October 2020 - The best defense against hopelessness? Taking action and getting results. Saturday October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. It’s a day when the world pauses to reflect on the devastating impact of extreme poverty, violence and hunger. It’s also a day when we stand together powerfully with those living in poverty to commit to fighting for a more equitable and hopeful world.
June 2020 - In Canada, we may have slowed COVID-19, but global case numbers continue to rise, particularly in countries that do not have our resources or health infrastructure. We know diseases do not stop at borders. As long as the virus poses a threat globally, it threatens our health, our security, and our economy.
May 2020 - On May 12, 2020 the Canadian Government announced that it will commit CAD $600 million over 5 years to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) and CAD $190 million over 4 years for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). These investments will be critical in helping Gavi and GPEI achieve their routine immunization goals as well […]
April 2020 - Dear fellow change-makers, As the world grapples with the quickly evolving coronavirus, I wanted to reach out on behalf of all of us here at Results Canada and let you know that we hope you, your family and loved ones are safe and healthy. I also wanted to assure you that our work to advocate […]
April 2020 - Join the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) and Results Canada in this Advocacy Bootcamp Series to strengthen your skills as an advocate for sustainable development and global poverty issues. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals will require collaboration across sectors, disciplines, and regions. This includes working with governments and policy makers. Without committed advocacy to our policy makers, we […]
April 2020 - Did you know that since 2000, the world has successfully reduced deaths by vaccine-preventable diseases by 70%, saving millions of lives? This is a good news story and a reminder that vaccines can help protect us from some of the world’s worst diseases. As the world prepares to respond to and fight COVID-19, immunization programs, […]
March 2020 - Words are powerful and the way we choose to communicate as global health advocates is important. Here are some messaging tips for you to consider when talking about poverty and the coronavirus:
DO: put marginalized communities at the center
DON'T: use “our” safety as justification for global action
March 2020 - As we continue to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, we know it will take everyone working together to tackle this global health crisis. We are regularly updating this page with information, FAQs, relevant articles and resources to support you in communicating and advocating for the world’s most vulnerable populations.
March 2020 - Dear Results Canada friends and allies, After careful consideration of the evolving situation around COVID-19, Results Canada has taken the decision to postpone our National Conference, From Action to Impact: Working Together to End Extreme Poverty, which was planned for this spring in Ottawa (May 2-4). The safety of our volunteers, staff, partners and allies […]
Join our dedicated team of staff and volunteers and help put an end to extreme poverty. Results Canada is recruiting a Communications Officer to work in our Ottawa office. We are a global movement of passionate everyday people committed to raising our voices for a world without extreme poverty. We leverage programs and improved policies […]
‘Seeing is believing.’ It might sound cliché, but our parliamentary delegations prove that there is power and truth behind this phrase. Seeing the progress made towards ending extreme poverty and meeting the people whose lives have been impacted thanks to Canadian funding brings the story of Canadian aid to life and is an experience that […]
For over 9,000 years we have been fighting against tuberculosis (TB). With great efforts, we’ve made progress as it’s now preventable and curable. However, more than 4,000 people die every day from this disease, devastating communities around the world. It’s time we end this epidemic – once and for all. Every year, the international community […]
