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SUMMARY:Planting seeds: Investing in long-term change
DESCRIPTION:In today’s world\, confronting global challenges\, from climate change to economic disparities\, necessitates a focus on locally led development\, emphasizing sustainable investments and systemic infrastructure to pave the way for lasting positive change. Achieving this goal hinges on the collaborative synergy forged between local action and broader-scale interventions. \nJoin AKFC (in-person only) on June 6 for an inspiring reception marking the 36th anniversary of its International Youth Fellowship (IYF) program. This event will spotlight the program’s steadfast commitment to tackling development challenges\, creating learning opportunities for young Canadians\, and emphasizing the indispensable role of fostering trust and rapport between local communities and global development actors in driving sustainable change. \n“Planting Seeds” serves as both a recognition and celebration of the professional and personal growth inherent in careers in international development. It starts with a small seed – a spark and desire to make a change – that has the potential to grow into life-long connections\, investments\, and learnings. \nWhat can you expect? \n\nThe opportunity to connect with our IYF alums\, the 2024–2025 cohort of Fellows\, and distinguished speakers.\nAn immersive journey through the powerful narratives of six inspiring women from Asia and Africa\, leading impactful health initiatives in their communities\, in our “In A Heartbeat” exhibition.\nA networking reception with light refreshments served\n\nKey Information for Attendees: \n\nThis event is in-person only\nIn-person attendees are welcome to arrive by 5:30 p.m. EDT to network and enjoy light refreshments.\nThis event will be offered in English only\n\nFor accommodation requests\, accessibility inquiries\, or any other questions\, please contact us at akfc.events@akdn.org. \nSpeakers \nAdil Khalfan \nPresident and CEO\, Kensington Health \nInternational Development Management Fellow (Pakistan\, 2001) \nAdil has a vast background in nursing\, public health\, international development\, and health system strategy in Canada and internationally. His career has crossed many sectors with diverse populations\, including community care\, public health\, acute care\, home care\, regional care\, and specialty health. He has worked extensively in Ontario and the Middle East\, and understands the relationship between accountability and strategy\, planning\, quality\, performance measurement\, best-practice implementation\, and change management. \nPrior to joining Kensington Health as CEO\, Adil was Senior Vice President Health System Performance and Support at Ontario Health\, where he oversaw Ontario Health’s work to advance provincial strategies\, funding\, accountability agreements\, standards\, and initiatives through information\, evidence\, and other supports to assess\, inform\, and improve overall health system performance and effectiveness. Before his return to Canada\, Adil was the founding CEO of Royale Home Health (of Royale Hayat Hospital in Kuwait)\, and he also served as Middle East Executive Regional Director and Operational Lead for University Health Network (UHN)\, where he led an international cancer centre transformation in the region. \nAdil is a registered nurse and holds a BSc in Nursing from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Health Administration from the University of Ottawa. \nJacky Habib \nFreelance journalist & communications consultant \nYoung Professionals in Media Fellow (Kenya\, 2016) \nJacky Habib is a Canadian journalist\, media trainer\, and consultant based in Nairobi\, Kenya. She has reported from a dozen African countries on humanitarian issues\, social justice\, and women’s rights. Her work appears in publications including the CBC\, Globe & Mail\, NPR\, Al Jazeera\, and VICE News. \nThrough her Nairobi-based media company\, Jacky and a team of fellow creatives support organizations to use storytelling as a tool for social change. Clients include UNICEF\, UN-Habitat\, CARE USA\, and the World University Service of Canada. Jacky is pursuing a master’s in social innovation at the University of Cambridge and holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. \n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/planting-seeds-investing-in-long-term-change/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Nature-Based Solutions in Mangrove Ecosystems: Exploring Best Practices and Approaches to Support Community-Based Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:This event has now passed. Watch the recording below: \n \nMangroves are vital ecosystems that foster biodiversity\, reduce climate risks such as coastal flooding and erosion\, and support climate adaptation among adjacent coastal communities.\nYet a recent global assessment by IUCN indicates that more than half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse by 2050 due to climate risks such as sea-level rise and severe storms and other human induced threats such as deforestation\, pollution\, and development. \nOrganizations and community partners are working to restore and conserve vital mangrove ecosystems through a Nature-based Solutions (NbS) approach that seeks to deliver climate action while supporting biodiversity\, social\, and economic co-benefits and promotion of sustainable conservation initiatives in coastal communities. \nJoin us on June 10 for an insightful event hosted by AKFC and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)\, in collaboration with the Nature-Based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity Community of Practice. \nIn an effort to support capacity building for effective NbS initiatives in mangrove ecosystems\, this session will offer: \n\nKey findings of the IUCN’s newly released Global Mangrove Assessment\nBest practices in mangrove conservation and restoration\nCase studies on NbS initiatives in mangrove ecosystems\nApplication of Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) in mangrove ecosystems\nFinancing options for mangrove conservation\n\nSpeakers  \n\nAndrea Bassi\, Senior Associate\, International Institute for Sustainable Development\n\nProject: Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) of mangrove ecosystems\n\n\nAnete Berzina-Rodrigo\, Project Manager\, IUCN Oceans Team\n\nProject: Financing for Mangrove Conservation\n\n\nDidier Van Bignoot\, Global Advisor\, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security\, Aga Khan Foundation\n\nProject: Community-based Mangrove Initiatives\n\n\nFrancis Okalo\, Program Manager – Coastal and Oceans Resilience\, IUCN\n\nProject: From Global to Local — Regenerative Seascapes for People\, Climate and Planet (ReSea) & Save Our Mangroves Now! (SOMN) Initiatives\n\n\nFrédérique Thomas\, Senegal Director\, Société de coopération pour le développement international (SOCODEVI)\n\nProject: Empowering coastal communities and women through mangrove conservation\, Natur’ELLE project\, Senegal\n\n\nJoseph Wong\, Founder\, Reach Alliance & Vice-President\, International\, University of Toronto\n\nProject: Mangrove Conservation and Blue Carbon Initiatives in Coastal Kenya\n\n\nKerry Max\, Deputy Director\, Partnering for Climate\, Global Affairs Canada\nMarcos Valderrábano\, Program Manager\, IUCN\n\nProject: Global IUCN Red List of Ecosystems Mangrove Assessment\n\n\n\nTo request an accommodation or any other inquiries\, please contact us at akfc.events@akdn.org \n\nAbout the organizers\nThis event is co-hosted by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)\, and in partnership with the Nature-Based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity Community of Practice. \nAKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation \nThis event is part of AKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience and the Nature-Based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity Community of Practice\, supported by Global Affairs Canada. It is the fourth in a series of events focused on NbS for adaptation\, with previous sessions co-hosted with IISD. \nThe series aims to bring together practitioners\, advocates\, and others who share an interest in exploring and discussing how we may use the climate crisis as a catalyst for great leaps in addressing the complex challenges involved in confronting climate change in a manner that advances sustainable development\, well-being\, and resilient livelihoods for all. \nIUCN NAture-based Solutions for climate Adaptation: monitoring & impact evaluation (NAbSA) \nNAbSA is part of Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC) Partnering for Climate (P4C) initiative and works to improve climate resilience and reduce poverty for vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa by enhancing the rigorous application of gender-responsive Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate change adaptation with biodiversity co-benefits. Following its three key objectives of 1) enhanced design and implementation of nature-based measures through capacity building & equitable access to knowledge\, 2) increased evidence of biodiversity-climate nexus and societal benefits by documenting results\, lessons learned and best practices and 3) adoption and scaling-up of nature-positive and gender-responsive adaptation actions globally\, NAbSA supports the work of 19 P4C projects\, located in 22 Sub-Saharan countries. \nNature-Based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity Community of Practice \nThe Nature-Based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity Community of Practice brings together organizations in Canada and their international partners to share their insights and expertise on implementing NbS for adaptation. It initiated following the Government of Canada’s announcement of allocating climate finance funding to NbS for adaptation projects that enhance gender equality and social inclusion and contribute to biodiversity co-benefits. \n\nRegister today!\n\n     
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/nature-based-solutions-in-mangrove-ecosystems-exploring-best-practices-and-approaches-to-support-community-based-initiatives/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Charlevoix Education Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 20 to explore how Canada is leading the way in transforming education for girls and women in crisis contexts!\n\nEducation is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for sustainable development. The Government of Canada has been a long-standing leader in education. Most notably\, Canada led the G7 Charlevoix Education Initiative\, which committed to investing in projects aimed at enhancing access to quality education for girls\, adolescent girls and women\, particularly in the context of conflict and crises\, which leveraged $3.2 billion from the G7 and other leaders at the G7 2018 Summit. \nAlongside its NGO and CSO partners\, Canada’s own $400 million investment has yielded important results\, reaching the most marginalized in communities impacted by conflict\, climate\, and COVID-19. As we continue to navigate the complexities of educational programming in such environments\, it’s crucial to leverage evidence and experience to inform our policies and practices effectively. \nJoin us on June 20 as we explore successes\, challenges\, and lessons learned from education programming in crisis contexts. We will highlight research conducted by the Canadian International Education Policy Working Group’s (CIEPWG)Charlevoix Community of Practice\, which brings together education practitioners from various organizations funded through the Charlevoix Education Initiative. \nKey Information for Attendees: \n\nWhen you register\, please indicate whether you are interested in attending in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat or online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option.\nIn-person attendees are welcome to arrive by 9:30 a.m. EDT to network and enjoy light refreshments.\nThis event will be offered in English and French.\n\nFor accommodation requests\, accessibility inquiries\, or any other questions\, please contact us at akfc.events@akdn.org. \n  \nSpeakers: \nCatherine Paquin-Schmidt\, Programs and Partnerships Manager\, AKFC \nDr. Cherie Enns\, Charlevoix Education Initiative Lead Researcher\, Transformative Community Planning and Policy \nDanaé Léger\, Project manager\, Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie \nHasan Mohammad Saifo\, Senior Program Manager\, AKF Syria \nKhalil Z. Shariff\, CEO\, AKFC \nKristin Swardh\, Research Associate and Project Manager\, Transformative Community Planning and Policy \nMaya Doyon Hanson\, Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor\, Plan International \nSharon Armstrong\, Director General\, Social Development\, Global Affairs Canada \nTamara Jacod\, Education Specialist & West Africa Representative\, Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie \nTaryn Russell\, Deputy Executive Director\, Results Canada\, and Co-Chair\, CIEPWG. \nTracey Evans\, Director\, Global Partnerships\, Right To Play International \nYvonne Tagwireyi\, Transformative Community Planning and Policy \nRegister today!
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/the-charlevoix-education-initiative/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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