Posts by Volunteer Voices
Volunteer Voices
Through the new Volunteer Voices section of our blog, our volunteers and fellows can publish the remarkable LTEs and op-eds that don’t make it to the opinion pages.
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[Volunteer Voices] Canada, Let’s Not Turn Our Backs on the World
We call on the next government to continue showing up for people around the world. Because a better world doesn't just happen, it starts with Canada.
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[Volunteer Voices] The upcoming federal election is important for Canada and the world.
The more a country is open to the world, the more successful its economy is and therefore its ability to increase living standards for all.
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[Volunteer Voices] Pushing Back Against Trump’s Anti-International Development Policies
The best way for Canadians to respond is to call on our government to sustain and increase the International Assistance Envelope.
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[Volunteer Voices] Canada Must Lead with a #BudgetForLeadership
This isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people, real futures. Will we choose to be leaders in building a more just and equitable world?
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[Volunteer Voices] 700 Million People Cannot Wait Any Longer
Can you imagine living on less than $2.15 a day and not being able to access necessities such as healthcare, education, and stable employment? For the 700 million people living in poverty, that is a reality they face every day.
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[Volunteer Voices] Supporting women’s health worldwide - HPV Vaccines & Cervical Cancer
Women’s health continues to lack the spotlight it so urgently needs. We as a community have the chance to make this better. If we pushed Canada to invest in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, its predicted that 1.5 million deaths would be prevented over the next five years from their work in distributing the HPV vaccine.
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[Volunteer Voices] The Global Crisis Demands Canada’s Leadership
Canada's leadership role in the G7 this June makes this the perfect opportunity to set an example of our commitment to global well-being.
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[Volunteer Voices] A birthday wish for a world without poverty
Now, I'm just a humble resident of this big, beautiful, contradiction-filled planet, but even I can see that our current approach to poverty is about as effective as using a teaspoon to empty the ocean. It's time for some real solutions.
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[Volunteer Voices] A call for renewed commitment #ForOurFuture: Canada's vital role in global vaccine equity
Achieving equitable immunization rates requires a unified effort to prioritize Indigenous health outcomes and ensure equal access to life-saving vaccines for all.
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[Volunteer Voices] CANADA MUST PRIORITIZE HUMAN CAPITAL IN IDA21
Canada can make a lasting difference for millions, especially children, in the world's most vulnerable nations. Human capital investments are a must for an educated and healthy population.
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[Volunteer Voices] Canada must step up to end TB
Change is still possible. As a world leader, Canada must ensure children worldwide have a fulfilling childhood, without TB.
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