The Toronto World Saver's - Aga Khan Foundation Canada!!
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ACTIVITIES OF AKF CANADA
Video: Khalil Shariff, CEO of AKF Canada at the Bridges That Unite Exhibit presented at Pier 21, Halifax November 6, 2009
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Khalil Z. Shariff, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation Canada, speaks to guests at From Kabul to Halifax: An evening of Afghan Music and Culture, a performance featuring renowned Afghan-Canadian Musician Vaheed Kaacemy. The event marked the closing of the Bridges That Unite exhibit in Halifax on November 3, 2009.
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Khalil Z. Shariff, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation Canada, speaks to guests at From Kabul to Halifax: An evening of Afghan Music and Culture, a performance featuring renowned Afghan-Canadian Musician Vaheed Kaacemy. The event marked the closing of the Bridges That Unite exhibit in Halifax on November 3, 2009.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieSuvexAbvg
Aga Khan Foundation Canada
2010-2011 International Development Fellowship Program
Aga Khan Foundation Canada is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 International Development Fellowship Program.
This nine-month program provides unparalleled opportunities for young professionals to apply their skills and share their expertise with development organizations in Asia and Africa while broadening their understanding of international development.
For more information or to download the application form, please visit AKFC's website at www.akfc.ca. The deadline for application is February 1, 2010.
http://www.mcgill.ca/internships/opportunities/agakhan/
2010-2011 International Development Fellowship Program
Aga Khan Foundation Canada is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 International Development Fellowship Program.
This nine-month program provides unparalleled opportunities for young professionals to apply their skills and share their expertise with development organizations in Asia and Africa while broadening their understanding of international development.
For more information or to download the application form, please visit AKFC's website at www.akfc.ca. The deadline for application is February 1, 2010.
http://www.mcgill.ca/internships/opportunities/agakhan/
WHAT IS CANADA’S ROLE IN A WORLD WHERE POVERTY AND HOPELESSNESS THRIVE?
By kat, December 18, 2009, Comments(0)
With this provocative question, BRIDGESTHATUNITE, a bilingual traveling exhibition, invites visitors to consider Canada’s global leadership role through the lens of a remarkable 25-year partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Built on a set of common values, such as pluralism, democracy and peace, this unique partnership is replacing walls that divide the developed and developing worlds with bridges that unite us.
Through the creative interplay of audio, video, text panels, bold graphics and interactive components, BRIDGESTHATUNITE challenges visitors to confront typical assumptions about what international development is and what it can achieve — and injects evidence about Canada’s own experience into the public debate.
Accompanying the exhibition is a robust programming component, including:
– Lectures and panel discussions
– School programs and activities for youth
– Cultural events, including musical performances and film screenings
Hours:
Open Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00AM-5:00PM and Monday, February 15th (Family Day)
Closed Mondays (see exception above).
ADMISSION IS FREE
Location: Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3
Date: January 28th – February 28th, 2010
For more information or to book your group, visit www.bridgesthatunite.ca, contact info@bridgesthatunite.ca or call 1-800-267-2532 extension 8.
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With this provocative question, BRIDGESTHATUNITE, a bilingual traveling exhibition, invites visitors to consider Canada’s global leadership role through the lens of a remarkable 25-year partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Built on a set of common values, such as pluralism, democracy and peace, this unique partnership is replacing walls that divide the developed and developing worlds with bridges that unite us.
Through the creative interplay of audio, video, text panels, bold graphics and interactive components, BRIDGESTHATUNITE challenges visitors to confront typical assumptions about what international development is and what it can achieve — and injects evidence about Canada’s own experience into the public debate.
Accompanying the exhibition is a robust programming component, including:
– Lectures and panel discussions
– School programs and activities for youth
– Cultural events, including musical performances and film screenings
Hours:
Open Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00AM-5:00PM and Monday, February 15th (Family Day)
Closed Mondays (see exception above).
ADMISSION IS FREE
Location: Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3
Date: January 28th – February 28th, 2010
For more information or to book your group, visit www.bridgesthatunite.ca, contact info@bridgesthatunite.ca or call 1-800-267-2532 extension 8.
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MoneySense ranks Canada's 40 largest charities by what they spend on
administrative expenses.
Ever wonder how much of your donations to charity are gobbled up by
administrative costs? We looked at Canada's 40 largest charities, and
found the ones with the highest and lowest percentages of revenue used
for managerial, administrative and fundraising expenses, according to
Canada Revenue Agency returns.
Charity: Aga Khan Foundation Canada
City: Ottawa
Province: ON
Revenue: $116,087,864.00
% of Revenue: 3
Ranking of Canada's 40 biggest charities by administrative costs can be
found at
http://www.moneysense.ca/2009/12/21/can ... charities/
administrative expenses.
Ever wonder how much of your donations to charity are gobbled up by
administrative costs? We looked at Canada's 40 largest charities, and
found the ones with the highest and lowest percentages of revenue used
for managerial, administrative and fundraising expenses, according to
Canada Revenue Agency returns.
Charity: Aga Khan Foundation Canada
City: Ottawa
Province: ON
Revenue: $116,087,864.00
% of Revenue: 3
Ranking of Canada's 40 biggest charities by administrative costs can be
found at
http://www.moneysense.ca/2009/12/21/can ... charities/
Bridges that Unite Exhibit to be Presented at the Canada Science and Technology Museum
Thought-provoking Exhibition Invites Canadians to Explore Our Nation's Global Leadership Role
OTTAWA, Jan. 21 /CNW/ - Bridges that Unite, an interactive exhibition showcasing Canada's ability to bridge the developed and the developing worlds, is set to open in Ottawa next week as part of a cross-Canada tour.
Presented from January 28th to February 28th at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the exhibit invites visitors to consider Canada's role in the world through the lens of a remarkable 25-year partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in some of the world's most isolated and impoverished regions. Thought-provoking stories, spanning several continents, are told through powerful images, evocative soundscapes and multimedia components.
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, is presenting the bilingual exhibition, which provides an opportunity to share the experience of the past quarter-century and chart a way forward for Canada and the world, explained Khalil Z. Shariff, Chief Executive Officer of AKFC.
"The exhibition draws on our rich experience in the developing world to spark conversations about what Canada and Canadians can do to ensure a more peaceful, prosperous and pluralist world. We are delighted to continue this important dialogue in Ottawa and we look forward to teaming up with the Canada Science and Technology Museum and other key partners to present Bridges that Unite."
The exhibition provides an ideal platform for in-depth exchanges on some of the most pressing questions of the 21st century and plays host to a range of on-site events including free film screenings, cultural events, and school programs. Guides are on hand to engage with visitors and animate special activities.
"While at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Bridges that Unite exhibition will highlight many of Canada's contributions on the world stage. As one of Canada's national cultural institutions, we are also pleased to provide a platform to generate dialogue and engagement for visitors of all ages with this revealing window on the human condition. Both Bridges that Unite and our concurrent exhibition, Hungry Planet will provide a unique opportunity to reflect on some of the great issues that challenge our planet," said Denise Amyot, President and CEO of the Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation.
Bridges that Unite is presented Tuesday through Sunday, free of charge, at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, located at 1867 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa. The Museum will also be open on Monday, February 15, 2010, for Family Day.
For more information including details on the weekly calendar of events, visit www.bridgesthatunite.ca or contact Aga Khan Foundation Canada at info@bridgesthatunite.ca or 1-800-267-2532 ext. 8.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dialogue on Enhancing Equality and Human Development
Monday, January 25, 2010, 1.00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
BRIDGESTHATUNITE and Canada's World will host a dialogue session that will bring together a cross-section of citizens to reflect on the question of Canada's role in enhancing equality and human development. Registration is free, however seating is limited. To register please contact Sarah Van Borek at: sarah@canadasworld.ca.
Media Preview: Members of the media are invited to attend a preview on Tuesday, January 26th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St Laurent Boulevard. (Free parking available at the museum). Representatives of host organizations will be available for interviews.
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is a Canadian international development organization, and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, founded in 1980. Working primarily in Asia and Africa, AKFC works to address the root causes of poverty. www.akfc.ca
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of non-denominational development agencies founded by His Highness the Aga Khan, with wide-ranging mandates covering social, economic and cultural development. www.akdn.org
Sharing Canada's rich collections of objects related to transportation, natural resources, communications, space, energy, manufacturing and industry, the Canada Science and Technology Museum helps Canadians explore the rich connections among science, technology, and culture. www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca
Bridges that Unite began its successful cross-country journey in Victoria with tour stops in Calgary, Vancouver, Kitchener-Waterloo and Halifax. The tour continues to Concordia University in Montréal, March 7-26, 2010.
The exhibition is presented with the support of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). www.acdi-cida.gc.ca
For further information: Jennifer Morrow, AKFC Manager, Communications, Telephone: (613) 237-2532 x 107, Email: jennifer@akfc.ca; Kelly Ray, media and public relations, Canada Science and Technology Museum, Telephone: (613) 949-5732, Email: kray@technomuses.ca
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Thought-provoking Exhibition Invites Canadians to Explore Our Nation's Global Leadership Role
OTTAWA, Jan. 21 /CNW/ - Bridges that Unite, an interactive exhibition showcasing Canada's ability to bridge the developed and the developing worlds, is set to open in Ottawa next week as part of a cross-Canada tour.
Presented from January 28th to February 28th at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the exhibit invites visitors to consider Canada's role in the world through the lens of a remarkable 25-year partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in some of the world's most isolated and impoverished regions. Thought-provoking stories, spanning several continents, are told through powerful images, evocative soundscapes and multimedia components.
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, is presenting the bilingual exhibition, which provides an opportunity to share the experience of the past quarter-century and chart a way forward for Canada and the world, explained Khalil Z. Shariff, Chief Executive Officer of AKFC.
"The exhibition draws on our rich experience in the developing world to spark conversations about what Canada and Canadians can do to ensure a more peaceful, prosperous and pluralist world. We are delighted to continue this important dialogue in Ottawa and we look forward to teaming up with the Canada Science and Technology Museum and other key partners to present Bridges that Unite."
The exhibition provides an ideal platform for in-depth exchanges on some of the most pressing questions of the 21st century and plays host to a range of on-site events including free film screenings, cultural events, and school programs. Guides are on hand to engage with visitors and animate special activities.
"While at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Bridges that Unite exhibition will highlight many of Canada's contributions on the world stage. As one of Canada's national cultural institutions, we are also pleased to provide a platform to generate dialogue and engagement for visitors of all ages with this revealing window on the human condition. Both Bridges that Unite and our concurrent exhibition, Hungry Planet will provide a unique opportunity to reflect on some of the great issues that challenge our planet," said Denise Amyot, President and CEO of the Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation.
Bridges that Unite is presented Tuesday through Sunday, free of charge, at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, located at 1867 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa. The Museum will also be open on Monday, February 15, 2010, for Family Day.
For more information including details on the weekly calendar of events, visit www.bridgesthatunite.ca or contact Aga Khan Foundation Canada at info@bridgesthatunite.ca or 1-800-267-2532 ext. 8.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dialogue on Enhancing Equality and Human Development
Monday, January 25, 2010, 1.00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
BRIDGESTHATUNITE and Canada's World will host a dialogue session that will bring together a cross-section of citizens to reflect on the question of Canada's role in enhancing equality and human development. Registration is free, however seating is limited. To register please contact Sarah Van Borek at: sarah@canadasworld.ca.
Media Preview: Members of the media are invited to attend a preview on Tuesday, January 26th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St Laurent Boulevard. (Free parking available at the museum). Representatives of host organizations will be available for interviews.
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is a Canadian international development organization, and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, founded in 1980. Working primarily in Asia and Africa, AKFC works to address the root causes of poverty. www.akfc.ca
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of non-denominational development agencies founded by His Highness the Aga Khan, with wide-ranging mandates covering social, economic and cultural development. www.akdn.org
Sharing Canada's rich collections of objects related to transportation, natural resources, communications, space, energy, manufacturing and industry, the Canada Science and Technology Museum helps Canadians explore the rich connections among science, technology, and culture. www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca
Bridges that Unite began its successful cross-country journey in Victoria with tour stops in Calgary, Vancouver, Kitchener-Waterloo and Halifax. The tour continues to Concordia University in Montréal, March 7-26, 2010.
The exhibition is presented with the support of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). www.acdi-cida.gc.ca
For further information: Jennifer Morrow, AKFC Manager, Communications, Telephone: (613) 237-2532 x 107, Email: jennifer@akfc.ca; Kelly Ray, media and public relations, Canada Science and Technology Museum, Telephone: (613) 949-5732, Email: kray@technomuses.ca
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Video: Opening of Bridges that Unite in Ottawa January 30, 2010
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Khalil Z. Shariff, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation Canada, speaks to guests at the opening of Bridges that Unite in Ottawa. The exhibition runs until Februay 28 2010 at the Canada Museum of Science and Technology.
