Over one million women to benefit from Sh114.2bn safe delivery, child health programme
The programme to be implemented by five organisations - the Aga Khan Foundation Canada, Amref, Care Canada, World Vision and Plan International - will benefit women in five regions - Tabora, Mwanza, Simiyu, Rukwa and Kigoma, following a Sh114.2 billion donation from the Canadian Embassy.
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Jubilee posts $19.7 million half year profit, enters DRC market
Wednesday August 31 2016
In Summary
The insurer asset base at the end of the financial year was $876 million, the highest in the insurance sector that is a 6.3 per cent growth compared to the end of 2015.
By ALLAN OLINGO, @allanolingo
Jubilee Insurance has today announced its entry into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) market with its medical insurance cover, signaling its regional expansion that will see it enter into Ethiopia later next year, even as it saw its first half 2016 profits grow by 10 per cent.
Jubilee Holdings Chairman Mr Nizar Juma, while announcing the insurance first half 2016 results said that the entry into the Kinshasa market is in line with its target to cover 5.5 million customers over the next five years and they are awaiting regulatory approvals before venturing into Ethiopia.
The company’s half year results saw its Group’s profit before tax grow by 10.2 per cent to Ksh$19.7 million over last year. The region’s leading Insurer saw its Gross Written Premium (GWP) grow by 6.8 percent to $171.8 million.
Jubilee recorded increased growth in investments by 30 per cent, Life business by 27.8 per cent, General business by 8 per cent and Medical segment by 6.1 per cent.
The insurer asset base at the end of the financial year was $876 million, the highest in the insurance sector that is a 6.3 per cent growth compared to the end of 2015.
Settling claims
“Jubilee Holdings claims payment grew by 17.6 per cent to $70 million. The ability of an insurance company to pay claims fast, irrespective of the amount is what makes an Insurance firm reliable. We are always happy to be at the forefront in settling customers’ claims, giving them the peace of mind. This is amply demonstrated by Jubilee winning the major loss award at the Think Business Insurance Awards amongst 12 significant awards won this year,” Juma said.
The firm also said it was increasing its investments by an additional $55 million in Uganda’s 250-megawatt Bujagali hydro-electric power project which is an additional 8.8 per cent to the project, where it has a joint 30-year concession deal to operate the plant that provides 40 per cent of Uganda’s power.
Jubilee has major investments in SEACOM, the first broadband submarine cable system covering over 15,000kms from South Africa to France.
"Projects like Bujagali and SEACOM provides us with guaranteed income in USD terms which give Jubilee the future stability it need. We have also increased our investments in the bond market and reduced investments in the equity markets," Mr Juma said.
Jubilee posts $19.7 million half year profit, enters DRC market
Wednesday August 31 2016
In Summary
The insurer asset base at the end of the financial year was $876 million, the highest in the insurance sector that is a 6.3 per cent growth compared to the end of 2015.
By ALLAN OLINGO, @allanolingo
Jubilee Insurance has today announced its entry into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) market with its medical insurance cover, signaling its regional expansion that will see it enter into Ethiopia later next year, even as it saw its first half 2016 profits grow by 10 per cent.
Jubilee Holdings Chairman Mr Nizar Juma, while announcing the insurance first half 2016 results said that the entry into the Kinshasa market is in line with its target to cover 5.5 million customers over the next five years and they are awaiting regulatory approvals before venturing into Ethiopia.
The company’s half year results saw its Group’s profit before tax grow by 10.2 per cent to Ksh$19.7 million over last year. The region’s leading Insurer saw its Gross Written Premium (GWP) grow by 6.8 percent to $171.8 million.
Jubilee recorded increased growth in investments by 30 per cent, Life business by 27.8 per cent, General business by 8 per cent and Medical segment by 6.1 per cent.
The insurer asset base at the end of the financial year was $876 million, the highest in the insurance sector that is a 6.3 per cent growth compared to the end of 2015.
Settling claims
“Jubilee Holdings claims payment grew by 17.6 per cent to $70 million. The ability of an insurance company to pay claims fast, irrespective of the amount is what makes an Insurance firm reliable. We are always happy to be at the forefront in settling customers’ claims, giving them the peace of mind. This is amply demonstrated by Jubilee winning the major loss award at the Think Business Insurance Awards amongst 12 significant awards won this year,” Juma said.
