
CanWaCH Academy 2024
The CanWaCH Academy is back by popular demand! Join us from November 20 to 22 for an exciting series of online sessions. This year’s CanWaCH Academy has something for everyone, […]

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The CanWaCH Academy is back by popular demand! Join us from November 20 to 22 for an exciting series of online sessions. This year’s CanWaCH Academy has something for everyone, […]

Join us our next Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation Working Group gathering! Next gathering: November 21st, 2pm to 3:30pm (ET) The Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation Working Group is an open, collaborative […]

Please join Maternal and Infant Health Canada... for a webinar by Dr. Hélène Bertrand. The webinar is open to all and free of charge. We host webinars every two months. […]

We would like to extend an invitation to our final Town hall event held on Monday November 25th, 2:00 - 3:30pm ET. We are excited to share a report, framework […]

Date: November 26th, from 1pm to 3pm (ET) Event description: In today’s interconnected world, crises like those unfolding in Sudan, Gaza, Lebanon Haiti, and the Congo demand swift action from […]

The AWID International Forum is both a global community event and a space of radical personal transformation. A one-of-a-kind convening, the Forum brings together feminist, women’s rights, gender justice, LBTQI+ […]

As World AIDS Day (December 1) fast approaches, the Stephen Lewis Foundation reflects on the evolving needs and challenges that the AIDS epidemic has posed for community-led organizations working on […]

5th Congress of the Mukwege International Chair: Ending gender-based violence: women's empowerment and sustainable development Dr. Denis Mukwege, 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner, founder and president of the Panzi Foundation in […]

Join the BIPOC Networking Collective! Our next meeting will be held on December 5th, from 12:30 to 2pm (ET)! Who It’s For: The BIPOC Networking Collective is a dedicated space […]

Are you ready to amplify youth voices and witness meaningful engagement in action? Plan International Canada invites you to RSVP for our "Amplifying Youth Voices & Meaningful Engagement" event. This […]

In collaboration with UNESCO, the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is hosting an International Conference on Gender and Technology, January 16th – 19th 2025, at […]
Throughout human history, migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overcome adversity and to live a better life. Today, globalization, together with advances in communications and […]

Join us for a wrap-up event dedicated to reflecting on the past three years and exploring what comes next. As we close the program, we want to connect with the individuals […]

Intro to KS for Knowledge Users_course_v5 This course will teach students about knowledge synthesis in general, as well as how to conduct knowledge synthesis projects. Students will begin to conduct […]

Calling all internationally minded young people in Canada! Do you want to learn from communities around the globe? Are you ready to apply your knowledge and enthusiasm to initiatives aimed […]

Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of […]

Come celebrate IDW 2025 from February 2 to 8. What is IDW? Since 1991, IDW is held annually in the first full week of February and spotlights Canadians' contributions to […]

Course Date: February 03, 2025 to March 23, 2025 Explore the interdisciplinary approach of One Health and its profound implications for addressing complex challenges at the intersection of human, animal, […]

The University of Guelph is hosting a virtual conversation with Bob Rae, Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations (UN) in New York for International Development week. Hear […]

To mark International Development Week in February, the art exhibition "Through my eyes: art for development" will be hosted by the University of Ottawa's WUSC Local Committee, a dynamic campus-based group who […]

Join us for our upcoming event, 'Building Bridges: Pathways and Opportunities in Global Health', on Monday, February 3. This event will focus on the power of our everyday work to create […]

As part of International Development Week 2025, Cooperation Canada and International Development Research Centre (IDRC) are proud to present a reception and a screening of The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of […]

We are excited to announce that we are hosting the WUSC "Through My Eyes: Art for Development" exhibition! This unique exhibit features 17 artworks exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]

This International Development Week, we are asking: Can Canadian and international organizations meaningfully support locally led development with GAC funding? Join three Canadian international development organizations (Stephen Lewis Foundation, Oxfam […]

An interactive documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work in Bangladesh. Join Good Neighbours Canada for a documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work […]

Amid a shifting economic and geopolitical landscape, private sector partnerships could emerge as a key trend for 2025 and beyond. Effective collaborations between the non-profit and private sectors can play […]

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 […]

In the spirit of advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and fostering more equitable global partnerships, OCIC's International Development Week 2025 Gender Panel, ‘Feminist Futures: Exploring Transformative Leadership and […]

Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar During International Development Week! Topic: Insights and Impacts from Partners In Health SRHR Programming in Malawi and Sierra Leone Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 […]

An interactive documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work in Bangladesh. Join Good Neighbours Canada for a documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work […]

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 […]

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. This free event is […]

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 […]

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, […]

CanWaCH is starting the year with our second members virtual coffee chat! Held on February 12, 2025 at 1 p.m. EST, it will focus on community engagement for gender equality. […]

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 […]

Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation! Hosted by the Institute for Global Health at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. Join us as […]

Celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring discussion featuring Black Changemakers, Innovators, and Disruptors shaping Canada's international cooperation sector. This dynamic panel will highlight the contributions, challenges, and leadership of […]

Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality, or the rights […]
We’re thrilled to honour the winners of MCIC’s 2025 Development Impact Awards and their incredible programs that are transforming lives. Join us and you’ll hear from three of MCIC’s members, […]
Celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring discussion featuring Black Changemakers, Innovators, and Disruptors shaping Canada's international cooperation sector. This dynamic panel will highlight the contributions, challenges, and leadership of […]
The universal concept of the World NGO Day is to Celebrate, Commemorate and Collaborate - the various NGOs around the world, and the people behind them that contribute to society […]

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 […]
Don’t just be a participant—be a change-maker. This is your invitation to step up, speak out, and shape the future of health and development in Africa.

What is FGS? Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) affects millions of women and girls on the continent of Africa. It is a complication of chronic, untreated schistosomiasis in women and girls. […]
Tuesday, 11 March, 2025 - 14:00-15:30 PST Online Register Here About the Session This online session will demonstrate how research findings about women’s adaptation and resilience during COVID-19 were transformed into […]

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 […]
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 […]

Calling all educators! Are you looking to bring global perspectives into your classroom? How do we equip students to think critically about global issues like education for refugee children and […]
Side session at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women Join Colombia University and GHAE as we unveil groundbreaking new data on how shifts in the U.S. foreign aid […]

CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]

Where does the money from N4G commitments go, and which interventions should be prioritized to achieve impact on nutrition and health? This side event will highlight high-impact, but underfunded, interventions […]

For World Tuberculosis Day on March 24th, Results Canada thrilled to be hosting a public event in Toronto to Unite to #EndTB! Date: Monday, March 24 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Ted Rogers […]

CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]

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 […]

How will recent USAID funding cuts shape healthcare in Africa—and what does it mean for the rest of the world? Join Amref USA CEO Robert Kelty and Director of Health […]

Nutrition International and the Asian Development Bank invite you to an official N4G side event: Mainstreaming nutrition in development: Unlocking the potential of multilateral development banks Date: March 26th, 2025 […]

CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]

CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]

CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]

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 […]

“Love at First Sight” offers an intimate answer—through the eyes of former patients who captured what they missed most. If a photo speaks 1,000 words, these speak 1,001. “Love at First […]

Coming up in the hashtag#GrowingIndigenousStorytellersFellowship training series: 'Story Structure & Editing' ft Tristan Ahtone! ? https://lnkd.in/e-4zA-Td Story structure is one of the most important ways journalists can convey information and […]

Join Criterion Institute and Equality Fund for a thought-provoking discussion on advancing gender lens investing through the power of endowments. This public convening brings together our shared audiences and stakeholders to explore how financial […]

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, […]

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 […]

This event will be available in-person and online. Free to attend. Co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID). Join us for […]

Partners in Health Canada Case Competition Join us for an engaging and impactful case competition focusing on maternal mortality in Haiti. This competition provides a unique opportunity for participants to […]

In a world filled with uncertainty, elections provide a critical opportunity to ensure our voices are heard on the global stage. Whether or not you have the right to vote, now is the time to let our local candidates know that Canada’s role in tackling global challenges matters to us all.

