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About ACGC .................................................................................. 3Africa Book Project

Jodi Facette - Education in the Developing World ....................... 4Asia Pacific Accord of Canada

Charles Shaw ............................................................................ 5Bridges of Love Ministry

Marg Pollon ................................................................................. 6Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace

Julio Garcia, Angus Perry.............................................................. 7Leadership Formation Workshop.................................................. 8

Canadian Humanitarian Organization for International ReliefSandra Moore ............................................................................... 9

Canadian Women for Women in AfghanistanColette Belanger ......................................................................... 10Janice Eisenhauer ....................................................................... 11Janis Rapchuk ............................................................................ 12Carolyn Reicher ......................................................................... 13

CAUSE CanadaErin Wilkins ............................................................................... 14Travis Wilkins ............................................................................ 15Bringing the Millennium Development Goals to Life ................ 16

Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and TechnologyMillie Adam ............................................................................... 17Shauna Curry, Camille Dow Baker ............................................ 18Laure Félix-Bower, Bryan Fofonoff ............................................ 19Diana Frost, Mike Lafleur .......................................................... 20Ron Lentz, Alison Pidskalny ...................................................... 21Andrea Roach, Tal Woolsey ........................................................ 22Youth Summit ............................................................................ 23

Change for Children AssociationFiona Cavanagh ......................................................................... 24Cecily Mills ................................................................................ 25Brazil .......................................................................................... 25Canada and the Global South .................................................... 26Economic Growth ...................................................................... 26Global Kitchen ........................................................................... 27Global Poverty and Debt ............................................................ 27Intercultural Understanding ....................................................... 28Protecting Human Rights .......................................................... 28The Rise of Multinational Corporations .................................... 29Water and the Environment ....................................................... 29

CUSOErynn Lyster ............................................................................... 30Patrick Lucas .............................................................................. 31

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Index by Themepage 59

ACGC Members Directorypage 64

This project is made possiblethrough funding from theGovernment of Canada throughthe Canadian InternationalDevelopment Agency (CIDA)

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Edzimkulu, A Society for Children of AIDS ................................. 32Engineers Without Borders Calgary

Marc Beaudin ............................................................................ 33Anne Chung, Jessica Shumlich, Shawn Tse ................................ 34Energy Matters ........................................................................... 35Food for Thought ...................................................................... 35Root Causes of Poverty ............................................................... 36

Engineers Without Borders EdmontonEnergy Matters ........................................................................... 37Food for Thought ....................................................................... 38Students returning from overseas placement .............................. 38Water for the World ................................................................... 39

HIV Network of Edmonton SocietyDeborah Jakubec ........................................................................ 40HIV/AIDS: The Basics .............................................................. 41Blood Borne Pathogens 101 ....................................................... 42HIV/AIDS and International Issues ........................................... 43

John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human RightsGerald Gall ................................................................................ 44Renee Vaugeois ........................................................................... 45Building Human Rights Communities - Bringing Human Rights Education into your Classroom ........... 46Building Human Rights Communities - Engaging Youth in Action in their Communities ....................... 47Understanding Human Rights - Human Rights 101 .................. 47Rights in the Sun - Counselor Training Program 48Rights in the Sun - Engaging Youth in Human Rights 49

Mennonite Central Committee - AlbertaAbe Janzen ................................................................................. 50Sand Dams - Development in Kenya ......................................... 50

Micah Challenge CalgaryRandy Easthouse ........................................................................ 51Why Should Christians Help the Poor? ..................................... 51

One Child’s Village: A Global Orphan’s FoundationTodd Lorentz ............................................................................. 52

Plan CanadaSarah Hendriks .......................................................................... 53Sangita Pangel ............................................................................ 54

Rainbow for the FutureLeo Seguin ................................................................................. 55Barbara Wilson .......................................................................... 56

Rainbow of Hope for Children SocietyGeorge Bunz .............................................................................. 57

Tools for HumanityMohamed Maie .......................................................................... 58

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The Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) is a coalitionof non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in Alberta, com-mitted to advocate harmonious relations among nations and to pro-mote equitable community development within nations which is peo-ple-centred, democratic, just, sustainable, inclusive and respectful ofindigenous cultures.

Members of the Council pursue this goal through supporting devel-opment education programs and participatory self-help projectsthroughout the world.

The Council's goal is to support the work of its members through net-working, leadership, information sharing, training and coordination,and represents their interests when dealing with government and oth-ers. The objectives of the Council are to promote and mobilize greaterAlbertan participation in assisting international development.

The objectives are to be achieved in the following ways:

1. to consistently reflect in all ACGC policies, activities and servic-es, the principal philosophies embodied in the Council's Missionand Development Principles;

2. to facilitate effective member networking and capacity buildingboth internationally and domestically;

3. to coordinate and support members' activities in an effectivemanner;

4. to provide leadership on issues of concern to members;

5. to provide members with relevant and effective services;

6. to be an effective advocate and representative to governmentagencies and the public for international development concernson behalf of the membership and to keep member organizationsinformed as to important shifts in Canadian foreign policy.

