Droughts in #East Africa and the conflict in #Sudan continue to leave millions without reliable access to food and water, and many others displaced. This is why we're launching a #MatchingFund with : canada.ca/en/global-affa
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Minister Sajjan today concluded a trip to Varanasi, India, where from June 11 to 13, 2023, he took part in the G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting and visited Canada’s High Commission in India. For more details about this visit ⬇️
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Did you know that Canada was one of the founding members of the Global Environment Facility? 🧐
proudly supports Canada’s continued efforts to address our planet’s triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, & pollution: wrld.bg/oOgt50OLSAy
#GEFassembly2023
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Canada is very concerned by the systematic theft of critical food assistance in Ethiopia. We support thorough investigations, accountability for those involved and reform efforts for a more efficient aid system in #Ethiopia to make sure lifesaving aid gets to the most vulnerable.
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Only 16 days left to submit your concept note for the “Resilient Health Systems for All” Call. Visit our website now for more information.
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We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the READ Project, generously funded by . This project create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for children and youth in Cameroon and Niger. 🙌 #READproject #EducationforAll #TogetherforLearningCampaign
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The 2023 #IHRTP Opening Ceremony begins now! Equitas Executive Director is welcoming our 100 participants. "We are very proud that the IHRTP continues to grow to respond to the needs and demands of #HumanRights educators."
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Maria Mahama is the owner of Oxford Foods, a business in Ghana that produces cereals to support the nutritional needs of women and children. Soon after developing a business plan with Catalyste+, Maria is seeing results on the path to sustainability and growth.
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“I want to become [the] minister of education so that other girls can learn,” says Hamdi.
Together, and Canada support the millions of girls affected by the droughts in #Somalia, like Hamdi, through the Improving Girls’ Education for their Empowerment project. ⬇️
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Today, on its sixth anniversary, it is important to recognize the Feminist International Assistance Policy as a guide for Canada’s efforts to ensure a more peaceful and prosperous world for all. But what is it all about? Swipe to find out ➡️
#FIAP6
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We all have a role to play in the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals.
At Min. Gould met with academics, students & community stakeholders to talk about what we've done so far and where we go from here. 🗺️
ow.ly/7KYj50OJ5Li #UNSDG #TogetherEnsemble2023
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Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are home to 65 million people vulnerable to environmental and economic shocks. In partnership with , Canada is helping developing countries, including SIDS, address challenges like ocean health. #WorldOceansDay
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Our oceans are essential to our environment, our livelihoods, and our economy. Today, let’s honour the vast waters that surround us and turn the tide toward a healthier marine environment for future generations. PM Trudeau’s statement on #WorldOceansDay:
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Statement by Minister Joly and Minister Sajjan on the destruction of the dam of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant in Ukraine
Read full text here: canada.ca/en/global-affa
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We’re looking for research projects to address the disproportionate amount of #UnpaidCareWork that women do in #SubSaharanAfrica.
In partnership with . Learn more: bit.ly/3nHgzWo
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Canada's #TogetherforLearning campaign is working alongside and global partners to create a stronger ecosystem of data and evidence so we can better support education in emergencies for marginalized children and youth #SDG4
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The EiE Data & Evidence Summit is in full swing
Stay tuned for updates & insights as data experts, researchers, policymakers, donors, & practitioners from around the globe come together to strengthen the #EiE data & evidence ecosystem.
Join online 
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Minister Sajjan was in #Chad to see how Canada’s humanitarian partners are responding to the country’s complex crises.
Learn more:
canada.ca/en/global-affa
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Elizabeth, a 29-year-old mother of 4, is breaking gender stereotypes in #SouthSudan as a chairwoman for the local peace committee.
“Violence disrupts farming and increases people’s vulnerability,” she says. “My hope is that one day my country will be hunger-free.”
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Collaboration between midwives & traditional birth attendants leads to safer births! 👶
With funding from Global Affairs Canada, ADRA's TOGETHER project empowers vulnerable communities in Cambodia, Kenya, Philippines, & Uganda.
Discover more: buff.ly/461WD1Z
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Working with its partners, Canada is responding to global challenges through its international assistance programming. See the results Canada is achieving in the Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada’s International Assistance 2021 to 2022. ➡️ international.gc.ca/transparency-t
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12 Canadian charities are joining forces under the banner of the to respond to the #conflict, #climate and #hunger crisis in East Africa 🌍. 🇨🇦 will match donations up to $5 million.