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Khalil Z. Shariff, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation Canada, speaks to guests at the opening of Bridges that Unite in Ottawa. The exhibition runs until Februay 28 2010 at the Canada Museum of Science and Technology.
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Bridges that Unite exhibition presents special activities for International Development Week
Afghan musician performs free cultural events this weekend in Canada's Capital Region
OTTAWA, Feb. 4 /CNW Telbec/ - This weekend, in conjunction with the Bridges that Unite exhibition, Aga Khan Foundation Canada kicks off International Development Week with From Kabul to Ottawa, free public performances by renowned Afghan musician, Vaheed Kaacemy.
Residents of the region are invited to discover Afghanistan through the lens of its rich and diverse musical traditions. Mr. Kaacemy's two appearances - in Gatineau at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and in Ottawa at the Canada Science and Technology Museum - take place against the backdrop of International Development Week, an annual event highlighting the work of Canada's development community.
From Kabul to Ottawa is open to all, however seating is limited. For details visit www.bridgesthatunite.ca.
Upcoming Events:
From Kabul to Ottawa featuring Vaheed Kaacemy:
Saturday, February 6, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., in conjunction with the Hidden Treasures exhibition, at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Northern Salon.
Sunday, February 7, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., at the Canada Science and Technology Museum auditorium.
Bridges that Unite continues: Global citizens of all ages are invited to learn more about Canada's role in the world through film, photography, stories and activities, by visiting the Bridges that Unite exhibition on now at the Canada Science and Technology Museum until February 28. Visit www.bridgesthatunite.ca for more information.
About the Artist:
Vaheed Kaacemy, who now resides in Toronto, is a versatile performer with an extensive repertory of Afghan folk songs, instrumentals and original compositions. He travels regularly to his native Afghanistan to teach music, and interview and record the country's musicians.
Aga Khan Foundation Canada gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
For further information: Jennifer Morrow, AKFC Manager, Communications, Telephone: (613) 237-2532 x 107, Email: jennifer@akfc.ca
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Afghan musician performs free cultural events this weekend in Canada's Capital Region
OTTAWA, Feb. 4 /CNW Telbec/ - This weekend, in conjunction with the Bridges that Unite exhibition, Aga Khan Foundation Canada kicks off International Development Week with From Kabul to Ottawa, free public performances by renowned Afghan musician, Vaheed Kaacemy.
Residents of the region are invited to discover Afghanistan through the lens of its rich and diverse musical traditions. Mr. Kaacemy's two appearances - in Gatineau at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and in Ottawa at the Canada Science and Technology Museum - take place against the backdrop of International Development Week, an annual event highlighting the work of Canada's development community.
From Kabul to Ottawa is open to all, however seating is limited. For details visit www.bridgesthatunite.ca.
Upcoming Events:
From Kabul to Ottawa featuring Vaheed Kaacemy:
Saturday, February 6, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., in conjunction with the Hidden Treasures exhibition, at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Northern Salon.
Sunday, February 7, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., at the Canada Science and Technology Museum auditorium.
Bridges that Unite continues: Global citizens of all ages are invited to learn more about Canada's role in the world through film, photography, stories and activities, by visiting the Bridges that Unite exhibition on now at the Canada Science and Technology Museum until February 28. Visit www.bridgesthatunite.ca for more information.
About the Artist:
Vaheed Kaacemy, who now resides in Toronto, is a versatile performer with an extensive repertory of Afghan folk songs, instrumentals and original compositions. He travels regularly to his native Afghanistan to teach music, and interview and record the country's musicians.
Aga Khan Foundation Canada gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
For further information: Jennifer Morrow, AKFC Manager, Communications, Telephone: (613) 237-2532 x 107, Email: jennifer@akfc.ca
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Exhibition Prompts Visitors to Rethink Global Poverty and its Solutions
Written by Jennifer Morrow
What does a ring of chairs around flip chart have to do with social change in Mozambique? Why restore a garden in war-torn Afghanistan? These are some of the provocative questions that confront visitors to Bridges that Unite, a free exhibition on until February 28 at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd.
Stunning photography, engaging stories, film, audioscapes and educational activities, challenge conventional notions of poverty in the developing world, and how to address it.
Bridges that Unite, is a unique showcase of what Canada, at its best, has been able to achieve in some of the most remote and impoverished parts of the world, says Khalil Z. Shariff, Chief Executive Officer of Aga Khan Foundation Canada, which is presenting the exhibition.
“The exhibition draws on our rich experience in the developing world to spark conversations about what Canada and Canadians can do to ensure a more peaceful, prosperous and pluralist world,” says Mr. Shariff.
The exhibition began its cross-Canada journey in Victoria, B.C. two years ago. Since then, thousands of visitors have contributed to a conversation about the role of Canada and the world, and built new bridges of understanding with the developing world.
Global citizens of all ages are invited to take a seat the ring of chairs, which represents the place where social change begins, and hear the stories of men and women who have seen this process at work, from Afghanistan to Zanzibar.
Interactive kiosks present the stories of young Canadian "Agents of Change" who are contributing to innovative thinking about sustainable development. Guides are on hand to animate special activities for children and families.
Music provides a fresh perspective places better known for misery and strife. Renowned Afghan musician Vaheed Kaacemy will perform a free matinee in the auditorium of the Museum of Science and Technology on Sunday, February 7. Recent travels around his native country have allowed Mr. Kaacemy to assemble a diverse repertoire of folk songs that are sure to enchant the audience.
For the full schedule of events, visit www.Bridgesthatunite.ca.
Following the Ottawa run Bridges that Unite will be presented at Concordia University, in Montreal, from March 7-26.
Jennifer Morrow
Manager, Communications / Gestionnaire, Communications
AGA KHAN FOUNDATION CANADA | FONDATION AGA KHAN CANADA
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Written by Jennifer Morrow
What does a ring of chairs around flip chart have to do with social change in Mozambique? Why restore a garden in war-torn Afghanistan? These are some of the provocative questions that confront visitors to Bridges that Unite, a free exhibition on until February 28 at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd.
Stunning photography, engaging stories, film, audioscapes and educational activities, challenge conventional notions of poverty in the developing world, and how to address it.
Bridges that Unite, is a unique showcase of what Canada, at its best, has been able to achieve in some of the most remote and impoverished parts of the world, says Khalil Z. Shariff, Chief Executive Officer of Aga Khan Foundation Canada, which is presenting the exhibition.
“The exhibition draws on our rich experience in the developing world to spark conversations about what Canada and Canadians can do to ensure a more peaceful, prosperous and pluralist world,” says Mr. Shariff.
The exhibition began its cross-Canada journey in Victoria, B.C. two years ago. Since then, thousands of visitors have contributed to a conversation about the role of Canada and the world, and built new bridges of understanding with the developing world.
Global citizens of all ages are invited to take a seat the ring of chairs, which represents the place where social change begins, and hear the stories of men and women who have seen this process at work, from Afghanistan to Zanzibar.
Interactive kiosks present the stories of young Canadian "Agents of Change" who are contributing to innovative thinking about sustainable development. Guides are on hand to animate special activities for children and families.
Music provides a fresh perspective places better known for misery and strife. Renowned Afghan musician Vaheed Kaacemy will perform a free matinee in the auditorium of the Museum of Science and Technology on Sunday, February 7. Recent travels around his native country have allowed Mr. Kaacemy to assemble a diverse repertoire of folk songs that are sure to enchant the audience.
For the full schedule of events, visit www.Bridgesthatunite.ca.
Following the Ottawa run Bridges that Unite will be presented at Concordia University, in Montreal, from March 7-26.
Jennifer Morrow
Manager, Communications / Gestionnaire, Communications
AGA KHAN FOUNDATION CANADA | FONDATION AGA KHAN CANADA
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Top Canadian charity walks for 2010
Need some inspiration to stick to your walking routine? These walks across Canada - which all support good causes - will provide just the motivation you need.
By Amanda Vogel
1. World Partnership Walk (organised by AKF)
Attracting tens of thousands of walkers, this volunteer-led event raises awareness and money to fight global poverty. Funds help rural communities in Asia and Africa ensure clean water and sanitation, educate girls and women, and more.
Where: Nine Canadian cities, including Victoria, Edmonton and Kitchener, Ont.
When: Three Sundays in May and June.
Walk: Varies; average 4 to 8.5K
2. Share the Power of a Wish Walk/Run
This family-oriented run/walk helps Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario grant the wishes of kids with life-threatening medical conditions.
Where: Ottawa
When: Saturday, May 8
Walk: 1K, 5K or 10K
3. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, Heel ‘n’ Wheel-a-thon
Canada has one of the highest rates of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the world. Walk to raise money for curing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Where: About 80 locations, nationwide
When: June 2010
Walk: Varies, average 5K
4. Multiple Sclerosis Walk
A perfect event for all ages and physical abilities. Each location includes routes with varying lengths and at least one that is wheelchair accessible.
Where: 160 sites across Canada
When: Sunday, April 18 for most sites (however a few have different dates, so please check the website)
Walk: 1k, 2.5k, 5k and 10k
5. The Shoppers Drug Mart’s Weekend to End Women’s Cancers
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer was renamed for 2010 to include other women’s cancers, raising funds for ending breast and gynecologic cancers. Walk its 2-day walk or a new 1-day version.
Where: Six cities, from B.C. to Quebec
When: June to September
Walk: 30K or 60K
6. Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life
This walk’s been increasing awareness about HIV/AIDS and raising funds for local services for more than 20 years.
Where: Across Canada
When: September 11 to 19
Walk: Varies; average 2K
7. Terry Fox Run
Since 1981, this family-oriented, non-competitive run - or walk - celebrates a Canadian hero and raises funds toward curing cancer.
Where: Across Canada, locations online
When: Sunday, September 19
Walk: Varies; most offer a 10K route plus shorter distances.
8. Walk to fight Arthritis
Join thousands of walkers in a nearby community or participate in their virtual walk by raising pledges and starting your own walk.
Where: 17 communities across Canada
When: Sunday, May 30 (except for Ottawa)
Walk: 1k and 5k
9. CIBC Run for the Cure
The country’s largest single day, volunteer-led fundraiser focused on collecting funds for breast cancer research, education and awareness.
Where: Across Canada
When: Sunday, October 3
Walk: 1K or 5K.
10. Heart and Stroke Foundation
Multiple fitness events and walks, with a focus on eliminating heart disease and stroke through research, healthy living and advocacy.
Where: Across Canada (check online for local chapters)
When: Ongoing
Walk: Varies
Need some inspiration to stick to your walking routine? These walks across Canada - which all support good causes - will provide just the motivation you need.
By Amanda Vogel
1. World Partnership Walk (organised by AKF)
Attracting tens of thousands of walkers, this volunteer-led event raises awareness and money to fight global poverty. Funds help rural communities in Asia and Africa ensure clean water and sanitation, educate girls and women, and more.
Where: Nine Canadian cities, including Victoria, Edmonton and Kitchener, Ont.
When: Three Sundays in May and June.
Walk: Varies; average 4 to 8.5K
2. Share the Power of a Wish Walk/Run
This family-oriented run/walk helps Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario grant the wishes of kids with life-threatening medical conditions.
Where: Ottawa
When: Saturday, May 8
Walk: 1K, 5K or 10K
3. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, Heel ‘n’ Wheel-a-thon
Canada has one of the highest rates of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the world. Walk to raise money for curing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Where: About 80 locations, nationwide
When: June 2010
Walk: Varies, average 5K
4. Multiple Sclerosis Walk
A perfect event for all ages and physical abilities. Each location includes routes with varying lengths and at least one that is wheelchair accessible.
Where: 160 sites across Canada
When: Sunday, April 18 for most sites (however a few have different dates, so please check the website)
Walk: 1k, 2.5k, 5k and 10k
5. The Shoppers Drug Mart’s Weekend to End Women’s Cancers
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer was renamed for 2010 to include other women’s cancers, raising funds for ending breast and gynecologic cancers. Walk its 2-day walk or a new 1-day version.
Where: Six cities, from B.C. to Quebec
When: June to September
Walk: 30K or 60K
6. Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life
This walk’s been increasing awareness about HIV/AIDS and raising funds for local services for more than 20 years.
Where: Across Canada
When: September 11 to 19
Walk: Varies; average 2K
7. Terry Fox Run
Since 1981, this family-oriented, non-competitive run - or walk - celebrates a Canadian hero and raises funds toward curing cancer.
