Events

Harmony for Hope: A Christmas Concert for Ukrainian Orphans

About this event: Good Neighbors Canada is a registered charity dedicated to creating sustainable, community-based development projects and providing emergency relief. With an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children in need, we actively support Ukrainian orphans in Romania, providing essential resources, daily meals, and a nurturing environment, ensuring every child has the chance

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Ottawa Report Launch: Lancet Commission on Peaceful Societies through Health Equity and Gender Equality

Join AKFC, in partnership with Canada’s International Development Research Centre and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, for the Ottawa launch of the Lancet Commission’s report on “Peaceful Societies through Health Equity and Gender Equality”. Some of the report’s authors, partners, and field experts will join us to discuss the research

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Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in NbS for Adaptation

On October 19, join Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) for a hybrid event on designing and implementing NbS that advance gender equality and social inclusion (GESI). The event will include presentations, a panel discussion with experts, followed by a Q&A, and interactive discussion groups both online and

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LOBBYING 201: UNDERSTANDING THE ‘WHAT,’ ‘WHERE,’ ‘HOW’ AND ‘WHY’ OF GOVERNMENT

NEW DATES: November 14, 15 and 16, 2023 Times: 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET This series of workshops is for those who have at least some experience with government relations, and want to learn more. The format will be somewhat interactive, with opportunities for Q&A and discussion of specific examples. The focus will be on

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WUSC International Volunteer Information Session – Spotlight on Sri Lanka!

What can you expect at our upcoming virtual information session? Get ready to be inspired as we delve into the world of international volunteering in Sri Lanka. What’s in Store: Making a Real Difference: Discover how you can contribute to something bigger. Learn about the meaningful interactions and exchanges that volunteers experience in Sri Lanka, contributing

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Feel Better Now: Self-Care Tools for Aid and Development Workers

Learn to lead well while feeling calm, clear and confident at this free 1.5-hour webinar called “Feel Better Now: Self-Care Tools for Aid Workers.” The Coaching Coalition for Humanitarians is providing a webinar to humanitarian and development workers with practical tools and tips based on our over 27 years of combined coaching experience in this area. By

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End Gender Apartheid, Build Peace

As regimes in Afghanistan and Iran continue their brutal repression of women’s fundamental human rights, activists are gathering to launch a campaign calling for the recognition of gender apartheid as a crime against humanity. CW4WAfghan invites you to join an integral discussion with Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi to mark International Day of Peace.

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