The firm also said it was increasing its investments by an additional $55 million in Uganda’s 250-megawatt Bujagali hydro-electric power project which is an additional 8.8 per cent to the project, where it has a joint 30-year concession deal to operate the plant that provides 40 per cent of Uganda’s power.
Jubilee has major investments in SEACOM, the first broadband submarine cable system covering over 15,000kms from South Africa to France.
"Projects like Bujagali and SEACOM provides us with guaranteed income in USD terms which give Jubilee the future stability it need. We have also increased our investments in the bond market and reduced investments in the equity markets," Mr Juma said.
December 2017 Newsletter:
Celebrating 150 Years of Canada
In 2017, people from across the country gathered to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary. Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) joined the celebrations by highlighting the country’s global leadership in building a more peaceful, prosperous, equal, and pluralist world for all. From a community food garden to events around the world, see AKFC’s extraordinary Canada 150 activities in this special Storify.
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Celebrating 150 Years of Canada
In 2017, people from across the country gathered to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary. Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) joined the celebrations by highlighting the country’s global leadership in building a more peaceful, prosperous, equal, and pluralist world for all. From a community food garden to events around the world, see AKFC’s extraordinary Canada 150 activities in this special Storify.
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The Lancet Series: Canada’s Leadership on Global Health
FEBRUARY 23 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
On February 23, join us for the launch of The Lancet Series on Canada.
Join Aga Khan Foundation Canada, The Lancet, and the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine to celebrate the publication of The Lancet’s first-ever Series on Canada, which examines the country’s health system and global health role, and to discuss and debate Canada’s leadership on health at home and abroad.
Register now!
February 23, 2018
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Reception to follow
Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat
199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON
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Educator Resources
Inspiring Global Citizens – An Educator’s Guide[/b
A free classroom resource designed for intermediate and secondary school classes to help students understand their roles as global citizens in an increasingly interconnected world. Easily adaptable to the unique needs of your classroom and students, each unit contains activities that support cross-curricular learning in Social Studies, Geography, History, Language Arts, and the Arts and incorporates a range of skills-based competencies such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and map analysis.
Click here to read about Ontario teacher Katherine Stauch’s experience using the resource.
Download the English resource.
Download the French resource.
https://www.akfc.ca/resources/educators/
FEBRUARY 23 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
On February 23, join us for the launch of The Lancet Series on Canada.
Join Aga Khan Foundation Canada, The Lancet, and the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine to celebrate the publication of The Lancet’s first-ever Series on Canada, which examines the country’s health system and global health role, and to discuss and debate Canada’s leadership on health at home and abroad.
Register now!
February 23, 2018
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Reception to follow
Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat
199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON
https://www.akfc.ca/event/lancet-series ... al-health/
*****
Educator Resources
Inspiring Global Citizens – An Educator’s Guide[/b
A free classroom resource designed for intermediate and secondary school classes to help students understand their roles as global citizens in an increasingly interconnected world. Easily adaptable to the unique needs of your classroom and students, each unit contains activities that support cross-curricular learning in Social Studies, Geography, History, Language Arts, and the Arts and incorporates a range of skills-based competencies such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and map analysis.
Click here to read about Ontario teacher Katherine Stauch’s experience using the resource.
Download the English resource.
Download the French resource.
https://www.akfc.ca/resources/educators/
What we have achieved... Together
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What the Aga Khan Foundation does with Canadian government money
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1 Million Lives Unlocked: Canada's role
Video
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April 2018 Newsletter
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May 2018 Newsletter
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WALK WITH US
When we step forward together, we can make a world of difference. Join tens of thousands of Canadians who are fighting global poverty and inspiring hope.
https://www.worldpartnershipwalk.com/en/
June 2018 Newsletter
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What the Aga Khan Foundation does with Canadian government money
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1 Million Lives Unlocked: Canada's role
Video
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April 2018 Newsletter
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May 2018 Newsletter
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WALK WITH US
When we step forward together, we can make a world of difference. Join tens of thousands of Canadians who are fighting global poverty and inspiring hope.
https://www.worldpartnershipwalk.com/en/
June 2018 Newsletter
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UVic gears up for walk to eradicate global poverty
On Sunday, May 27, more than 1,000 community members, staff, faculty and students will be on campus to take part in Victoria’s annual World Partnership Walk (WPW)—a walk that raises funds to improve access to education and health care, increase food security and create economic opportunities in communities across African and Asia. This year’s event will include a speech by UVic President Jamie Cassels.
