Aga Khan Foundation Canada

Measuring Success: A showcase on best practices and innovations in monitoring, evaluation, and learning
2017-05-08 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
On Monday, May 8, 2017, The Ottawa Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) community of practice presented Measuring Success: A showcase on best practices and innovations in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in partnership with Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat. The event attracted people interested in learning about new ideas and best practices used by Canadian international development organizations in monitoring, evaluation and learning.
Many organizations face similar challenges when it comes to monitoring progress, measuring impact, and learning from past experiences. And many organizations have found creative and innovative ways to address these challenges and improve their ability to deliver effective and sustainable development programming.
This showcase featured presentations from several Canadian international development organizations, including Global Affairs Canada, in a knowledge exchange intended to strengthen Canadian practices in monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
The following topics were covered:

Setting up M&E, and learning systems
Defining beneficiaries
Building accountability
Leveraging new technologies
Developing theories of change
Gender mainstreaming

The free learning and networking event was an opportunity to:

Discuss good practices and innovations in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning;
Gain fresh insights on how your own organization compares with, and can learn from, other organizations involved in development cooperation;
Help inform the future of the Ottawa-based MEAL Community of Practice by sharing your ideas and perspectives with colleagues from various organizations, and;
Explore the new results-based management (RBM) guide from Global Affairs Canada.

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The Ottawa Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) community of practice

Reducing Violent Extremism: What Works?
2017-06-07 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
Fifteen years into the “Global War on Terror,” governments continue to struggle to contain the threat of violent extremism.

Despite significant investments of time and resources to develop strategies and programming aimed at reducing violence, evidence on “what works” has evaded policymakers and practitioners working on violence reduction – particularly countering violent extremism or stabilization efforts.
On June 7, 2017 Aga Khan Foundation Canada hosted a special briefing by Global Affairs Canada and Mercy Corps on innovative methods for preventing extreme violence in fragile states.
Discussions centered around:
-What types of interventions, both online and offline, work towards reducing violence and violent extremism?
-What are current global trends in protecting human rights, including respect for diversity and inclusion?
-In what contexts could foreign assistance exacerbate violence?
-What types of interventions reduce support for violence?
-What have we learned after more than a decade of post-conflict stabilization efforts?
Speakers included:
Dr. Rebecca Wolfe
Director of Peace and Conflict
Mercy Corps
Richard Arbeiter
Director General, Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion
Global Affairs Canada

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Making our Mark: Celebrating young Canadians’ global leadership
2017-06-15 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
On Thursday, June 15, Aga Khan Foundation Canada hosted a sunset soiree to celebrate young Canadians’ contributions to global development and look ahead at opportunities to bring the best of Canada to the world.
For Canada’s 150th anniversary, AKFC celebrated what it means to be Canadian. We focused on what we can do for others and embrace our roles as citizens of the world.

The evening provided an opportunity to meet this year’s AKFC International Youth Fellows before they departed on their overseas placements.

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Influence, Inspire, Innovate: Realizing the potential of new policy horizons
2017-09-27 09:00 - 2017-09-28 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
The Canadian Council for International Cooperation’s 2017 annual conference, INFLUENCE INSPIRE INNOVATE was held in Ottawa from September 27 to 28, 2017 at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat. The conference brought together over 200 stakeholders from international development and humanitarian civil society organizations (CSOs), academics and researchers, key government officials and policy makers for two days of keynotes, workshops, and networking events.
For the first time, the CCIC conference was organized in partnership with the Canadian Association for the Study of International Development (CASID) and Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), and tackled the most pressing opportunities and challenges facing the Canadian global development sector.
INFLUENCE INSPIRE INNOVATE focused on the potential of new policy directions in a rapidly changing domestic and international context. At the heart of the conference was the question: How should Canadian civil society organizations seize new policy opportunities and tackle corresponding challenges?
Global experts, thought leaders and practitioners came together for interactive sessions, enlightening talks, and inspiring debates that explored the key elements of new policy directions, and the new skills, ways of working, and partnerships that are required to create a more peaceful, prosperous, and equal world for all.

Four exciting sessions were held at the conference:
Data revolution? Innovations in data collection for M&E
September 27, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
It is widely agreed that evidence should be used to inform decision-making, but do our systems meet on-the-ground needs and realities? Collecting actionable and timely data that allow organizations and users to ask the deeper questions needed to improve program design and facilitate learning can be a challenge. This session will explore innovative possibilities for more participatory, meaningful, and transformative data collection processes.
Andrew Cunningham, Global Education Advisor, Aga Khan Foundation
Anoushka Kenley, Senior Consultant, Measurement and Evaluation, New Philanthropy Capital
Erica Stillo, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Manager, Aga Khan Foundation Canada

The Feminist Approach 201: A case study for championing new gender norms
September 27, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
The Feminist International Assistance Policy’s focus on empowering women and girls is a bold example of Canada’s ambition to be a global leader in gender equality. Its reframing of international policy priorities creates new opportunities, but also raises questions about how to advance a feminist agenda while engaging with existing social norms. Using case examples, this session will consider how to address social norms in challenging contexts and pave the way for greater, and sustained, gender equality.
Yasmin Karim, Programme Manager, Gender and Development, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme

Making sense of pluralism
September 28, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
In an era of heightening global fragilities and fault lines, there is a strong need to promote pluralism through international development programming and the Sustainable Development Goals. What is pluralism, how does it manifest in various contexts and how can you integrate it into your work? This interactive workshop will present a pluralism analysis tool, study responses to human diversity in various contexts and explore various intersections of pluralism with international development.
Afroza Nanji, Pluralism and Global Citizenship Educator
Nathan Bowers-Krishnan, Program Officer, Global Centre for Pluralism

