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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

	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
	B44.4 Organizational Development Assistant (NCONGO) PARTNER(s): Ngamiland Council of Non Governmental Organizations (NCONGO) LOCATION: Maun, Botswana START DATE: September 2012...	Apr 19, 2012 opportunity
	B44.3 Member Services Assistant (NCONGO) PARTNER(s): Ngamiland Council of Non Governmental Organizations LOCATION: Maun, Botswana START DATE: September 2012 CONTRACT DURATION: 3...	Apr 19, 2012 opportunity
	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
	BF16.1 Conseiller-ère en base de données (CICDoc) PARTENAIRE(S): Le Centre d'Information, de Conseil et de Documentation (CICDoc) LOCATION: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso DATE DE DÉBUT: ...	Apr 17, 2012 opportunity
	BF14.1 Conseiller-ère en archivage (BURCASO) PARTENAIRE(S): Le conseil Burkinabé des organisations de lutte contre le SIDA (BURCASO) LOCATION: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso DATE DE...	Apr 17, 2012 opportunity
	BF07.8 Conseiller-ère en écriture et mise en scène de théâtre (REVS+) PARTENAIRE(S): Responsabilité - Espoir - Vie - Solidarité (REVS+)	Apr 17, 2012 opportunity
	BF07.7 Conseiller-ère en prise en charge des orphelins et enfants vulnérables (REVS+) PARTENAIRE(S): Responsabilité - Espoir - Vie - Solidarité (REVS+)	Apr 17, 2012 opportunity
	BF07.6 Conseiller-ère en gestion de projets (REVS+) PARTENAIRE(S): Responsabilité - Espoir - Vie - Solidarité (REVS+)	Apr 17, 2012 opportunity
	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
	BF03.2 Informaticien-ne (AMR) PARTENAIRE(S): Association pour le développement du monde rural (AMR) LOCATION: Gourcy, Burkina Faso DATE DE DÉBUT: septembre...	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	BF03.1 Stagiaire en communications (AMR) PARTENAIRE(S): Association pour le développement du monde rural (AMR) LOCATION: Gourcy, Burkina Faso DATE DE DÉBUT: septembre...	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	BF02.2 Stagiaire infirmière (SEMUS) PARTENAIRE(S): Association Solidarité et Entraide Mutuelle au Sahel (SEMUS) LOCATION: Yaco, Burkina Faso DATE DE DÉBUT: ...	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	BF02.1 Conseiller-ère en communications (SEMUS) PARTENAIRE(S): Association Solidarité et Entraide Mutuelle au Sahel (SEMUS) LOCATION: Yaco, Burkina Faso DATE DE DÉBUT: ...	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	BF01.1 Conseiller-ère en gestion de systèmes de classement (CECI-EUMC) PARTENAIRE(S): CECI-EUMC Burkina Faso	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	M23.2 Gender and HIV and AIDS Program Coordinator (REFORD) PARTNER(S:) Restored Hope Foundation For Rural Development (REFORD) LOCATION: Mulanje, Malawi START DATE: September 2012...	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	M22.4 Youth Development Assistant (AYISE) PARTNER(S): Active Youth Initiative for Social Enhancement (AYISE) LOCATION: Blantyre, Malawi START DATE: September 2012...	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	M17.3 Economic Empowerment Assistant (BDFA) PARTNER(S:) Bvumbwe Dairy Farmers Association (BDFA) LOCATION: Bvumbwe, Malawi START DATE: September 2012 ...	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	M13.3 Youth Organizations Program Coordinator (MYO) PARTNER(S): Mzuzu Youth Organization LOCATION: Mzuzu, Malawi START DATE: September 2012 CONTRACT DURATION...	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	M01.3 Program Assistant - Student Refugee Program PARTNER(S): WUSC Malawi / Jesuit Refugee Service LOCATION: Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Dowa, Malawi START DATE: September 2012...	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	M03.5 Academic Tutor (JRS) PARTNER(S): Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) / WUSC Malawi LOCATION: Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Dowa, Malawi START DATE: September 2012...	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	G05.7 Gender Advocacy Assistant PARTNER(S): Ghana Education Service - Girls Education Unit	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	G05.6 Gender Advocacy Assistant PARTNER(S): Ghana Education Service - Girls Education Unit LOCATION: Ejura, Ghana START DATE: September 2012 ...	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	G05.5 Gender Advocacy Assistant PARTNER(S): Ghana Education Service - Girls Education Unit LOCATION: Damongo, Ghana START DATE: September 2012 ...	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	G05.4 Gender Advocacy Assistant PARTNER(S): Ghana Education Service - Girls Education Unit	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	G05.3 Gender Advocacy Assistant PARTNER(S): Ghana Education Service - Girls Education Unit LOCATION: Adenta, Accra, Ghana START DATE: September 2012 CONTRACT DURATION: 3...	Apr 16, 2012 opportunity