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On Sunday, May 27, more than 1,000 community members, staff, faculty and students will be on campus to take part in Victoria’s annual World Partnership Walk (WPW)—a walk that raises funds to improve access to education and health care, increase food security and create economic opportunities in communities across African and Asia. This year’s event will include a speech by UVic President Jamie Cassels.
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Western media’s failure to properly cover the developing world
Conflicts, coups and catastrophes: These are the stories Canadians are most often told about the world beyond our borders.
Media coverage of international affairs has long been driven by dramatic breaking news events while deep reporting on the ongoing issues affecting the developing world has been as scarce as the GDP of some of the planet’s poorest nations.
That is the unsurprising news in a recently released research project exploring Canadian media coverage of global development issues. The extensive and excellent report was commissioned by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada and conducted by a research team from Carleton University and Université Laval.
Western media coverage of the developing world tends to be, “rare, episodic, fragmentary and focused on conflict and catastrophe,” the report concludes.
The study asked several critical questions about Canadian media and the developing world: What are the stories that Canadians are told about the developing world? Which part of the developing world do these stories feature? Who are the voices and sources telling these stories? What perspectives and interests are informing them?
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https://www.thestar.com/opinion/public_ ... world.html
Conflicts, coups and catastrophes: These are the stories Canadians are most often told about the world beyond our borders.
Media coverage of international affairs has long been driven by dramatic breaking news events while deep reporting on the ongoing issues affecting the developing world has been as scarce as the GDP of some of the planet’s poorest nations.
That is the unsurprising news in a recently released research project exploring Canadian media coverage of global development issues. The extensive and excellent report was commissioned by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada and conducted by a research team from Carleton University and Université Laval.
Western media coverage of the developing world tends to be, “rare, episodic, fragmentary and focused on conflict and catastrophe,” the report concludes.
The study asked several critical questions about Canadian media and the developing world: What are the stories that Canadians are told about the developing world? Which part of the developing world do these stories feature? Who are the voices and sources telling these stories? What perspectives and interests are informing them?
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https://www.thestar.com/opinion/public_ ... world.html
Nick Lees: Golfers drive in $400,000 for Aga Khan Foundation
Edmonton golfers raised $400,000 at the annual Aga Khan Foundation Canada golf tournament last week to help reduce poverty and improve life in some of the world’s most difficult environments.
At the tournament, Claudia Hudspeth, global head of health programs for the Aga Khan Foundation, praised a full slate of golfers at the Glendale Golf and Country Club for their efforts.
“The foundation supports development in 14 African and Asian countries,” said Hudspeth.
“Out initiatives improve access to quality education and health, increase food security, create economic opportunities for women and men, promote gender equality, support environmental sustainability, and build strong, resilient communities and local institutions — from hospitals to universities to private-sector enterprises — that help sustain progress over the long term.”
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Edmonton golfers raised $400,000 at the annual Aga Khan Foundation Canada golf tournament last week to help reduce poverty and improve life in some of the world’s most difficult environments.
At the tournament, Claudia Hudspeth, global head of health programs for the Aga Khan Foundation, praised a full slate of golfers at the Glendale Golf and Country Club for their efforts.
“The foundation supports development in 14 African and Asian countries,” said Hudspeth.
“Out initiatives improve access to quality education and health, increase food security, create economic opportunities for women and men, promote gender equality, support environmental sustainability, and build strong, resilient communities and local institutions — from hospitals to universities to private-sector enterprises — that help sustain progress over the long term.”
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Daring to Deliver – Midwives on the Front Lines in Canada and Tanzania
OCTOBER 25 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
This event will be held at 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Room 1101 LT1
Ninety-nine percent of all maternal deaths happen in developing countries, and more than 1 million children every year die on the same day they are born – mostly from preventable causes. Complications are common in the late stages of pregnancy, delivery, and the first hours after birth.
