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SUMMARY:Intro to knowledge synthesis for knowledge users – Online course
DESCRIPTION:Participate in this 3-month online course\, starting in January. \nThis course will teach students about knowledge synthesis in general\, as well as how to conduct knowledge\nsynthesis projects. Students will begin to conduct knowledge synthesis in the topic of their choice\, with guidance\nfrom the course directors. \nAt the end of this course\, students will be able to: \n\nDifferentiate between different types of knowledge synthesis\, such as systematic reviews and qualitative\nevidence reviews\nDistinguish between different types of evidence that can be summarized in knowledge synthesis\nDevelop a knowledge synthesis question\nEstablish the eligibility criteria for knowledge synthesis\nCreate a knowledge synthesis protocol\n\nParticipants will develop a protocol that is ready for registration that has been reviewed by the course directors. \nInterested in joining? Email Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to or apply now! \nFind more details here: https://bit.ly/42AoohE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/intro-to-knowledge-synthesis-for-knowledge-users-online-course/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T150000
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Society Webinar Series: Indigenous-led approaches\, relational ways of knowing\, and land-based learning are foundational to wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Indigenous-led approaches\, relational ways of knowing\, and land-based learning are foundational to wellbeing. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a meaningful conversation with our esteemed panel as we explore how Indigenous-led approaches\, relational ways of knowing\, and land-based learning are foundational to wellbeing.This session will offer reflections on how these approaches support stronger connections to health\, community\, and shared understanding. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/wellbeing-society-webinar-series-march-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T055851
CREATED:20260302T165639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T165708Z
UID:10002954-1772701200-1772706600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Access to health: Strengthening transparency\, accountability and inclusion in service delivery
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Inclusive Service Delivery Africa (ISDA) project \nCorruption and discrimination are major obstacles to achieving sustainable and inclusive development. They fuel inequalities in accessing essential services\, reduce public resources and create barriers to effectively allocate money for education and healthcare. For women\, girls and groups most at risk of discrimination\, the impacts are significant\, as corruption worsens existing disparities and widens the development gap. \nOn March 5\, Transparency International Canada and CanWaCH will be hosting a crucial discussion on corruption and discrimination\, highlighting progress in improving access to health services for women\, girls and marginalized communities. The session will bring together representatives from Inclusive Service Delivery Africa (ISDA) chapters and guests working in the field. Join us as they share updates\, discuss challenges\, and explore practical approaches to strengthening transparency\, accountability and inclusion in health service delivery.  \nThe 90-minute discussion\, including a period for Q&A\, will start at 9 a.m. EST.  \nIn-person participation in Toronto is limited. If you are interested in attending in person\, please let us know as soon as possible by sending an email to ti-can@transparencycanada.ca.  \nRegister for the Zoom webinar!  \nAbout ISDA \nInclusive Service Delivery Africa (ISDA) is a four-year project funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented across Madagascar\, Zimbabwe\, Rwanda\, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ghana\, working with Transparency International chapters to address governance-related barriers to access in education and health care.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/access-to-health/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T055851
CREATED:20260303T135438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T135438Z
UID:10002958-1772794800-1772800200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Give to Gain: A Conversation Honoring Women leading change in Communities Worldwide
DESCRIPTION:This International Women’s Day\, join us for a 90-minute virtual panel exploring how investing in women and girls creates stronger communities\, sustainable progress\, and shared prosperity for all. \nCentred on the IWD 2026 theme Give to Gain\, this conversation will feature inspiring women connected to our programs who are driving change in their communities and sectors. Through personal stories of leadership\, resilience\, and growth\, panelists will reflect on the challenges they’ve navigated\, the opportunities created through targeted support\, and how advancing gender equity benefits everyone. \nFrom strengthening economic participation to amplifying women’s leadership and voice\, our programs demonstrate that when we give women and girls the tools\, access\, and opportunity they deserve\, we all gain — in innovation\, stability\, and collective impact. Join us to celebrate progress\, spark dialogue\, and reaffirm our commitment to building a more equitable future together. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/give-to-gain/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T055851