Is development newsworthy?
September 28, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Media – newspapers, television, radio, blogs, and social networks – play an undeniable role in framing the way Canadians think about international development. But with shrinking newsroom budgets, a 24 hour news cycle, and trending #FakeNews, the media landscape is in constant flux. In this environment, are stories about development still making it to Canadians? What stories are being told and whose voices are being heard? This session will disseminate findings from a content analysis of Canadian media coverage of the developing world, and discuss what role the media can play in building understanding of development.
Colette Brin, Professor, Département d’information et de communication, Université Laval and Director, Centre d’études sur les medias, Université Laval
Megan Clement, Managing Editor, Women & Girls, News Deeply
Robert Steiner, Director of the Fellowships in Global Journalism, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto
For more speaker details and to view the full conference agenda, please visit globaldev150.ca
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Getting to Work: Women's Empowerment in South Asia - Ismaili Centre Toronto
2017-09-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Ismaili Centre Toronto, 49 Wynford Dr, North York, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1K1, Canada
On September 28 Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and the Ismaili Centre Toronto hosted a conversation about women’s empowerment and the work of the Aga Khan Development Network in South Asia.

In Pakistan, significant inequalities between women and men persist. While challenging social norms can be difficult, small, strategic steps in women’s economic empowerment have changed the lives of many, leading to inspiring stories of hope and social inclusion.
Yasmin Karim, Programme Manager, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme Pakistan, and Lindsay Mossman, Gender Advisor, Aga Khan Foundation Canada engaged with the community to talk about women’s empowerment in challenging contexts and how vocational and skills training in Pakistan is transforming women’s roles in their household and their communities.

Yasmin Karim is the Programme Manager, Gender and Development with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) Pakistan. Since 2011, Yasmin has worked with AKRSP to design and implement community development programs that drive women’s social and economic empowerment. Previously, she worked for the International Rescue Committee, and the Aga Khan Development Network Multi-input Earthquake Reconstruction Programme. In 2005, Yasmin was one of 1000 women collectively nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize through the 1000 Peace Women initiative, and in 2012 she was awarded the Human Rights Defender Award by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Lindsay Mossman is the Gender Advisor at Aga Khan Foundation Canada, where she supports gender equality integration throughout the Foundation’s programmes. She is a gender specialist with a Master of Arts in International Affairs from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and over ten years of experience promoting women’s rights and gender equality in Canada and overseas. Lindsay has particular expertise in gender analysis and mainstreaming, program development, and capacity building, coaching and training and was the CEO of a gender equality consulting firm that she founded in Kigali, Rwanda, which supports development partners, NGOs and private organisations to integrate gender equality in their organisations.

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Getting to Work: Women’s Empowerment in Pakistan - University of Toronto
2017-09-29 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | University of Toronto, Room 108N (North House) 1 Devonshire Place, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3K7, Canada
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and the Munk School Of Global Affairs, University of Toronto invite you to join a conversation about women’s empowerment in Pakistan as part of AKFC’s annual University Seminar Series.

Women’s economic empowerment is fundamental to sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Lack of access to economic resources and opportunities impacts women’s ability to participate and succeed in economic activities. In Pakistan, despite important progress in access to education, health, and participation in community life for women, many women still face significant barriers accessing economic opportunities. Many young women lack the skills, confidence and support to make key life decisions, including those related to employment and livelihoods. Within the labour market, the institutions intended to facilitate women’s participation are often weak and unable to implement laws meant to ensure women’s safety and security. This lack of a supportive environment discourages women from pursuing a wider range of employment opportunities – particularly those outside traditional income‐generating roles.

On September 29, join Yasmin Karim, Programme Manager with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme Pakistan, for a conversation about women’s empowerment in challenging contexts and how vocational and skills training in Pakistan is challenging social norms and transforming women’s roles in their household and their communities. By working through a case study, participants will explore some approaches, challenges and lessons learned implementing women’s economic empowerment programs.

Register now!
Friday, September 29, 2017
12:00 – 2:30 (includes light lunch)
Room 208N (North House)
University of Toronto

Yasmin Karim is the Programme Manager, Gender and Development with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) Pakistan. Since 2011, Yasmin has worked with AKRSP to design and implement community development programs that drive women’s social and economic empowerment. Previously, she has worked for the International Rescue Committee, and the Aga Khan Development Network Multi-input Earthquake Reconstruction Programme. In 2005, Yasmin was one of 1000 women collectively nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize through the 1000 Peace Women initiative, and in 2012 she was awarded the Human Rights Defender Award by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Registration Link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aga-khan-foundation-canadas-university-tour-september-2017-tickets-36493633440