Despite grim statistics, there is light on the horizon. According to a 2014 report by the United Nations Population Fund, death is preventable in four out of five cases with the timely help of a skilled professional.
Midwives are working on the front lines to provide crucial patient-centered care to women and their families during childbirth and support families during pregnancy and after delivery. But midwives often face challenges, including limited professional training opportunities and a lack of recognition of their roles within the community.
With the right education and support, midwives are key to tackling the root causes of poverty and gender inequality. That’s why Loveluck Mwasha (Aga Khan University) and Alix Bacon are passionate about strengthening local health systems, institutions, and professional capacities – investments that will pay dividends for years to come.
Speakers:
Loveluck Mwasha is a Senior Lecturer at the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Vice-President of the Tanzania Midwives Association. In July 2017, Loveluck received the prestigious Midwife for Life award from the International Confederation of Midwives in Toronto, Canada.
Alix Bacon is a Registered Midwife and Vice-President of the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM), President of the Midwives Association of British Columbia, and the Association Strengthening lead on a joint project between CAM and the United Nations Population Fund to strengthen midwifery services in South Sudan. Alix practices at her clinic in Delta, B.C. and has served in Uganda as a junior instructor with UBC Midwifery’s Global Program. In 2016, she was recognized as one of 30 Young Midwifery Leaders by the International Confederation of Midwives.
https://www.akfc.ca/event/daring-delive ... anzania-4/
OCTOBER 25 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
This event will be held at 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Room 1101 LT1
Ninety-nine percent of all maternal deaths happen in developing countries, and more than 1 million children every year die on the same day they are born – mostly from preventable causes. Complications are common in the late stages of pregnancy, delivery, and the first hours after birth.
Despite grim statistics, there is light on the horizon. According to a 2014 report by the United Nations Population Fund, death is preventable in four out of five cases with the timely help of a skilled professional.
Midwives are working on the front lines to provide crucial patient-centered care to women and their families during childbirth and support families during pregnancy and after delivery. But midwives often face challenges, including limited professional training opportunities and a lack of recognition of their roles within the community.
With the right education and support, midwives are key to tackling the root causes of poverty and gender inequality. That’s why Loveluck Mwasha (Aga Khan University) and Alix Bacon are passionate about strengthening local health systems, institutions, and professional capacities – investments that will pay dividends for years to come.
Speakers:
Loveluck Mwasha is a Senior Lecturer at the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Vice-President of the Tanzania Midwives Association. In July 2017, Loveluck received the prestigious Midwife for Life award from the International Confederation of Midwives in Toronto, Canada.
Alix Bacon is a Registered Midwife and Vice-President of the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM), President of the Midwives Association of British Columbia, and the Association Strengthening lead on a joint project between CAM and the United Nations Population Fund to strengthen midwifery services in South Sudan. Alix practices at her clinic in Delta, B.C. and has served in Uganda as a junior instructor with UBC Midwifery’s Global Program. In 2016, she was recognized as one of 30 Young Midwifery Leaders by the International Confederation of Midwives.
https://www.akfc.ca/event/daring-delive ... anzania-4/
This Valentine's Day, say what's in your heart
We asked our partners in Africa and Asia: "What defines you?"
Now, it's your turn. Help us break down the stereotypes that divide us.
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We asked our partners in Africa and Asia: "What defines you?"
Now, it's your turn. Help us break down the stereotypes that divide us.
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Celebrate 35 years of impact with a match!
How the match works:
Step 1: Register for the Walk by clicking here
Step 2: Raise $35 online (or self-donate) by April 28th
Step 3: A generous donor will match your $35, equalling $70!*
About the match:
This match is a celebration of our 35-year commitment to making lasting change around the world! And to commemorate this milestone, a generous donor is matching $35 for every participant who raises $35 by April 28th.
