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SUMMARY:2026 Learning Tour to Uganda in March
DESCRIPTION:Greetings! \nI have some exciting news. I wanted to share with you the official brochure for our upcoming Learning Tour to Uganda March 1-10\, 2026. \nYou can now register by contacting Lisa at Worldwide Quest 1-800-387-1483 or lisa@worldwidequest.com. Details can be found by clicking the brochure below. Please note there are only nine spots remaining. \nPlease do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions. I can be reached at 613-762-1628 or cbegin@farmradio.org \nIf you have already registered\, we are looking forward to spending time with you in March. \nLearn more here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/learning-tour-to-uganda-in-march/
LOCATION:Uganda
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SUMMARY:#IDW2026: Modernizing Farm Advisory Services - online
DESCRIPTION:Modernizing Farm Advisory Services: Linking Canadian Agriculture with Global Innovation\n\n\n\n1) Background \nThe world will need much more food by 2030—about 56% more—because populations are growing and diets are changing. Meeting this demand in environmentally responsible ways could unlock major economic opportunities by 2050. \nCanada has a strong agriculture sector\, but farmers do not have one easy\, coordinated place to turn for advice and support. Today\, extension and advisory services come from many sources—provincial governments\, universities\, research centres\, farmer groups\, and private consultants. This patchwork makes it hard for some farmers—especially small and medium farms—to get timely\, practical guidance. \nFarmers are also dealing with pressures seen around the world: more frequent extreme weather due to climate change\, labour shortages\, mental health stress\, misinformation\, and a fast wave of digital tools and AI. At the same time\, government budgets are tight\, and there is a push to raise farm productivity\, resilience\, and competitiveness. \nThere is growing interest in updating how farm advice is delivered. A modern approach—often called “Extension 4.0”—combines trusted human relationships with easy-to-use digital tools. It focuses on translating research into plain language\, building digital skills\, and helping farmers see the whole system: markets\, climate\, finance\, and well‑being. The University of Guelph has already catalyzed this national conversation through its 2025 CAREE conference\, demonstrating strong cross-sector interest in modernizing EAS. \nInternational experience points in the same direction. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has found that inclusive\, market‑oriented advisory services improve productivity\, resilience\, and incomes—especially when public and private players work together. Farm Radio International (FRI)\, a globally recognized Canadian NGO\, has shown that radio and mobile phones can reach large numbers of farmers quickly\, make advice more interactive\, and build trust. These lessons can inform a Canadian model. \nThis event connects Canada’s domestic goals for farm productivity and competitiveness with international best practices—using Extension and Advisory Services (EAS) as the bridge. \n2) Theme \nWhy advisory services matter for Canadian agriculture—and how global collaboration can help Canada build a future‑ready\, inclusive\, climate‑smart\, and market‑connected system. \n3) Purpose \n\nShow how advisory services can boost productivity\, sustainability\, trade competitiveness\, and farmer well‑being in a time of climate stress and digital change.\nExplore how to align international assistance\, impact finance\, and communication/digital innovations (including AI tools and two‑way\, participatory communication) to design scalable models at home and abroad.\nCreate a space for collaboration\, networking\, and knowledge‑sharing to advance resilient food systems.\n\n4) Objectives \n\nMap Canada’s current advisory strengths and gaps (policies\, institutions\, delivery approaches\, and digital tools)\, building on provincial experience and University of Guelph expertise.\nBring in insights on farmer mental health\, rural well‑being\, and digital literacy—key factors that affect whether advice is used.\nShowcase proven international models\, including IFAD‑supported programs and FRI’s participatory radio and mobile approaches\, and explore how they could be adapted in Canada.\nIdentify opportunities—in Canada and globally—to link advisory services with climate‑smart practices\, gender equity\, and better market access\, along with potential financing (e.g.\, blended finance\, FinDev Canada\, BDC\, and EDC).\nPinpoint areas where Canadian farmers and smallholders abroad face similar challenges\, and where shared learning\, co‑design\, or pilot exchanges could help both groups.\n\nAttend virtually here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/idw2026-modernizing-farm-advisory-services-online/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,International Days
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SUMMARY:#IDW2026: Modernizing Farm Advisory Services