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Getting to Work: Women’s Empowerment in Pakistan - University of Alberta
2017-10-02 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | University of Alberta – School of Business, Alberta School of Business, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R6, Canada
On October 2, Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and the University of Alberta invited Canadians to join a conversation about women’s empowerment in Pakistan as part of AKFC’s annual University Seminar Series.
Yasmin Karim, Gender and Development Programme Manager, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme Pakistan spoke about achieving women’s empowerment in challenging contexts and how vocational and skills training in Pakistan is challenging social norms and transforming women’s roles in their household and their communities. By working through a case study, participants explored approaches, challenges and lessons learned while implementing women’s economic empowerment programs.
Women’s economic empowerment is fundamental to sustainable and inclusive economic growth. In Pakistan, despite important progress in access to education, health, and participation in community life for women, many women still face significant barriers accessing economic opportunities. Social norms reinforce stereotypes, limit women’s mobility outside the household and impact women’s personal agency. Many young women lack the skills, confidence and support to make key life decisions, including those related to employment and livelihoods.
Within the labour market, the institutions intended to facilitate women’s participation are often weak and unable to implement laws meant to ensure women’s safety and security. This lack of a supportive environment discourages women from pursuing a wider range of employment opportunities – particularly those outside traditional income‐generating roles.
Yasmin Karim is the Gender and Development Manager for the Enhancing Employability and Leadership for Youth project in northern Pakistan. Ms. Karim has spent over two decades with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme in northern Pakistan implementing community development initiatives on women’s social and economic empowerment. In 2005, Yasmin was one of 1000 women collectively nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize through the 1000 Peace Women initiative, and in 2012 she was awarded the Human Rights Defender Award by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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Getting to Work: Women’s Empowerment in Pakistan - University of Victoria
2017-10-03 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | University of Victoria – Engineering/Computer Science Building, 99111 Ring Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V8P 5C2, Canada
On October 3, Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and the University of Victoria hosted the community for an evening to join a conversation about women’s empowerment in Pakistan as part of AKFC’s annual University Seminar Series.
Women’s economic empowerment is fundamental to sustainable and inclusive economic growth. In Pakistan, despite important progress in access to education, health, and participation in community life for women, many women still face significant barriers accessing economic opportunities. Social norms reinforce stereotypes, limit women’s mobility outside the household and impact women’s personal agency. Many young women lack the skills, confidence and support to make key life decisions, including those related to employment and livelihoods. Within the labour market, the institutions intended to facilitate women’s participation are often weak and unable to implement laws meant to ensure women’s safety and security. This lack of a supportive environment discourages women from pursuing a wider range of employment opportunities – particularly those outside traditional income‐generating roles.
Yasmin Karim, Gender and Development Programme Manager, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme Pakistan, facilitated a conversation about achieving women’s empowerment in challenging contexts and how vocational and skills training in Pakistan is challenging social norms and transforming women’s roles in their household and their communities. By working through a case study, participants explored approaches, challenges and lessons learned implementing women’s economic empowerment programs.
Yasmin Karim is the Gender and Development Manager for the Enhancing Employability and Leadership for Youth project in northern Pakistan. Ms. Karim has spent over two decades with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme in northern Pakistan implementing community development initiatives on women’s social and economic empowerment. In 2005, Yasmin was one of 1000 women collectively nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize through the 1000 Peace Women initiative, and in 2012 she was awarded the Human Rights Defender Award by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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Getting to Work: Women’s Empowerment in Pakistan - Simon Fraser University
2017-10-04 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Simon Fraser University – Vancouver Campus, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 5K3, Canada
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and Simon Fraser University invite you to join a conversation about women’s empowerment in Pakistan as part of AKFC’s annual University Seminar Series.

Women’s economic empowerment is fundamental to sustainable and inclusive economic growth. In Pakistan, despite important progress in access to education, health, and participation in community life for women, many women still face significant barriers accessing economic opportunities. Social norms reinforce stereotypes, limit women’s mobility outside the household and impact women’s personal agency. Many young women lack the skills, confidence and support to make key life decisions, including those related to employment and livelihoods. Within the labour market, the institutions intended to facilitate women’s participation are often weak and unable to implement laws meant to ensure women’s safety and security. This lack of a supportive environment discourages women from pursuing a wider range of employment opportunities – particularly those outside traditional income‐generating roles.

On October 4, join Yasmin Karim, the Gender and Development Programme Manager with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme Pakistan, for a conversation about achieving women’s empowerment in challenging contexts and how vocational and skills training in Pakistan is challenging social norms and transforming women’s roles in their household and their communities. By working through a case study, participants will explore some approaches, challenges and lessons learned implementing women’s economic empowerment programs.
Register now!
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Room: HC2270
Simon Fraser University – Vancouver Campus
Harbour Centre
515 W Hastings St
Yasmin Karim is the Gender and Development Manager for the Enhancing Employability and Leadership for Youth project in northern Pakistan. Ms. Karim has spent over two decades with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme in northern Pakistan implementing community development initiatives on women’s social and economic empowerment. In 2005, Yasmin was one of 1000 women collectively nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize through the 1000 Peace Women initiative, and in 2012 she was awarded the Human Rights Defender Award by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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Getting to Work: Women’s Empowerment in Pakistan - University of British Columbia
2017-10-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | University of British Columbia, 2329 West Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z4, Canada
On Thursday, October 5th, 2017, Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and the International Relations Student Association at UBC hosted Yasmin Karim, Gender and Development Programme Manager, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme Pakistan. The evening included conversations surrounding achieving women’s empowerment in challenging contexts and how vocational and skills training in Pakistan is challenging social norms and transforming women’s roles in their household and their communities as part of AKFC’s annual University Seminar Series. By working through a case study, participants explored approaches, challenges and lessons learned implementing women’s economic empowerment programs.
Women’s economic empowerment is fundamental to sustainable and inclusive economic growth. In Pakistan, despite important progress in access to education, health, and participation in community life for women, many women still face significant barriers accessing economic opportunities. Social norms reinforce stereotypes, limit women’s mobility outside the household and impact women’s personal agency. Many young women lack the skills, confidence and support to make key life decisions, including those related to employment and livelihoods. Within the labour market, the institutions intended to facilitate women’s participation are often weak and unable to implement laws meant to ensure women’s safety and security. This lack of a supportive environment discourages women from pursuing a wider range of employment opportunities – particularly those outside traditional income‐generating roles.
Yasmin Karim is the Gender and Development Manager for the Enhancing Employability and Leadership for Youth project in northern Pakistan. Ms. Karim has spent over two decades with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme in northern Pakistan implementing community development initiatives on women’s social and economic empowerment. In 2005, Yasmin was one of 1000 women collectively nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize through the 1000 Peace Women initiative, and in 2012 she was awarded the Human Rights Defender Award by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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Climate Change and Natural Disasters: Are we ready?
2017-11-27 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
From massive wildfires to powerful hurricanes and heavy rainfalls, 2017 was a year of extreme weather and natural disasters around the globe. Billions of dollars and thousands of lives were lost. And with climate change continuing, the incidence and severity of these kinds of natural disasters are set to increase in the years ahead.
Are Canadians ready to face these challenges, as individuals and as a nation? What lessons can we learn from other countries, and what can we be doing to help the international response?
On Monday, November 27, 2017 Aga Khan Foundation Canada and thePanel welcomed over 150 people to the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat for Climate change and natural disasters: Are we ready? A panel of four global experts explored the natural disaster risks we face based on new climate and weather trends, how we should be preparing, and what role Canada should play abroad.