CREATED:20260305T155922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T155922Z
UID:10002962-1773230400-1773237600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Re-Imagining from the South: Girls and Women with Disabilities Advocating for Change
DESCRIPTION:Leadership and advocacy doesn’t look the same everywhere\, particularly for women and girls. In honour of International Women’s Day\, we invite you to an immersive exhibition of creative knowledge\, resilience\, and activism. \nJoin us for lunch and a deep dive into the lived leadership journeys of women and girls with disabilities across the Global South. \nThis dialogue and cross-community learning will be led by Linh Dang (MA\, Brock University)\, Dr. Xuan Thuy Nguyen (Carleton University)\, and Claudia Mitchell (McGill University). \nWe invite you to be part of the discussion and the exhibition on: \n\nWednesday\, March 11\n\n\n12:00 – 2:00 PM EST\, lunch available.\n\n\n2001 McGill College\, Suite 930 (Participatory Cultures Lab)\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/re-imagining-from-the-south/
LOCATION:2001 McGill College\, Suite 930\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T080000
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CREATED:20260223T163146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T163146Z
UID:10002948-1773298800-1773302400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Climate x SRHR: Frontline Leaders in Action
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is increasingly disrupting health systems\, threatening livelihoods\, displacing communities\, and undermining access to essential services—particularly in regions least responsible for the crisis. Extreme weather events such as floods\, droughts\, and storms disproportionately impact women’s and girls’ health\, including access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). \nWhile many funders and practitioners recognize the link between climate change and SRHR\, questions remain about how these issues intersect in practice and what solutions are being implemented on the ground. \nThis webinar brings together frontline leaders and organizations working at the climate × SRHR intersection to share lessons\, research\, and innovations from Pakistan\, Bangladesh\, Nepal\, and Afghanistan. Convened by Panorama Global\, Pathfinder International\, the Population Council’s Population\, Environmental Risks and the Climate Crisis (PERCC) Initiative\, and the ICFP Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee\, this discussion builds on the Drumbeat to ICFP webinar series launched in 2025. \nThis session will be recorded and shared with all registrants via a follow-up email. By registering for this event\, you agree to receive future event information from the hosts. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/climate-srhr-frontline-leaders-in-action/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T123000
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CREATED:20260309T164030Z
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UID:10002966-1773311400-1773318600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Women’s Realities and Resistance Amid the Erosion of the Rule of Law
DESCRIPTION:CSW70 | Roundtable discussion organized by the Collectif québécois des féminismes en dialogue (CQFD)\n\n\nDrawing on experiences from Afghanistan\, Haiti\, Guatemala and Sudan\, four speakers highlight women’s resistance to oppression and threats to their rights amid the rollback of the rule of law and the rise of the far right.\n\nSpeakers:\n\nClaudia González Orellana (Guatemala)\, lawyer\, former Chief Prosecutor of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG)\nDanièle Magloire (Haiti)\, sociologist and spokesperson for the feminist NGO Kay Fanm\nMahasin Dahab (Sudan)\, public policy and advocacy professional for social justice and peace in Sudan and the Horn of Africa\n\nMary Akrami (Afghanistan)\, Founder and President\, Afghan Women’s Network International (AWNI)\n\n\nInterpretation offered in French\, English and Spanish\n\nRegistration is required via this link
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/womens-realities-and-resistance/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T055851
CREATED:20260303T133201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T133201Z
UID:10002956-1773316800-1773320400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Voices with Impact: March Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The UN has declared 2026 to be the Year of the Volunteer\, a time to celebrate the longstanding impact of service. It’s a chance for us all to write a new chapter in our lives\, inspired by those who have already filled many pages with stories of resilience\, compassion\, and dedication to their fellow human beings. \nOn March 12\, join us for the third and final webinar in our Voices with Imapct series\, which has highlighted the strength of volunteering in shaping communities and lives through the written word. We’ll be guided by the reflections found in books written by Cuso alumni\, works that capture the spirit of volunteering and the transformative power of service. \nBring your questions\, your smiles\, and your curiosity\, because at Cuso\, every story is better when shared! \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/voices-with-impact-march-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T055851
