2330 Sussex Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N0C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:Together: A story of a Good Neighbours Community Development Project in Bangladesh
DESCRIPTION:An interactive documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work in Bangladesh.\n\nJoin Good Neighbours Canada for a documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work in Bangladesh\, highlighting how this organization fosters sustainable development through empowering young people\, supporting livelihoods and utilizing an innovative whole-community support system. The screening will be followed by an interactive Q&A and reflective discussions\, where attendees will be invited to engage with Good Neighbours staff and one another while thinking about sustainable development practice.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/together-a-story-of-a-good-neighbours-community-development-project-in-bangladesh-feb-6/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:Come Savour the Stories\, Taste the World!
DESCRIPTION:Join Cuso International for Taste of the World during International Development Week 2025! Our event\, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada\, celebrates Canada’s 35-year commitment to international development\, highlighting the profound unifying power of food. \nShared meals connect us beyond borders\, transforming strangers into allies. \n\nDate: Thursday\, February 6th\, 2025\nTime: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM\nLocation: Centre for Social Innovation\, 192 Spadina Ave. Toronto ON\nPlease register here\n\nThrough storytelling\, recipe sharing\, and communal dining\, we’ll explore how food interconnects with global development and the environment. \nYou’ll hear inspiring stories from Cuso International volunteers and diaspora communities\, all while experiencing the transformative power of a shared meal. \nCome Savour the Stories\, Taste the World! \nThis event is in partnership with the Centre for Social Innovation \n\nCash Bar for alcoholic drinks\nFree nonalcoholic beverages\nFood sampling from regions of Peru\, Ethiopia and Jamaica
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/come-savour-the-stories-taste-the-world/
LOCATION:Centre for Social Innovation\, 192 Spadina Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:Moving the needle: Women & women's health at the forefront of science 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person at the MaRS Discovery District to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025! Enjoy panel discussions\, networking opportunities\, refreshments\, and more. \nThis free event is for undergraduate or post-graduate students\, trainees\, and aspiring or seasoned professionals in science. \nMORNING SESSION: Pathways to Discovery \n\nFeatures plenary speaker\, Dr. Sheena Josselyn\, Senior Scientist\, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)\, Living Library networking groups\, Rapid Fire Science presentations\, and panel discussions with women leaders from top research institutes\nHosted by Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute\, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)\, Baycrest\, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital\, and Sinai Health Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute\nHosted by UHN Women\, a group of students from the University of Toronto will be participating in a Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon\, simultaneously as the presentations.\nFor inquiries regarding this session\, please contact Denada Alushaj at denada.alushaj@wchospital.ca\n\nAFTERNOON SESSION: Trajectory to Translation \n\nFeatures a discussion with leading women’s health innovators and provides opportunities to connect with experts in areas including raising capital\, IP\, business strategy\, and more\nHosted by Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute\, PRiME at University of Toronto and MaRS\nFor inquiries regarding this session\, please contact Louise Pichette at lpichette@marsdd.com\n\nREGISTRATION \n\nRegistration is required to secure your spot and spots are limited.\n\n\nPlease note: Registration for the morning and afternoon sessions is separate.\n\n\nYou are welcome to register for one session or both.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/moving-the-needle-women-womens-health-at-the-forefront-of-science-2025/
LOCATION:MaRS Discovery District – Auditorium\, 101 College St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat and Networking Lunch with France's Special Envoy on Nutrition Brieuc Pont & Assistant Deputy Minister Leslie Norton
DESCRIPTION:As part of International Development Week\, Nutrition International and Results Canada are pleased to invite you to a fireside chat and networking lunch with Monsieur Brieuc Pont\, France’s Special Envoy on Nutrition and Secretary General of the #NutritionForGrowth Summit\, and Global Affairs Canada’s Assistant Deputy Minister Leslie Norton.\n\n\n\nThis gathering provides an opportunity to hear the Special Envoy’s vision for this crucial moment to advance nutrition\, celebrate Canada’s leadership\, and call for new\, ambitious commitments. Your participation will ensure a robust and impactful dialogue.\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP for the event by this Tuesday\, February 4th by filling out this form  https://bit.ly/NutritionFiresideChat\n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you for an opportunity to amplify Canada’s impact on global nutrition and foster meaningful connections.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/fireside-chat-and-networking-lunch-with-frances-special-envoy-on-nutrition-brieuc-pont-assistant-deputy-minister-leslie-norton/