Speakers included:
Dr. Blair Feltmate, Head, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands and Leader, Green Party of Canada
Salim Rajan, Head of Planning and Building, Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
Rahul Singh, Founder of the David McAntony Gibson Foundation and GlobalMedic
Veronica Scotti, President & CEO, Canada at Swiss Re
Moderated by CBC’s Hannah Thibedeau

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Final stop at Together Exhibition in Ottawa
2017-12-05 12:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Aga Khan Foundation Canada invited the public to walk through a custom-built truck with 1,000 square feet of interactive exhibition space and explore how Canadians are driving positive change around the world at the award-winning Together exhibition as it made its final stop at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Ottawa. The exhibition included powerful photography, unique objects, a global citizen quiz, an interactive world map, and opportunities for visitors to share their ideas.

Humanitarian responses on the horizon in 2018: Learning from our past and anticipating future challenges
2018-01-30 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
On Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Aga Khan Foundation Canada hosted a vibrant panel session about emerging humanitarian crises, trends, and solutions on the horizon for 2018 . In partnership with the Canadian Red Cross, Humanitarian Response Network, International Committee of the Red Cross, and the Canadian Council for International Cooperation, this event engaged with policymakers and representatives from the sector to discuss shifts in humanitarian response for the coming year and to foster opportunities for dialogue and collaboration.

PROGRAMME:
9:00: Welcome by Panel Chair
Khalil Shariff (CEO, Aga Khan Foundation Canada)
9:15 –10:15: Panel Session
Moderator: Julia Sanchez (President –CEO, Canadian Council for International Cooperation)
Panelists:
Dominik Stillhart (Director of Operations for the International Committee of the Red Cross)
Jean-Nicolas Beuze (Representative in Canada, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
Gillian Barth (President and CEO, CARE Canada)
10:15 –10:45: Audience Questions
Moderator: Julia Sanchez (President –CEO, Canadian Council for International Cooperation)
10:45 –11:00: Closing Remarks
Khalil Shariff (CEO, Aga Khan Foundation Canada)

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The Lancet Series: Canada's Global Leadership on Health
2018-02-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
On February 23, 2018, The Lancet, in partnership with Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, hosted an event to launch the first ever Lancet Series on Canada at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Ottawa. The Series on Canada examines the country’s system of universal health coverage and its global role in health, including Canada’s legacy, challenges, and future path on issues such as access to health care, gender equality, global health diplomacy, and Indigenous peoples’ health.
#LancetCanada

Programme
Welcome
Mr. Khalil Shariff, Aga Khan Foundation Canada
Dr. Lynn Wilson, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Dr. Richard Horton, The Lancet
Dr. Jocalyn Clark, The Lancet
Keynote Remarks
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services
Panel Discussions
moderated by Mr. Andre Picard, The Globe and Mail health columnist
1.Canada’s universal health system: achieving its potential
For the authors: Dr. Danielle Martin (University of Toronto) and Dr. Nadine Caron (University of British Columbia)
Discussants: Professor Colleen Flood (University of Ottawa)
2.Canada’s global health role: supporting equity and citizenship as a middle power
For the authors: Dr. Stephanie Nixon (University of Toronto) and Dr. Kelley Lee (Simon Fraser University)
Discussants: Mr. Robert Greenhill (Global Canada Initiative)
Closing Remarks
Dr. Richard Horton, The Lancet

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1 Million Lives Unlocked: Vancouver event
2018-04-08 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Ismaili Jamatkhana Richmond, 4000 May Drive, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Together, we have a million reasons to celebrate. In 2012, the Government of Canada and Aga Khan Foundation Canada launched an unprecedented partnership to tackle the root causes of poverty in Africa and Asia.
Thanks to tens of thousands of Canadians, we unlocked the potential of over a million women and men, girls and boys across Africa and Asia to build a better life – and laid the foundations to ensure that millions more continue to benefit in the years to come.
Join AKFC to celebrate the impact that Canadians have made through this partnership. Engaging speakers, striking video and photography, and thought-provoking conversations will provide an exclusive look at the results of this initiative… and some of the million individual stories of change it inspired.
Register now!
Sunday, April 8, 2018
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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Daring to Deliver – Midwives on the Front Lines in Canada and Tanzania
2018-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Regina) | University of Saskatchewan, 129-72 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5B5, Canada
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 Wendy Wood (Canadian Association of Midwives) 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.
Wendy Wood is a practicing midwife in Calgary, Alberta and teaches midwifery emergency skills and neonatal resuscitation, building on her prior experience as a paramedic. Her work has taken her around the world, training other midwives in Tanzania, Costa Rica, Peru, Ethiopia, Mexico, and Nunavik.