Where: Across Canada, locations online
When: Sunday, September 19
Walk: Varies; most offer a 10K route plus shorter distances.
8. Walk to fight Arthritis
Join thousands of walkers in a nearby community or participate in their virtual walk by raising pledges and starting your own walk.
Where: 17 communities across Canada
When: Sunday, May 30 (except for Ottawa)
Walk: 1k and 5k
9. CIBC Run for the Cure
The country’s largest single day, volunteer-led fundraiser focused on collecting funds for breast cancer research, education and awareness.
Where: Across Canada
When: Sunday, October 3
Walk: 1K or 5K.
10. Heart and Stroke Foundation
Multiple fitness events and walks, with a focus on eliminating heart disease and stroke through research, healthy living and advocacy.
Where: Across Canada (check online for local chapters)
When: Ongoing
Walk: Varies
Media Advisory - World Partnership Walk kicks off this weekend
Canadians Across the Country Set to "Walk the Walk" to End Global Poverty
OTTAWA, May 26 /CNW Telbec/ - Over three Sundays this spring, Canadians will come together to participate in the World Partnership Walk, Canada's largest annual event to raise funds and increase awareness to fight global poverty.
The event, which begins Sunday, May 30, 2010, unites tens of thousands of Canadians from all walks of life in a common effort to bring hope and renewal to impoverished communities in Asia and Africa. Every dollar (100%) goes directly to international development programs. Not a cent is spent on administration.
DATES: Sunday, May 30th, 2010 in Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver,
Victoria
Sunday, June 6th,in London and Montréal and
Sunday, June 13th in Calgary, Kitchener-Waterloo and Ottawa
TIME: The Walk begins in each city at 11 a.m.
LOCATIONS:
Toronto-Metro Hall
Edmonton-Legislature Grounds
Vancouver-Stanley Park, Lumbermen's Arch
Victoria-Beacon Hill Park, Cameron Bandshell
London-Springbank Gardens (June 6th)
Montréal-Quays of the Old Port, Place des Vestiges (June 6th)
Ottawa-Major's Hill Park (June 13th)
Calgary-Prince's Island Park, Enmax Stage (June 13th)
Kitchener-Waterloo - Waterloo Public Square (June 13th)
PRESS KITS: At 10 a.m., press kits will be available at the media desk at each location and representatives of the Walk will be available to answer questions.
THE EVENT:
Now in its 26th year, the Walk is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and its national network of volunteers. AKFC is a non-denominational, registered Canadian charity with more than 30 years of experience finding and sharing effective and lasting solutions to the challenges of global poverty.
The 2009 Walk is expected to attract upwards of 40,000 Canadians. Hundreds of volunteers and 900 corporations are also involved. Since its inception, the Walk has raised more than $50 million; last year more than $6.8 million was collected to enhance the quality of education, improve health care, increase rural incomes and build the capacity of community-based organizations.
It is not too late to donate or register. Visit www.worldpartnershipwalk.com.
For further information: Jennifer Morrow, Manager, Communications, Tel: 1-800-267-2532 (ext. 107), (613) 697-9532 (mobile), Jennifer@akfc.ca
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/arch ... c6646.html
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World Partnership Walk through Stanley Park to take place Sunday
By Yolande Cole, The Province
May 26, 2010 4:02 PM
Thousands of walkers participated in the World Partnership Walk through Stanley Park last year to raise funds to help fighting global poverty. The march is an annual initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
Photograph by: Sam Leung, The ProvinceOver 12,000 people are expected to walk through Stanley Park this Sunday to support development programs like education in Afghanistan.
The World Partnership Walk, organized through the Aga Khan Foundation, will take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday at the Lumbermen’s Arch.
Organizer Shellina Lakhdhir said the foundation is hoping to raise over $2 million at the Vancouver walk.
“This event is really catered for the entire family,” she said. “It’s a wonderful Canadian ethic of caring for the less fortunate that can be promoted within a family.”
The walk, now in its 26th year, is designed to raise funds to support development initiatives in Asia and Africa, including primary education in northern Afghanistan and agriculture programs in Kenya.
In addition to the fundraiser in Stanley Park, similar events will take place in nine other cities across the country over the next few weeks, including walks in Edmonton, Toronto and Victoria on Sunday.
Since the first walk took place in Vancouver in 1985, the event has raised more than $50 million across the country. All funds raised go directly towards development initiatives.
“All contributions are going towards long-term sustainable development that is community-led — that empowers people to fish for themselves rather than wait for a fish,” said Lakhdhir.
The 5-km walk will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, and food and multicultural entertainment will take place until 3 p.m.
ycole@theprovince.com
© Copyright (c) The Province
Thousands of walkers participated in the World Partnership Walk through Stanley Park last year to raise funds to help fighting global poverty. The march is an annual initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.Photograph by: Sam Leung, The Province
http://www.theprovince.com/World+Partne ... story.html
Canadians Across the Country Set to "Walk the Walk" to End Global Poverty
OTTAWA, May 26 /CNW Telbec/ - Over three Sundays this spring, Canadians will come together to participate in the World Partnership Walk, Canada's largest annual event to raise funds and increase awareness to fight global poverty.
The event, which begins Sunday, May 30, 2010, unites tens of thousands of Canadians from all walks of life in a common effort to bring hope and renewal to impoverished communities in Asia and Africa. Every dollar (100%) goes directly to international development programs. Not a cent is spent on administration.
DATES: Sunday, May 30th, 2010 in Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver,
Victoria
Sunday, June 6th,in London and Montréal and
Sunday, June 13th in Calgary, Kitchener-Waterloo and Ottawa
TIME: The Walk begins in each city at 11 a.m.
LOCATIONS:
Toronto-Metro Hall
Edmonton-Legislature Grounds
Vancouver-Stanley Park, Lumbermen's Arch
Victoria-Beacon Hill Park, Cameron Bandshell
London-Springbank Gardens (June 6th)
Montréal-Quays of the Old Port, Place des Vestiges (June 6th)
Ottawa-Major's Hill Park (June 13th)
Calgary-Prince's Island Park, Enmax Stage (June 13th)
Kitchener-Waterloo - Waterloo Public Square (June 13th)
PRESS KITS: At 10 a.m., press kits will be available at the media desk at each location and representatives of the Walk will be available to answer questions.
THE EVENT:
Now in its 26th year, the Walk is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and its national network of volunteers. AKFC is a non-denominational, registered Canadian charity with more than 30 years of experience finding and sharing effective and lasting solutions to the challenges of global poverty.
The 2009 Walk is expected to attract upwards of 40,000 Canadians. Hundreds of volunteers and 900 corporations are also involved. Since its inception, the Walk has raised more than $50 million; last year more than $6.8 million was collected to enhance the quality of education, improve health care, increase rural incomes and build the capacity of community-based organizations.
It is not too late to donate or register. Visit www.worldpartnershipwalk.com.
For further information: Jennifer Morrow, Manager, Communications, Tel: 1-800-267-2532 (ext. 107), (613) 697-9532 (mobile), Jennifer@akfc.ca
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/arch ... c6646.html
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World Partnership Walk through Stanley Park to take place Sunday
By Yolande Cole, The Province
May 26, 2010 4:02 PM
Thousands of walkers participated in the World Partnership Walk through Stanley Park last year to raise funds to help fighting global poverty. The march is an annual initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
Photograph by: Sam Leung, The ProvinceOver 12,000 people are expected to walk through Stanley Park this Sunday to support development programs like education in Afghanistan.
The World Partnership Walk, organized through the Aga Khan Foundation, will take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday at the Lumbermen’s Arch.
Organizer Shellina Lakhdhir said the foundation is hoping to raise over $2 million at the Vancouver walk.
“This event is really catered for the entire family,” she said. “It’s a wonderful Canadian ethic of caring for the less fortunate that can be promoted within a family.”
The walk, now in its 26th year, is designed to raise funds to support development initiatives in Asia and Africa, including primary education in northern Afghanistan and agriculture programs in Kenya.
In addition to the fundraiser in Stanley Park, similar events will take place in nine other cities across the country over the next few weeks, including walks in Edmonton, Toronto and Victoria on Sunday.
Since the first walk took place in Vancouver in 1985, the event has raised more than $50 million across the country. All funds raised go directly towards development initiatives.
“All contributions are going towards long-term sustainable development that is community-led — that empowers people to fish for themselves rather than wait for a fish,” said Lakhdhir.
The 5-km walk will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, and food and multicultural entertainment will take place until 3 p.m.
ycole@theprovince.com
© Copyright (c) The Province
Thousands of walkers participated in the World Partnership Walk through Stanley Park last year to raise funds to help fighting global poverty. The march is an annual initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.Photograph by: Sam Leung, The Province
http://www.theprovince.com/World+Partne ... story.html
Thousands walk for awareness about global poverty
Prime Minister Stephen Harper bestows honourary Canadian citizenship on the Aga Khan on Friday, May, 28, 2010.
Updated: Sun May. 30 2010 1:32:29 PM
ctvtoronto.ca
TORONTO — Thousands of people took part in the 26th annual World Partnership Walk in Toronto today that was organized by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
About 70,000 people in 10 Canadian cities are taking part in the walks over three Sundays in May and June to raise awareness and $7 million to fight global poverty in Africa and south and central Asia.
Volunteer Aleem Visram, 30, says he's been taking part in the walk for 22 years, since he was a boy.
He says water stations were set up along the five-kilometre route so the 10,000 people who signed up for the Toronto walk could stay hydrated as the city swelters under another heat alert.
Visram says the Toronto walk alone aimed to raise almost $3 million.
Walks were also scheduled to take place today in Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria
http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/ ... ntoNewHome
Prime Minister Stephen Harper bestows honourary Canadian citizenship on the Aga Khan on Friday, May, 28, 2010.
Updated: Sun May. 30 2010 1:32:29 PM
ctvtoronto.ca
TORONTO — Thousands of people took part in the 26th annual World Partnership Walk in Toronto today that was organized by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
About 70,000 people in 10 Canadian cities are taking part in the walks over three Sundays in May and June to raise awareness and $7 million to fight global poverty in Africa and south and central Asia.
Volunteer Aleem Visram, 30, says he's been taking part in the walk for 22 years, since he was a boy.
He says water stations were set up along the five-kilometre route so the 10,000 people who signed up for the Toronto walk could stay hydrated as the city swelters under another heat alert.
Visram says the Toronto walk alone aimed to raise almost $3 million.
Walks were also scheduled to take place today in Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria
http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/ ... ntoNewHome
World Partnership Walk 2010 - Media Advisory
OTTAWA, June 4 /CNW Telbec/ -
DATE: Sunday, June 6, 2010
-----
TIME: 9 a.m. Registration begins
----- Place des Vestiges,
Quays of the Old Port of Montreal
10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by Paul Karwatsky of CTV Montreal
11:30 a.m. Start of the Walk
2.5 km or 5 km loop around the Old Port boardwalk
12:30 p.m. Lunch, entertainment and activities
Featuring Jonathan Émile, Montreal Wushu Institute, École de
percussions Samajam, C-301 & the World Partnership Walk dance
troop
PRESS KIT PICK-UP:
------------------
From 10 a.m. onwards, come to the media tent to get a press pass and kit,
as well as critical Walk Day information and assistance.
THE EVENT:
----------
On Sunday, June 6, 2010, Montreal residents will join Canadians in cities across Canada in the World Partnership Walk, Canada's largest annual event to increase awareness and raise funds to help fight global poverty.
The Walk is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and its national network of volunteers. AKFC is a not-for-profit development agency that supports sustainable and cost-effective development in the poorest countries. The Walk brings together Canadians from every background to support and learn about programs that help individuals and communities in Asia and Africa rise from poverty. All of the funds raised by the Walk (100%) go to international development initiatives. Administrative costs are covered separately.
The Walk is expected to involve more than 40,000 participants in ten cities: Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria.
Since its inception, the Walk has raised more than $50 million; last year $6.8 million was collected to enhance the quality of education, improve healthcare, increase rural incomes and build the capacity of community organizations in the developing world, among other projects.
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/arch ... c2204.html
OTTAWA, June 4 /CNW Telbec/ -
DATE: Sunday, June 6, 2010
-----
TIME: 9 a.m. Registration begins
----- Place des Vestiges,
Quays of the Old Port of Montreal
10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
Hosted by Paul Karwatsky of CTV Montreal
11:30 a.m. Start of the Walk
2.5 km or 5 km loop around the Old Port boardwalk
12:30 p.m. Lunch, entertainment and activities
Featuring Jonathan Émile, Montreal Wushu Institute, École de
percussions Samajam, C-301 & the World Partnership Walk dance
troop
PRESS KIT PICK-UP:
------------------
From 10 a.m. onwards, come to the media tent to get a press pass and kit,
as well as critical Walk Day information and assistance.