Together, let’s raise $70,000 before April 28th in celebration of the Walk’s 35th birthday.
https://www.worldpartnershipwalk.com/en/35-match
How the match works:
Step 1: Register for the Walk by clicking here
Step 2: Raise $35 online (or self-donate) by April 28th
Step 3: A generous donor will match your $35, equalling $70!*
About the match:
This match is a celebration of our 35-year commitment to making lasting change around the world! And to commemorate this milestone, a generous donor is matching $35 for every participant who raises $35 by April 28th.
Together, let’s raise $70,000 before April 28th in celebration of the Walk’s 35th birthday.
https://www.worldpartnershipwalk.com/en/35-match
A circle of chairs at heart of Annual World Partnership Walk
The Victoria World Partnership Walk takes place on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the University of Victoria
It was the year 2008. A few hundred people, including dignitaries such as the Honourable Beverly Oda, then Minister of International Cooperation, Khalil Z. Shariff, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation Canada and Naz Rayani, then serving as Chair of World Partnership Walk Victoria, had come together at the Victoria Conference Centre for the official launch of Bridges that Unite. This was an interactive exhibition highlighting our ability as a nation to bridge the gap between Canadians, who, generally speaking, enjoy a relatively good quality of life, and those living in extreme poverty in developing countries. I distinctly remember the first exhibit of this spectacular showing as I entered the exhibition hall: a circle of chairs. The chairs were arranged in that way to demonstrate Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s approach to tackling development – one of consultation with communities, where they sit with community leaders, all in a circle – where The value of sitting in a circleall are equal, where everyone is heard, and where a community comes together to effect change in their own societies.
The words of the Fourth Caliph of Islam, who was also the first Imam of the Shia Muslims, Hazrat Ali ibn Abu Talib came to mind: “No honour is like knowledge. No belief is like modesty and patience. No attainment is like humility. No power is like forbearance. And no support is more reliable than consultation”. (His Highness the Aga Khan quoted this in his speech at the Tutzing Evangelical Academy, Germany, May 20,
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The Victoria World Partnership Walk takes place on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the University of Victoria
It was the year 2008. A few hundred people, including dignitaries such as the Honourable Beverly Oda, then Minister of International Cooperation, Khalil Z. Shariff, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation Canada and Naz Rayani, then serving as Chair of World Partnership Walk Victoria, had come together at the Victoria Conference Centre for the official launch of Bridges that Unite. This was an interactive exhibition highlighting our ability as a nation to bridge the gap between Canadians, who, generally speaking, enjoy a relatively good quality of life, and those living in extreme poverty in developing countries. I distinctly remember the first exhibit of this spectacular showing as I entered the exhibition hall: a circle of chairs. The chairs were arranged in that way to demonstrate Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s approach to tackling development – one of consultation with communities, where they sit with community leaders, all in a circle – where The value of sitting in a circleall are equal, where everyone is heard, and where a community comes together to effect change in their own societies.
The words of the Fourth Caliph of Islam, who was also the first Imam of the Shia Muslims, Hazrat Ali ibn Abu Talib came to mind: “No honour is like knowledge. No belief is like modesty and patience. No attainment is like humility. No power is like forbearance. And no support is more reliable than consultation”. (His Highness the Aga Khan quoted this in his speech at the Tutzing Evangelical Academy, Germany, May 20,
More....
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Women Deliver 2019: Unlocking opportunity for women & girls
Women and girls disproportionately carry the burden of poverty. Gender inequality means they are likely the first to drop out of school, the last to eat, and the ones least likely to get quality health care.
We can’t fight poverty by leaving half the population behind.
At Aga Khan Foundation Canada, gender equality is critical to our mission: women, alongside men, are essential participants in our work to address poverty’s root causes and improve quality of life across Africa and Asia.
That is why we are proud to be silver sponsors the world’s largest conference on gender equality, and the health, rights, and wellbeing of women and girls: Women Deliver 2019.
To be held in Vancouver, BC from June 3 to 6, the Women Deliver 2019 Conference is a catalyst for champions of global gender equality. We will join over 6,000 world leaders, influencers, activists, and journalists to accelerate progress for women and girls everywhere.
Where can you find us at Women Deliver 2019?
Come see our special exhibit, launching at the Fueling Station between the Solutions Gallery and the Power Stage.
Be inspired by Jane Wanyama, CEO of Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu, at her Power Talk.
Watch our short film about Zahida, a midwife in Northern Pakistan, at the Film Festival.