Daring to Deliver – Midwives on the Front Lines in Canada and Tanzania
2018-10-22 | University of Alberta- Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405 - 87 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R3, Canada
This event will take place in the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA) building, room 2-150.
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 Wendy Wood (Canadian Association of Midwives) 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.
Wendy Wood is a practicing midwife in Calgary, Alberta and teaches midwifery emergency skills and neonatal resuscitation, building on her prior experience as a paramedic. Her work has taken her around the world, training other midwives in Tanzania, Costa Rica, Peru, Ethiopia, Mexico, and Nunavik.

Daring to Deliver – Midwives on the Front Lines in Canada and Tanzania
2018-10-23 | University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
This event will be held at the Professional Faculties building, Room 222 (PF222)
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.
Speakers:
Tracey Evans
Having grown up with parents working in the airline industry, Tracey spent much of her childhood bouncing from one country to the next and learning to explore new cultures. Those experiences led her to study International Development and Global Studies at University of Ottawa and pursue a Master’s degree in International Conflict Resolution and Mediation at Tel Aviv University. Tracey now works at Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), managing a portfolio of projects across East and West Africa and Central Asia. She has also worked on HIV/AIDS projects in West and South Africa.

CANCELLED- Daring to Deliver – Midwives on the Front Lines in Canada and Tanzania
2018-10-25 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Life Sciences Centre- University of British Columbia, LSC 1001 LT1 - 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3, Canada
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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.

Daring to Deliver – Midwives on the Front Lines in Canada and Tanzania
2018-10-29 | University of Toronto, Room 108N (North House) 1 Devonshire Place, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3K7, Canada
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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.
Speakers:
Wendy Wood is a practicing midwife in Calgary, Alberta and teaches midwifery emergency skills and neonatal resuscitation, building on her prior experience as a paramedic. Her work has taken her around the world, training other midwives in Tanzania, Costa Rica, Peru, Ethiopia, Mexico, and Nunavik.
Tracey Evans
Having grown up with parents working in the airline industry, Tracey spent much of her childhood bouncing from one country to the next and learning to explore new cultures. Those experiences led her to study International Development and Global Studies at University of Ottawa and pursue a Master’s degree in International Conflict Resolution and Mediation at Tel Aviv University. Tracey now works at Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), managing a portfolio of projects across East and West Africa and Central Asia. She has also worked on HIV/AIDS projects in West and South Africa.

Daring to Deliver – Midwives on the Front Lines in Canada and Tanzania
2018-10-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Seneca College- King Campus, 13990 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON, M2J 2X5, Canada
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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.

Girls Making the Grade: Closing the Education Gap in Fragile Settings
2018-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC) are pleased to invite you to an event on girls’ education in fragile settings.
The Government of Canada is boldly committed to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. This global commitment has been expressed through the Feminist International Assistance Policy and, more recently, the G7 Declaration on Quality Education for Girls, Adolescent Girls and Women in Developing Countries, as well as the historic G7 investment in education for women and girls in crisis and conflict situations.
This policy environment provides a framework to bring together leading thinkers and experts to discuss innovative approaches to achieving transformative change for women and girls through education in fragile contexts. As stated in the G7 Summit communique, “equal access to quality education is vital to achieve the empowerment and equal opportunity of girls and women, especially in developing contexts and countries struggling with conflict.”
This interactive session will bring together practitioners, policymakers, youth and academics to share lessons, challenges and opportunities in achieving access to quality education for girls and adolescent girls in fragile settings and conflict areas.
The program will include presentations, panels, and small group discussions that will allow participants to dive into areas of particular interest to their work. A panel of young women will discuss their educational experiences in conflict-affected areas, helping to ground the conversation in real world experiences.
Confirmed Speakers
Julia Dicum, Deputy Director, Global Affairs Canada
Sarah Holst, Portfolio Lead, Girls Education Challenge
Muno Osman, former WUSC Student Refugee Program participant
Nafisa Shekhova, Global Education Advisor, Aga Khan Foundation
Elizabeth Yom, former WUSC Student Refugee Program participant
Space is limited. Please register in advance.

In conversation with David Beasley, Executive Director of the World Food Programme
2018-12-12 10:15 - 11:45 (America/Toronto) | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1K6, Canada
Conflict is one of the main causes of food insecurity and hunger globally today, forcing millions of people to abandon their land, homes and jobs and putting them at risk of hunger or even famine. Today, people living in conflict-stricken areas make up 60 percent of the world’s 821 million chronically hungry. They are more than twice as likely to be undernourished as those living in countries at peace.
Please join a conversation with David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Alex Bugailiskis, Canada’s Ambassador to Italy and Permanent Representative to the Rome-based Agencies, to discuss effective interventions addressing hunger and conflict.
David Beasley will be drawing on his recent first-hand experiences talking with vulnerable women and girls in the Sahel, Bangladesh, Syria, and Yemen
This armchair discussion will be moderated by Susan Ormiston, Senior Correspondent for CBC.
Doors Open: 9:45 AM
Opening remarks and discussion: 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Light refreshments will be served prior to the event.

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David Beasley, Executive Director of the U.N. World Food Programme:

At WFP, Mr. Beasley is putting to use four decades of leadership and communications skills to mobilise more financial support and public awareness for the global fight against hunger. Under Mr Beasley’s leadership, WFP kept four countries from slipping into famine in 2017. Mr Beasley is also driving greater focus and attention to WFP’s work beyond emergency food assistance, highlighting the fact that longer term development can bring peace and stability to troubled regions.
Before coming to WFP in April 2017, Mr Beasley spent a decade working with high-profile leaders and on-the-ground programme managers in more than 100 countries, directing projects designed to foster peace, reconciliation and economic progress. He travelled to as many as 30 countries a year, organizing, leading or participating in conferences and missions in Kosovo, South Sudan, Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen, among others. His work has allowed him to develop deep relationships with leaders around the world.
As Governor of the U.S. state of South Carolina from 1995 to 1999, Mr Beasley guided the state during years of economic transformation, helping to reshape the state’s economy into a healthy, diverse and robust market. Mr Beasley was the first Governor in South Carolina to make a public push for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the state capitol dome, a move that earned him the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.
Mr Beasley received his Bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of South Carolina and taught at the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. He was first elected to public office at the age of 21 as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Alex Bugailiskis, Canada’s Ambassador to Italy and Permanent Representative to the Rome-based Agencies

In August 2017, Alex Bugailiskis was appointed as Canada’s Ambassador to the Italian Republic, as well as Permanent Representative to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Food Programme and the International Fund for Agricultural Development, with concurrent accreditation as Ambassador to the Republic of San Marino, to the Republic of Malta and the Republic of Albania.
In her last assignment at Global Affairs Canada, Alex Bugailiskis was Assistant Deputy Minister for Europe, the Middle East and the Maghreb where she was closely engaged in the resettlement of 40,000 Syrian refugees in Canada and authored a $1.6 billion three year strategy for Iraq and Syria. She was concurrently the Chief Negotiator of the Canada-EU Strategic Partnership Agreement, which was signed in October 2016 and came into provisional application on April 1, 2017.
From October 2013 to October 2015, Ms. Bugailiskis was Canada’s Ambassador to the Republic of Poland and hosted the first state visit by the Governor General of Canada and two visits by the Prime Minister.
In 2007, she was appointed as Executive Coordinator for the Americas Strategy and served as Assistant Deputy Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean from 2007-2010. She was Canada’s Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba (2003-2007), and Ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic and High Commissioner to Cyprus (1997-2000).
Ms. Bugailiskis has extensive experience in Central and South America. She previously served as Director General for Latin America and as Director for Central America and Caribbean Affairs and was posted to Guatemala and El Salvador where she supported Canada`s contribution to the UN led peace process. She has also served in West Africa (Ghana) and for the UN Division during Canada`s 1989-1991 Security Council tenure.
Ms. Bugailiskis has received several awards including a Public Service Award for her contribution to the resettlement of Syrian refugees, a Commendation from the Clerk of the Privy Council for her work on the Haiti earthquake (2010), a Merit Award from the Foreign Minister for her contribution to the Summit of the Americas (2001) and was the first recipient of the Canadian Foreign Service Officer of the Year Award (1990) for her work on Namibian independence.
In 2010-2011, Ms. Bugailiskis was concurrently Executive Coordinator for the Business Development Task Force for the 2010 Annual meeting of the Inter-American Development Bank in Calgary, Alberta and the Senior Distinguished Fellow at the Norman Paterson School for International Affairs (NPSIA). During her tenure at NPSIA she co-edited the 2012 Canada Among Nations edition – Canada and Mexico’s Unfinished Agenda.
Ms. Bugailiskis has an MA from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, at Carleton University. She is married to Lieutenant – Colonel (Retired) Alexander Fieglar and has two children, Henry and Angelica.

Susan Ormiston, CBC senior correspondent for TV, radio and online:

Susan Ormiston has reported from 25 countries and conflict zones including Afghanistan, Egypt, Libya, Ukraine, Lebanon, Syria, and Israel.
She’s covered natural and industrial disasters in Haiti, Bangladesh and the Philippines. She’s also reported extensively on Nelson Mandela, covering his election as President of South Africa in 1994, and his death nearly 20 years later.
As London correspondent, she covered the European debt crisis, a royal wedding and baby, and the revolutions in Libya, Egypt and Syria. She has also reported on mega-sporting events including the London Olympics and Brazil’s World Cup.
For her award-winning journalism, she’s captured three Geminis including “Best Reportage” for her work in Afghanistan, and “Best Digital” for a Canadian election special called “Ormiston Online.” In 2011 she won a Foreign Press Association award in London.
Ormiston has interviewed a wide range of newsmakers including U.S. President Bill Clinton, former Governor General Michaelle Jean, U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde, as well as the musicians Céline Dion, Shania Twain, and Sting.
She’s a frequent guest host for CBC News Network and CBC programs including The National, The Current, As It Happens. She has also reported for CBC’s the fifth estate and Marketplace.
During her time at CTV, Susan was a correspondent and host for W-Five.

Women Delivering: How women are championing global change
2019-06-07 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | Ismaili Centre Vancouver, 4010 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G 1G8, Canada
On the occasion of the world-renowned Women Deliver conference being held in Vancouver, please join us for an event exploring women’s leadership in global health and development.
Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Ismaili Council for British Columbia are pleased to welcome you for an evening celebrating leaders who are contributing to women’s empowerment, improved health of women and girls, and global development. A panel of global experts will share their perspectives on how women are leading the charge in Canada and overseas. Speakers will also discuss highlights from the Women Deliver 2019 conference being held in Vancouver from June 3 to 6.
The event will include a moderated armchair conversation, short films, and a networking reception.
Speakers include:
Barbara Grantham, President and CEO, UBC/VGH Hospital Foundation
Marleen Temmerman, Director, Women’s Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aga Khan University
Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO, Vancity; and AKFC National Committee Member
Jane Wanyama, CEO, Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
Khalil Z. Shariff, CEO, Aga Khan Foundation Canada
Moderator:
Shachi Kurl, Executive Director, Angus Reid Institute
We hope that you can join us for this exciting event.

In a Heartbeat : a travelling exhibit about women leading change at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto
2019-10-01 - 2019-11-04 | Ismaili Centre Toronto, 49 Wynford Dr, North York, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1K1, Canada
To see the exhibit, book a tour online or visit during open house hours, which are Wednesdays and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (no booking required during those times).

Aga Khan Foundation Canada is pleased to invite you to visit its new touring exhibit In a Heartbeat, which will be installed at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto between September 27 and November 4, 2019.
In this interactive exhibit, visitors meet six women in Asia and Africa who are leading the way to better health for their communities. Their first-person stories educate visitors about the unique challenges that each woman faces – like Dr. Simiyu, who oversees the birth of more than a dozen babies every day on a remote island in Tanzania. Through these powerful stories, visitors catch a glimpse into the lives of these six women, and leave the exhibit with a greater understanding of the humanity that links us all.
Come visit the exhibit at the Ismaili Centre between September 27 and November 4. Book a tour online, or come during open house hours Wednesdays and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (no booking required during these times).
For more information, please visit akfc.ca or email info@akfc.ca.
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For information on how to get to the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, parking, transit, etc., please visit
https://the.ismaili/ismailicentres/toronto/visiting-toronto
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Building a brighter future: improving women and girls’ health and rights
2019-10-23 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Ismaili Centre Toronto, 49 Wynford Dr, North York, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1K1, Canada
When women and girls are healthy, they are one step closer to reaching their full potential. But in developing countries, the combined effects of gender barriers and inadequate health care often hold them back. As a result, a 15-year-old girl in a low-income country has a one in 45-lifetime risk of dying due to complications in pregnancy or childbirth. This risk is more than 100 times greater than in a high-income country like Canada.
The statistics are sobering, but hope is on the horizon. Join us to hear first-hand accounts of how Canadian-supported initiatives are contributing to improved health and rights for women and girls in Africa and Asia.
The evening will include a moderated armchair conversation, short films, a reception, and the opportunity to explore AKFC’s newest exhibit, In a Heartbeat.
Speakers include:

Yasmin Karim, Program Head, Social Sector, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, Pakistan
Dr. Shahirose Sadrudin Premji, Director and Professor, School of Nursing, York University
Humayoon Helal, National Manager, Health Grants and Compliance, Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan
Lindsay Mossman, Senior Gender Equality Advisor, Aga Khan Foundation Canada

The event is free, however advance registration is required.

Speaker biographies:
Yasmin Karim
Yasmin Karim is the Program Head, Social Sector, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) Pakistan. Since 2011, Yasmin has worked with AKRSP to design and implement community development programs that drive women’s social and economic empowerment. Previously, she worked for the International Rescue Committee, and the Aga Khan Development Network Multi-input Earthquake Reconstruction Programme. In 2005, Yasmin was one of 1000 women collectively nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize through the 1000 Peace Women initiative, and in 2012 she was awarded the Human Rights Defender Award by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Lindsay Mossman
Lindsay Mossman is the Senior Gender Equality Advisor at Aga Khan Foundation Canada, where she supports gender equality integration throughout the Foundation’s programs. She is a gender specialist with a Master of Arts in International Affairs from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and over ten years of experience promoting women’s rights and gender equality in Canada and overseas. Lindsay has particular expertise in gender analysis and mainstreaming, program development, capacity building, coaching and training. She was the CEO of a gender equality consulting firm that she founded in Kigali, Rwanda, which supports development partners, NGOs and private institutions to integrate gender equality in their organisations.
Dr. Shahirose Sadrudin Premji
Shahirose Sadrudin Premji is Director and Professor is Professor and Director of the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health at York University. She has over 20 years’ of experience in newborn health and has practiced clinically and provided technical expertise in countries such as Australia, China, Kenya, Tanzania, Pakistan, Syria, and Uganda. She spent two years as an Associate University Professor at Aga Khan University’s School of Nursing. Dr. Premji leads an international team of academics, clinicians, and policy decision-makers that examines the role of psychosocial factors as both risk factors and targets of intervention to prevent preterm birth. Dr. Premji is the recipient of the Jeanne Mance Award which is the highest award given by the Canadian Nurses Association. In 2017 the Canadian Nurses Association honored Dr. Premji as 150 Nurses for Canada for her pioneering work in health innovation in Canada and globally. She is also the recipient of the College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta’s Centennial Award and has been inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.
Dr. Humayoon Helal
Dr. Humayoon Helal is the National Manager, Health Grants and Compliance at Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan. He is a medical doctor and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MD) from Nangarhar University (2004) and a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) from ABASYN Post Graduate University Pakistan (2010). Helal also has a post-graduate diploma in hospital management from International Institute of Health Management and Research New Delhi. Over the last 14 years Helal has served the health system of Afghanistan in various capacities, including as health program director, program manager, technical manager, community based health care manager, Master Trainer (Gender and health) and health supervisor with international organizations working in Afghanistan. Since April 2016 he has served as the National Manager for health grants and compliance at AKF Afghanistan. Helal has experience in health care service delivery, community health and hospital care, grants management, fundraising, building partnerships, human resource development, and gender mainstreaming and emergency and disaster management at national level.

