You are warmly invited to join us for the opening of the “Middle Eastern and North African Trans Photovoice Art Exhibit: Stories of Resilience & Be/Longing”, a community-based art showcase capturing the lived experiences, challenges, and triumphs of transgender and gender-diverse newcomers from the Middle East and North Africa living in Ontario. 📍 Venue: Toronto […]
Light Over Darkness: A Vigil for Afghan Women On International Human Rights Day, December 10th, join our Ottawa Chapter for a vigil. Gather with our dedicated volunteers for a vigil, followed by a discussion about the current state of human rights for women in Afghanistan, shared through art, reporting and lived testimony. Join us at
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Curious about Cuso International? Join us for an exclusive escape room challenge and see how teamwork can create real impact! Connect with other young changemakers, get your questions about Cuso answered, and discover inspiring stories of global action. After cracking the code together, we’ll head to a cozy café to keep the conversation going and build community.
The Cuso Escape: Solve. Connect. Change. Read More »
Are you feeling disheartened about the state of things in the world? Would you like to do something to help make a difference? Come join Amnesty International at Write for Rights and write a letter in support of human rights around the world. Write for Rights is the world’s largest human rights event, marked each year on International
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Join Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Global Centre for Pluralism in-person for a special edition of Global Reads featuring acclaimed journalist and author Lyse Doucet, in conversation about her new book, The Finest Hotel in Kabul. Drawing on four decades as one of the BBC’s most trusted voices from conflict zones, Lyse Doucet offers
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Date: November 12, 1-2 PM ET Cost: $20 (Zoom Webinar) *All registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and presentation slides following the session. The recording will be available for 60 days. Webinar Overview: As corporations increasingly use green claims to boost their sales , the risk of greenwashing — false or
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Date: Part 1 – November 5, 1-2 PM ET, Part 2 – November 19, 1-3 PM ET Cost: Part 1 – $20 Part 2 – $40 Part 1 & 2 Package: $50 *All registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and presentation slides following the session. The recording will be available for 60 days.
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An afternoon of short videos & talks explaining the terrible injustices faced by Afghan women & girls and what Right To Learn Afghanistan is doing to help. Hear from a young woman making a new home in Peterborough after being forced to flee Afghanistan & Enjoy our refreshments. How you can help: Purchase tickets in
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Establishing a non-profit with or without charitable status is a difficult decision with significant responsibilities. This presentation will discuss: The differences between non-profit and charity Issues to consider when exploring charitable registration How to set-up a non-profit or charity How to apply for charitable status Common mistakes made in applying for charitable status Why many
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The CRA audits approximately 200 registered charities per year. An audit can be a relatively routine affair, especially for a simpler charity, but many charities find the audit process confusing and stressful. In addition, CRA has begun to focus their audit attention on large charities and higher-risk charities, which often have more complicated compliance issues.
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