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Maximizing existing data to strengthen program design, evaluation, and impact

Session #4 of the Coffee with Collaboratives Webinar Series Do NGOs need to conduct baseline surveys for program design and evaluation? Can publicly available data, such as from Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) or Demographic and Health Surveys Program (DHS), be used instead? As part of the Maximizing Existing Data to Strengthen Program Design, Evaluation and Impact Lab, […]

The Global Leadership Series: Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Children and Adolescents in the Context of COVID-19

Hosted by the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health, the Global Leadership Series is designed to cultivate discussion on topical and timely global child health issues. Topic: Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Children and Adolescents in the Context of COVID-19 When: Nov. 17, 2020, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Keynote Speakers: Dr. Marie Hauerslev, Chair, NCD Child […]

World AIDS Day: The Experience Dialogues // Journée mondiale du sida : Les dialogues d’expérience

An interactive event focused on creating space for conversations and the exchange of resources, experiences and personal stories. All welcome. // Un événement interactif pour échanger des ressources et des histoires personnelles. Tous sont bienvenus. Agenda 1. Remarks by: // Avec les remarques de : • Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada […]

Virtual Town Hall: Our Community, Working Together

Cuso International is proud of the thousands of Canadian volunteers who’ve committed their time and skills to combat poverty and inequality around the world. As we approach International Volunteer Day, we want to celebrate you and your contributions to vulnerable communities. Please join us for a special Virtual Town Hall on December 2nd, where you’ll […]

The 50th Anniversary of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women Report

The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell Lieutenant Governor of Ontario invites you to join her for an important dialogue on the afternoon of Monday, December 7, 2020 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada report and ensuring the unfinished business of equality of women and […]

Lives in the Balance: Achieving Universal Health Coverage and leaving no one behind in a COVID-19 world

Building on the success of Lives in the Balance: A COVID-19 Summit for the Health and Well-Being of Women, Children and Adolescents (1-2 July 2020), PMNCH, CORE Group and UHC2030 will reconvene partners across the globe for a virtual summit to take stock of how COVID-19 is impacting the progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) commitments. Following Lives in the Balance in […]

In this Together Launch

The Together Project believes that back to normal is not an option and that together, Canada, alongside other global actors, can create forward solutions for a better Canada and a better world. This event marks the launch of a series of cases, which show that we have the tools, evidence, and resources we need to […]

Sexual and reproductive rights and respectful maternity care in Canada and globally

This live interactive virtual forum will take place on Wednesday, December 9 betweern 1:00pm and 2:30pm ET. Panelists: Dr Priscilla Phiri, AIP Instructor, AOGM (Malawi), Dr Elias Kweyamba, EmONC trainor, AGOTA (Tanzania), Dr. Laura MacLaren, AIP Instructor, SOGC (Canada) Moderator: Dr. Dario Garcia (SOGC President) Learning objectives: Describe why respectful maternity care is promoted globally as an […]

Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Year of Action

The event will showcase new policy and financing commitments to nutrition from a range of stakeholders and will formally launch a Nutrition For Growth Year of Action.

GBA+ Conference

Featuring GBA+ scholars. Organized by GBA+ experts external to the government. REGISTER HERE

FPBC: Citizens Deliberating the Future of Canada’s Global Engagement

These four events will be test runs of the deliberations that we are organizing for a microcosm of all Canadian citizens in February 2021. Extensive expert consultations throughout Fall 2020 produced policy proposals on four fundamental objectives in Canada’s foreign policy: Health, Security, Prosperity and Dignity. Participants will receive a discussion guide for their preferred […]

FPBC: Citizens Deliberating the Future of Canada’s Global Engagement

These four events will be test runs of the deliberations that we are organizing for a microcosm of all Canadian citizens in February 2021. Extensive expert consultations throughout Fall 2020 produced policy proposals on four fundamental objectives in Canada’s foreign policy: Health, Security, Prosperity and Dignity. Participants will receive a discussion guide for their preferred […]

Access to maternal, adolescent and child health services in Senegal: mobilization of the Bajenu Gox, neighborhood aunties

Description: Maternal, neonatal and child mortality in Senegal is still high. To address the situation, the Senegal government has started the Bajenu Gox program in 2009. The Innovation for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) research project « Bajenu Gox : A Community Approach to Maternal and Child Health in Senegal », attempted to […]

FPBC: Citizens Deliberating the Future of Canada’s Global Engagement

These four events will be test runs of the deliberations that we are organizing for a microcosm of all Canadian citizens in February 2021. Extensive expert consultations throughout Fall 2020 produced policy proposals on four fundamental objectives in Canada’s foreign policy: Health, Security, Prosperity and Dignity. Participants will receive a discussion guide for their preferred […]