CREATED:20260305T160524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T160552Z
UID:10002964-1773662400-1773666000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:The CAGH Climate Change and Health Working Group invites you to join our March 2026 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Bridging Contexts: Using Machine Learning to Explore Environmental Predictors of Noncommunicable Diseases in Low- and High-Income Settings.\n\n\n\nThe speaker for this session is Dr. Godfred Boateng from York University’s School of Global Health\, and the Canada Research Chair in Global Health and Humanitarianism.\n\n\n\nDate: March 16\, 2026\nTime: 12-1pm EST\n\n\n\nPlease register here for this webinar.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-cagh-climate-change-and-health-working-group-invites-you-to-join-our-march-2026-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T090000
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CREATED:20260317T143518Z
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SUMMARY:Uniting Sectors for Integrated Nutrition and Holistic Early Childhood Development in Crises
DESCRIPTION:In crises\, children are not just surviving\, they’re experiencing the most critical window for growth\, learning\, and lifelong development. Yet nutrition and ECD actors too often work in silos\, competing for the same limited funding while children face rising humanitarian needs. \nThis Nutrition month\, Moving Minds Alliance and Results Canada invite you to an interactive\, solutions‑focused webinar that flips the script: instead of competing\, we collaborate. Building on commitments made at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit\, this convening brings together policymakers\, civil society\, donors\, practitioners\, refugee leaders\, and humanitarian actors to strengthen the collective case for integrating nutrition and early childhood development in emergencies. \nJoin them to review progress since N4G\, unpack persistent policy and financing gaps\, and co‑create recommendations that ensure every child\, no matter the crisis\, can access the nutrition and nurturing care they need to survive and thrive. Participants will hear diverse perspectives before joining breakout sessions to shape actionable advocacy and investment priorities that drive meaningful impact for the youngest children in crises. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/uniting-sectors-for-integrated-nutrition-and-holistic-early-childhood-development-in-crises/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T055851
CREATED:20260316T162402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T162402Z
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SUMMARY:Q&A Webinar with Trauma Expert Laura van Dernoot Lipsky
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, March 18th\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Q&A Webinar with Trauma Expert Laura van Dernoot Lipsky\, featuring Laura van Dernoot Lipsky\, founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship and The Age of Overwhelm. \nWednesday\, March 18th\, 2026 \n2 – 2:45pm EDT \nJoin us for a virtual webinar and Q&A with trauma expert Laura van Dernoot Lipsky\, founder of the Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship and The Age of Overwhelm. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience working with individuals and communities impacted by trauma\, Laura will reflect on overwhelm\, resilience\, and how to stay grounded while doing challenging work. This webinar offers space to learn\, ask questions\, and think together about sustaining ourselves in trauma-exposed roles. \nAbout the Speaker \nLaura van Dernoot Lipsky is the founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship and The Age of Overwhelm. She is the host of the podcast Future Tripping\, which is dedicated to conversations about overwhelm. Widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of trauma exposure\, she has worked nationally and internationally for more than three decades. Much of her work is being invited to assist in the aftermath of community catastrophes – whether they are fatal storms or mass shootings. Simultaneously\, she has long been active in community organizing and movements for social and environmental justice and has taught on issues surrounding systematic oppression\, structural supremacy\, and liberation theory. Laura is on the advisory board of ZGiRLS\, an organization that supports young girls in sports. She is a founding member of the International Transformational Resilience Network\, which supports the development of capacity to address climate change. Laura also served as an associate producer of the award-winning film A Lot Like You\, and was given a Yo! Mama award in recognition of her work as a community-activist mother. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/qa-webinar-with-trauma-expert-laura-van-dernoot-lipsky/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T055851
CREATED:20260317T142904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T143142Z
UID:10002987-1773910800-1773914400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Voices for Action: Shaping SRHR Priorities Together