How COVID-19 is transforming lives: Talent, education, and the economy in a post-pandemic world
2020-09-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Alberta
COVID-19 has been a disruptive force in Canada and around the world. In this one-hour session, keynote John Stackhouse will talk about how individuals and businesses need to pivot to survive the post-COVID-19 world. Khalil Z. Shariff will share examples from Aga Khan Foundation’s response to COVID-19 in some of the most marginalized communities in Africa and Asia. Leila Keshavjee will draw on her experience as a business owner and entrepreneur navigating the pandemic in Canada.
Register here to attend this virtual event.
Please note that this event will be offered in English only.
We will send a recording of the event to all registrants and attendees post-event.
Please contact events@akfc.ca for more information.

Speaker Biographies:
Khalil Z. Shariff, Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan Foundation Canada:
Khalil joined Aga Khan Foundation Canada as Chief Executive Officer in August 2005. He was previously with the Toronto office of McKinsey & Company, an international management consultancy, where he advised governments, financial institutions, and health care providers on strategy, organization, and operational improvement.
Khalil served on AKFC’s National Committee for five years, and has cultivated his interest in international development and conflict resolution issues through a variety of activities including: Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Harvard Negotiation Law Review; Policy Co-ordinator and Research Associate, Harvard Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research; Legal Intern, Chambers of the Vice-President, International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in Arusha, Tanzania; Intern, Office of Under-Secretary-General, UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations. He was the youngest member ever elected as a School Trustee in 1993 for the Board of School Trustees in Richmond, B.C.
Khalil holds a B.A. in International Relations and Economics from the University of British Columbia and a J.D. magna cum laude from the Harvard Law School.

John Stackhouse, Senior Vice President, Office of the CEO, RBC
As Senior Vice-President in the Office of the CEO at RBC, John is responsible for the organization’s thought leadership and public advocacy related to macro-economics, sustainable development, and large-scale technology disruptions. Previously, John spent 25 years at The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper, including terms as Editor-in-Chief (2009-14), editor of Report on Business (2004-09), and from 1992-1999, a foreign correspondent based in New Delhi, India. He has authored three books, Out of Poverty, Timbit Nation, and Mass Disruption: Thirty Years on the Front Lines of a Media Revolution. His next book, Planet Canada, is due to be published in October 2020 by Penguin Randomhouse. John is a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and C.D. ‎Howe Institute, and sits on the boards of Queen’s University and Aga Khan Foundation Canada.

Leila Keshavjee, entrepreneur and founder of Happy Pops
Leila started Happy Pops in 2016 after graduating with a degree in kinesiology from the University of Toronto. Through her educ

ation, she learned that there are many names for sugar and it is often difficult to find products with ingredients one can recognize. As an athlete and coach, Leila wanted to create a unique line of ice pops suitable for breakfast on the go, post-workout, a refreshing afternoon snack or a great addition to any event.
Leila drew on her South Asian heritage and travels, as well as her family’s experience in the food industry to come up with a flavour line-up that cannot be found anywhere else. From Passion Fruit and Guava to Mango and Strawberry, Happy Pops is a treat that appeals to Canada’s diverse tastes. The ice pops are handcrafted in small batches without artificial ingredients and are sold at retail stores, farmers markets, and festivals across the country. One can also purchase online for home delivery.

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Then & Now: Decades of public engagement in international development
2021-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
What: As part of International Development Week, Aga Khan Foundation Canada is convening Ted Cogan, Sonya De Laat & Nassisse Solomon, who are leading researchers on Canada’s public engagement efforts over time, from public opinion to documentary photography to crisis response for a discussion hosted by Dr. David Webster, co-editor of the book A Samaritan State Revisited: Historical Perspectives on Canadian Foreign Aid.
When: Friday, February 12, 2021 from 1PM to 2PM ET (10AM-11AM PT)
Why: Enhance your historical knowledge and its influence on contemporary and future approaches to public engagement with unique research and lively conversations with professionals from across the sector.
Panelists :
Ted Cogan
University of Guelph
The Growth of Public Engagement with Canadian Foreign Aid Policy, 1950–1980
Sonya De Laat
McMaster University
Pictures in Development: The Canadian International Development Agency’s Photo Library
Nassisse Solomon
Western University
“Tears Are Not Enough”: Canadian Political and Social Mobilization for Famine Relief in Ethiopia, 1984–1988
David Webster
Bishop’s University
Co-editor, A Samaritan State Revisited: Historical Perspectives on Canadian Foreign Aid

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Teaching the SDGs through Art - Goal #3: Good Health & Well-being
2022-01-26 17:00 - 17:45 (America/Toronto) | Online
Aga Khan Foundation Canada, in partnership with Aga Khan Museum, offers this free professional development workshop for educators who are interested in teaching about global citizenship and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the lens of art.
In addition to imparting arts education teaching strategies, educators will leave with a comprehensive lesson plan containing easy-to-use activities that focus on Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being.
Cet atelier se tiendra également en français le 27 janvier. Plus de détails ici.

This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program.

Teaching the SDGs through Art - Goal #5: Gender Equality
2022-02-02 17:00 - 17:45 (America/Toronto) | Online
Aga Khan Foundation Canada, in partnership with Aga Khan Museum, offers this free professional development workshop for educators who are interested in teaching about global citizenship and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the lens of art.
In addition to imparting arts education teaching strategies, educators will leave with a comprehensive lesson plan containing easy-to-use activities that focus on Goal #5: Gender Equality.
Cet atelier se tiendra également en français le 3 février. Plus de détails ici.

This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program.