THE EVENT:
----------
On Sunday, June 6, 2010, Montreal residents will join Canadians in cities across Canada in the World Partnership Walk, Canada's largest annual event to increase awareness and raise funds to help fight global poverty.
The Walk is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and its national network of volunteers. AKFC is a not-for-profit development agency that supports sustainable and cost-effective development in the poorest countries. The Walk brings together Canadians from every background to support and learn about programs that help individuals and communities in Asia and Africa rise from poverty. All of the funds raised by the Walk (100%) go to international development initiatives. Administrative costs are covered separately.
The Walk is expected to involve more than 40,000 participants in ten cities: Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria.
Since its inception, the Walk has raised more than $50 million; last year $6.8 million was collected to enhance the quality of education, improve healthcare, increase rural incomes and build the capacity of community organizations in the developing world, among other projects.
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/arch ... c2204.html
From Canada to Kenya; Change that goes the distance
Naila Jinnah {guest speaker}
What do Kenya and Canada have in common? Both countries are filled with vibrant populations who truly care about creating a better future for their children.
There are also many differences between the two countries, including the culture and the weather, and of course, the poverty line. An unskilled worker in Kenya earns from $1 to $5 a day. In Canada, minimum wage goes from $8 per hour to $10.25 per hour. How can we even compare our lives to that of Kenyans?
In the summer of 2009, I had the opportunity to go to Kenya and see for myself how the populations in the capital of Nairobi and the rural coastal town of Mombasa cope with poverty as part of an Awareness Trip with Aga Khan Foundation Canada, a private, non-denominational charitable organisation. My involvement with the Foundation stems from the World Partnership Walk, Canada’s largest annual event dedicated to raising funds and awareness to fight global poverty. The Walk takes place in 9 cities across Canada including my hometown, Montreal. For the past two years, I have been working alongside the hundreds of other volunteers who have come together to make this event happen for over 25 years.
My trip to Kenya reinforced some of the ideas that I had about extreme poverty and shattered countless others. Having paid my own way to Africa, I wanted to get the most out of the trip. After all, when would I have another opportunity to explore a developing country’s progress first-hand? My goal was to learn more about the people I was working for through the World Partnership Walk and to truly understand how AKFC’s long-term sustainable initiatives in areas like health, education, rural development and the environment brought positive change to the region.
My first observation was that the people in the villages that were hosting AKFC projects were happy. Sure, they were in desperate situations and environments, and some still bore the scars of malnutrition and other diseases typically associated with poor sanitation and poverty. But they wore big smiles on their faces and were excited to share how their thoughts, opinions and experiences were taken into account in developing smart solutions.
There was a sense of ownership of the projects - which were implemented with the support of AKFC’s staff and resources - and therefore, a sense of pride in their success. Whether it was at the chicken farm in a small Mombasa village, in the independent Frigoken Ltd. farms just outside Nairobi or at the various schools we visited, whole communities were empowered to help themselves to improve their own quality of life.
Several of the people I spoke to during our visits mentioned how thankful they were that Canadians had contributed time, money and expertise to helping people all the way on the other side of the world get out of the desperate cycle of poverty. All of them underlined the importance of creating a spark of hope of a better future for their communities, their country and especially their children.
This infectious hope was clearly visible in the eyes of the participants in the Kenya School Improvement Programme (KENSIP). These girls, aged approximately 7 to 13 years old, meet every week in a forum format to discuss how their school can encourage their female classmates to stay in school. Sometimes, this means offering spare uniforms or a needle and thread for on-the-spot uniform repairs, or emergency hygienic products so the girls won’t miss half a school day going home to wash the single set of school clothes they can afford. Another important Girls’ Forum initiative is teaching girls how to reject offers from pimps, sugar daddies – or sugar mommies! When asked what they wanted to “be” when they grew up, these girls surprised the crowd with their goals of becoming teachers and doctors.
I’m involved in the World Partnership Walk because of these girls. Because I’ve seen for myself how a strong support system and hard work can turn hopeful dreams into realistic goals. Because I know that 100% of the funds raised through the World Partnership Walk go directly to support programmes and initiatives that encourage people to take charge of their own lives. And because I believe that a few steps here in Canada can make a world of difference in the lives of some of the poorest people in developing countries like Kenya.
Join me on Sunday June 6 2010 at the Quays of the Old Port near Place Jacques-Cartier for the 26th World Partnership Walk and discover for yourself how far your dollar can go.
For more information, please visit www.WorldPartnershipWalk.com.
http://www.stockthewarehouse.org/ergono ... tance.html
Naila Jinnah {guest speaker}
What do Kenya and Canada have in common? Both countries are filled with vibrant populations who truly care about creating a better future for their children.
There are also many differences between the two countries, including the culture and the weather, and of course, the poverty line. An unskilled worker in Kenya earns from $1 to $5 a day. In Canada, minimum wage goes from $8 per hour to $10.25 per hour. How can we even compare our lives to that of Kenyans?
In the summer of 2009, I had the opportunity to go to Kenya and see for myself how the populations in the capital of Nairobi and the rural coastal town of Mombasa cope with poverty as part of an Awareness Trip with Aga Khan Foundation Canada, a private, non-denominational charitable organisation. My involvement with the Foundation stems from the World Partnership Walk, Canada’s largest annual event dedicated to raising funds and awareness to fight global poverty. The Walk takes place in 9 cities across Canada including my hometown, Montreal. For the past two years, I have been working alongside the hundreds of other volunteers who have come together to make this event happen for over 25 years.
My trip to Kenya reinforced some of the ideas that I had about extreme poverty and shattered countless others. Having paid my own way to Africa, I wanted to get the most out of the trip. After all, when would I have another opportunity to explore a developing country’s progress first-hand? My goal was to learn more about the people I was working for through the World Partnership Walk and to truly understand how AKFC’s long-term sustainable initiatives in areas like health, education, rural development and the environment brought positive change to the region.
My first observation was that the people in the villages that were hosting AKFC projects were happy. Sure, they were in desperate situations and environments, and some still bore the scars of malnutrition and other diseases typically associated with poor sanitation and poverty. But they wore big smiles on their faces and were excited to share how their thoughts, opinions and experiences were taken into account in developing smart solutions.
There was a sense of ownership of the projects - which were implemented with the support of AKFC’s staff and resources - and therefore, a sense of pride in their success. Whether it was at the chicken farm in a small Mombasa village, in the independent Frigoken Ltd. farms just outside Nairobi or at the various schools we visited, whole communities were empowered to help themselves to improve their own quality of life.
Several of the people I spoke to during our visits mentioned how thankful they were that Canadians had contributed time, money and expertise to helping people all the way on the other side of the world get out of the desperate cycle of poverty. All of them underlined the importance of creating a spark of hope of a better future for their communities, their country and especially their children.
This infectious hope was clearly visible in the eyes of the participants in the Kenya School Improvement Programme (KENSIP). These girls, aged approximately 7 to 13 years old, meet every week in a forum format to discuss how their school can encourage their female classmates to stay in school. Sometimes, this means offering spare uniforms or a needle and thread for on-the-spot uniform repairs, or emergency hygienic products so the girls won’t miss half a school day going home to wash the single set of school clothes they can afford. Another important Girls’ Forum initiative is teaching girls how to reject offers from pimps, sugar daddies – or sugar mommies! When asked what they wanted to “be” when they grew up, these girls surprised the crowd with their goals of becoming teachers and doctors.
I’m involved in the World Partnership Walk because of these girls. Because I’ve seen for myself how a strong support system and hard work can turn hopeful dreams into realistic goals. Because I know that 100% of the funds raised through the World Partnership Walk go directly to support programmes and initiatives that encourage people to take charge of their own lives. And because I believe that a few steps here in Canada can make a world of difference in the lives of some of the poorest people in developing countries like Kenya.
Join me on Sunday June 6 2010 at the Quays of the Old Port near Place Jacques-Cartier for the 26th World Partnership Walk and discover for yourself how far your dollar can go.
For more information, please visit www.WorldPartnershipWalk.com.
http://www.stockthewarehouse.org/ergono ... tance.html
Canadian Launch of the EFA Global Monitoring Report
http://www.cgce.ca/gmr-launch/
Reaching the Marginalized
On March 25, 2010, the Canadian Global Campaign for Education hosted the Canadian Launch of the 2010 EFA Global Monitoring Report in cooperation with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, CIDA and Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
The launch was an opportunity for civil society and government to come together to hear and discuss issues explored in the 2010 report Reaching the Marginalized.
Click on the hyperlinks below to view bios, presentations, photos and more!
Agenda
Master of Ceremonies: David A. Walden, Director-General of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO
Host: Khalil Shariff, CEO Aga Khan Foundation Canada
Statement from Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO
Barbara MacDonald Moore, Co-Chair of CGCE and Director of International Programs at the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (Comment.pdf)
Kevin Watkins, Director Global Monitoring Report (Presentation.ppt)
Discussion Panel
Carol Bellamy, Chair, Education for All Fast Track Initiative
Nadine Grant, Director of Programs, Plan Canada
Marie-Josée Fortin, Director of International Programs, Association of Community Colleges of Canada
Andrew Parkin, Director General, Council of Ministers of Education of Canada
Leslie Tettey, Coordinator, Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition
Closing remarks by Lucia Fry, Global Campaign for Education
Kevin Watkins, Director GMR
Audio – coming soon!
Other resources:
CGCE’s Education for All Policy Brief
GMR’s Overview of Canadian Aid to Education 1999-2008
Press release
Also check out the related Opinion Pieces:
■“An issue where Canada needs to lead,” Rania Al Abdullah, Globe and Mail, March 24, 2010
■“Education is G8's chance to leave a lasting legacy”, Stephen Lewis and Kevin Watkins, Toronto Star, March 25, 2009

See more photos of this event on our Flickr page!
http://www.cgce.ca/gmr-launch/
Reaching the Marginalized
On March 25, 2010, the Canadian Global Campaign for Education hosted the Canadian Launch of the 2010 EFA Global Monitoring Report in cooperation with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, CIDA and Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
The launch was an opportunity for civil society and government to come together to hear and discuss issues explored in the 2010 report Reaching the Marginalized.
Click on the hyperlinks below to view bios, presentations, photos and more!
Agenda
Master of Ceremonies: David A. Walden, Director-General of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO
Host: Khalil Shariff, CEO Aga Khan Foundation Canada
Statement from Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO
Barbara MacDonald Moore, Co-Chair of CGCE and Director of International Programs at the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (Comment.pdf)
Kevin Watkins, Director Global Monitoring Report (Presentation.ppt)
Discussion Panel
Carol Bellamy, Chair, Education for All Fast Track Initiative
Nadine Grant, Director of Programs, Plan Canada
Marie-Josée Fortin, Director of International Programs, Association of Community Colleges of Canada
Andrew Parkin, Director General, Council of Ministers of Education of Canada
Leslie Tettey, Coordinator, Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition
Closing remarks by Lucia Fry, Global Campaign for Education
Kevin Watkins, Director GMR
Audio – coming soon!
Other resources:
CGCE’s Education for All Policy Brief
GMR’s Overview of Canadian Aid to Education 1999-2008
Press release
Also check out the related Opinion Pieces:
■“An issue where Canada needs to lead,” Rania Al Abdullah, Globe and Mail, March 24, 2010
■“Education is G8's chance to leave a lasting legacy”, Stephen Lewis and Kevin Watkins, Toronto Star, March 25, 2009

See more photos of this event on our Flickr page!
Events at AKFC
As part of the University Seminar Series, AKFC is pleased to present:
Can Democracy be Built from the Bottom up?
Join us on Wednesday, March 16th at 5:30 p.m. for a special screening of Change in the Making: A Journey in Afghanistan, a film by Canadian journalist Richard Phinney about his experience travelling in the remote mountainous province of Badakhshan where he meets Afghans whose lives have been transformed, thanks to the work of the Aga Khan Foundation in partnership with Canada.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with Sujeet Sarkar, Senior Regional Advisor, Governance and Civil Society, with Aga Khan Foundation. Mr. Sarkar will speak to the question, "Can democracy be built from the bottom up?", as a starting point for looking at what it takes to stimulate governance, democracy, and civil society at the grass-roots level.
RSVP to Jennifer Carter by calling 613-237-2532 x 182, or e-mailing jcarter@akfc.caThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with "Afghanistan Event" in the subject line by Friday, March 11, 2011.
http://akfc.ca/events.html
As part of the University Seminar Series, AKFC is pleased to present:
Can Democracy be Built from the Bottom up?
