Join us on September 12, 5 – 6:30 PM ET for an engaging discussion with award-winning author Chris Turner to discuss his most recent book, How to Be a Climate Optimist: Blueprints for a Better World, for which he won the 2023 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. During this event, we will delve into […]
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Discover the essence of the Caribbean at CaribeFest Sarnia – an unforgettable cultural journey! CaribeFest is an immersive cultural experience, an opportunity to highlight, learn about and celebrate Caribbean history and culture. In collaboration with amazing community partners, CaribeFest is an expo-style experience that will bring together together a diverse group of diaspora, international students,
Save the date! Join us in Event Room 101 at the Centre for Social Innovation on Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There, you’ll be greeted with refreshing beverages and an atmosphere filled with Caribbean warmth. Come prepared to be inspired and motivated by our collective efforts. Shellian Forrester, Program Manager,
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On June 22, join AKFC and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) for a special hybrid event which will be followed by a networking lunch for in-person participants, and a community of practice meeting focusing on NbS for climate and biodiversity led by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Session 1: Advancing Biodiversity-positive Nature-based Climate Solutions
About 184 million people—2.3 percent of the world’s population—live outside of their country of nationality. Almost half of them are in low- and middle-income countries. With global economic imbalances, climate change, and other complex factors, migration will become increasingly necessary in the decades to come, with the potential to deepen development challenges. However, the authors
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The Wasan 2023 Spur Sparks Regional Retreat hosted by the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC), in partnership with L’Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale (AQOCI), the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) and Spur Change, is envisioned as an extraordinary bilingual opportunity for civil society actors from small and medium sized-organizations (SMOs), including
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You will hear directly from AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship alumni who will share their learnings, challenges, and experiences of working on the ground in some of the world’s most challenging environments, as well as current Fellows who are about to embark on their overseas assignments. So, if you’re passionate about making a difference in the
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Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan’s Toronto Chapter is hosting a free in-person information session on Tuesday, May 9th. Join to hear Selay Ghaffar, Afghan activist, and Sarah Keeler, CW4WAfghan’s Advocacy Manager discuss: the current political situation in Afghanistan, how the Taliban rule has impacted women and girls’ education, and how Canadians can get involved.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted challenges and weaknesses in preparedness and response systems at the global, regional, national, and community levels. The effects of COVID-19 are exacerbated by additional forces contributing to complex emergency environments – climate change, conflict, and an increased cost of living. Collectively, these disastrous factors are known as the 4 C’s.
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On April 17, join Aga Khan Foundation Canada, Criterion Institute, 2X Global, the Aspen Network for Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC) for a conversation on gender lens investing – growing the field, setting new standards, understanding the challenges and shaping the future. The session will focus on learning from previous
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