Arjun PatelNovember 2019 - Arjun is the Regional Leader for Results Canada’s volunteer network in Ontario. Since joining us in July, he has leapt into action! As a recent graduate of McMaster University's MSc Global Health program, Arjun is passionate about global health and international development, with a particular interest in human rights advocacy.
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Aaron McMahonDecember 2019 - Full of energy and enthusiasm, Aaron recently started volunteering with Results Canada and has quickly become a driving force for change: he already got his first letter to the editor published! From a very young age Aaron wanted to be involved with an organization dedicated to those who need it most.
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Sam WellerDecember 2019 - Passionate, motivated, and full of life, Sam has been a dedicated volunteer with Results Canada since 2001 and has supported the organization in many ways throughout that time. His hard work and dedication to local and global issues has not only made Sam a vital voice within our organization but also within his community.
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Celebrating action and impact in 2019December 2019 - There’s no doubt about it, 2019 was an exciting year for global poverty advocates and political junkies alike. Thanks to incredible grassroots efforts we saw Canada make some strong commitments to initiatives we know contribute to ending extreme poverty. Some of our most exciting wins are outlined below along with a sneak peek at what we think are the biggest opportunities for impact in 2020.
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Results Victoria GroupSeptember 2019 - committed to making a difference by actively raising awareness and generating the political will to end extreme poverty in the global south. For the last 25 years, group members have also been enthusiastically engaged within the Results community.
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Rhea shares her tuberculosis experienceNovember 2019 - Rhea Lobo is an international award winning filmmaker from India. She uses her platform and her experience with tuberculosis to raise awareness about the importance of taking action in the fight against this terrible disease. She encourages those with the ability to use their voices to speak out to learn how they can make a difference and to stand up for those who can't.
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#WorldPolioDay - Safia's StoryOctober 2019 - What is it like to live with the effects of polio? For World Polio Day, UNICEF Canada's Special Vaccination Representative Safia Ibrahim shares her story - of life and motherhood as a survivor of polio.
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An open letter to all candidates in the 2019 federal electionOctober 2019 - Canadian aid has made its way into the election conversation and Results Canada would like to share some important information you should know when speaking about the importance of development investments during your local debates, media interviews and while knocking on doors.
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Guest blog: You’ve Marched in the Climate Strike, Now What?September 2019 - You’ve marched in the climate strike, perhaps demanded for policy changes on social media, and maybe even engaged your local candidate. Science has made clear that the adverse effects of climate change will push an even greater number of already marginalized people into poverty. It’s inspiring that you’ve joined this global advocacy effort. But now what?
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An Investment in Impact: Canada Steps Up and Increases its Pledge to the Global FundAugust 2019 - On Thursday August 22nd, 2019 the Canadian Government announced that it will be increasing its investment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 15.7% to a total of CAD $930.4 Million over three years (2020 – 2022). It is an investment that will contribute to 16 million lives saved – and is a testament to Canada’s continued leadership in global health.
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