Join us on Wednesday, March 16th at 5:30 p.m. for a special screening of Change in the Making: A Journey in Afghanistan, a film by Canadian journalist Richard Phinney about his experience travelling in the remote mountainous province of Badakhshan where he meets Afghans whose lives have been transformed, thanks to the work of the Aga Khan Foundation in partnership with Canada.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with Sujeet Sarkar, Senior Regional Advisor, Governance and Civil Society, with Aga Khan Foundation. Mr. Sarkar will speak to the question, "Can democracy be built from the bottom up?", as a starting point for looking at what it takes to stimulate governance, democracy, and civil society at the grass-roots level.
RSVP to Jennifer Carter by calling 613-237-2532 x 182, or e-mailing jcarter@akfc.caThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with "Afghanistan Event" in the subject line by Friday, March 11, 2011.
http://akfc.ca/events.html
http://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/Sund ... hdwklqz/-/
Sunday
March 13, 2011
The Aga Khan, a leader through and through
The Aga Khan and his family.
By Edwin Nuwagaba (email the author)
Posted Sunday, March 13 2011 at 00:00
In Summary
When one talks about philanthropy, our minds might run straight to Hollywood celebrities, but the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims has a special niche in that category, writes Edwin Nuwagaba.
The Aga Khan was born Prince Karim in 1936 in Geneva and declared healthy despite being premature. He is the son of Prince Aly Khan and his wife Princess Tajudaulah (Joan Yarde-Buller), daughter of Lord Churston. After spending his early childhood in Nairobi Kenya, where his early education was done by private tutoring, he attended Le Rosey School in Switzerland and graduated from Harvard University with an honours degree in Islamic history in 1959. Aga Khan IV succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, to the Imamat on July 11, 1957 at the age of 20.
He is the 49th Imam of the Shia Imami Nizari Ismailis, the largest branch of the Ismaili followers of the Shia faith and is the alleged direct descendant of the Islamic prophet Mohammad through his cousin and son-in-law, Ali, the first Imam, and his wife Fatimah, Mohammad’s daughter.
The Aga Khan, (third right) has not only shown clear headed and focused leadership to his followers, but has stretched out a generous hand to people outside his religion. As soon as he was crowned imam, he founded the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), whose work is mostly in Asia and Africa. The network is a group of development agencies whose interest lies in the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development and disaster reduction.
AKDN conducts its programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender and is said to be one of the world’s largest private development agencies. But the Aga Khan has expressed concern about the work of the AKDN being described as philanthropy.
“Reflecting a certain historical tendency of the West to separate the secular from the religious, they often describe the work of the AKDN either as philanthropy or entrepreneurship. What is not understood is that this work is for us part of our institutional responsibility it flows from the mandate of the office of Imam to improve the quality of worldly life for the concerned communities.”
However, this has not stopped him from giving and reaching out to the poorest of communities. But to be able to sustain abilities to give, he conducts his philanthropic work with a business mind.
The Aga Khan married his first wife, the famous model Sarah “Sally” Frances Croker-Poole, who assumed the name HH Begum Salima Aga Khan, on October 22, 1969 (civil) and October 28, 1969 (religious) at his home in Paris. The couple were married for 25 years and have three children: Princess Zahra, born September 18, 1970, Prince Rahim Aga Khan, born October 12, 1971 and Prince Hussain Aga Khan, born April 10, 1974. They divorced in 1995.
The Aga Khan married his second wife, Gabriele Thyssen, (fourth right)who assumed the name Begum Inaara Aga Khan. “Inaara” is derived from Arabic nur, meaning light. They have a son, Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan, born 7 March 2000 and a stepdaughter, Princess Theresa of Leiningen.
While he is a Muslim leader, this suave man passes for a moderate one and for that he has been criticised by extreme Muslims. Instead of traditional robes, he often wears suits, a trait that was influenced by his long stay and studying in the western world. But that, in the first place, is the reason his grandfather chose him as leader. In his own words, the old man said that having seen the changes that were taking place in the world and the numerous discoveries most notably of atomic science, it was in the interest of the Ismaili community for him to be succeeded by a man who had grown up and developed in the new age. In fact, his grandfather skipped the Aga Khan’s father, who was in direct line of succession. It is because of this that the Aga Khan has sometimes been referred to as Imam of the Atomic Age by Ismailis.
He has individually contributed donations to human causes more than any individual and most countries. And he is known by economists to take big risks. While other venture capitalists tend to shy away from third world countries, he has invested largely in countries like Uganda, recently investing in hydro electric production at Bujagali Falls.
His other investments in Uganda include Industrial Promotion Services, Kampala Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, Leather Industries of Uganda Ltd, Uganda Fishnet Manufacturers Ltd, West Nile rural Electrification Co., Diamond Jubilee Investment Trust, Diamond Trust Bank, The Jubilee Insurance Company, The Monitor Publications Ltd, Aga Han Hospital Kampala, Aga Khan schools, and Tourism Promotion Services (Uganda) Ltd (Serena hotels and resorts) among others. Yes, all this may sound like straight business, but the Aga Khan does it differently from popular tycoons. He makes money, but it is not his topmost priority.
What motivates him is embedded in his famous 1983 quote in India: There are those who enter the world in such poverty that they are deprived of both means and the motivation to improve their circumstances. Unless they can be touched with the spark which ignites the spirit of individual enterprise and determination, they will only sink into apathy, degradation and despair. It is for us, who are more fortunate, to provide that spark.” Spoken like a true leader.
Sunday
March 13, 2011
The Aga Khan, a leader through and through
The Aga Khan and his family.
By Edwin Nuwagaba (email the author)
Posted Sunday, March 13 2011 at 00:00
In Summary
When one talks about philanthropy, our minds might run straight to Hollywood celebrities, but the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims has a special niche in that category, writes Edwin Nuwagaba.
The Aga Khan was born Prince Karim in 1936 in Geneva and declared healthy despite being premature. He is the son of Prince Aly Khan and his wife Princess Tajudaulah (Joan Yarde-Buller), daughter of Lord Churston. After spending his early childhood in Nairobi Kenya, where his early education was done by private tutoring, he attended Le Rosey School in Switzerland and graduated from Harvard University with an honours degree in Islamic history in 1959. Aga Khan IV succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, to the Imamat on July 11, 1957 at the age of 20.
He is the 49th Imam of the Shia Imami Nizari Ismailis, the largest branch of the Ismaili followers of the Shia faith and is the alleged direct descendant of the Islamic prophet Mohammad through his cousin and son-in-law, Ali, the first Imam, and his wife Fatimah, Mohammad’s daughter.
The Aga Khan, (third right) has not only shown clear headed and focused leadership to his followers, but has stretched out a generous hand to people outside his religion. As soon as he was crowned imam, he founded the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), whose work is mostly in Asia and Africa. The network is a group of development agencies whose interest lies in the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development and disaster reduction.
AKDN conducts its programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender and is said to be one of the world’s largest private development agencies. But the Aga Khan has expressed concern about the work of the AKDN being described as philanthropy.
“Reflecting a certain historical tendency of the West to separate the secular from the religious, they often describe the work of the AKDN either as philanthropy or entrepreneurship. What is not understood is that this work is for us part of our institutional responsibility it flows from the mandate of the office of Imam to improve the quality of worldly life for the concerned communities.”
However, this has not stopped him from giving and reaching out to the poorest of communities. But to be able to sustain abilities to give, he conducts his philanthropic work with a business mind.
The Aga Khan married his first wife, the famous model Sarah “Sally” Frances Croker-Poole, who assumed the name HH Begum Salima Aga Khan, on October 22, 1969 (civil) and October 28, 1969 (religious) at his home in Paris. The couple were married for 25 years and have three children: Princess Zahra, born September 18, 1970, Prince Rahim Aga Khan, born October 12, 1971 and Prince Hussain Aga Khan, born April 10, 1974. They divorced in 1995.
The Aga Khan married his second wife, Gabriele Thyssen, (fourth right)who assumed the name Begum Inaara Aga Khan. “Inaara” is derived from Arabic nur, meaning light. They have a son, Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan, born 7 March 2000 and a stepdaughter, Princess Theresa of Leiningen.
While he is a Muslim leader, this suave man passes for a moderate one and for that he has been criticised by extreme Muslims. Instead of traditional robes, he often wears suits, a trait that was influenced by his long stay and studying in the western world. But that, in the first place, is the reason his grandfather chose him as leader. In his own words, the old man said that having seen the changes that were taking place in the world and the numerous discoveries most notably of atomic science, it was in the interest of the Ismaili community for him to be succeeded by a man who had grown up and developed in the new age. In fact, his grandfather skipped the Aga Khan’s father, who was in direct line of succession. It is because of this that the Aga Khan has sometimes been referred to as Imam of the Atomic Age by Ismailis.
He has individually contributed donations to human causes more than any individual and most countries. And he is known by economists to take big risks. While other venture capitalists tend to shy away from third world countries, he has invested largely in countries like Uganda, recently investing in hydro electric production at Bujagali Falls.
His other investments in Uganda include Industrial Promotion Services, Kampala Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, Leather Industries of Uganda Ltd, Uganda Fishnet Manufacturers Ltd, West Nile rural Electrification Co., Diamond Jubilee Investment Trust, Diamond Trust Bank, The Jubilee Insurance Company, The Monitor Publications Ltd, Aga Han Hospital Kampala, Aga Khan schools, and Tourism Promotion Services (Uganda) Ltd (Serena hotels and resorts) among others. Yes, all this may sound like straight business, but the Aga Khan does it differently from popular tycoons. He makes money, but it is not his topmost priority.
What motivates him is embedded in his famous 1983 quote in India: There are those who enter the world in such poverty that they are deprived of both means and the motivation to improve their circumstances. Unless they can be touched with the spark which ignites the spirit of individual enterprise and determination, they will only sink into apathy, degradation and despair. It is for us, who are more fortunate, to provide that spark.” Spoken like a true leader.
AFRICA RISING:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION FRONTIERS
March 14-15, 2011
MaRS Discovery District
101 College Street, Toronto, Ontario
Register Here: http://ccafrica.ca
Fees: $225+HST
Innovation and entrepreneurship are the keys to economic development in Africa, and as growth accelerates on the continent there are fresh opportunities for Canadian companies.
Hosted by the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, the “Africa Rising” conference brings together leaders from the worlds of business, science and government to explore several aspects of entrepreneurship in Africa: business development, growth sectors, financing, commercializing research, new development models, information and communications technologies, and innovation in governance.
The discussion will reflect on practical experience, real success and future prospects for growth and opportunity in Africa, and promises to stimulate thought and action with a view to promoting more Canadian trade and investment in Africa’s dynamic economies.
PARTNERS:
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
CCAfrica
MaRS Discovery District
International Development Research Centre
Aga Khan Foundation Canada
Government of Ontario
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION FRONTIERS
March 14-15, 2011
MaRS Discovery District
101 College Street, Toronto, Ontario
Register Here: http://ccafrica.ca
Fees: $225+HST
Innovation and entrepreneurship are the keys to economic development in Africa, and as growth accelerates on the continent there are fresh opportunities for Canadian companies.
Hosted by the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, the “Africa Rising” conference brings together leaders from the worlds of business, science and government to explore several aspects of entrepreneurship in Africa: business development, growth sectors, financing, commercializing research, new development models, information and communications technologies, and innovation in governance.
The discussion will reflect on practical experience, real success and future prospects for growth and opportunity in Africa, and promises to stimulate thought and action with a view to promoting more Canadian trade and investment in Africa’s dynamic economies.
PARTNERS:
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
CCAfrica
MaRS Discovery District
International Development Research Centre
Aga Khan Foundation Canada
Government of Ontario
Modesty, Ambition, and Imagination: International Development in the Knowledge Age
May 10 2011
May 10, 2011 7:00 PM
Join us for this Keynote Address and Public Lecture, presented by Mr. Khalil Shariff, Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan Foundation Canada
KEYNOTE ADDRESS & PUBLIC LECTURE
International Development Conference
for Graduate Student Researchers
Mr. Khalil Shariff
Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan Foundation Canada
PLEASE REGISTER for this event at http://idrn-keynote-ubc.eventbrite.com/.
Download the poster here.
http://www.ligi.ubc.ca/?p2=modules/liu/ ... jsp&id=988
May 10 2011
May 10, 2011 7:00 PM
Join us for this Keynote Address and Public Lecture, presented by Mr. Khalil Shariff, Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan Foundation Canada
KEYNOTE ADDRESS & PUBLIC LECTURE
International Development Conference
for Graduate Student Researchers
Mr. Khalil Shariff
Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan Foundation Canada
PLEASE REGISTER for this event at http://idrn-keynote-ubc.eventbrite.com/.