LOCATION:Nutrition International HQ\, 180 Elgin Street\, 8th Floor\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T133000
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SUMMARY:International Development Week Insight Exchange
DESCRIPTION:This International Development Week (IDW)\, join Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC)\, in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada’s Youth Advisory Council\, for a youth-led afternoon featuring dynamic conversations\, networking\, and presentations by youth related to intersecting challenges and opportunities in global development. \nIDW is held annually in the first week of February to highlight Canada’s role in fighting poverty and encourage Canadians to get involved in global development. \nThis free networking event is designed to connect people from diverse sectors\, generations\, and career paths who are interested in supporting sustainable\, inclusive initiatives that empower communities in Canada and around the world. \nThis public afternoon event will feature: \n\nReflections from youth on the intersecting issues of climate resilience\, sexual and reproductive health and rights\, conservation\, and economic empowerment\nPerspectives from sector leaders\nAn insight exchange (a facilitated opportunity to meet different people with conversation prompts)\nInformal networking\n\nThe following organizations will have representatives available for you to connect with: Aga Khan Foundation Canada\, Jane Goodall Institute of Canada\, Oxfam Canada\, CARE Canada\, Youth Challenge International\, WUSC\, and more! \nLight refreshments will be served. \nNotes: \n\nWhile AKFC and JGIC are hosting this event together\, please be aware that JGIC is offering some separate programming throughout the day. Please visit their event site to learn more and register for their activities directly.\nIf you have already filled out a registration form for the AKFC-hosted roundtables\, you are already registered for the afternoon portion.\nIf you or your organization would like to set up a table with collateral at this event\, please email akfc.events@akdn.org.\n\nAccessibility: The ground floor of CSI Spadina is fully accessible\, Suite 101 can be reached via an elevator with a door of 30” width. For more information on accessibility at CSI\, please visit this link. \nFor any additional accessibility requirements\, please email akfc.events@akdn.org.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/international-development-week-insight-exchange/
LOCATION:Centre for Social Innovation\, 192 Spadina Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:Progress and Possibility: A Tribute to SRHR Achievements
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening during Sexual Health Week as we celebrate Oxfam Canada’s and its partners’ achievements in advancing access to sexual and reproductive health services worldwide. This reception will highlight the life-changing impacts of our work and transport you directly into the stories of those at the heart of these efforts through a powerful\, immersive virtual reality experience. \nStep into our VR space and witness firsthand the resilience and determination of young women and male allies from Her Future\, Her Choice – a groundbreaking initiative that has empowered communities in Ethiopia\, Malawi\, Mozambique\, Zambia\, and Canada over the past six years. These immersive films bring to life the voices of those fighting for their right to bodily autonomy\, economic independence\, and access to sexual and reproductive health services. \nWith special guests from the Philippines and Canada\, you’ll gain deeper insights into our impact—including the soon-to-close Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) project in the Philippines\, which has transformed lives for the past seven years. \n? Date: February 12\, 2025\n? Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM\n? Location: National Arts Centre (Rossy Pavilion)\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage\, learn\, and step into the future of advocacy through VR. Kindly RSVP by February 10\, 2025. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/progress-and-possibility-a-tribute-to-srhr-achievements/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250218T130000
DTSTAMP:20250120T200244Z
