Write for Rights 2023 is here! JOIN US on Saturday, December 9th at the Centre for Social Innovation – Annex, 720 Bathurst Street, Toronto! Write for Rights is the world’s largest human rights event, marked each year on International Human Rights Day. We in the GTA will be joining Amnesty supporters in over 170 countries […]
As changemakers and emerging leaders, youth are increasingly seeking opportunities to learn and develop the skills needed to address the global climate crisis and confront related injustices. In anticipation of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), AKFC is convening a session on youth climate
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Event Details: Date: November 16th, 2023 Time: 5 pm to 9 pm Venue: Hall of Peace, 241 Northwestern Ave, Ottawa, Canada In the wake of recent devastating earthquakes in Afghanistan, our commitment to serving the Afghan community has driven us to organize this fundraiser. The event aims to provide much-needed assistance and relief to
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6 to 8 Volunteering Abroad Happy Hour! Salon du recrutement ! Join us at the Centre for Social Innovation for our Volunteering Abroad 6 to 8 happy hour! Get ready to embark on an incredible journey and make a difference. Discover a variety of volunteering opportunities that will allow you to explore new cultures, gain valuable experiences, and contribute to
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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
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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Are you interested in volunteering internationally? Are you curious about how you can get involved in global development? Join us on Friday September 22 at 6 p.m. EDT at the WUSC Office, in Ottawa, to discuss international volunteering opportunities with people working in different organizations, and network with other people interested in international cooperation like
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Gender equality stands as an enduring journey marked by steadfast progress amid persistent challenges. By dismantling barriers to education, economic participation, healthcare, and decision-making, gender equality not only benefits individuals but also fosters broader societal advancement. Through initiatives like the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT), the Canadian government has made investments to test innovative
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Join us for OCIC’s 35th Anniversary Celebration, September 27, 2023 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm at the Centre for Social Innovation – Spadina. The event will include opportunities to enjoy food and drink, music and interactive networking activities and Transformations Stories micro-exhibits in the company of our 35th Anniversary Celebration partners, sponsors and funders, special guests from
OCIC 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: ‘STRENGTH IN COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION & SOLIDARITY’ Read More »
On September 27 we’ll meet in-person on the traditional territory of the Huron Wendat and Petun First Nations, the Seneca, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishnaabe and the Mississaugas of the Credit River First Nation at the Centre for Social Innovation – Spadina, in downtown Toronto. In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30, we will
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