Giving Tuesday began as a simple idea, as most movements do: a day that encourages people to do good. Now a global movement, with millions taking part around the world, Giving Tuesday is on November 30 this year—just 5 days away.
Month: November 2021
CARE Canada and Government of Canada Announce Funding for SHE SOARS Project
CARE, Restless Development, the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, and the Center for Reproductive Rights, are thrilled to announce a new initiative entitled “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Economic Empowerment Supporting Out-of-School Adolescent Girls’ Rights and Skills” (SHE SOARS).
15 Minutes on supporting Indigenous-led causes
n today’s episode, we’re talking about supporting Indigenous-led causes with Wanda Brascoupé. Wanda has been in the philanthropic sector for 20 years as a volunteer, fundraiser, donor, connector and now works as an advisor to Indigenous and non-Indigenous foundations and charities. She also helped to create the Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Fund in partnership with CanadaHelps.
Mali sees highest levels of displacement in its recent history due to a dangerous combination of conflict and climate change
October saw the highest numbers of displaced people in Mali since the crisis began nearly a decade ago. This is due to a dangerous mix of increased insecurity and insurgency, rising intercommunal conflict and a worsening climate crisis. CARE warns that if more funding is not urgently received, the country could face a serious food crisis in 2022.
COP26: Time for climate finance commitments that meet the scale of the humanitarian crisis we face
The COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow must bring clarity on how developed countries will deliver on their climate finance obligations up to and beyond 2025, so marginalized communities have the means to cope with the escalating humanitarian crisis caused by climate change.