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SUMMARY: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 as we explore Angela’s journey to becoming a global health leader—highlighting her 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\, February 18\, 2025 |12:00 – 1:00 pm PST \nWhere: In-Person at Room 2108 BCCHRI (across from the Chan Centre for Family Health Education auditorium)\, BC Children’s Hospital \nTicket Cost: Free \nLunch will be provided for registered participants. \nOur first speaker is Dr. Angela Kaida\, a global health epidemiologist and community-based researcher at Simon Fraser University where she is an SFU Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences and the former Canada Research Chair in Global Perspectives on HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health. She leads a global research program focused on factors and environments that increase vulnerability or protect sexual and reproductive health in the context of HIV. Dr. Kaida works closely with community leaders and decision makers to integrate research evidence into health policy and programming attending to social and gender equity. In 2022\, she was elected as a Member of the Royal Society College of New Scholars\, Artists and Scientists. \nDr. Gina Ogilvie\, is the Co-Executive Medical Director of the Institute for Global Health BCCWH. She is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Global Control of HPV related diseases and prevention\, and Professor at the University of British Columbia in the School of Population and Public Health. She is also Senior Public Health Scientist at BC Centre for Disease Control and Senior Research Advisor at the BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. \nReserve your spot now!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-health-spotlight-series-in-conversation/
LOCATION:BCCHR room 2108
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:Oxfam Canada Youth Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Real change happens when people come together and use their collective power to lift up their communities. Together we have the ability to represent an array of people\, issues and lived experiences\, all with a shared passion for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and comprehensive sexuality education (CSE)\, and ending the injustice of poverty and inequality. That is why Oxfam Canada is calling on youth activists\, community leaders and passionate individuals from across the country to come together and attend the Youth Summit! \nAbout the Youth Summit! \nOxfam Canada will convene young SRHR activists from across Canada to gain skills related to providing\, educating on\, and advocating for CSE and SRHR in their communities. The Youth Summit is a free\, two-day summit that will be packed full of workshops\, inspiring speakers\, and breakout sessions focused on SRHR issues and advocacy. Participants will leave inspired\, connected\, knowledgeable and equipped with skills to advocate for positive change under the broad umbrella of SRHR\, including an explicit focus on 2SLGBTQIA+ CSE. \nApplicants from anywhere in Canada\, excluding Quebec\, aged 18-29 are welcome to apply. Our overarching goal with these spots is to support young 2SLGBTQ+ leaders by equipping them with the skills and knowledge not only to bring CSE into their community spaces using an intersectional feminist and anti-racist approach\, but also advocate for CSE\, SRHR\, and other 2SLGBTQ+ related issues in political settings. \nYouth will participate in interactive sessions that build their capacity in CSE that addresses the needs of diverse populations. They will also learn how to advocate for the needs of themselves and their communities\, specifically around CSE and SRH to decision makers.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/oxfam-canada-youth-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, ON
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
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SUMMARY:Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2025
DESCRIPTION:AHAIC 2025\, happening on March 2-5 in Kigali\, Rwanda\, marks a historic moment in Africa’s health resilience. Themed “Connected for Change: Addressing Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Health\,” AHAIC celebrates a decade of African-led thought leadership\, offering a unique platform to explore innovations and connect with key stakeholders in shaping a self-reliant Africa. \nJoin us to reimagine global health systems to ensure equitable access to healthcare for everyone\, everywhere. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/africa-health-agenda-international-conference-ahaic-2025/
LOCATION:Kigali Convention Centre\, Rwanda
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T140000
DTSTAMP:20250303T130008Z
CREATED:20250303T125653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T130008Z
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SUMMARY:CSW Parallel Event: Educating Women and Girls: Advancing their Empowerment and Equality
DESCRIPTION:In this NGO CSW parallel event\, co-hosted by the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) and Women Graduates-USA\, panelists will discuss the progress made and ways forward to achieve gender equality\, highlighting the importance of: \n\nOpening doors to leadership through education (Joan-Marie Aylward\, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland & Labrador)\nSupporting girls’ agency through a quality education (Wanda Bedard\, President & Founder of 60 Million Girls)\nFostering women’s and girls’ innate critical thinking skills (Geeta Desai\, Co-Director of Global Affairs\, Women Graduates-USA)\nAccelerating progress on the Beijing Platform for Action: An intergenerational dialogue (Soon-Young Yoon\, Cities for CEDAW Founder & Organizer of the NGO Forum at the 1995 Beijing Conference).\n\nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/csw-parallel-event-educating-women-and-girls-advancing-their-empowerment-and-equality/
