Nina Huynh – 2020 volunteer award winnerAugust 2020 - "Slowly through small increments, I believe together we can make the world more just for all, regardless of location and socioeconomic status.” As one of two winners of the Most Active New Volunteer Award, Nina shows immense passion and dedication in her efforts to end extreme poverty.
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Norm Filiol - 2020 volunteer award winnerJuly 2020 - “We can each help in different ways. Advocacy helps amplifies those efforts. Advocacy is used to build awareness, educate and ultimately influence decision makers. It can move the world.” Norm believes passionately in the power of individuals to make a difference, which he demonstrates by continuously using social media to build the political will to end extreme poverty.
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Franck Potwora - 2020 volunteer award winnerJune 2020 - "In one month, I felt at the heart of a positive and concrete action, in which I felt at home and within a network." Franck is one of two winners of the New Active Volunteer Award. He is very interested in social justice and believes strongly in the power of citizens. Franck joined Results Canada's Montreal group at the end of 2018.
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Our volunteers don’t wear capes but are global heroesMay 2020 - On May 12, Canada announced funds to continue their support of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) – two global initiatives that will help save 7-8 million lives and bring us closer to a world free of polio as well as ensure an effective global COVID-19 response [...]
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Canadians speak up in Washington DCEvery year, hundreds of advocates gather in Washington DC for the Results International Conference (IC) to learn, network and of course, advocate! The 2019 Canadian delegation had an Advocacy Day during the Conference where five active and passionate volunteers used the power of their voices to speak to representatives of the World Bank Group, the […]
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Adrianna LemieuxApril 2020 - "Results is an amazing platform where so many voices are heard. It gives me the opportunity to discuss issues that I am passionate about, and to connect with people with similar interests and mindsets." Enthusiastic about international development and eager to make an impact, Adrianna recently joined Results Canada with the goal to start and […]
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Celebrating our volunteer award winnersApril 2020 - We normally organize an evening of celebration and recognition for our volunteers during our biennial National Conference. As we have decided to postpone the conference, we decided not to postpone the celebration and to make it a virtual one! Our volunteers are incredible: they take time to speak up against extreme poverty and are the force […]
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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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Gurpreet SinghMarch 2020 - “Results Canada is the right platform to learn new things such as advocacy, global perspective, helping others, and what’s going on around the world.” Passionate about international development, Gurpreet volunteers as a Results Regional Leader because he enjoys giving back to the community and using his voice to help others.
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Canadian leadership on global vaccines will save millions and is critical to our COVID-19 response