2025 theme: Reflecting on the past, empowering the present, and shaping the future. Proudly hosted by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute's Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre, and Heart & Stroke, the Canadian Women’s […]

Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation! Hosted by: The Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre Join us for […]

Let’s honour our volunteers, their expertise, and their dedication! #NVW2025 #IAmACrossroader For National Volunteer Week, we’re spotlighting the incredible commitment of Crossroads International’s volunteers. From Senegal to Tanzania, from gender […]

This will be a space to come together as a community—to share, reflect, and build hope. We’ll present the new version of Aya Contigo, and hear from allies who will share […]

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 […]

Join us in Toronto for our CanWaCH Dialogue on May 6. Hosted at Malaparte from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT, the evening provides an opportunity to casually connect with […]

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 […]

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 […]

We've witnessed the ongoing impact of the funding cuts to global humanitarian aid, and with the recent dissolving of USAID, the system is stretched to it's breaking point. Right now, […]

With the election of a new federal government, we have invited leaders in civil society organizations to discuss what will and should be key priorities for action around ensuring rights […]

The Compassionate Action: Transforming the World Together virtual conference, organized by the Charter for Compassion, unites diverse sectors, such as Arts, Business, Education, and Social Justice. This two-day event from May 14th – […]

Every two days in Canada, a woman is killed by a man. Most often, it is a man they share a home with. Join Aura Freedom at It's Ok* Studios for an […]

Shifting global priorities and funding uncertainties are creating a more complex environment to secure resources for global health and gender equality programming. Join colleagues from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. […]

Join us for McGill’s Introduction to Gender Equality and Global Health course May 20–23, 2025 | Online Only Gender influences every aspect of health, including access to care, exposure to risk, and outcomes. […]

We are thrilled to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Summer Institutes in 2025! Over the past decade, we have proudly delivered short courses designed for students and professionals alike. […]

Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation! Hosted by the Institute for Global Health at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. Join us as […]
Join us for the launch of the report: Moving the Needle: Reimagining Canada’s Development and Humanitarian Engagement!

Cohosted by African Impact Initiative & ONE Campaign in Partnership with the African Studies Centre at the University of Toronto Step into a bold conversation on the future of Canada-African […]

Date: Friday, May 23, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: EVNT by LAUFT, 95 King Street East, Unit 101, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4 (Get directions) Attire: Cocktail reception RSVP by: May 21, 2025 Contact: Crysta […]

Cohosted by African Impact Initiative & ONE Campaign, in Partnership with the African Studies Centre at the University of Toronto This is where innovation meets inclusion! Day 2 celebrates the entrepreneurial […]

Join CanWaCH and sector colleagues for a relaxed and informal gathering in Vancouver on May 26. Meet and be inspired by researchers, practitioners and advocates — all working to strengthen […]

Kick-off Toronto Pride season by joining us for a powerful evening of conversation and storytelling at a live recording of Journalists for Human Rights’ (JHR) podcast, in partnership with Dignity Network […]

Women and girls face unique challenges compared to their male counterparts, such as gender pay inequity and lack of access to reproductive health services. While awareness of these disparities has […]

Can faith-based mindset shifts improve child health outcomes? Join World Vision Canada and the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities to explore new evidence from a multi-year, mixed-methods study […]

The data landscape is changing. In February 2025, the Demographic Health Survey (DHS) Program, a major source of demographic and health data in many countries, saw its funding discontinued. This […]

Results Canada’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up on June 11, 2025, at 7pm ET (5:00 pm MT, 4:00 pm PT). This special annual session is an opportunity […]

Join Us for a Virtual Dialogue on Strengthening Collective Action in Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) This event will bring together sector leaders, government officials, and PSEAH advocates […]

Nourishing Progress: Delivering on Nutrition Commitments for Maternal and Newborn Health Join us for the fifth PMNCH Ready, Set, Implement high-impact dialogue, “Nourishing Progress: Delivering on Nutrition Commitments for Maternal […]

Applications for the Summer Institute are now open, until February 10th. Visit our website for details https://bit.ly/KTCSI25! The next KT Canada Summer Institute will take place from June 17-19, 2025 […]

Foreign aid is facing deep uncertainty. Powerful nations are cutting Overseas Development Assistance (ODA), threatening global solidarity and long-standing partnerships for justice, climate action, and gender equality. ACIC’s 2025 Symposium, […]

The event will bring together Afghan diaspora voices, journalists, civil society leaders, students, and policymakers to discuss the ongoing challenges facing Afghanistan’s press freedom and civic space. We will also […]

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