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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.

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[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?

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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.

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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!

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[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.

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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.

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[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.

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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.

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introducing: Results Canada’s volunteer merit badges!

We're proud to introduce our new annual volunteer merit badges to recognize the unique and powerful ways our volunteers contribute to our mission of ending extreme poverty.

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advocates took over Parliament Hill for an amazing #LeadOnTB Hill Day

Last week, TB advocates took on Parliament Hill to urge Canada to #LeadOnTB – passion-packed trainings, MP meetings, a Statement in the House and more ensued!

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volunteer power in action: Canada boosts the Child Nutrition Fund by $78M!

Canada announces bold $78M commitment to the CNF to help fight severe malnutrition and give more children the chance to survive and thrive.

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RECORDING: October Action Kick-Off

Build on an exciting multi-month campaign, hear from global health expert Dr. Elhadji Dioukhane, and more in this month's impact-packed Action Kick-Off!

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write to your MP, make your voice heard

Your voice matters and writing to your Member of Parliament is one of the most effective ways to be heard and make an impact. Learn how!

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Community Health Workers Power the Fight Against Malnutrition: report

Community health workers are essential to addressing the malnutrition crisis. This new report presents the case and provides recommendations on how to better support them.

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[Volunteer Voices] Canada's investment in the Global Fund can help #WinTheFight

However, as countries cut down on the aid they provide The Global Fund with, the organization becomes unsure if they will be able to continue their efforts. It is unknown how long countries, like Sudan, can survive without any support.

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August CTA: #WinTheFight

With rising global health threats and widening inequalities, we urge Canada to continue to champion the Global Fund and build on our current level of strong support to help #WinTheFight against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

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[Volunteer Voices] Le Canada doit #MenerLaLutte la tuberculose

Alors que le Canada assume la présidence du G7, il a l’occasion de jouer un rôle clé en plaçant la santé mondiale au cœur de l’agenda du développement. C’est le moment d’agir avec ambition, solidarité et compassion.

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#LeadOnTB advocacy day and reception on Parliament Hill!

We're co-hosting an advocacy day and reception on Parliament Hill to raise awareness of TB among our decision-makers and call on them to take action to help end this deadly disease. Invite your MP to participate!

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it’s personal: why I’m calling for Canada to invest in the Global Fund

In the midst of bolstering our communications and advocacy, Alif made an unexpected discovery: she was vaccinated by the same programs she advocates for today.

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a week of action to stop the cuts!

Between September 12 to 18, hundreds of committed advocates from across Canada will take action together to call on the Government to stop the cuts to aid in Budget 2026.

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Toronto stands up for aid: renewing Canada's leadership 

Recent cuts to aid by wealthier nations have driven humanitarian needs to new highs. The statistics are staggering, but so is the fact that they were largely avoidable.

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REGISTER: September Action Kick-Off

Join us for the September Action Kick-Off where we will be joined by former MP Lindsay Mathyssen who will speak to the impact of budget cuts to international aid.

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RECORDING: August Action Kick-Off

In this call, we wrapped up our incredible work on the CEPI campaign and transitioned into the vital budget campaign. Now more than ever, our voices matter as we fight to stop critical cuts to international assistance.

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