DESCRIPTION:Modernizing Farm Advisory Services: Linking Canadian Agriculture with Global Innovation\n\n\n\n1) Background \nThe world will need much more food by 2030—about 56% more—because populations are growing and diets are changing. Meeting this demand in environmentally responsible ways could unlock major economic opportunities by 2050. \nCanada has a strong agriculture sector\, but farmers do not have one easy\, coordinated place to turn for advice and support. Today\, extension and advisory services come from many sources—provincial governments\, universities\, research centres\, farmer groups\, and private consultants. This patchwork makes it hard for some farmers—especially small and medium farms—to get timely\, practical guidance. \nFarmers are also dealing with pressures seen around the world: more frequent extreme weather due to climate change\, labour shortages\, mental health stress\, misinformation\, and a fast wave of digital tools and AI. At the same time\, government budgets are tight\, and there is a push to raise farm productivity\, resilience\, and competitiveness. \nThere is growing interest in updating how farm advice is delivered. A modern approach—often called “Extension 4.0”—combines trusted human relationships with easy-to-use digital tools. It focuses on translating research into plain language\, building digital skills\, and helping farmers see the whole system: markets\, climate\, finance\, and well‑being. The University of Guelph has already catalyzed this national conversation through its 2025 CAREE conference\, demonstrating strong cross-sector interest in modernizing EAS. \nInternational experience points in the same direction. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has found that inclusive\, market‑oriented advisory services improve productivity\, resilience\, and incomes—especially when public and private players work together. Farm Radio International (FRI)\, a globally recognized Canadian NGO\, has shown that radio and mobile phones can reach large numbers of farmers quickly\, make advice more interactive\, and build trust. These lessons can inform a Canadian model. \nThis event connects Canada’s domestic goals for farm productivity and competitiveness with international best practices—using Extension and Advisory Services (EAS) as the bridge. \n2) Theme \nWhy advisory services matter for Canadian agriculture—and how global collaboration can help Canada build a future‑ready\, inclusive\, climate‑smart\, and market‑connected system. \n3) Purpose \n\nShow how advisory services can boost productivity\, sustainability\, trade competitiveness\, and farmer well‑being in a time of climate stress and digital change.\nExplore how to align international assistance\, impact finance\, and communication/digital innovations (including AI tools and two‑way\, participatory communication) to design scalable models at home and abroad.\nCreate a space for collaboration\, networking\, and knowledge‑sharing to advance resilient food systems.\n\n4) Objectives \n\nMap Canada’s current advisory strengths and gaps (policies\, institutions\, delivery approaches\, and digital tools)\, building on provincial experience and University of Guelph expertise.\nBring in insights on farmer mental health\, rural well‑being\, and digital literacy—key factors that affect whether advice is used.\nShowcase proven international models\, including IFAD‑supported programs and FRI’s participatory radio and mobile approaches\, and explore how they could be adapted in Canada.\nIdentify opportunities—in Canada and globally—to link advisory services with climate‑smart practices\, gender equity\, and better market access\, along with potential financing (e.g.\, blended finance\, FinDev Canada\, BDC\, and EDC).\nPinpoint areas where Canadian farmers and smallholders abroad face similar challenges\, and where shared learning\, co‑design\, or pilot exchanges could help both groups.\n\nAttend in-person here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/idw2026-modernizing-farm-advisory-services/
LOCATION:University Centre\, Reynolds Walk\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G 4Y2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,International Days
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SUMMARY:How communication can prevent gender-based violence
DESCRIPTION:Join us during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence for an insightful panel discussion that will be exploring how dialogue\, storytelling and strategic communication create change\, transforming behaviour\, and strengthening communities in Africa. \nWhen it comes to addressing issues of gender-based violence at scale and globally\, one of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal is communication and dialogue. From it comes the power to change minds\, change behaviour and build community. \nDuring the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence\, we invite you to join Farm Radio International\, Women in Law and Development in Africa (WILDAF)\, MaiKhanda Trust\, and Ghana’s Gender Studies & Human Rights Documentation Centre for a conversation about how the power of communication can address gender-based violence. These lively panelists will pull from their experiences in Burkina Faso\, Mali\, Malawi\, Ghana\, and from across Africa\, about how they are using communication tools to build a better world for women and girls. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/how-communication-can-prevent-gender-based-violence/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Finding calm during chaos: Radio's role when disasters strike
DESCRIPTION:As extreme weather events grow more frequent and severe across Africa\, radio serves as a lifeline for those most at risk. \nReliable systems to warn communities before disasters strike are still limited in many rural areas. Communities are working to find innovative ways to share alerts that help people prepare for and respond to emergencies. \nThis town hall will explore how Farm Radio International and its partners are working together to strengthen early warning systems through radio and mobile phone. You’ll learn how these initiatives operate and what it takes to build sustainable communication systems that support local action before disasters. \nJoin us to learn how collaboration and communication are helping communities find calm amid chaos and how your support contributes to building resilience in the face of climate challenges. \nHow radio saves lives and livelihoods during emergencies. \nWhen: Nov 12\, 2025 12:00 PM ET | 9:00 AM PST \nWhere: Zoom \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/finding-calm-during-chaos-radios-role-when-disasters-strike/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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