LOCATION:Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN)\,  2nd Floor\,  New York\, Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN)\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T133000
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SUMMARY:NGOCSW69 Powerful Yet Overlooked: African Women\, diversity and inclusion in Beijing +30
DESCRIPTION:Building on the regional report “Powerful yet Overlooked: African Women with Disabilities and the Ongoing Struggle for Inclusion\, 30 Years after Beijing”\, our event will highlight the persistent gaps in the inclusion\, participation and protection of the rights of women with disabilities\, despite international and regional commitments. By sharing the experiences of women with disabilities in all their diversity\, and giving the floor to UN and other policy makers\, we will map out a stronger commitment to inclusion and diversity at global\, regional and national levels over the next 5 years.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/ngocsw69-powerful-yet-overlooked-african-women-diversity-and-inclusion-in-beijing-30/
LOCATION:Salvation Army Auditorium\, 221 E. 52nd St.\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250317T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250317T173000
DTSTAMP:20250312T153810Z
CREATED:20250312T153810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T153810Z
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SUMMARY:Frozen Aid\, Failing Women: New Data on the Impact of U.S Cuts
DESCRIPTION:Side session at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women \nJoin Colombia University and GHAE as we unveil groundbreaking new data on how shifts in the U.S. foreign aid are affecting health and well-being of women and girls worldwide. We will share data from Crehpa\, HIAS\, and policy/strategy Group\, amfAR\, Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN) and Columbia University. \nThis timely hybrid event\, hosted by the Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health in partnership with amfAR and GMHAN on the sideline of the 69th Commission on the Status of Women\, brings together leading researchers\, practitioners\, policy makers\, and advocates to mobilize a cross-sectorial action and response. \nDon’t miss this vital discussion on advancing solutions for women and girls. \nDetails: \nDate: March 17\, 2025 \nTime: 4:00-5:30 EST \nLocation: Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY And Online \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/frozen-aid-failing-women-new-data-on-the-impact-of-u-s-cuts/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T130000
DTSTAMP:20250320T150925Z
CREATED:20250320T150925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T150925Z
UID:10002539-1742817600-1742821200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Where Does the Money Go? (N4G Side Event)
DESCRIPTION:Where does the money from N4G commitments go\, and which interventions should be prioritized to achieve impact on nutrition and health? \nThis side event will highlight high-impact\, but underfunded\, interventions that have the potential to transform health and nutrition outcomes\, such as strengthening the delivery of community health and nutrition programming and integrating nutrition into primary health care. \nAdditionally\, this event will explore how funding for nutrition\, including from N4G commitments\, could leverage global health initiatives (GHIs) like the Global Financing Facility (GFF) and Gavi\, the Vaccine Alliance and mechanisms such as the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). By prioritizing these investments\, N4G commitments can help mobilize investments at the country level and help achieve the World Bank’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) target of reaching 1.5 billion people with quality\, affordable health services by 2030\, while tackling malnutrition\, improving immunization coverage\, and addressing preventable but deadly diseases like tuberculosis. \nFeatured panelists \n\nTaryn Russell\, Executive Director\, Results Canada (confirmed): Moderator.\nDr. Patricia N’Goran\, Advisor\, National Coordinator of the National Council for Nutrition and Food (confirmed) will give opening remarks.\nHon. Berni Naman MP\, Côte d’Ivoire (confirmed) to discuss the critical gaps in nutrition and health financing in their context and the impact of global health investments.\nAlia Poonawala\, Private Sector Engagement Lead\, Resource Mobilization\, Gavi\, the Vaccine Alliance (confirmed) to highlight how they are uniquely positioned to mitigate the occurrence and impact of malnutrition through immunization.\nSupriya Madhavan\, RMNCAH-N & Gender Lead\, Global Financing Facility (confirmed) to discuss how the mechanism leverages grants to create an incentive for domestic resources mobilization for maternal and child health and nutrition.\n\nHosted by the ACTION Secretariat\, Global Health Advocates\, and Results Canada \nIn-person location: Civil Society Pavilion at La Serre\, 2 avenue de la Porte de la Plaine\, entrance door B\, 75015 Paris (France). Note that in-person registration for the venue is closed. \nVirtual Participation: Link to live sessions for CSO Pavilion (FYI\, at present it shows the agenda but will be updated closer to the summit.)
