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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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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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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How to Use the Power of Conversation to Engage in the 2019 Federal ElectionAugust 2019 - Every four years it’s the same story. You register to vote, go to the polls, line up, tick off a name on a sheet of paper and wait to hear the results. Years of waiting to turn 18 so that you can vote, months of campaigning by candidates, weeks of non-stop news coverage of the upcoming election, just to be over within a matter of minutes until you can participate again in four years.
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Looking back at Women DeliverJuly 2019 - In June 2019, over 8,000 passionate advocates gathered in Vancouver BC, for Women Deliver – the largest global conference on gender equality. World leaders, youth, experts and people across many sectors came together to celebrate the power of women and push towards a healthier, wealthier and more equitable world for all.
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Results Canada at Women Deliver 2019May 2019 - Women Deliver, the largest global conference on the health and rights of women and girls, is coming to Vancouver, British Columbia June 3-6, 2019. RESULTS Canada is looking forward to learning, networking and hosting interactive side events during the conference.
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Our volunteers lift up communities here in Canada and abroad!April 2019 - Did you know that millions of Canadians volunteer every year? From April 7 to April 13 2019, Canada shines the spotlight on Canadian volunteers from coast to coast, and there’s a lot to celebrate! At Results Canada we’re grateful and fortunate to have many incredible individuals who work tirelessly towards a world without extreme poverty.
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Seeing is believing: delegation to Tanzania highlights how Canada is making real impact abroad
Join us and mark World TB Day on March 24, 2020 by lighting up in red!
Our volunteers stepped up for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria