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Community development with Rio Tinto Alcan in Awaso, Ghana

Community development with Rio Tinto Alcan in the BAB District in Ghana

	Helping Reduce Poverty through Education: The Role of the Volunteer “We believe that, equipped with the skills in CV writing and interview skills, one can use it to secure a job and if possible impart it to others. This can break the poverty cycle as equal...	Apr 25, 2013 story
	2013 National Research Seminar WUSC is pleased to launch this year's National Research Seminar (NRS). Inaugurated by John Ralston Saul in 2003, the National Research Seminar provides a platform for emerging scholars to explore...	Apr 19, 2013 event
	WUSC Launches Three-Year Girls’ Education Project We are very pleased to announce that WUSC, along with Windle Trust Kenya (WTK), has secured funding to continue our work in girls’ education in Kenya.	Apr 9, 2013 story
	Helping girls achieve their educational goals in Kenya In northern Kenya, opportunities to access quality education in schools are limited and in many communities, the support for girls’ education is very low when compared to boys’. As a result, a...	Mar 11, 2013 program
	Sanitary Pads for Girl Empowerment Story and photos by Lesley Gittings The simple act of sewing and providing a pad to a girl can have an enormous impact. Once a girl in Malawi starts...	Mar 7, 2013 story
	Having a Voice, Standing their Ground Thanks to the knowledge and training gained through WUSC’s project in Ghana, citizens from the Bibiani-...	Feb 26, 2013 story
	Sharing Skills and Making a Difference in Burkina Faso In Burkina Faso, the average woman will give birth to about six children. However, due to malnutrition, malaria, and poor maternal, neonatal and child health services, 81 of every 1,000 children...	Feb 14, 2013 story
	We Have Rights Too! Protecting the Rights of Women and Girls Living with HIV and AIDS in Malawi WUSC has recently secured funding from the Tilitonse Fund for a new and promising two-year project in Malawi with partners Women for Fair Development (...	Jan 25, 2013 story
	Protecting the Rights of Women and Girls Living with HIV and AIDS in Malawi *pictured, WUSC partner organization in Malawi: Coalition of Women Living with HIV and AIDS (COWLHA) In Malawi, women are more vulnerable to HIV infection than men, and must...	Jan 24, 2013 program
	Uniterra Photo Contest A picture is worth a thousand words; it’s time to show it off! Are you a current volunteer or have you returned from the field? If so, send us your most beautiful and...	Jan 17, 2013 story
	International Volunteer Day TO YOU… Uniterra volunteers, who did one single or multiple mandates Students Without BordersTM Leave for Change® volunteers International Seminar participants...	Dec 5, 2012 event
	What can you do this World AIDS Day? We can help eradicate HIV and AIDS in our lifetime. Through WUSC and the Uniterra program, there...	Nov 30, 2012 event
	The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Sunday, November 25th, 2012 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the...	Nov 25, 2012 event
	Improving Maternal and Child Health in Burkina Faso In 2007 in Burkina Faso, the infant mortality rate was 81 per 1,000 live births and the maternal mortality rate was 307.3 per 100,000. This situation is due in part to poor maternal, neonatal and...	Nov 14, 2012 program
	Have your voice be heard, complete our online survey “Towards an Action Plan for Youth”! WUSC and CECI, through their joint Uniterra program, have developed several activities in human development and poverty reduction involving youth from both the South and Canada. WUSC and CECI are...	Oct 3, 2012 story
	Providing Education and Life Skills for Youth Angelo Chan Anei is an 18 year old with a great smile and big dreams. He had to drop out of school in primary 7 because his father died and his family could no longer afford the fees. Anei...	Aug 30, 2012 story
	Call for Candidates WUSC is seeking qualified candidates to submit as proposed members of a project team for a large DFID funded girl’s education project in northern Kenya. Please circulate this call amongst your...	Jul 13, 2012 story
	2012 International Forum Join World University Service of Canada for our 2012 International Forum where we will explore the theme “Youth Leading Change – Aspirations to Action”. Building on its...	Jun 29, 2012 event
	Coming home to South Sudan Midterm exams and final exams can elicit a wide range of emotions, but happiness and anticipation are usually not what comes to mind. For Adhel Kuel, exams mean more than educational progression...	Jun 26, 2012 story
	Sponsored Student Florence Dusabima Reflects on her First Year in Canada The first day of school can be exciting and scary for many university students. This situation was no different for Florence Dusabimana, except Florence spent the last 15 years at a refugee camp...	Jun 7, 2012 story
	Helping Refugee Girls Succeed WUSC is excited to announce continued funding to help refugee girls’ education in the camps. With support from the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (BPRM) WUSC is increasing the...	May 24, 2012 story
	National Research Seminar: Call for proposals! WUSC is pleased to launch this year's National Research Seminar and to celebrate its first decade. Inaugurated by John Ralston Saul in 2003, the National Research Seminar explores a particular...	May 4, 2012 event
	Periperi Peppers and Life Changing Opportunities Involved with WUSC for over five years, Ryerson University graduate and Local Committee member Ashley Korn traveled to Dzaleka, Malawi via...	Apr 26, 2012 story