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/where-does-the-money-go-n4g-side-event/
LOCATION:Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T123028Z
CREATED:20250320T123028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T123028Z
UID:10002535-1742839200-1742846400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Unite to #EndTB: World TB Day event in Toronto
DESCRIPTION:For World Tuberculosis Day on March 24th\, Results Canada thrilled to be hosting a public event in Toronto to Unite to #EndTB! \nDate: Monday\, March 24 \nTime: 6pm-8pm \nLocation: Ted Rogers School of Management\, 55 Dundas St W\, Room: TRS 3-119 \nRegister: Eventbrite \nCome learn about the global and domestic aspects of TB\, and the steps you can take as an advocate to generate awareness and promote policy action to eliminate the world’s deadliest infectious disease. \nThe evening will end with creative sign-making that shares key TB messages and then a walk to the Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square\, which will be lit in red for World TB Day\, to take photos and further raise awareness of the need to #EndTB.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/unite-to-endtb-world-tb-day-event-in-toronto/
LOCATION:Ted Rogers School of Management\, 55 Dundas St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 2C6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,International Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T170000
DTSTAMP:20250306T164041Z
CREATED:20250306T164041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T164041Z
UID:10002520-1742976000-1743094800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) is an annual gathering in Geneva where the humanitarian community comes together to collaborate on knowledge-sharing to strengthen our sector\, nurture long-standing partnerships and foster new ones\, and reflect on where and how our work has contributed to positive change globally–and how our work can be strengthened. \nThis year\, portfolio teams from Humanitarian Innovation Program at Grand Challenges Canada\, Creating Hope in Conflict: A Humanitarian Grand Challenge and Play Learn Thrive\, will host three events\, some alongside partners\, sharing insights from our work and reflecting on ways forward. \nIf you’ll be there in person\, you’ll find us in the exhibition area when we’re not in sessions\, where we’ll be showcasing groundbreaking medical innovations from Surgibox and Pragmatic Innovation. \nOur sessions will be held in-person at The International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG) and virtually. Read descriptions and click through to register for individual sessions below. \n1. THE MISSING LINK: \nConnecting Community-Led Initiatives with national and global social innovation ecosystems in humanitarian settings\n2. CLEAN ENERGY ACCESS FOR CRISIS AFFECTED COMMUNITIES: \nLearning from Best Practices and Scaling through Public-Private Collaboration\n3. SUPPORTING CAREGIVER AND EDUCATOR CAPACITY \nBuilding Resilient Support Systems for Children in Emergencies through Play-Based Learning\nLearn more here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/humanitarian-networks-and-partnerships-week-2025/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T120000
DTSTAMP:20250320T124006Z
CREATED:20250320T124006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T124006Z
UID:10002537-1742983200-1742990400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:N4G Side Event Registration: Mainstreaming nutrition in development: Unlocking the potential of multilateral development banks
DESCRIPTION:Nutrition International and the Asian Development Bank invite you to an official N4G side event: \n\n\nMainstreaming nutrition in development: Unlocking the potential of multilateral development banks  \n\n\nDate: March 26th\, 2025  \n\n\nTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm CET  \n\n\nLocation:\nChâteauform’ La Manufacture\,  \n4 Esplanade de le Manufacture\, ​\n92130\, Issy-le-Maoulineaux​\nParis\, France    \n\n\nOn the margins of the Nutrition for Growth Summit (N4G)\, Nutrition International and the Asian Development Bank invite you to join an engaging panel discussion on the pivotal role of multilateral development banks and international organizations in integrating nutrition into broader development agendas. \n\n\nJoin us as key stakeholders explore innovative nutrition financing models\, successful partnerships and cross-sector synergies that can drive nutrition-sensitive investments and unlock scalable\, sustainable solutions for global impact as we work to end malnutrition. \nIf you have any questions\, please write to events@nutritionintl.org \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/n4g-side-event-registration-mainstreaming-nutrition-in-development-unlocking-the-potential-of-multilateral-development-banks/
LOCATION:Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T130000
DTSTAMP:20250327T143130Z
CREATED:20250327T143130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T143130Z
UID:10002545-1743591600-1743598800@canwach.ca
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
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTSTAMP:20250407T190103Z
CREATED:20250407T190103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T190103Z
UID:10002561-1743984000-1746230399@canwach.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250420T190000
DTSTAMP:20250417T125728Z
CREATED:20250417T125728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T125728Z
UID:10002573-1744214400-1745175600@canwach.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T133000
DTSTAMP:20241212T133033Z
CREATED:20241212T133033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T133033Z
UID:10002423-1744273800-1744291800@canwach.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T123000
DTSTAMP:20250331T132642Z
CREATED:20250331T132642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T132642Z
UID:10002549-1744275600-1744288200@canwach.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250411T163000
DTSTAMP:20250327T144115Z
CREATED:20250327T144115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T144115Z
UID:10002547-1744275600-1744389000@canwach.ca
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20250403T140531Z
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UID:10002551-1745539200-1745711999@canwach.ca
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
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T160000
