September 2019
Cuso International Club Night at MEC Ottawa
Are you looking for a new experience you’ll never forget? Would you like to be a part of the “The Do Good, Feel Good” phenomenon? Join Cuso International and MEC Ottawa on September 26 and discover how your skills can build futures. Learn about international and national volunteer opportunities, hear from a former Cuso volunteer and discover more about our 2020 Cuso Challenge - an epic hike to Machu Picchu that combines travel, adventure and philanthropy. This is your opportunity…
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Women committed to human dignity
Do you care about human dignity and addressing gender-based violence? As part of International Day of the Girl, Cuso International, in collaboration with RAFIQ (Réseau d’action pour l’égalité des femmes immigrantes et racisées du Québec), invites you to a panel to better understand the importance of our work with women, in particular how Cuso and our partners are addressing the unfortunately prevalent practice of female genital mutilation. Meet with experts and learn more about this sensitive issue that affects more…
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Webinar: Giving voice to youth
Language: English With one fifth of the world’s youth disadvantaged by neither gaining professional experience nor developing skills, Cuso International is working with partners to improve access to and quality of economic opportunities for young people, especially young women who are twice as likely to be unemployed and not in education or training. In this webinar, you’ll get to hear how young changemakers are building new entrepreneurial skill sets through our work in Youth Economic Empowerment programs. Join Event
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Webinar: Addressing Gender Based Violence
Language: French Gender-based violence is one of the most systemic and widespread human rights violations—a 2013 global report found 35 per cent of women have experienced sexual and/or physical violence. Cuso International works with leading feminist organizations around the world to empower women and girls. Join us as we explore proven efforts to reduce and eliminate gender-based violence and advance gender equality. Join Event
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Working alongside Indigenous communities
Language: English The historic injustices Indigenous peoples have suffered, due to colonization and the dispossession of lands, territories and resources, remain a barrier to development the world over. Cuso International works with Indigenous partners in North America, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Africa to overcome these injustices. Join us as we discuss the importance of Indigenous control over Indigenous development. Join Event
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Webinar: Human Rights Based Approach for Development
Language: French In order for communities to thrive, all people must enjoy the same human rights and opportunities to participate in decisions that affect their lives. Cuso International takes a human rights-based approach to development work, focusing on the empowerment of marginalized populations. Learn more about our human rights-based approach to program design as we explore the success of our programs with women, people with disabilities and Indigenous groups in Honduras. Join Event
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Webinar: Midwives save lives when…
Language: English Over the past 30 years, the world has seen a 44 per cent decline in maternal death rates. Despite this progress, some 830 women still die every day from causes related to pregnancy or childbirth. Cuso International’s Midwives Save Lives project, in partnership with the Canadian Association of Midwives, works with local midwifery associations in Benin, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia. Join this webinar to learn about our collective efforts to improve the supply and demand…
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Cuso Challenge 2020
Combine travel, adventure and philanthropy with this epic hike to Machu Picchu. During this nine-day excursion you'll take the trail less traveled, meet Andean farmers and explore the world of the Incas—all while supporting Cuso International's mission to eradicate poverty and inequality. Amaze yourself. Trek for good. Join the Cuso Challenge. Register
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