	Reports from the 2012 AWID International Forum We've arrived!!! We are waiting sleepily in the Istanbul airport arrivals lounge. Our colleagues from Sri Lanka are due to arrive shortly from...	Apr 19, 2012 story
	From Camp to Campus: Meet Chan Moses Awuol Life as a Refugee Awuol’s memory of fleeing South Sudan is a bit unclear as he was a young boy of 8 or 9 at the time. He does recall...	Apr 17, 2012 story
	Refugee Rights Day: Support the Student Refugee Program For millions of student refugees, opportunity for higher education and a better life is only a dream. An estimated 15 million people are uprooted from their homes and forced to live in UNHCR...	Apr 3, 2012 story
	In the Toronto Star for International Women's Day! On March 8th, check out the Toronto Star! A 6-page insert on "Investing in Women and Girls” is featuring WUSC projects in Burkina Faso:	Mar 7, 2012 story
	International Women's Day Information for International Women's Day 2013 will be up soon, so stay tuned!...	Mar 6, 2012 event
	Education decentralization in Ghana The Ghana Education Decentralization Project ended in 2012. Currently the education system in Ghana only allows municipal or “local” education groups to carry out...	Feb 27, 2012 program
	WUSC’s Executive Director comments on working with the mining sector Dear friends of WUSC: There have been a number of stories in the press on CIDA’s decision to fund three projects implemented by Plan Canada, World Vision, and WUSC – initiatives that...	Jan 27, 2012 story
	Community development with Rio Tinto Alcan in the BAB District in Ghana WUSC is collaborating with the local government in Ghana to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods in local communities. The Bibiani-...	Jan 27, 2012 program
	Community development with Rio Tinto Alcan in Awaso, Ghana From 2008-2010, WUSC implemented a pilot project at the Kanaso School, which was WUSC’s first cross-sectoral partnership with a mining company. The project helped to improve school facilities and...	Jan 27, 2012 program
	Supporting people living with HIV and AIDS in Botswana Since its independence in 1966, Botswana has implemented effective development policies that have achieved major poverty reductions. Unfortunately, the HIV epidemic has had significant social and...	Jan 13, 2012 program
	Making Refugee Education a Top Priority Refugees, who complete secondary and post-secondary education, become valuable contributors to their community and country. Yet access to higher education continues to be limited and uneven across...	Jan 3, 2012 story
	Canada Fund for Local Initiatives The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is a Government of Canada fund that provides financial support for small, local Non-Governmental Organizations and Community-Based Organizations to...	Dec 21, 2011 program
	Better educational opportunities equal a brighter future for refugee girls WUSC was recently honoured with $100,000 during 60 Million Girls Foundation’s annual...	Dec 19, 2011 story
	WUSC Celebrates 30 Years in Malawi! To mark our 30th anniversary in Malawi, we summarize the impact WUSC programs have had from 1981 to today....	Dec 7, 2011 story
WUSC in Malawi - 30th anniversary (Part 2) To mark their 30th anniversary in Malawi, World University Service of Canada (WUSC) summarizes the impact its programs have had from 1981 to today. Volunteers -- whether students or professionals...		Dec 7, 2011 Video
WUSC in Malawi - 30th anniversary (part 1) To mark their 30th anniversary in Malawi, World University Service of Canada (WUSC) summarizes the impact its programs have had from 1981 to today. Volunteers -- whether students or professionals...		Dec 7, 2011 Video
	"I am who I am because of you" The following is the thank you speech written by Lila Pavey, winner of the...	Nov 28, 2011 story
	Overcoming Disability Each year, WUSC supports dozens of bright and hard-working students from Botswana who come to study full programs at Canadian universities and colleges. The Government of Botswana has been...	Oct 20, 2011 story
	Shine A Light: Girls in Kenya Lead the Way Last year, WUSC Local Committees and supporters raised funds for the Shine A Light campaign. In total, they raised $10,000 for solar lamps and $23,...	Sep 5, 2011 story
	Resettlement and Higher Education Whether because of war, political repression or important environmental changes, young men and women are often forced to flee their home countries, only to face the harsh conditions of life in a...	Jun 10, 2011 area_of_work
	In-Camp Education In refugee camps, very few girls have the opportunity to pursue their education beyond primary school. Without education, they have limited opportunities for their future. These young girls are...	Jun 10, 2011 area_of_work
	Refugees Each year, millions are forced to flee their homes and seek protection from harm due to conflict, natural disaster, persecution and other unforeseen events. A staggering 15 million people...	Jun 10, 2011 area_of_work
	International Student Management Strong leaders are required to contribute to the development of a country. Each year, a handful of bright and talented Batswana students are given a unique opportunity to pursue their education in...	Apr 17, 2011 program
	Student Refugee Program Learn more about Arash's story...	Apr 13, 2011 program
	In Ghana, Education and Health Awareness Increase Girls’ Confidence The task facing Sharifah Issakah and Markos Phillips was daunting. The Queens University and University of Ottawa volunteers landed in Adenta, a district outside of Accra, Ghana where teen...	Apr 5, 2011 story