Download the poster here.
http://www.ligi.ubc.ca/?p2=modules/liu/ ... jsp&id=988
Join the World Partnership Walk in Vancouver to end global poverty
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) will hold its annual fundraiser on Sunday, May 29
By ARNO KOPECKY, Vancouver Sun May 18, 2011 Be the first to post a comment
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May 23, 2011
Walk aims to reduce global poverty
World Partnership Walk raised $60M since 1985
By JESSICA ROLLI, 24 HOURS
Thousands of Vancouverites will gather for the World Partnership Walk at Stanley Park May 29 to raise both funds and global awareness.
The event includes a five-kilomtre walk, live entertainment, kids activities, food and a “Global Village” showcasing how past donations are helping alleviate poverty in the world’s poorest regions through the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
“Half of the world is living on under $2 a day, and we living out here cannot even fathom what that would be like,” Shellina Lakhdhir, AKFC regional campaign manager, told 24 hours. But as Canadians we are globally and socially responsible people.”
To date, 10 Canadian cities have raised more than $60 million in total since 1985. The Vancouver walk aims to raise $2.2 million this year through the participation of more than 8,000 walkers and 500 volunteers.
“With such a large event, of course it takes a lot of planning and organizing. But for us volunteers it’s worth it,” said Amyn Jaffer, a volunteer logistics coordinator for the past three years.
“On a personal level I always root for the underdog, and with all of the other volunteers involved it looks like I’m not alone,” he said. “AKFC goes to a lot of areas that other organizations shy away from. While there, instead of just handing out money, they help by setting up programs and educating people.”
“Everyone loves being involved because 100 per cent of donations and work goes towards AKFC projects, that’s the biggest draw.”
With corporate sponsors matching donations from two to ten-fold, on some projects, noted Jaffer, “Your $20 donation could become $200.”
What: World Partnership Walk, includes a five-km walk, live entertainment, educational activities and food.
Where: Lumbermen’s Arch at Stanley Park
When: Sunday, May 29, 10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Why: To raise money for the Aga Khan Foundation Canada and spread global awareness.
Who: Everyone.
How: Register free at www.worldpartnershipwalk.com, or call 1-800-267-2532
http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/News/local/20 ... 82906.html
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In Conversation with Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter
On May 4, Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) hosted Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter, Bert G. Kerstetter ’66 University Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University, to discuss diplomacy and governance in the 21st century.
Dr. Slaughter’s thesis rests on the premise that not only should we have a new world order, but that we already do. In her remarks, Dr. Slaughter asked the audience to completely rethink how we view the political world – no longer only a collection of nation-states that communicate through presidents, prime ministers, and foreign ministers – but conversations that also take place at the government-people level, and the people-people level.
These new conversations, she said, are empowering to both government and society. To emphasise this argument, Dr. Slaughter focused on both the importance of development, and the role of social media in facilitating conversation.
Development, she emphasized, must be a driving force in diplomatic relations. “Whether you think about it conceptually as governments and societies, or you think about it from the perspective of specific problems, development has to become an equal pillar of our foreign policy, of our international relations,” she cautioned.
Building on this argument, moderator Arif Lalani, Director General, Policy Planning Bureau at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), focused his questions on the role of social media in redefining diplomacy, particularly in light of the recent upheaval in the Arab world. “Is it really about technology,” he asked, “or is it about a culture change?”
Dr. Slaughter noted that she is a self-proclaimed “Twitter addict,” but to refer to “digital diplomacy” is to miss the point. “Technology has enabled a far more profound social engagement,” she explained. “[The] sense of possibility is deeply empowering. People can be reporters, they can organize, they can take charge and try to solve problems in their communities, in their nations. So, it is a marker, but only a marker – we need to think of it as a tool of empowerment.”
It was on this notion of empowerment that Dr. Slaughter ended her remarks, directing her remarks to the youth of today. “The new generation starts from connection; separation is the odd thing. These young people assume that the starting point is densely interconnected webs, and they think in those terms, which give them a different sense of possibility. This new generation sees [the world] collaboratively – what can we do, instead of what can I do, and I think that is the difference.”
Click on the links below to view video highlights:
Address by Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter
Moderated Discussion
Audience Discussion
http://www.akfc.ca/events/past-events/2 ... ghter.html
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) will hold its annual fundraiser on Sunday, May 29
By ARNO KOPECKY, Vancouver Sun May 18, 2011 Be the first to post a comment
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Jo ... story.html
May 23, 2011
Walk aims to reduce global poverty
World Partnership Walk raised $60M since 1985
By JESSICA ROLLI, 24 HOURS
Thousands of Vancouverites will gather for the World Partnership Walk at Stanley Park May 29 to raise both funds and global awareness.
The event includes a five-kilomtre walk, live entertainment, kids activities, food and a “Global Village” showcasing how past donations are helping alleviate poverty in the world’s poorest regions through the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
“Half of the world is living on under $2 a day, and we living out here cannot even fathom what that would be like,” Shellina Lakhdhir, AKFC regional campaign manager, told 24 hours. But as Canadians we are globally and socially responsible people.”
To date, 10 Canadian cities have raised more than $60 million in total since 1985. The Vancouver walk aims to raise $2.2 million this year through the participation of more than 8,000 walkers and 500 volunteers.
“With such a large event, of course it takes a lot of planning and organizing. But for us volunteers it’s worth it,” said Amyn Jaffer, a volunteer logistics coordinator for the past three years.
“On a personal level I always root for the underdog, and with all of the other volunteers involved it looks like I’m not alone,” he said. “AKFC goes to a lot of areas that other organizations shy away from. While there, instead of just handing out money, they help by setting up programs and educating people.”
“Everyone loves being involved because 100 per cent of donations and work goes towards AKFC projects, that’s the biggest draw.”
With corporate sponsors matching donations from two to ten-fold, on some projects, noted Jaffer, “Your $20 donation could become $200.”
What: World Partnership Walk, includes a five-km walk, live entertainment, educational activities and food.
Where: Lumbermen’s Arch at Stanley Park
When: Sunday, May 29, 10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Why: To raise money for the Aga Khan Foundation Canada and spread global awareness.
Who: Everyone.
How: Register free at www.worldpartnershipwalk.com, or call 1-800-267-2532
http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/News/local/20 ... 82906.html
******
In Conversation with Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter
On May 4, Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) hosted Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter, Bert G. Kerstetter ’66 University Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University, to discuss diplomacy and governance in the 21st century.
Dr. Slaughter’s thesis rests on the premise that not only should we have a new world order, but that we already do. In her remarks, Dr. Slaughter asked the audience to completely rethink how we view the political world – no longer only a collection of nation-states that communicate through presidents, prime ministers, and foreign ministers – but conversations that also take place at the government-people level, and the people-people level.
These new conversations, she said, are empowering to both government and society. To emphasise this argument, Dr. Slaughter focused on both the importance of development, and the role of social media in facilitating conversation.
Development, she emphasized, must be a driving force in diplomatic relations. “Whether you think about it conceptually as governments and societies, or you think about it from the perspective of specific problems, development has to become an equal pillar of our foreign policy, of our international relations,” she cautioned.
Building on this argument, moderator Arif Lalani, Director General, Policy Planning Bureau at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), focused his questions on the role of social media in redefining diplomacy, particularly in light of the recent upheaval in the Arab world. “Is it really about technology,” he asked, “or is it about a culture change?”
Dr. Slaughter noted that she is a self-proclaimed “Twitter addict,” but to refer to “digital diplomacy” is to miss the point. “Technology has enabled a far more profound social engagement,” she explained. “[The] sense of possibility is deeply empowering. People can be reporters, they can organize, they can take charge and try to solve problems in their communities, in their nations. So, it is a marker, but only a marker – we need to think of it as a tool of empowerment.”
It was on this notion of empowerment that Dr. Slaughter ended her remarks, directing her remarks to the youth of today. “The new generation starts from connection; separation is the odd thing. These young people assume that the starting point is densely interconnected webs, and they think in those terms, which give them a different sense of possibility. This new generation sees [the world] collaboratively – what can we do, instead of what can I do, and I think that is the difference.”
Click on the links below to view video highlights:
Address by Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter
Moderated Discussion
Audience Discussion
http://www.akfc.ca/events/past-events/2 ... ghter.html
World Partnership Walk garners more than $2 million for world’s poor
Families, corporate teams among those who take stroll through Stanley Park to fight poverty in developing nations
By DENISE RYAN, Vancouver Sun May 29, 2011 8:31 PM Comments (1)
The World Partnership Walk, held under sunny skies in Stanley Park on Sunday, raised more than $2 million to help fight poverty in developing countries, organizers said.
The walk benefits global development projects supported by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
What began in Vancouver in 1980 as a fundraiser and celebration of giving for Vancouver’s Ismaili community has become a national event with walks in Toronto and Victoria on the same day, and walks in other Canadian cities later this month.
“What makes the walk unique,” said representative Karim Salemohammed, “is that it is underwritten by the Aga Khan foundation, and 100 per cent of all funds raised goes to projects around the world.”
Walkers, including families and corporate teams, took advantage of the sunny day to walk five kilometres through Stanley Park before joining festivities that included bhangra and other musical performances at Lumbermen’s Arch.
They also had a chance to taste some Ismaili specialties, including sugar cane juice, fresh-cut young coconut, tamarind seeds and traditional barbecue.
The Aga Kahn Foundation Canada is a non-denominational registered charity dedicated to finding solutions to global poverty through grassroots projects focusing on education, sanitation, clean water and rural economic ventures in some of the world’s poorest countries.
“The walk is really all Canadians saying we care about the world. We can do something locally and make a difference globally,” said Salemohammed.
Jameel Dawood, a volunteer at the walk’s global village tent, said what he finds most exciting about working with AKF Canada is the partnership with the Canadian International Development Agency, which meets every dollar raised with a corresponding amount of $8 or $9.
“Just $10 can educate a child in a developing country for a year,” he said.
“Most projects we support start at a grassroots level and use a sandwich approach, bringing research and development and best practices to communities at a grassroots level.”
Funds raised through the annual walk and other Aga Khan Foundation events and partnerships go to communities in countries such as Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Mozambique and Kenya.
Since 1980, the event has raised more than $60 million.
dryan@vancovuersun.com
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Wo ... story.html
Families, corporate teams among those who take stroll through Stanley Park to fight poverty in developing nations
By DENISE RYAN, Vancouver Sun May 29, 2011 8:31 PM Comments (1)
The World Partnership Walk, held under sunny skies in Stanley Park on Sunday, raised more than $2 million to help fight poverty in developing countries, organizers said.
The walk benefits global development projects supported by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
What began in Vancouver in 1980 as a fundraiser and celebration of giving for Vancouver’s Ismaili community has become a national event with walks in Toronto and Victoria on the same day, and walks in other Canadian cities later this month.
“What makes the walk unique,” said representative Karim Salemohammed, “is that it is underwritten by the Aga Khan foundation, and 100 per cent of all funds raised goes to projects around the world.”
Walkers, including families and corporate teams, took advantage of the sunny day to walk five kilometres through Stanley Park before joining festivities that included bhangra and other musical performances at Lumbermen’s Arch.
They also had a chance to taste some Ismaili specialties, including sugar cane juice, fresh-cut young coconut, tamarind seeds and traditional barbecue.
The Aga Kahn Foundation Canada is a non-denominational registered charity dedicated to finding solutions to global poverty through grassroots projects focusing on education, sanitation, clean water and rural economic ventures in some of the world’s poorest countries.
“The walk is really all Canadians saying we care about the world. We can do something locally and make a difference globally,” said Salemohammed.
Jameel Dawood, a volunteer at the walk’s global village tent, said what he finds most exciting about working with AKF Canada is the partnership with the Canadian International Development Agency, which meets every dollar raised with a corresponding amount of $8 or $9.
“Just $10 can educate a child in a developing country for a year,” he said.
“Most projects we support start at a grassroots level and use a sandwich approach, bringing research and development and best practices to communities at a grassroots level.”
Funds raised through the annual walk and other Aga Khan Foundation events and partnerships go to communities in countries such as Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Mozambique and Kenya.
Since 1980, the event has raised more than $60 million.
dryan@vancovuersun.com
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Wo ... story.html
Golfers take a swing at global poverty
Tournament raises $400,000 in the battle against world hunger
By Nick Lees, Edmonton Journal
The cry of F-O-U-R was heard at Red Tail Landing Golf Course this week. But it wasn't a golf warning.
It was for the $400,000 Edmontonians had raised when they took a swing against the 25,000 people who die every day of hunger or hunger-related causes.
"Global poverty is one of the most pressing issues of our time," emcee and stockbroker Angus Watt said at the post-game dinner.