DTSTAMP:20250327T141840Z
CREATED:20250327T141840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T141840Z
UID:10002543-1745938800-1745942400@canwach.ca
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
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20250120T144813Z
CREATED:20241218T145058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T144813Z
UID:10002433-1746057600-1746403199@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:ConnectHer: Building Bridges for Working Women Across Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ConnectHer: Building Bridges for Working Women Across Canada\, a dynamic and empowering conference designed to celebrate\, connect\, and inspire women in the workforce\, with a special focus on those in non-traditional industries. This event brings together thought leaders\, trailblazers\, and advocates from across the country to share knowledge\, build networks\, and create pathways for positive change. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nInspiring Keynote Speakers: Hear from influential women who have broken barriers and paved the way for gender equity in the workforce.\nInteractive Workshops: Participate in hands-on sessions designed to provide practical tools for career advancement\, mentorship\, and workplace inclusivity.\nPanel Discussions: Engage with industry experts and innovators as they discuss challenges\, opportunities\, and strategies for creating equitable work environments.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with professionals\, peers\, and leaders to exchange ideas\, forge collaborations\, and build a supportive community.\nShowcasing Success Stories: Celebrate the achievements of women making a difference in their fields and beyond.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nWomen and gender-diverse individuals in all industries\, including skilled trades\, STEM\, and entrepreneurship.\nEmployers\, union representatives\, and policymakers committed to fostering equity and inclusion.\nEducators\, students\, and emerging leaders passionate about creating a better future for working women in Canada.\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nGain insights from inspiring leaders.\nBuild lasting connections with like-minded professionals.\nAcquire actionable strategies to advance your career and support others in theirs.\nContribute to the conversation on gender equity and workforce transformation.\n\nDetails: \n\nDate: May 1-4\, 2025\nLocation: London\, Ontario\, Fanshawe College. Innovation Village\nContact: Dr. Amanda Zavitz\n\nTogether\, let’s bridge gaps\, break barriers\, and build a brighter future for women in the workforce. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that’s shaping the future of work across Canada! \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/connecther-building-bridges-for-working-women-across-canada/
LOCATION:Fanshawe College\, Innovation Village\, 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20250505T162018Z
CREATED:20250505T162018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T162018Z
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SUMMARY:Local Brews + Global Views ft. KIDS Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Join the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation for an inspiring evening of coffee and conversation at our next Local Brews + Global Views\, as we dive into the incredible work of KIDS Initiative Inc.\, a local NGO making a real difference in Kenya and around the world. \nDescription: Can access to agricultural assets change a woman’s life for the better? Founder Cat Ross will answer that question and share how piloting new projects\, investing in women’s entrepreneurship and building connections between communities is transforming lives in Kenya. As the evening wraps up\, we’ll reflect on the importance of fostering global connections and building a brighter future together. \nDon’t miss this chance to be inspired and make a difference—come and be a part of something extraordinary! \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/local-brews-global-views-ft-kids-initiative/
LOCATION:Folio café\, 2299 Grant Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3P 2N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:Sepsis - From global to local soultions
DESCRIPTION:Please join the UBC Department of Pediatrics and Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre on Friday May 9\, 2025\, from 12:00 – 1:00pm for a Pediatric Grand Rounds with Prof. Tex Kissoon\, on “Sepsis – From Global to Local Solutions”. \nProfessor Niranjan “Tex” Kissoon\, MB BS\, FRCP(C)\,FCCM\, FACPE is the University of British Columbia BC Children’s Hospital (UBC BCCH) Endowed Chair in Acute and Critical Care Global Health. He is also the Past President of the World Federation of Pediatric Critical and Intensive Care Societies (www.wfpiccs.org) and Professor\, Pediatrics and Surgery (Emergency Medicine) Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver\, BC. He is the President of the Global Sepsis Alliance  (https://www.global-sepsis-alliance.org/)  and co-chair or the Pediatric Surviving Sepsis Campaign as well as Vice-President of the Canadian Sepsis Foundation; Advisory Board Member of Sepsis Alliance USA and the African Sepsis Alliance. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the global burden and impact of sepsis on child health\, including morbidity and mortality\nExplain key global advocacy efforts aimed at improving sepsis outcomes\nRecognize the importance of local initiatives and strategies in the prevention\, early identification\, and management of pediatric sepsis\n\nDate & Time: Friday\, May 9th\, 2025 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 PM PST \nLocation: In-person at The Chan Centre BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute + Virtual (zoom details below) \n938 West 28th Avenue \nVancouver\, BC\, V5Z 4H4 \nJoin Online via Zoom \nZoom Meeting Link: \nGo to https://ubc.zoom.us/ and click on ‘Join a Meeting’ \nZoom Meeting ID: 92046 953122 \nZoom Meeting Passcode: 953122 \nDirect Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/92046953122?pwd=TVQ5ZXNRWGJzOGJaeFBoVTdNbjZHQT09
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/sepsis-from-global-to-local-soultions/
LOCATION:The Chan Centre for Family Health Centre Education\, 950 West 28th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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