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Take action for change to end extreme poverty globally: this month, we learn about the intersection between immunization and nutrition from Zambian advocate and expert Maxwell Mumba!

[Volunteer Voices] Canada Must Lead with a #BudgetForLeadership

This isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people, real futures. Will we choose to be leaders in building a more just and equitable world?

[Volunteer Voices] 700 Million People Cannot Wait Any Longer

Can you imagine living on less than $2.15 a day and not being able to access necessities such as healthcare, education, and stable employment? For the 700 million people living in poverty, that is a reality they face every day.

[Volunteer Voices] Supporting women’s health worldwide - HPV Vaccines & Cervical Cancer

Women’s health continues to lack the spotlight it so urgently needs. We as a community have the chance to make this better. If we pushed Canada to invest in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, its predicted that 1.5 million deaths would be prevented over the next five years from their work in distributing the HPV vaccine.

[Volunteer Voices] The Global Crisis Demands Canada’s Leadership

Canada's leadership role in the G7 this June makes this the perfect opportunity to set an example of our commitment to global well-being.

[Volunteer Voices] A birthday wish for a world without poverty

Now, I'm just a humble resident of this big, beautiful, contradiction-filled planet, but even I can see that our current approach to poverty is about as effective as using a teaspoon to empty the ocean. It's time for some real solutions.

imagine a #FutureWithoutPoverty: past wins bring future hope

This International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, imagine a world without poverty where every child around the world has what they need to thrive.

Investing in innovation and equitable access to end the tuberculosis epidemic: report

TB is the world's deadliest infectious disease, yet is preventable and curable. This new report presents the case for meeting the financial targets for TB research and development to end this epidemic.

eradicating polio, empowering futures

On #WorldPolioDay, advocates Safia Ibrahim and Dominique Denoncourt share their heartfelt thoughts on this life-altering disease and Canada's role in eradicating it once and for all.

back to parliament: Fall 2024

We usually expect summer to be a slow period in politics, that the political maneuvering and action will slow down. Well, it didn’t. Find out what's going on with our Parliamentary Affairs Manager.

Take action for change to end extreme poverty globally: this month, we learn about parliamentary engagement as an advocacy tool from MP Lindsay Mathyssen!

bringing our #ReachEveryChild campaign to New York

Recap of our eventful week at the UN General Assembly championing and driving impact on pressing global health equity, nutrition, and disease eradication needs.

shots as shields: immunization and war

Let's make vaccines a symbol of hope, not a casualty of war. Canada MUST prioritize immunization and support organizations like Gavi and the GPEI to turn the tide against deadly diseases.

Our Inaugural Action-Kick Off ✨ Make sure to watch the recording to learn more about this new and improved monthly gathering format!

Learn about our most recent campaign about the need to #FeedOurFuture, the 2025 Federal Budget and the highly-anticipated annual action for World TB Day!

a pivotal moment in Canada's history: submission for #Budget2025

Our #Budget2025 submission calls on Canada to be a global leader by increasing the International Assistance Envelope to provide lifesaving aid.

[Volunteer Voices] A call for renewed commitment #ForOurFuture: Canada's vital role in global vaccine equity

Achieving equitable immunization rates requires a unified effort to prioritize Indigenous health outcomes and ensure equal access to life-saving vaccines for all.

No effort to end TB will be successful without a robust Antimicrobial Resistance response - join us August 8 to explore connections and advocacy opportunities ahead of the upcoming UN High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance.

Dr. Mohamad Jasiem: surveillance and immunization champion

Dr. Mohamad Jasiem is a public health professional working tirelessly to vaccinate people against polio in northern Syria.

Explore how to engage your MPs and make an impact with your advocacy with tips and tricks from policy pro and former political staffer Greg Loerts. BONUS: inside look at our new and improved Volunteer-Focused Advocacy Training Series!