January 2020
Webinar: What Next? Climate and Gender Justice for Indigenous Women in Asia after COP 25
Language: English The Paris Agreement on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 21) recognized the importance of working with Indigenous Peoples in adapting and mitigating the effects of climate change through the use of traditional knowledge. However, since 2015, how has the world recognized the importance of Indigenous Women’s role in combating our current climate crisis? Join us for a discussion on Indigenous Women’s power and participation at all levels of the climate policy in South East Asia post-COP 25! This webinar…
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Human Library
Each volunteer has a story to tell! To mark the 30th anniversary of International Development Week, Canada’s international volunteer programs invite you to a human library that will highlight international volunteers and their impactful contributions toward change in the communities with which they have worked around the world. Through exciting conversations, meet living books and learn from their experience and their contribution toward improving lives around the world. Four rounds will be organized to let you participate as much as…
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Go For The Goals, Working together for a better future
Join us during the 30th annual International Development week in Toronto as Canadian Feed The Children, Crossroads International, Cuso International, IDRF, Oikocredit Canada, and World Renew celebrate a new decade of actions and share how we are working to bring about change in thousands of communities around the world. Together we are fighting, both domestically and internationally, to tackle the global challenges we face, from poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice so we can build a better…
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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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