Two Canadian non-profit organizations working at the intersection of entertainment, mental health, trauma, and substance use health are joining forces once again to drive meaningful impact. Live Loud is a national partnership between Matthew Perry House and Make Music Matter, harnessing the power of music and storytelling to reduce stigma and support those on the […]
The live event will take place on Saturday, September 19th 2026: Walkers: 9:00 AM Runners: 8:30-9:30 AM The race will head north on the Howard Watson Trail from Michigan Ave., dipping into Blackwell Trails. This is a timed event! Chip timing ankle strap and bib will be provided for LIVE event. Kids 14 and under can do the
Join Amnesty International Canada’s Gender Rights Specialized Team for an evening of art, storytelling, and reflection. Through artwork and stories from women in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Palestine, and Sudan, this event will explore how gender oppression and armed conflict shape everyday survival while highlighting the resilience and resistance of those
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Real change is intentional, and it starts with us. Join a conversation on youth leadership, climate justice, and global solidarity. Monday April 20 at 12 PM EST Hear directly from VIDEA climate leaders in Zambia and Canada as they share how communities are helping to heal the land and how through the Time to Act
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On March 16, the AED is organizing a screening of Broken Courage, a powerful documentary about friendship, forgiveness, healing, and hope—followed by a panel discussion. The documentary’s director, David Peck, will be in attendance. Synopsis: Set against the backdrop of the beautiful country of Cambodia, Broken Courage is a documentary which follows Suon Rottana, a
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Join us for an in-person, interactive gathering celebrating the creativity, resilience, and impact of small and medium organizations (SMOs) in Canada’s international cooperation sector. English, French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. This event, co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT), will spotlight real-world experiences from SMO innovators
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Join us for an informal group discussion on “Accompaniment as Policy,” a talk by Dr. Paul Farmer delivered at the Harvard Kennedy School: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2011/05/paul-farmer-accompaniment-as-policy Paul reflects on what it truly means to “accompany” as a practice of solidarity that shapes how care, development, and policy are carried out. Drawing from his field work, he challenges
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To mark Canada’s International Development Week, join our virtual executive panel on building financial resilience. The World Bank’s latest Global Findex survey shows financial inclusion is rising. 79% of adults worldwide now have a bank account, up from just 50% in 2011. In low- and middle-income countries, that number is 75%, due to mobile technology and digital
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Happy New Year, everyone! 2026 marks the Year of the Volunteer, a time to celebrate the longstanding impact of service. It’s also a chance for us all to write a new chapter in our lives, inspired by those who have already filled many pages with stories of resilience, compassion, and dedication to their fellow human beings. This season, we’ll be
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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
