News & Events
World TB Day: Yes! We Can End TB!
“I think the most important thing is to become aware of the TB crisis. This is a crisis that has been unfolding over...
It’s Time for a Woman to Serve as UN Secretary-General
"After 80 years of men-only leadership, it’s time for a woman to serve as UN Secretary-General." In advance of International Women's Day, The Elders join...
Do Not Build Military Bases on the Back of Foreign Aid
“Security should certainly be part of the foreign aid discussion: notably, how our security is affected by insecurity and poverty elsewhere.” Ottawa-based development...
To Improve Child Nutrition, Educate Girls
We know that child malnutrition is not just a food issue. Ending child malnutrition requires concerted action on many fronts. One highly effective,...
Child Hunger in Canada and the Global South (Recording)
Learning Event hosted by Ottawa-Gatineau GRANs with guest speakers Ashley Quan from Feed Ontario and Loubna Al Batlouni of Save the Children Canada....
Food Fortification – Big Power in Small Nutrients
A Success Story Food fortification is a public health success story. Iodized salt is just one example. In 1990 world leaders gathered at...
Canada Announces $360.6 Million for Global Efforts to Eliminate Malnutrition
In an event marking International Development Week, Canada’s Minister of International Development, Ahmed Hussen, announced on Thursday a contribution of $360.6 million over...
Protecting Water and Water Defenders
Over 300 organizations from 44 countries and territories along with 180 academics and legal experts from 21 countries have signed this joint letter ahead of...
The First 1000 Days
“If we want to shape the future to truly improve the world, we have 1000 days to do it, mother by mother, child...
Improvements in Child Nutrition: A Case Study from Nepal (Recording)
GRAN learning event with nutritional anthropologist Dr. Tina Moffat of McMaster University. Dr. Moffat makes the case that malnutrition is not just a...