news & events

Gurpreet Singh

March 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.

COVID-19 and its impact on global health

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.

A personal note from Results Canada's Executive Director on the postponement of the National Conference

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 […]

Sarah Kamau

February 2020 - “It gives me an opportunity to be the change we want to achieve” Sarah shares why she joined Results and how she’s motivated to take action for a better world! Volunteering as a Results Regional Leader, Sarah is passionate about people and has made it her purpose in life to help others.

Seeing is believing: delegation to Tanzania highlights how Canada is making real impact abroad

February 2020 - ‘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 you just can’t get from reading a report.

Join us and mark World TB Day on March 24, 2020 by lighting up in red!

January 2020 - Every year, the international community puts the spotlight on TB by highlighting World TB Day on March 24. It is a globally recognized occasion for people around the world to stand in solidarity with the millions of people who suffer from TB, and the millions who have lost their lives.

Kate O’Brien, TB Survivor, New York City (NY)

January 2020 - “People need to know how many people die from tuberculosis even though we have a cure for it. When you think about what an injustice that is - that this is a curable disease - that keeps me up at night. It just makes me crazy when I think that 1.6 million people die of a disease that we have a cure for. It should make you nuts. It’s a huge injustice.”

New Year, new look, same Results

January 2020 - Welcome to the new look and feel of Results Canada! With 2020 marking the 40th anniversary of the Results family globally, we felt it was the right time for a refresh. We have reimagined and realigned our Results brand to have a closer association and a clearer meaning to represent who we are and what we do, with a look that helps to fuel our ambitions for significant change in the world.

Guest blog: Engaging candidates is essential – a former political staffer’s perspective

January 2020 - I cherish my freedom as a Canadian, and as the federal election approaches, I am particularly proud of our legally guaranteed right to participate in the political process. I have always had an interest in politics as it impacts almost every aspect of our daily lives. This interest led me to volunteering on political campaigns as well as to working as a political staffer in provincial politics.

Arjun Patel

November 2019 - Arjun is the Regional Leader for Results Canada’s volunteer network in Ontario. Since joining us in July, he has leapt into action! As a recent graduate of McMaster University's MSc Global Health program, Arjun is passionate about global health and international development, with a particular interest in human rights advocacy.

Aaron McMahon

December 2019 - Full of energy and enthusiasm, Aaron recently started volunteering with Results Canada and has quickly become a driving force for change: he already got his first letter to the editor published! From a very young age Aaron wanted to be involved with an organization dedicated to those who need it most.

Sam Weller

December 2019 - Passionate, motivated, and full of life, Sam has been a dedicated volunteer with Results Canada since 2001 and has supported the organization in many ways throughout that time. His hard work and dedication to local and global issues has not only made Sam a vital voice within our organization but also within his community.

Celebrating action and impact in 2019

December 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.

Results Victoria Group

September 2019 - committed to making a difference by actively raising awareness and generating the political will to end extreme poverty in the global south. For the last 25 years, group members have also been enthusiastically engaged within the Results community.

November 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.

October 2019 - What is it like to live with the effects of polio? For World Polio Day, UNICEF Canada's Special Vaccination Representative Safia Ibrahim shares her story - of life and motherhood as a survivor of polio.

An open letter to all candidates in the 2019 federal election

October 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.

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?

Our volunteers stepped up for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

August 2019 - Canada increased its investment in the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 15.7%, from $ CAD 804 Million (2017 – 2019) to $ CAD 930.4 Million (2020 – 2022). This is fantastic news as it is an investment that will contribute to 16 million lives saved – and is a testament to Canada’s continued leadership in global health.

An Investment in Impact: Canada Steps Up and Increases its Pledge to the Global Fund

August 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.