	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 Happy International Women’s Day! On this special day, we would like to thank all our...	Mar 6, 2012 event
	Education decentralization in Ghana Currently the education system in Ghana only allows municipal or “local” education groups to carry out administration duties while the important decision-making about curriculum, teachers and...	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. This project is an...	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
	B45.1 Database Advisor (BBCA) PARTNER: Botswana Business Coalition on AIDS (BBCA) LOCATION: Gaborone, Botswana START DATE: September 2012 ...	Jan 12, 2012 opportunity
	G16.1 Program Assistant (BABDA) PARTNER: Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai District Assembly (BABDA) LOCATION: Bibiani, Western Region, Ghana START DATE: September 2012...	Jan 11, 2012 opportunity
	G05.2 Web Administrator (GES) PARTNER: Girls Education Unit of the Ghana Education Service (GES) LOCATION: Accra, Ghana START DATE: September 2012 ...	Jan 4, 2012 opportunity
	G21.2 Fundraising Assistant (PAMOJA) PARTNER: PAMOJA (The Ghana Reflect Network) LOCATION: Accra, Ghana START DATE: September 2012 CONTRACT...	Jan 4, 2012 opportunity
	G21.1 Program Assistant (PAMOJA) PARTNER: PAMOJA (The Ghana Reflect Network) LOCATION: Accra, Ghana START DATE: September 2012 CONTRACT...	Jan 4, 2012 opportunity
	G06.4 Program Assistant (GNECC) PARTNER: Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) LOCATION: Cape Coast, Ghana START DATE: September 2012 ...	Jan 4, 2012 opportunity
	G06.2 Program Assistant (GNECC) PARTNER: Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) LOCATION: Accra, Ghana START DATE: September 2012 ...	Jan 4, 2012 opportunity
	G10.1 Program Assistant (CRI) PARTNER: Child Rights International (CRI) LOCATION: Accra, Ghana START DATE: September 2012 CONTRACT...	Jan 4, 2012 opportunity
	G08.6 Documentation Assistant (FAWE) PARTNER: Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) LOCATION: Fotobi, Eastern Region, Ghana START DATE: September 2012...	Jan 4, 2012 opportunity
	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
	M44.3 Youth Leadership Development Officer (CRHBC) PARTNER: Chinsapo Rainbow Home Based Care (CRHBC) LOCATION: Lilongwe, Malawi START DATE: September 2012 ...	Dec 21, 2011 opportunity
	M44.2 Language and Education Assistant (CRHBC) PARTNER: Chinsapo Rainbow Home Based Care (CRHBC) LOCATION: Lilongwe, Malawi START DATE: September 2012 ...	Dec 21, 2011 opportunity
	G08.3 ICT Instructor (FAWE) PARTNER: Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) LOCATION: Fotobi, Eastern Region, Ghana START DATE: September 2012 ...	Dec 21, 2011 opportunity
	G08.5 Fundraising Officer (FAWE) PARTNER: Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) LOCATION: Fotobi, Eastern Region, Ghana START DATE: September 2012...	Dec 21, 2011 opportunity
	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
	G20.2 ICT Trainer (Ejura) PARTNER: Ejura District Education Office LOCATION: Ejura START DATE: May 2012 CONTRACT DURATION: 3...	Dec 20, 2011 opportunity
	G20.1 French Teacher Trainer (Ejura) PARTNER: Ejura District Education Office LOCATION: Ejura, Ashanti Region, Ghana START DATE: May 2012 CONTRACT...	Dec 20, 2011 opportunity
	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
	B03.1 Program Assistant - Gender Unit (SADC) PARTNER(s): Southern African Development Community (SADC) LOCATION: Gaborone, Botswana	Oct 21, 2011 opportunity
	B42.1 Youth Program Assistant (CEYOHO) PARTNER: Centre for Youth of Hope (CEYOHO) LOCATION: ...	Oct 21, 2011 opportunity
	B44.2 Graphic Assistant (NCONGO) PARTNER(s): Ngamiland Council of Non Governmental Organizations (NCONGO) LOCATION: Maun, Botswana START DATE: September ...	Oct 21, 2011 opportunity
	B43.1 Basketball and Health Program Assistant (Ngami Clicks) PARTNER(s): Ngami Clicks Youth Club LOCATION: Maun and Ngamiland, Botswana	Oct 21, 2011 opportunity
	B29.1 Program Assistant (LCCT) PARTNER(s): Light and Courage Centre Trust (LCCT) LOCATION: Francistown, Botswana START DATE: September 2012 ...	Oct 21, 2011 opportunity
	Overcoming Disability The following story was written by Goabaone Montsho. Goabaone is a visually impaired student from Botswana, who came to Canada to study at Vancouver Island...	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 Whether through war or political repression, young men and women are often forced to flee their home country, only to face the harsh conditions of life in a refugee camp. Opportunities for higher...	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