Check out Nighedaasht, a digital health resource piloted by the Aga Khan University and Aga Khan Health Services in Pakistan, at Appy Hour.
Learn about how civil registration can improve maternal, newborn, and child health in conflict settings with Dr. Shafiq Mirzazada, Director of Academic Projects at the Aga Khan University in Afghanistan, at a Digital Poster Session.
Aga Khan Foundation Canada is also one of 300+ Mobilizers, joining the many voices who are championing Canadian leadership on gender equality, both at home and around the world.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest updates from the conference.
Learn more:
Read Jane Wanyama’s story here.
See the Women Deliver 2019 conference details here.
Read Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s Gender Equality Policy here.
https://www.akfc.ca/news/women-deliver- ... men-girls/
Women and girls disproportionately carry the burden of poverty. Gender inequality means they are likely the first to drop out of school, the last to eat, and the ones least likely to get quality health care.
We can’t fight poverty by leaving half the population behind.
At Aga Khan Foundation Canada, gender equality is critical to our mission: women, alongside men, are essential participants in our work to address poverty’s root causes and improve quality of life across Africa and Asia.
That is why we are proud to be silver sponsors the world’s largest conference on gender equality, and the health, rights, and wellbeing of women and girls: Women Deliver 2019.
To be held in Vancouver, BC from June 3 to 6, the Women Deliver 2019 Conference is a catalyst for champions of global gender equality. We will join over 6,000 world leaders, influencers, activists, and journalists to accelerate progress for women and girls everywhere.
Where can you find us at Women Deliver 2019?
Come see our special exhibit, launching at the Fueling Station between the Solutions Gallery and the Power Stage.
Be inspired by Jane Wanyama, CEO of Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu, at her Power Talk.
Watch our short film about Zahida, a midwife in Northern Pakistan, at the Film Festival.
Check out Nighedaasht, a digital health resource piloted by the Aga Khan University and Aga Khan Health Services in Pakistan, at Appy Hour.
Learn about how civil registration can improve maternal, newborn, and child health in conflict settings with Dr. Shafiq Mirzazada, Director of Academic Projects at the Aga Khan University in Afghanistan, at a Digital Poster Session.
Aga Khan Foundation Canada is also one of 300+ Mobilizers, joining the many voices who are championing Canadian leadership on gender equality, both at home and around the world.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest updates from the conference.
Learn more:
Read Jane Wanyama’s story here.
See the Women Deliver 2019 conference details here.
Read Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s Gender Equality Policy here.
https://www.akfc.ca/news/women-deliver- ... men-girls/
World Partnership Walk hopes to make Canadians global citizens
Toronto Mayor John Tory proclaimed June 9, 2019 as World Partnership Walk Day in Toronto, an announcement that was met with cheering from the crowd assembled for the walk at David Pecaut Square.
Shaneela Jivraj, Chair for World Partnership Walk Toronto, spoke about how the walk is attended by 6,000 volunteers and 40,000 participants in ten cities across Canada each year.
She said Canadians have raised more than $120,000,000 since the walk began. For decades, these funds have contributed directly to education, women’s empowerment, economic education, and healthcare in Asia and Africa.
“By raising funds, we are investing in healthy communities,” Jivraj said during her address.
“We are providing access to healthcare for the people who need it the most.”
Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s Chief Operating Officer, Shakeel Bharmal, stated that the walk has resulted in Canadians of all ages becoming global citizens who are “more engaged” in development work.
“Because of this walk, we now have young professionals ready to take charge and be the next generation of leaders,” he said during his speech. “We have young children now that are going to lead this country, and this world, going forward.”
Hon. Arif Virani, MP for Parkdale-High Park, drew parallels between the Walk’s initiatives and the pluralistic initiatives of the Government of Canada.
“This Walk was started by four Ismaili women in Vancouver 35 years ago. [They believed] in the mandate of funding and providing international aid and development assistance,” he said.
MP Virani believes their vision has come full-circle. At the Women Deliver 2019 Global Conference in Vancouver in early June, he observed that, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “carried the torch forward for those four Ismaili women” by committing $1.4 billion to increasing international aid and development assistance for women and girls around the world.
