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November CTA: #ABetterWorld

Budget 2025 presented a clear choice for Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government: invest in building a better world, or cut international assistance and risks undoing decades of progress backed by Canadian leadership. The Prime Minister chose to break his promise and take a step back from our world when needs are urgent. We can’t be silent. We must be bold and tell our MPs – our voices in Ottawa – that this isn’t what we want to see from our government.

Press release: Canadian Civil Society Concerned by Canada’s Reduced Commitment to the Global Fund

Canadian civil society organizations are concerned by the Government of Canada’s reduced pledge to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, announced today at the Eighth Replenishment Summit in Johannesburg. Canada pledged $1.02 billion ...

[Volunteer Voices] Canada Must Keep Leading in the Fight Against Global Diseases

As Budget 2025 approaches, Canadians are hearing talk of government-wide cuts. Prime Minister Mark Carney promised during the election not to reduce international assistance—now is the time to hold him to that commitment.

Results on the road: BC community takes action to end the malnutrition crisis!

This past weekend, we were welcomed by our incredible volunteers in Surrey and Victoria, British Columbia! It was an opportunity to connect, learn, and take action to end the malnutrition crisis. And a shot of renewed energy and inspiration.

TAKE ACTION ALERT: Dear Prime Minister, protect Canada's global reputation and wellbeing!

The Prime Minister must make a strong Canadian pledge to the Global Fund and attend its Replenishment Summit. Time is running out, take action now!

[Volunteer Voices] Canada has an opportunity to lead on nutrition

As a parent living in Mississauga, I know how essential good nutrition is for children’s growth and learning. Yet around the world, millions of women and children are being held back by malnutrition one of the most urgent but solvable crises of our time.

strengthening Canadian leadership in global nutrition

Canada has a strong legacy of leadership in global nutrition. A renewed commitment and investment are critical to address malnutrition.

Strategize on a critical campaign, learn from experts, bolster efforts and more in this month's Action Kick-Off!

PRESS RELEASE: Carney breaks promise and cuts aid in Budget 2025

Results Canada expresses deep disappointment with today’s federal budget announcement, which includes a $2.7 billion cut over 4 years to the International Assistance Envelope (IAE) — the primary source of Canada’s foreign aid funding.

[Volunteer Voices] Canada Can Lead When the World Needs Us Most

Will you speak up and ask Canada to maintain this funding in Budget 2025? Every dollar we invest now makes a difference for children, families, and communities around the world and here at home.

[Volunteer Voices] Investing in the Global Fund is a must for Canada.

Every dollar invested saves lives, strengthens health systems, and advances the principles of compassion and solidarity that Canadians value deeply.

my hope for polio eradication: Safia’s story 

As a polio survivor, I didn’t just hear that announcement. I felt it. Because to me, this isn’t just about funding. It’s about what that funding makes possible.

[Volunteer Voices] The Urgency of Maintaining Canada's Financial Commitment to HIV

UNAIDS recently warned that sudden budget cuts by the United States and other countries threaten to wipe out years of progress in the fight against HIV. What can be done to avoid such a catastrophe?

Andre Tinio: TB survivor and #EndTB champion

Andre Tinio is many things: Albertan, social worker, child of Filipino immigrants but, more recently, he’s also felt the grips of tuberculosis (TB) and now advocates for a world where no one else has to experience this disease.

Ganiyat Sadiq - Public Engagement Officer

We’re thrilled to announce that Ganiyat Sadiq, our stellar summer intern, is now with us full-time as our Public Engagement Officer!

[Volunteer Voices] 34 sous peuvent sauver des vies.

Pour chaque 100 $ dépensés pour divers enjeux, seulement 34 sous sont attribués à l’assistance internationale, seulement 0.36% du budget.

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.

[Volunteer Voices] Canada can make a difference.

Imagine giving birth alone, separated from your baby, because of a disease we already know how to cure. Ani faced this reality when she was diagnosed with drug-resistant tuberculosis.

September CTA: #WinTheFight

With rising global health threats and widening inequalities, we call on Canada to continue its ambitious support for the Global Fund to help #WinTheFight against the world’s deadliest epidemics.