	Bikes Bring Burkina Communities Together Many people living with HIV and AIDS in Africa not only suffer physical pain, but endure social isolation as well. Decades after HIV and AIDS first surfaced, many of those diagnosed with the...	Apr 5, 2011 story
	In Malawi, Two Wheels Save Hundreds of Lives In Canada, owning a bicycle is as common as owning a pair of jeans. But in Malawi, a bike is a rare possession. In a country where almost a third of the population is undernourished, a daily...	Apr 5, 2011 story
	Teaching the Teacher Due to years of conflict, a large number of teachers in Southern Sudan do not have formal teacher training. Both is a Southern Sudanese teacher in his...	Mar 15, 2011 story
	Education and Training in South Sudan Decades of conflict have exacted a heavy toll on the people of Sudan. Many adults and children have not had the opportunity to attend school or training programs. As a result, the national...	Mar 15, 2011 program
	Refugee Sponsorship Whether because of war, political repression or environmental reasons, young men and women are often forced to flee their home countries, only to face the harsh conditions of life in a refugee...	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	Corporate Social Responsibility Companies or firms that adhere to corporate social responsibility principles strive to take responsibility for their actions and encourage a positive impact on the environment, employees,...	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	Strengthening Civil Society An active, organized and engaged civil society fosters healthy and vibrant communities and good governance. Civil society includes a diversity of voices such as non-governmental organizations,...	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	Development in Fragile Contexts Healthy communities free of division and conflict set the groundwork for socio-economic development. Yet, in post-conflict and post-disaster situations, underlying mistrust and resentment between...	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	Governance Good governance involves the effective, equitable, transparent and accountable use of power, as well as social and economic resources by all levels of the government, and society for the common...	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	Youth Employment Growing up in poverty and conflict can have a devastating effect on children and youth. WUSC offers opportunities for young people who might otherwise fall through the cracks. We aim to develop...	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	Life Skills Life skills are necessary to handle problems commonly encountered in daily life. But poverty and conflict interrupt opportunities to go to school or grow up in stable and healthy environments....	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	Skills For Employment For people seeking skills and knowledge to build their futures, technical vocational education and training (TVET) is a relevant and high-potential pathway. TVET equips young people with...	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	Private Sector Partnerships Working with the private sector can increase sustainability in a community by providing jobs and training for people. These firms can be of any size, any business profile (goods, services, or...	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	Communication for Development Communication for development provides relevant information and a voice to people and communities affected by poverty. They are committed to overcoming poverty and create social change. Small-...	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Every year, hundreds of thousands of women in the global South die during pregnancy or childbirth. Many of these deaths are preventable. Comprehensive interventions are required to reduce the...	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	Water & Sanitation Water is an imperative for human health and well-being. Millions around the world lack adequate access to clean water and proper sanitation. WUSC works in rural and peri-urban communities to...	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	Empowerment of Women and Girls The empowerment of women and girls is not only important for an equitable society, it is essential to build stronger economies, achieve internationally agreed-upon development goals, and improve...	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	Scholarship Management WUSC has been managing international scholarship programs for close to 30 years. WUSC assists governments from developing countries by placing international students to Canadian universities to...	Mar 14, 2011 area_of_work
	HIV & AIDS Around the world, 33.3 million people are living with HIV. Approximately 22.5 million live in Sub-Saharan Africa. WUSC’s goal is to help combat HIV and AIDS, malaria and other diseases that stand...	Feb 10, 2011 area_of_work
	Strengthening Educational Institutions In order to have high quality education, it is necessary to have strong education systems. WUSC works to strengthen educational institutions to play critical coordination, oversight, policy-making...	Feb 9, 2011 area_of_work
	Skills for Employment For young people seeking skills and knowledge that can support their future, technical vocational education and training (TVET) is a relevant and high potential avenue to pursue. TVET equips young...	Feb 9, 2011 area_of_work
	Basic Education WUSC develops learning initiatives and practices, which are specifically geared to specific individual countries and cultures, to help empower people, and strengthen their...	Feb 9, 2011 area_of_work

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