One person dies every three-anda-half seconds because of hunger caused by poverty, reports the UN.
"We are ecstatic about the success of our World Partnership Golf Tournament this year," said convener Ali Sachedina. "Our funds will support 44 different projects in primarily Africa and Asia."
For the past five years, Sachedina has spearheaded the World Partnership in Golf games that began in Edmonton 13 years ago.
"Tournaments are now played in eight cities across Canada," he said. "The idea is to introduce more people every year to the work of the Aga Khan Foundation."
Old and new friends
Being introduced more fully to the work of the foundation this week were many tournament newbies, including former Canadian deputy prime minister and guest speaker Anne McLellan; Tony Franceschini, former president and CEO of Stantec; and Don Lowry, Epcor president and CEO.
Returning supporters included Alberta Health Minister Gene Zwozdesky and industrial and commercial realtor Sine Chadi.
Eric Newell, former University of Alberta chancellor and retired chairman and CEO of Syncrude Canada, returned with his wife Kathy for the second year.
But while a keen golfer, he didn't bring his clubs. "I fell over a few weeks ago and broke my wrist," said Newell, whose left wrist is in a splint "We wanted to support the event."
Work to address root causes
The Aga Khan is the spiritual leader of the Ismailis. The Aga Khan Foundation is a non-profit international agency that supports social development programs.
"We work to address the root causes of poverty," Sachedina said. Some 82 per cent of the golfers were from outside the Ismaili community and they helped raise some $100,000. Funds for projects will be on average quadrupled by grants from the Canadian International Development Agency.
The admiral washes ashore
A Cockney who must be one of the heads of state of world cab drivers chauffeured me Thursday in the Capital Ex parade.
"My grandfather drove one of the old-fashioned horse-drawn hackney carriages," said Ian S. Lee, born within the sound of the Bow Bells.
As admiral of the Sourdough Raft Race, I waved to the crowds from our Mills Nissan 370Z convertible as Lee told me his cab pedigree.
"My father drove a London cab for more than 50 years and my brother has now driven one for 50 years," he said.
"I broke the cycle, became a goldsmith and came to Canada in 1980. But the economy wasn't doing well at the end of the '80s and I slipped back in that black hole.
"I became a cab driver again and drove a Yellow Cab for 15 years before becoming fleet manager of the Yellow Cab family."
Around town
United Cycle's Paul Harms is supporting triathlete Nancy Taubner's bid to take running shoes to needy Filipino kids. "It's better than the shoes ending up in a landfill," he said. "We have a collection box."
nlees@edmontonjournal.com
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http://www.worldpartnershipgolf.com
Tournament raises $400,000 in the battle against world hunger
By Nick Lees, Edmonton Journal
The cry of F-O-U-R was heard at Red Tail Landing Golf Course this week. But it wasn't a golf warning.
It was for the $400,000 Edmontonians had raised when they took a swing against the 25,000 people who die every day of hunger or hunger-related causes.
"Global poverty is one of the most pressing issues of our time," emcee and stockbroker Angus Watt said at the post-game dinner.
One person dies every three-anda-half seconds because of hunger caused by poverty, reports the UN.
"We are ecstatic about the success of our World Partnership Golf Tournament this year," said convener Ali Sachedina. "Our funds will support 44 different projects in primarily Africa and Asia."
For the past five years, Sachedina has spearheaded the World Partnership in Golf games that began in Edmonton 13 years ago.
"Tournaments are now played in eight cities across Canada," he said. "The idea is to introduce more people every year to the work of the Aga Khan Foundation."
Old and new friends
Being introduced more fully to the work of the foundation this week were many tournament newbies, including former Canadian deputy prime minister and guest speaker Anne McLellan; Tony Franceschini, former president and CEO of Stantec; and Don Lowry, Epcor president and CEO.
Returning supporters included Alberta Health Minister Gene Zwozdesky and industrial and commercial realtor Sine Chadi.
Eric Newell, former University of Alberta chancellor and retired chairman and CEO of Syncrude Canada, returned with his wife Kathy for the second year.
But while a keen golfer, he didn't bring his clubs. "I fell over a few weeks ago and broke my wrist," said Newell, whose left wrist is in a splint "We wanted to support the event."
Work to address root causes
The Aga Khan is the spiritual leader of the Ismailis. The Aga Khan Foundation is a non-profit international agency that supports social development programs.
"We work to address the root causes of poverty," Sachedina said. Some 82 per cent of the golfers were from outside the Ismaili community and they helped raise some $100,000. Funds for projects will be on average quadrupled by grants from the Canadian International Development Agency.
The admiral washes ashore
A Cockney who must be one of the heads of state of world cab drivers chauffeured me Thursday in the Capital Ex parade.
"My grandfather drove one of the old-fashioned horse-drawn hackney carriages," said Ian S. Lee, born within the sound of the Bow Bells.
As admiral of the Sourdough Raft Race, I waved to the crowds from our Mills Nissan 370Z convertible as Lee told me his cab pedigree.
"My father drove a London cab for more than 50 years and my brother has now driven one for 50 years," he said.
"I broke the cycle, became a goldsmith and came to Canada in 1980. But the economy wasn't doing well at the end of the '80s and I slipped back in that black hole.
"I became a cab driver again and drove a Yellow Cab for 15 years before becoming fleet manager of the Yellow Cab family."
Around town
United Cycle's Paul Harms is supporting triathlete Nancy Taubner's bid to take running shoes to needy Filipino kids. "It's better than the shoes ending up in a landfill," he said. "We have a collection box."
nlees@edmontonjournal.com
© Copyright (c) The Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business ... story.html
http://www.worldpartnershipgolf.com
AKF participates in Toronto International Microfinance Summit
TORONTO, July 29, 2011 /CNW/ - Toronto International Microfinance Summit announced today that Philip Smith, successful American entrepreneur and co-author of A Billion Bootstraps: Microcredit, Barefoot Banking, and the Business Solution for Ending Poverty will speak at its Friday Gala and set the tone for the 2-day Toronto event. In its third year, the Summit brings together microfinance practitioners, business, international development agencies, NGOs and students to learn, interact and get involved. This year's theme - From Microcredit to Financial Inclusion: Making a Difference in our World - is the focus of the signature events:
Gala - September 16 (Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street) to raise funds for international and domestic microfinance projects and a scholarship. Reception: 6:00 pm, Dinner & Program: 7:30 pm. Silent & live auctions, entertainment.
Conference -September 17 (Allstream Centre, Exhibition Place,105 Princes' Blvd.) features experts who address the effectiveness of microfinance as a poverty alleviation tool and provide frontline insights from around the world. A NEW MicroMarketplace will showcase products of micro-entrepreneurs. Registration: 7:30 -9:00 am, Program & Lunch: 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
"Microfinance is an effective way to deal with poverty," says Dr. Carol Golench, President of Toronto International Microfinance Summit. "When you consider that, worldwide, in 2009 over 92 million borrowers from nearly 2,000 microfinance institutions had an average loan balance of $527USD, you realize microfinance is addressing poverty in a significant way and transforming people's lives."
"Microcredit enables people to become givers, not takers," adds Philip Smith. "Microcredit should not be seen as charity but rather as the opportunity poor people need to build a decent life. Through microcredit, donors can shed the old hand-out mentality and become true partners in progress with the people of the developing world."
Over 30 event speakers include: Bob Annibale - Citi, Joyce Lehman - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Michael Bowles - Aga Khan Foundation, Kadita (A.T.) Tshibaka - Opportunity International USA, Stéphanie Émond - FINCA Canada, Dr. Tanjina Mirza, PLAN Canada, Jeff Rayman - UEnd: Poverty Foundation, Deborah Lindholm - Foundation for Women and Gordon Crann - Rotarian Action Group for Microcredit.
Once again, The MasterCard Foundation is providing financial assistance for the first 100 students to register for the conference.
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/arch ... c8295.html
TORONTO, July 29, 2011 /CNW/ - Toronto International Microfinance Summit announced today that Philip Smith, successful American entrepreneur and co-author of A Billion Bootstraps: Microcredit, Barefoot Banking, and the Business Solution for Ending Poverty will speak at its Friday Gala and set the tone for the 2-day Toronto event. In its third year, the Summit brings together microfinance practitioners, business, international development agencies, NGOs and students to learn, interact and get involved. This year's theme - From Microcredit to Financial Inclusion: Making a Difference in our World - is the focus of the signature events:
Gala - September 16 (Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street) to raise funds for international and domestic microfinance projects and a scholarship. Reception: 6:00 pm, Dinner & Program: 7:30 pm. Silent & live auctions, entertainment.
Conference -September 17 (Allstream Centre, Exhibition Place,105 Princes' Blvd.) features experts who address the effectiveness of microfinance as a poverty alleviation tool and provide frontline insights from around the world. A NEW MicroMarketplace will showcase products of micro-entrepreneurs. Registration: 7:30 -9:00 am, Program & Lunch: 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
"Microfinance is an effective way to deal with poverty," says Dr. Carol Golench, President of Toronto International Microfinance Summit. "When you consider that, worldwide, in 2009 over 92 million borrowers from nearly 2,000 microfinance institutions had an average loan balance of $527USD, you realize microfinance is addressing poverty in a significant way and transforming people's lives."
"Microcredit enables people to become givers, not takers," adds Philip Smith. "Microcredit should not be seen as charity but rather as the opportunity poor people need to build a decent life. Through microcredit, donors can shed the old hand-out mentality and become true partners in progress with the people of the developing world."
Over 30 event speakers include: Bob Annibale - Citi, Joyce Lehman - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Michael Bowles - Aga Khan Foundation, Kadita (A.T.) Tshibaka - Opportunity International USA, Stéphanie Émond - FINCA Canada, Dr. Tanjina Mirza, PLAN Canada, Jeff Rayman - UEnd: Poverty Foundation, Deborah Lindholm - Foundation for Women and Gordon Crann - Rotarian Action Group for Microcredit.
Once again, The MasterCard Foundation is providing financial assistance for the first 100 students to register for the conference.
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/arch ... c8295.html
Book Launch Invitation: "Cotton, Computers and Citizenship" by John Saxby
Aga Khan Foundation Canada, in partnership with the Committee of Entities in the Struggle Against Hunger and for a Full Life (COEP) is pleased to host the Canadian launch of Cotton,Computers and Citizenship: A story of economic and social change among rural communities in Northeastern Brazil.
Authored by John Saxby, the publication provides an insightful account into the work of COEP, a social mobilization network made up of nearly 1,100 organizations from varying levels of Brazilian society, including the government, private sector and civil society organizations. Cotton, Computers and Citizenship documents the work of COEP in food security, rural livelihoods, and community development in the semi-arid northeast of Brazil.
Accompanying Mr. Saxby will be COEP's President and Executive Secretary, André Spitz and Gleyse Peiter. The speakers will present the work, challenges and successes of this unique entity, including its efforts to expand and ensure its sustainability. Copies of the book will also be available for sale.
We hope you will join us:
Thursday, September 22, 2011
5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat
199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
Please feel free to forward this invitation to any colleagues who may be interested in this event.
Kindly RSVP to Nilufar Mohamed by calling 613-237-2532 ext. 131, or e-mail events@akfc.ca with "COEP Book Launch" in the subject line by Friday, September 16.
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Aga Khan Foundation Canada, in partnership with the Committee of Entities in the Struggle Against Hunger and for a Full Life (COEP) is pleased to host the Canadian launch of Cotton,Computers and Citizenship: A story of economic and social change among rural communities in Northeastern Brazil.
Authored by John Saxby, the publication provides an insightful account into the work of COEP, a social mobilization network made up of nearly 1,100 organizations from varying levels of Brazilian society, including the government, private sector and civil society organizations. Cotton, Computers and Citizenship documents the work of COEP in food security, rural livelihoods, and community development in the semi-arid northeast of Brazil.
Accompanying Mr. Saxby will be COEP's President and Executive Secretary, André Spitz and Gleyse Peiter. The speakers will present the work, challenges and successes of this unique entity, including its efforts to expand and ensure its sustainability. Copies of the book will also be available for sale.
We hope you will join us:
Thursday, September 22, 2011
5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat
199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
Please feel free to forward this invitation to any colleagues who may be interested in this event.
Kindly RSVP to Nilufar Mohamed by calling 613-237-2532 ext. 131, or e-mail events@akfc.ca with "COEP Book Launch" in the subject line by Friday, September 16.
http://www.akfc.ca/component/content/ar ... aunch.html
AKF Canada one of the recipients of $82M funding
Maternal and child health projects get $82M from Canada
Canada has selected 28 maternal and child health projects to share $82 million in funding between now and 2016, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Tuesday.
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The newly announced projects include:
$19.4 million for Plan Canada in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali and Zimbabwe.