“That is your hard work coming into fruition,” he said to the Walk participants. “The world needs more Canada, and Canada needs more World Partnership Walks.”
Today, the World Partnership Walk is hosted annually in Calgary, Edmonton, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Montreal, Ottawa, Regina, Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria.
During his speech, Mayor Tory commended the Walk’s donors, participants and volunteers for demonstrating “that we care deeply about the fate of others who are struggling and who are less fortunate.”
He added that he “routinely” references the Canadian Ismaili community, and initiatives such as the Walk, as examples of a community that has “contributed so much to our well-being” across the nation.
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Toronto Mayor John Tory proclaimed June 9, 2019 as World Partnership Walk Day in Toronto, an announcement that was met with cheering from the crowd assembled for the walk at David Pecaut Square.
Shaneela Jivraj, Chair for World Partnership Walk Toronto, spoke about how the walk is attended by 6,000 volunteers and 40,000 participants in ten cities across Canada each year.
She said Canadians have raised more than $120,000,000 since the walk began. For decades, these funds have contributed directly to education, women’s empowerment, economic education, and healthcare in Asia and Africa.
“By raising funds, we are investing in healthy communities,” Jivraj said during her address.
“We are providing access to healthcare for the people who need it the most.”
Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s Chief Operating Officer, Shakeel Bharmal, stated that the walk has resulted in Canadians of all ages becoming global citizens who are “more engaged” in development work.
“Because of this walk, we now have young professionals ready to take charge and be the next generation of leaders,” he said during his speech. “We have young children now that are going to lead this country, and this world, going forward.”
Hon. Arif Virani, MP for Parkdale-High Park, drew parallels between the Walk’s initiatives and the pluralistic initiatives of the Government of Canada.
“This Walk was started by four Ismaili women in Vancouver 35 years ago. [They believed] in the mandate of funding and providing international aid and development assistance,” he said.
MP Virani believes their vision has come full-circle. At the Women Deliver 2019 Global Conference in Vancouver in early June, he observed that, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “carried the torch forward for those four Ismaili women” by committing $1.4 billion to increasing international aid and development assistance for women and girls around the world.
“That is your hard work coming into fruition,” he said to the Walk participants. “The world needs more Canada, and Canada needs more World Partnership Walks.”
Today, the World Partnership Walk is hosted annually in Calgary, Edmonton, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Montreal, Ottawa, Regina, Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria.
During his speech, Mayor Tory commended the Walk’s donors, participants and volunteers for demonstrating “that we care deeply about the fate of others who are struggling and who are less fortunate.”
He added that he “routinely” references the Canadian Ismaili community, and initiatives such as the Walk, as examples of a community that has “contributed so much to our well-being” across the nation.
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TAKING STEPS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY AT THE WORLD PARTNERSHIP WALK
To make a meaningful impact in alleviating poverty on a global scale, 40,000 people in seven cities across Canada participated in the World Partnership Walk on June 9, 2019. An initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), the Walk raises money and serves to enhance awareness, build knowledge and inspire people to take action.
Seven BMO teams across seven cities joined these efforts, collectively raising over $40,000. Nadim Hirji, Head, Canadian Commercial Banking, who secured this year’s BMO sponsorship of the Walk in Toronto, said, “We’re ensuring that we do our part to help build strong communities, and to improve quality of life to help combat poverty locally and around the world. For this reason, BMO is proud to have supported The World Partnership Walk through a national sponsorship for over seven years.”
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To make a meaningful impact in alleviating poverty on a global scale, 40,000 people in seven cities across Canada participated in the World Partnership Walk on June 9, 2019. An initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), the Walk raises money and serves to enhance awareness, build knowledge and inspire people to take action.
Seven BMO teams across seven cities joined these efforts, collectively raising over $40,000. Nadim Hirji, Head, Canadian Commercial Banking, who secured this year’s BMO sponsorship of the Walk in Toronto, said, “We’re ensuring that we do our part to help build strong communities, and to improve quality of life to help combat poverty locally and around the world. For this reason, BMO is proud to have supported The World Partnership Walk through a national sponsorship for over seven years.”
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https://corporate-responsibility.bmo.co ... ship-walk/