Taking Concrete Steps at Home for Global ImpactWritten by Melissa If you know me, you know I’m a vocal supporter of fair trade. When I joined Results Canada, it only made sense for me to share this passion with my colleagues through achieving the Fair Trade Workplace designation. As Results Canada advocates for access to global health services and education, it was […]
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Compassion and solidarity: recognizing the power of our volunteersApril 2020 - We’re living in exceptional times. While there is a lot of uncertainty, there is also a lot of compassion and solidarity. Across the country and the world, people are stepping up to help one another – from family members and friends, to neighbours and strangers. Neighbours are picking up food, countless communities are […]
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Words from our Executive Director on COVID-19April 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 […]
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Do's and Don'ts: How to talk about poverty and coronavirusMarch 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
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COVID-19 and its impact on global healthMarch 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.
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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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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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