$8.4 million for Aga Khan Foundation Canada in Mali, Mozambique and Pakistan.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/201 ... ealth.html
Maternal and child health projects get $82M from Canada
Canada has selected 28 maternal and child health projects to share $82 million in funding between now and 2016, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Tuesday.
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The newly announced projects include:
$19.4 million for Plan Canada in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali and Zimbabwe.
$8.4 million for Aga Khan Foundation Canada in Mali, Mozambique and Pakistan.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/201 ... ealth.html
Brooks: Golf tournament helps raise funds for developing world
Zahir Karim, left, and Khalil Shariff, CEO of the Aga Khan Foundation of Canada
Photograph by: Bill Brooks, Calgary Herald
It has been in existence for more than 25 years and yet for many, the Aga Khan Foundation Canada is not widely known. The foundation supports sustainable improvements in the quality of life of poor, marginalized communities in Asia and Africa, and fosters dialogue on critical global issues to enhance Canada’s unique leadership in world affairs.
One of the initiatives the foundation uses to raise funds and awareness is World Partnership Golf which was launched in 2000. The tournament takes place in eight cities across Canada and the Calgary event, held at Priddis Greens, was a resounding success.
Sponsors, players and VIPs gathered at Hotel Arts the evening before the tournament for a casual, yet informative reception, which featured an address from foundation CEO Khalil Shariff.
Others in attendance included: emcee Pearl Tsang of CTV; Mayor Naheed Nenshi; Charlie Fischer; organizers Kate Fischer, Tasneem Rahim, Laurel Edwards and Alykhan Lalani; Zahir Karim, director of Nisku Inn; Nahim Wissanji, manager of operations for Aga Khan Foundation Canada in Ottawa; High River Toyota’s Lux Lakhu; Colliers International’s Lee Levering; and Strategic’s Zai Mamdani and Sam Nathwani.
© Copyright (c) The Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Bro ... story.html
Zahir Karim, left, and Khalil Shariff, CEO of the Aga Khan Foundation of Canada
Photograph by: Bill Brooks, Calgary Herald
It has been in existence for more than 25 years and yet for many, the Aga Khan Foundation Canada is not widely known. The foundation supports sustainable improvements in the quality of life of poor, marginalized communities in Asia and Africa, and fosters dialogue on critical global issues to enhance Canada’s unique leadership in world affairs.
One of the initiatives the foundation uses to raise funds and awareness is World Partnership Golf which was launched in 2000. The tournament takes place in eight cities across Canada and the Calgary event, held at Priddis Greens, was a resounding success.
Sponsors, players and VIPs gathered at Hotel Arts the evening before the tournament for a casual, yet informative reception, which featured an address from foundation CEO Khalil Shariff.
Others in attendance included: emcee Pearl Tsang of CTV; Mayor Naheed Nenshi; Charlie Fischer; organizers Kate Fischer, Tasneem Rahim, Laurel Edwards and Alykhan Lalani; Zahir Karim, director of Nisku Inn; Nahim Wissanji, manager of operations for Aga Khan Foundation Canada in Ottawa; High River Toyota’s Lux Lakhu; Colliers International’s Lee Levering; and Strategic’s Zai Mamdani and Sam Nathwani.
© Copyright (c) The Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Bro ... story.html
Aga Khan Foundation
Aga Khan International Development Fellowship
International Development Fellowships
The Aga Khan Foundation is recruiting young people for its International Development Fellowship Program. Fellowships feature an eight-month placement in Asia or Africa, preceded by a four week management seminar in Ottawa facilitated by leading development practitioners.
The month-long management seminar in Ottawa provides fellows with a thorough grounding in the skills required to contribute effectively to their host organizations by emphasizing an analytical approach and strategic thinking and planning. Workshops are taught by some of Canada’s foremost international cooperation professionals.
Participants then carry out an eight-month internship where they gain first-hand, practical experience, while contributing to their host organization’s work.
Fellowships are available in:
international development management
international microfinance and microenterprise
young professionals in media
Click the link above for the Foundation's website and more information.
Please note that the materials for the 2012 - 2013 Fellowships will be posted on the Aga Khan Foundation's website on October 31, 2011.
Updated on Tue, 2011-10-11 11:04
http://www.mcgill.ca/internships/opport ... foundation
Aga Khan International Development Fellowship
International Development Fellowships
The Aga Khan Foundation is recruiting young people for its International Development Fellowship Program. Fellowships feature an eight-month placement in Asia or Africa, preceded by a four week management seminar in Ottawa facilitated by leading development practitioners.
The month-long management seminar in Ottawa provides fellows with a thorough grounding in the skills required to contribute effectively to their host organizations by emphasizing an analytical approach and strategic thinking and planning. Workshops are taught by some of Canada’s foremost international cooperation professionals.
Participants then carry out an eight-month internship where they gain first-hand, practical experience, while contributing to their host organization’s work.
Fellowships are available in:
international development management
international microfinance and microenterprise
young professionals in media
Click the link above for the Foundation's website and more information.
Please note that the materials for the 2012 - 2013 Fellowships will be posted on the Aga Khan Foundation's website on October 31, 2011.
Updated on Tue, 2011-10-11 11:04
http://www.mcgill.ca/internships/opport ... foundation
Youth Engagement in Northern Pakistan
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In northern Pakistan, young people have very limited access to market-relevant skills training and enterprise development services, leading to a mismatch in the market and higher levels of unemployment and underemployment.
Fortunately, new opportunities are emerging. The Aga Khan Development Network sees youth participation and employment as central to its mandate of supporting the quality of life for communities, particularly in Pakistan.
To support this mission and on-going projects, Aga Khan Foundation Canada has created a Dynamic Reference Guide on Youth Employment that attempts to steer program developers and practitioners through the daunting amount of youth-focused literature by identifying lessons learned from key references and credible sources.
All lessons and case studies were selected based on their relevance to northern Pakistan, where the AKDN has made substantial investments in engaging youth. It is not necessary to apply each lesson from the Guide, but rather a variety of lessons are presented to offer readers options to consider. We hope that as a dynamic document, this Reference Guide will evolve over time and include emerging lessons from youth programming in Pakistan and beyond.
http://www.akfc.ca/join-us/career-oppor ... s/285.html
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In northern Pakistan, young people have very limited access to market-relevant skills training and enterprise development services, leading to a mismatch in the market and higher levels of unemployment and underemployment.
Fortunately, new opportunities are emerging. The Aga Khan Development Network sees youth participation and employment as central to its mandate of supporting the quality of life for communities, particularly in Pakistan.
To support this mission and on-going projects, Aga Khan Foundation Canada has created a Dynamic Reference Guide on Youth Employment that attempts to steer program developers and practitioners through the daunting amount of youth-focused literature by identifying lessons learned from key references and credible sources.
All lessons and case studies were selected based on their relevance to northern Pakistan, where the AKDN has made substantial investments in engaging youth. It is not necessary to apply each lesson from the Guide, but rather a variety of lessons are presented to offer readers options to consider. We hope that as a dynamic document, this Reference Guide will evolve over time and include emerging lessons from youth programming in Pakistan and beyond.
http://www.akfc.ca/join-us/career-oppor ... s/285.html
Women Leading Change - Perspectives from Canada and the World
.In celebration of International Women’s Day, The Coady International Institute, in partnership with Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), is pleased to invite you to a public conversation: Women Leading Change - Perspectives from Canada and the World on February 29th, 2012.
Moderated by author, journalist and filmmaker Sally Armstrong, our speakers will discuss how women are leading change in Canada and around the world. Their goal is to achieve women’s equality at the deepest level in societies, resulting in enduring peace and prosperity for all.
Jeannette Corbiere Lavell, President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada, will be joined by Coady Global Change Leaders Josephine Ndambuki of Kenya and Shruti Upadhyay of India.
For more information about our speakers, please click here.
We hope you will join us:
http://www.akfc.ca/component/content/ar ... world.html
.In celebration of International Women’s Day, The Coady International Institute, in partnership with Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), is pleased to invite you to a public conversation: Women Leading Change - Perspectives from Canada and the World on February 29th, 2012.
Moderated by author, journalist and filmmaker Sally Armstrong, our speakers will discuss how women are leading change in Canada and around the world. Their goal is to achieve women’s equality at the deepest level in societies, resulting in enduring peace and prosperity for all.
Jeannette Corbiere Lavell, President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada, will be joined by Coady Global Change Leaders Josephine Ndambuki of Kenya and Shruti Upadhyay of India.
For more information about our speakers, please click here.
We hope you will join us:
http://www.akfc.ca/component/content/ar ... world.html
Greater than the sum of its parts: Improving quality of life with a holistic approach to development
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is pleased to invite you to a public lecture with Mr. Apoorva Oza, CEO of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme – India (AKRSP-India).
From clinics to classrooms to village councils, development is multi-dimensional and complex.
The elements of poverty are inextricably linked, often limiting the long-term effectiveness of narrow aid programmes. Recognizing this intersection between economy, society, and politics, Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) approaches development as a complex process requiring cooperation on many levels.
This methodology – called Multi-Input Area Development (MIAD) – forms the cornerstone of many AKDN projects in rural areas. MIAD brings together development activities in a variety of programme areas, aiming for a broad, sustained improvement in overall quality of life. This approach has been introduced in Bihar, India, where AKDN programming covers areas as diverse as microfinance, early childhood/primary education, health care, and income generation.
Speaking from 24 years of experience with AKRSP-India, Mr. Oza will discuss the challenges associated with multi-faceted development.
We hope you will join us:
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
2:00pm – 3:30 pm
The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat
199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6
Kindly RSVP to Nilufar Mohamed by calling 613-237-2532 ext. 131, or emailing events@akfc.caThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with "Greater Than the Sum of its Parts" in the subject line, by Friday, February 24th.
Additional Information:
Apoorva Oza is the Chief Executive Officer of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India). He is trained as a mechanical engineer, with a diploma in rural management from the Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA). He has also studied at Cranford University in the United Kingdom, and Cornell University in the United States.
Mr. Oza started his career as a Deputy Manager (Projects and Engineering) with Gujarat Dairy Development Corporation. He joined AKRSP (India) as a Programme Coordinator in 1988, advancing to the position of Senior Programme Executive in 1994. He was appointed CEO of AKRSP (India) in 2001.
Mr. Oza sits on the Board of Directors of Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). He is also a trustee of several NGO networks – such as Pravah, Sajjata Sangh, and Charkha – and NGOs like Society for Women's Action and Training Initiative (SWATI), Mahiti Adhikar Gujarat Pahel (MAGP) and Arid Communities and Technologies (ACT).
http://www.akfc.ca/component/content/ar ... pment.html
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is pleased to invite you to a public lecture with Mr. Apoorva Oza, CEO of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme – India (AKRSP-India).
From clinics to classrooms to village councils, development is multi-dimensional and complex.
The elements of poverty are inextricably linked, often limiting the long-term effectiveness of narrow aid programmes. Recognizing this intersection between economy, society, and politics, Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) approaches development as a complex process requiring cooperation on many levels.
This methodology – called Multi-Input Area Development (MIAD) – forms the cornerstone of many AKDN projects in rural areas. MIAD brings together development activities in a variety of programme areas, aiming for a broad, sustained improvement in overall quality of life. This approach has been introduced in Bihar, India, where AKDN programming covers areas as diverse as microfinance, early childhood/primary education, health care, and income generation.
Speaking from 24 years of experience with AKRSP-India, Mr. Oza will discuss the challenges associated with multi-faceted development.
We hope you will join us:
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
2:00pm – 3:30 pm
The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat
199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6
Kindly RSVP to Nilufar Mohamed by calling 613-237-2532 ext. 131, or emailing events@akfc.caThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with "Greater Than the Sum of its Parts" in the subject line, by Friday, February 24th.
Additional Information:
Apoorva Oza is the Chief Executive Officer of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India). He is trained as a mechanical engineer, with a diploma in rural management from the Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA). He has also studied at Cranford University in the United Kingdom, and Cornell University in the United States.
Mr. Oza started his career as a Deputy Manager (Projects and Engineering) with Gujarat Dairy Development Corporation. He joined AKRSP (India) as a Programme Coordinator in 1988, advancing to the position of Senior Programme Executive in 1994. He was appointed CEO of AKRSP (India) in 2001.
Mr. Oza sits on the Board of Directors of Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). He is also a trustee of several NGO networks – such as Pravah, Sajjata Sangh, and Charkha – and NGOs like Society for Women's Action and Training Initiative (SWATI), Mahiti Adhikar Gujarat Pahel (MAGP) and Arid Communities and Technologies (ACT).
http://www.akfc.ca/component/content/ar ... pment.html