FPBC: Citizens Deliberating the Future of Canada’s Global Engagement

These four events will be test runs of the deliberations that we are organizing for a microcosm of all Canadian citizens in February 2021. Extensive expert consultations throughout Fall 2020 produced policy proposals on four fundamental objectives in Canada’s foreign policy: Health, Security, Prosperity and Dignity. Participants will receive a discussion guide for their preferred […]

Information Session: Foreign Policy By Canadians initiative

Join us for an information session about the exciting new citizen-driven foreign policy initiative by CanWaCH, CIC and Global Canada. Foreign Policy By Canadians is a joint initiative between the Canadian International Council (CIC), Global Canada and the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) to reimagine Canada’s global engagement. It is a national […]

Women Speak – The experience of GIPA/MIPA in the area of COVID-19

The Greater involvement of people with HIV/AIDS (GIPA) and The Meaningful Involvement of People living with HIV/AIDS (MIPA) is one of the most important parts of the work within the HIV sector that will never be finished. It is a goal and commitment that must be continually renewed, assessed and challenged within all aspects of […]

Canada’s Foreign Aid Sector: The Impact of the Pandemic

ICNEngage starts the new year with a webinar reflecting on how the Canadian Foreign Aid sector has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Join us as we discuss research findings from a recent study by the University of Guelph, ‘The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Canada’s Foreign Aid Sector.’ The webinar presents the opportunity […]

Launch of Lancet Series on Women’s & Children’s Health in Conflict Settings

The Series aim to improve understanding of and address the special requirements of providing sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition services in conflict settings. The Series draws upon scholarship from the BRANCH Consortium, providing insights into the nature and dynamics of women’s and children’s health and nutrition in diverse conflict contexts […]

Careers in International Development Panel

Are you interested in a career in international development but are not sure where to start? Join the CIC Young Professionals Network on January 25th to gain insights and advice from established professionals in their fields. The event will consist of an opportunity to speak directly to guests and ask your questions. REGISTER HERE

Global Health Practitioner Conference: Prioritizing Child & Adolescent Health in the New Decade

The Global Health Practitioner Conference (GHPC) is CORE Group’s flagship annual conference. The conference is put on by CORE Group, a leader in community health working to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths around the world. Through collaborative action CORE Group promotes and safeguards health in communities and creates new models for reaching the most marginalized populations. Implementers, academics, governments, […]

From a pledge to a plan: What’s Next?

Content warning: Sexual violence | Avertissement sur le contenu : Violence sexuelle. Is your organization Digna? Worthy of the trust placed in you by Canadians, by our government and by millions of people who benefit from Canadian official development assistance around the world? Join the first annual Digna conference, and hear from sector leaders, government […]

Women Leaders During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With more than half of its national COVID-19 response team composed of women, Canada has emerged as a leading country in putting women’s voices and representation at the centre of its pandemic response. In light of this achievement, WGH Canada is delighted to invite you to our second event taking place virtually on December 9th […]

COVID 19: Delivering SRHR in Crises Settings

In this Independent Panel Exchange, participants will discuss the wider challenges of delivering sexual and reproductive health services and rights (SRHR) during the pandemic; and focus in particular on the difficulties in crises settings. Participants will also highlight innovations and lessons learned, which can help to inform pandemic preparedness and response for a future pandemic […]

Accès aux services de santé maternelle, infantile et de l’adolescent au Sénégal : la mobilisation des Bajenu Gox, marraines de quartier

Description détaillée: La mortalité maternelle, néonatale et infanto-juvénile est encore élevée au Sénégal. Afin de palier à la situation, le gouvernement du Sénégal a mis en place le programme des Bajenu Gox en 2009. Le projet de recherche de l’initiative ISMEA, Bajenu Gox : une approche communautaire pour la santé des mères et des enfants […]

COVID-19 Task Force Progress Update

What has been the work of the Canadian COVID-19 Task Forces? Join us for an interactive session with leaders of four Canadian Task Forces/Expert Groups on COVID-19. They will share the progress to date and current issues being addressed by the Task Forces on vaccines, immunity, testing, and therapeutics. Join Zoom Meeting https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/88334489932 Meeting ID: […]

Improve your digital learning solutions: Upcoming virtual training

Join us for a virtual training session led by Barry Sampson, digital training designer and developer, that will explore how to design learning solutions using the most effective methods and tools. Barry has over 25 years of experience in providing capability training and designing learning solutions, and in this session he will share his expertise […]

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