DESCRIPTION:IYAFP is thrilled to invite you to an exciting upcoming event we are hosting with our partners – a Virtual Dialogue: Youth Voices for Action: Shaping SRHR Priorities Together on Thursday\, March 19th. \nThis is a unique opportunity to share your inputs and perspectives about the future of SRHR for young people globally. Your voice and participation will help inform how WHO and partners address the SRHR priorities that matter most to young people. \nWhile all are warmly welcome\, we especially encourage young people to attend — and they ask that you please spread the word widely within your networks\, particularly to young people who may not yet be engaged in SRHR programs. The more voices we hear\, the greater the impact. \nLanguage Access: Plenary sessions will be held in English with simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish. \nBreakout sessions will be available in English\, French\, and Spanish. \nRegister now using the link: https://bit.ly/4b15zZT
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/youth-voices-for-action-shaping-srhr-priorities-together/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T055851
CREATED:20260311T185547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T185547Z
UID:10002974-1774009800-1774015200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Who Governs AI? A Trans Feminist Perspective on Who Gets a Say
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore what AI governance is and how AI is being governed in Canada today. Together\, we’ll look at concrete examples such as AI policies\, standards\, and public consultation processes. Using a trans feminist lens\, we will investigate how power\, resources\, and access shape AI governance systems\, where the key limitations are\, and explore critical opportunities for improving AI governance in Canada and globally. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n– Understand what AI governance means\n– Recognize key limitations in current AI governance approaches\n– See how power\, resources\, and access shape AI governance systems\, using a trans feminist lens.\n– Gain practical ideas for how AI governance processes could be made more equitable and participatory. \nThis is session is part of our Equity and AI learning series that aims to offers a clear and accessible introduction to key issues at the intersection of AI\, ethics\, and equity. Through short monthly virtual sessions\, participants will learn from guest speakers\, explore real examples\, and access tools they can apply immediately in their work. \nFeaturing: Blair Attard-Frost (she/her/they/them) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Alberta and a Fellow at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). Her research applies a trans feminist lens to address challenges of power\, participation\, and justice in AI governance systems. She teaches students\, professionals\, executives\, public servants\, and communities about AI policy & ethics. She creates experimental sci-fi and glitch art that explores frictions between gender\, technology\, and regulation. \nApply here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/who-governs-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T055851
CREATED:20260318T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T181117Z
UID:10002993-1774274400-1774278000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Care Without Borders: Celebrating Community Wins
DESCRIPTION:In times of challenge\, celebrating our progress isn’t optional: it’s essential. Joy and community strength are what keep us moving forward. We are inviting two ecosystem partners: *FP2030* and *inroads* on stage with us! \nBoth of Vitala’s partner organizations will share their wins\, progresses and outcomes\, offering a 10-minute walkthrough about some things about their work in 2025 that they consider particularly meaningful for the communities they serve. We’ll be meeting in a Zoom Webinar room. We’ll provide English <> Spanish live interpretation; We will ensure as many privacy settings as available in the Zoom Webinar room. \nRegister here to celebrate together!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/care-without-borders-celebrating-community-wins/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T055851
CREATED:20260316T163806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T163806Z
UID:10002983-1774447200-1774452600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Humans\, Animals\, and Intimate Partner Violence: Shared Victimizations\, and Shared Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, March 25th as the AVA Webinar Series presents Humans\, Animals\, and Intimate Partner Violence: Shared Victimizations\, and Shared Solutions\, featuring Dr. Rochelle Stevenson from Thompson Rivers University. \nWednesday\, March 25th\, 2026 \n2 – 3:30pm EDT \nCompanion animals\, or pets\, are an important part of life for many people. General pet ownership estimates for North America indicate that over 60 percent of households have at least one pet\, and pets are increasingly being considered family members. Companion animals are often viewed as children or siblings and anthropomorphized\, and genuinely grieved when they die. However\, the status of companion animals as family members also creates a vulnerability for being victimized along with the human family members in situations of intimate partner violence. \nDr. Stevenson’s talk will discuss her research on intimate partner violence and the inclusion of companion animals in the violent dynamic. In particular\, this presentation will present recent research on the prevalence of the inclusion of animals in situations of intimate partner violence\, the impact on victim/survivors\, the role that companion animals play in healing from violence\, and solutions to support both human and animal victim/survivors of intimate partner violence. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Rochelle Stevenson is an Associate Professor of Criminology in the Department of Environment\, Culture\, and Society at Thompson Rivers University\, and faculty member with the Animal and Interpersonal Abuse Research Group (AIPARG). Dr. Stevenson’s research focuses on gender-based violence. Her work includes the intersection of interpersonal violence and violence against animals\, barriers to help-seeking from intimate partner violence\, and sexualized violence. Dr. Stevenson maintains an intersectional and anti-oppression foundation in her research and activism with two overarching goals: naming\, understanding\, and stopping violence in any form\, and advocating for social justice with inclusive social policy and practice. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/humans-animals-and-intimate-partner-violence-shared-victimizations-and-shared-solutions/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T055851
CREATED:20260311T192524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T192906Z
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SUMMARY:Measuring What Matters: Inclusive\, Monitoring\, Evaluation\,& Learning (MEL) at the Triple Nexus
DESCRIPTION:Measuring What Matters explores best practices for designing and implementing inclusive MEL systems that support real-time reflection\, adaptation\, and equity-centered decision-making. Grounded in feminist and locally led approaches\, the series supports Canadian international cooperation actors to shift MEL from donor-driven reporting toward locally led learning that strengthens program quality\, relevance\, and justice across humanitarian\, development\, and peacebuilding contexts. Sessions combine interactive activities\, peer learning\, and practical application\, with supplemental learning materials to keep participants engaged throughout the training series. \nThis three-part series is designed for a broad range of practitioners\, reflecting a commitment to breaking down silos and fostering collaborative\, evidence-based practice. Inclusive\, locally driven MEL depends on multi-stakeholder engagement across roles\, sectors\, and geographies. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a cumulative training series\, the discussion will build at each session. Participants are encouraged to attend all three of the virtual training sessions. Following the main training sessions\, the facilitators will join two additional\, optional learning sessions.   \n\nSession One – Inclusive MEL at the Triple Nexus: Principals and Pitfalls – Thursday\, February 26 at 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST.  \nSession Two – Power\, Participation and What We Measure: Shaping MEL for Equity – Thursday\, March 12\, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:30 EST.\nSession Three: From Data to Insight: Practical Tools for Inclusive & Adaptive Learning – Thursday\, March 26\, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST.  \n\nLearning Spaces (optional): Thursday April 9\, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST\, Thursday May 7\, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST \n*spaces are limited so we encourage you to register as soon as you can \n\n\n\n\nParticipation fee: $100 per participant for the full course (3 sessions + optional learning spaces) \nCooperation Canada is committed to making our trainings accessible\, especially for actors traditionally excluded from sector-wide initiatives due to limited resources. Fee waivers or reduced fees are available. Please email programs@cooperation.ca for support.  \n\n\n\n\nMeasuring What Matters challenges and supports participants to shift from extractive\, top-down monitoring and evaluation systems towards inclusive approaches that are community-centered\, and grounded in learning and equity. Rooted in the realities of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus\, this training series empowers participants to reflect on their MEL practice\, explore power dynamics in measurement and learning\, and apply tools for real-time reflection and accountability. \nThis program is designed to equip participants with the ability to:  \n\nExplain key principles of inclusive and locally-led MEL within the context of the triple nexus.\nAnalyze common dilemmas around what is measured\, who defines success\, and how learning is shared\, owned\, and acted upon.\nIdentify opportunities to make MEL systems more adaptive\, learning-focused\, and equity-responsive.\nApply practical tools that embed real-time reflection\, course correction\, and community realities into MEL practice.\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?  Intended for practitioners across the humanitarian\, development\, and peace sectors with a basic understanding of MEL\, especially those working with marginalized populations\, including MEL specialists\, program managers\, funders\, GAC policy and technical leads\, and country office and local partners. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/measuring-what-matters/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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