Discover upcoming events, activities and learning opportunities in global health, international development, and gender equality.
Please note that fundraising events and activities will not be posted to the calendar.
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, […]
Foreign Policy By Canadians is a joint initiative by the Canadian International Council (CIC), the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) and Global Canada.
FIT is hosting an “Introduction to Gender Equality and Testing Innovation” micro-learning on November 10th at 10 am CST.
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 Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites resist the effects of medications, making common infections […]
World Toilet Day celebrates toilets and raises awareness of the 4.2 billion people living without access to safely managed sanitation. It is about taking action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. This year the theme remarks the importance of "Sustainable sanitation and climate change". Climate […]
CanWaCH, the Inter-Council Network, Cooperation Canada, the Canadian Association for International Development Professionals (CAIDP) and the Climate Action Network (CAN-Rac) will present a bilingual Town Hall with the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development.
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.
CanWaCH is hosting our Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually and we want to see you there!
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it.
It’s time to #BuildBackBetter. Income inequality, collective mental trauma, weak elder care, online bullying, food insecurity, systemic racism. These problems, and many more, are exposed and amplified by the coronavirus pandemic. They are problems that aren’t simple to solve. But — the pandemic also illuminated a new breed of problem-solver. Let’s bring them all together […]
Many foreign policy experts acknowledge that the global order is in a state of upheaval.
Many foreign policy experts acknowledge that the global order is in a state of upheaval.
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. It aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, […]
World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.
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 […]
FIT is hosting a second Micro-Learning session: “FIT’s Rapid Gender Scan” on December 2nd at 10:30 am CST.
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 […]
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.
Business for Gender Equality 2020 is an interactive virtual forum designed to showcase outstanding action, help break barriers, and fast-forward gender equality progress in the Canadian private sector.