🔗Donate if you can : Together.ca
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Today, on the 50th anniversary of #WorldEnvironmentDay, we recognize our shared responsibility to protect our planet, to fight climate change, and to #BeatPlasticPollution. Let us continue to build a clean, healthy future for the next 50 years and beyond. ow.ly/zSRf50OFxTt
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Canada believes in the power of collaboration and inclusivity as the only way to build a more resilient future for everyone.
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, Minister Sajjan announced that Canada will host the 7th assembly of August 22-26.
Learn more about #GEFassembly2023 ⬇️
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The Government of Canada will match individuals’ donations to made from May 1 to June 30, 2023, to a maximum of $5 million in response to the conflict, climate and hunger crisis in East Africa. #HumanitarianFunds #ClimateChange #ConflictImpact
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To truly #TransformEducation, youth must guide our discussions and policies.
Discover the Youth Manifesto: canada.ca/together-learn
Canada is advocating for inclusive education for refugees through #TogetherForLearning.
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What is Canada's #TogetherForLearning?
☑️Promoting programming excellence
☑️Diplomatic engagement
☑️Amplifying local voices
☑️Building the evidence base
to improve #QualityEducation for refugees, other forcibly displaced, and host community children and youth.
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In Fiji, the rainy season disrupts crop growth, affecting the availability of local produce.
Canada is working with and @UNDPPacific to improve farmers’ ability to produce year-round using protective cropping systems, like greenhouses.
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With support from , #UNDPinPakistan rehabilitated Girls High School in Upper Chitral, damaged after the #PakistanFloods.
Students are now provided new #ICT equipment which will improve digital literacy & access to learning opportunities.
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Canada stands with the people of #Myanmar and #Bangladesh as they respond to the devastation caused by #CycloneMocha.
To support the international response to this emergency, we are providing humanitarian assistance funding of $4M in #Myanmar and $1M in #Bangladesh.
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In May 2022, Heavy rainfall in northeastern Bangladesh let to serious flooding 🇧🇩🌊 Our members and provided shelter and assistance to over 17,000 people through its local team, with the support of the 🇨🇦.
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Sexual education is crucial to upholding #SRHR around the world.
Through partners like , Canada works with volunteers like Hayathe in Togo to teach young people about sexual health and contraception.
#AfricaDay
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“The training increased the number of pregnant mothers coming to deliver at Mwasamba health centre, from 8 to 24 a month,” says community health care worker Marko.
and Canada helped lower maternal & child mortality rates in 5 #Tanzania districts. ⬇️
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🎧 NEW season of #EducateUs! podcast coming soon! Check out the season 3 trailer and tune in to hear the stories behind the statistics, from the women and girls who live them.
Listen at inee.org/educate-us-pod and on all podcast platforms.
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"Jump, and you will find out how to unfold your wings as you fall." ~Ray Bradbury
Please retweet if you agree w/these #TuesdayThoughts & that #EducationCannotWait for any child!
#222MillionDreams✨📚
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Agriculture and agribusiness are male-dominated, making it challenging for women to pursue their entrepreneurial goals.
Canada and support Egyptian women like Reham in growing their businesses.
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Great to be in #Canada this week to advocate for greater investment in small-scale farmers.
🇨🇦 is a long-standing partner in 's efforts to address hunger and poverty, empower rural women, and build resilience to #ClimateChange.
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Timely support can save millions of lives in humanitarian crises.
#OCHAthanks Canada🇨🇦 for your generous contributions to , and globally. Right now in Sudan, your flexible funding is helping UN & partners reach people with urgent life-saving assistance.
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We are pleased to announce the launch of Increase Gains in Nutrition by Integration, Education, Evaluation, Empowerment (IGNIT3)! A new $20M capacity building project supported by that aims to help improve nutrition in Ghana, Malawi & Pakistan:
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Min. Sajjan and MP Kayabaga concluded visits to Ethiopia, Egypt & Chad. They participated in the Annual Meetings and announced funding for development projects in Africa and humanitarian assistance for Sahel and Lake Chad Basin countries. More: canada.ca/en/global-affa
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🩸Empowering girls through #MenstrualHygiene!
In addition to healthy meals, 🇲🇿 #SchoolMeals programme supports schoolgirls with menstrual hygiene kits and fosters gender dialogue groups.
With 🇨🇦 we ensure a brighter future for #EveryGirl. 👧🏿✨
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