The Alberta Councilfor GlobalCooperation(ACGC)

#205, 10816A - 82 AvenueEdmonton, AB T6E 2B3

Ph: (780) 988-0200Fx: (780) 988-0211

email: [email protected]/acgc

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THEMES: AfricaEducationInternational Development /

CooperationPoverty

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Calgary and areaPossibly further but costs wouldhave to be considered.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Jodi Facette(403) 254-4494346 Shawnessy Drive SWCalgary, AB T2Y 1R2www.africabookproject.org

DESCRIPTION:

Every child, regardless of race, religion, income, and geographicallocation is entitled to an education. While this seems obvious inCanada, for many children in the world, in particular, Africa, this isnot the case. Thousands of children each year cannot attend schoolbecause they lack the basic requirements such as books, pens, pencilsand uniforms (which are required in most parts of Africa). In thosecommunities that have schools or for children lucky enough toattend, the situation is not great. For many children, school takesplace under a tree or in an old building that is falling apart. Desksand blackboards are not available. Books are in tattered and wornand often have to be shared between students. However, the childrenare eager to learn. Many realize that the key to their future is obtain-ing an education. In some communities, hundreds of children lineup to receive a spot in the school.

In an effort to assist these children and to improve their access toeducational materials, the Africa Book Project was started. Each yearwe ship thousands of used books from Canadian schools, librariesand individual people, to schools in Africa. The need is so great andthe desire to learn is high. It is up to us to do what we can.

The presentation would cover the following: 1. The educational situation in Africa and other developing coun-

tries. 2. How Africa Book Project was started

a. Jodi Facette's visits to Africab. Her vision and goalsc. What has been done so far

3. What we plan to do in the future and how people can help

The cost of the presentation would be free (however, as we are asmall organization, a donation would be accepted and if traveling far,we would request some assistance with covering travel costs).

Presentations can be geared to all age groups and grades.Presentations would be approximately one hour in length and can becreated for groups of 5 or more. A projector (for a PowerPoint pres-entation), screen, computer (if possible) and sufficient space foreveryone would be required.

Africa Book ProjectJodi Facette – Education in the Developing World

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THEMES: AsiaMillennium Development Goals MulticulturalismPoverty

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Edmonton and area

CONTACT INFORMATION:Charles ShawEdmonton, AB(780) [email protected]

BIO:

Charles is committed to multicultural education. He was the authorand publisher of the Asia Pacific Bulletin from 1989-1999, workingto promote cross-cultural understanding between east and west.Charles is the Founder and Executive Director of the Asia PacificAccord of Canada (APAC) and the Canadian Asia AccordAssociation (CAAA), a role he has filled for over 15 years. Charles isfully committed to working whole heartedly embracing the future ofcivilization.

The cost of the presentation is the cost of transportation. Specifics ofthe topic, length and contents can be worked out through conversa-tion.

Asia Pacific Accord of Canada Charles Shaw

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THEMES: HIV/AIDS and other diseases

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Alberta

CONTACT INFORMATION:Marg Pollon204 – 6A Street NECalgary, Alberta T2E 4A5www.bridgesoflove.net

BIO:

Marg Pollon is the founder and Executive Director of Bridges ofLove Ministry. The focus of this ministry is to connect the churchwith the community in which it is found. Currently, the mainthrust has been to educate and raise awareness of the threat of anInfluenza Pandemic. How best can we prepare both as individualsand as a community? It is the local response that will have the great-est impact on minimizing the effects of a pandemic.

DESCRIPTION:

Influenza Pandemic 101 - Provide participants with a basic under-standing of pandemic influenza, discuss historical patterns of pan-demic occurrences, and discuss risk factors and risk reduction prac-tices.

There is no cost for the presentation; however travel expenses willneed to be covered.

Bridges of Love MinistryMarg Pollon

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THEMES: EnvironmentGlobal Water IssuesYouth Engagement

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Edmonton and Central Alberta.For other areas - please inquire

CONTACT INFORMATION:Development and Peace(780) [email protected]

BIO:

Julio is a 26 year old university graduate who is deeply committed tomaking a difference in the world in every way possible. He is cur-rently the chair of advocacy for the Edmonton executive committeeand is also very much involved with the local activist community.Julio is a dynamic speaker who is excellent with youth and very seri-ous about the global problems that all of humanity if facing today.

There is no cost for presentations.

Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace(CCODP) - Julio Garcia

THEMES: Poverty



BIO:

Angus is a retired teacher and the current chair of the Edmontonexecutive committee. He is committed to making a lasting change inthe world and is on the path of realizing how to live faithfully in aglobalizing world. Angus' innovation, charisma, and spirit to fullyseek the truth, makes him an excellent and captivating speaker whomyou can be sure will speak straight from his heart to transform yourmind.


Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace(CCODP) - Angus Perry

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THEMES: Youth Engagement



DESCRIPTION:

Have you ever asked yourself what qualities and skills a civilrights/community leader needs to have? Learn how to engage othersin building a better world today. These are skills that anybody canlearn and implement as long as their heart is in the right place.Continue your active journey towards social justice and equality forall by learning about participatory popular education techniques

The workshop is suitable to any group - recommended for ages 15+.Workshops can range from 2 hrs to a full weekend. Short workshopscan be done with large numbers of participants, but longer and morefocused workshops are most effective with small groups.

Cost will be determined on an individual basis, please contact.

Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace(CCODP) - Leadership Formation Workshop

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THEMES: AfricaCommunity Outreach Human RightsInternational Development /

CooperationPoverty


CONTACT INFORMATION:Sandra Moore50 Pioneer Cres. NEMedicine Hat, AB T1C [email protected]: (403) 527-2741Fax: (403) 527-0427www.canadianhumanitarian.com

BIO:

Sandra Moore is the Executive Director for the CanadianHumanitarian Organization for International Relief. She has adegree in Cultural Anthropology and Psychology and has worked forCanadian Humanitarian since January 2007. Sandra has traveled toCuba and Ethiopia

Canadian Humanitarian is a registered Canadian charity based inMedicine Hat. Our mission is to provide disadvantaged childrenthroughout the world with the basic necessities of life such as food,shelter, clothing and education. We support schools, community-base care projects, and orphanages in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Wehave also worked with orphanages in Haiti and St. Vincent. Canadian Humanitarian also offers humanitarian expeditionsthroughout the year to Ethiopia for interested individuals or groups.Expeditions run for two weeks in October and two weeks inFebruary. We also offer other expeditions throughout the year ifthere is enough interest. For more information visit our website at www.canadianhumanitari-an.com

There is no cost for the presentation; however travel expenses willneed to be covered.

Canadian Humanitarian Organization for International Relief Sandra Moore

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THEMES: AsiaCommunity OutreachEducationGenderHuman RightsInternational Development /

CooperationMulticulturalismPoverty

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Calgary and other areas ifexpenses are paid

CONTACT INFORMATION:Janice EisenhauerCanadian Women for Womenin AfghanistanP.O. Box 32014 BankviewCalgary, AB T2T 5X6Tel/Fax: (403) 244-5625www.w4wafghan.ca

BIO:

Colette Belanger is Director of the Board of CW4WAfghan and Co-Chair of the Education Committee. Ms. Belanger joinedCW4WAfghan as a member of the Calgary chapter in 2001 and hasshared her passion and commitment towards universal human rightswith our network making daily contributions towards our goals andobjectives. Ms. Belanger joined the Board in 2003 and has devotedher volunteer time to building a strong education component forCW4WAfghan, developing many tools to raise awareness in Canada.As a soprano vocalist, former geologist and computer-mapping spe-cialist, Colette's creative talents are used in developing informationbulletins, graphic displays, post-card advocacy campaigns, pamphlets,posters and other related materials. She is the Email NewsListManager distributing daily news updates to CW4Wafgthan membersas well as the Co-chair of the CW4WAfghan Education Committee.This Education Committee has designed a Canadian Teacher'sResource project to engage Canadian students as global citizens inunderstanding human rights issues. Ms. Belanger is a regular presen-ter for CW4WAfghan at post-secondary institutions, schools andcommunity groups.

Presentations have no set cost however the cost of transportation isexpected with honourarium if available or through a donation.

Canadian Women for Women in AfghanistanColette Belanger

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BIO:

Janice Eisenhauer is Volunteer Executive Director and co-foundingmember of the National Office of Canadian Women for Women inAfghanistan. She is a native Calgarian and holds an Honour'sBachelor of Arts in International Development Studies from theUniversity of Calgary. Her 1999 honour's thesis focused on theempowerment of women in Afghanistan. Janice has travelled exten-sively in developing countries and has worked with several environ-mental and non-profit organizations. Janice is a full time volunteerwith CW4WAfghan and over the past eight years has been coordi-nating the daily operation and development of this internationallyrecognized social justice organization. Janice has been honoured forher long-standing volunteerism in Canada as winner of the 2001National Post/L'Oréal Canada Women of Influence, the 2007Soroptimist Making a Difference for Women Award, the AlbertaCentennial Medal, and the Calgary Rotary Integrity Award 2007.


Canadian Women for Women in AfghanistanJanice Eisenhauer

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BIO:

Janis Rapchuk was born in England and moved to Canada when shewas a child. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan witha BSc in Zoology and later earned a Library Diploma from SAIT(Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) where she is on theAdvisory Board for the Library and Information Technology pro-gram. For the past 12 years Janis has worked as Head Librarian atField Aviation in Calgary. She joined Canadian Women for Womenin Afghanistan in February 2004, after reading an article by SallyArmstrong in Chatelaine magazine. Since CW4WAfghan's first con-ference in October of 2004, Janis has been passionately interested inrebuilding libraries in Afghanistan. Her trip to Kabul in May 2005was part of a fact-finding mission to guide the development of alibrary project and observe some W4W projects. Since that trip Janishas participated in numerous fundraising events and is keen to returnto Afghanistan to help set up school libraries, and communityresource centres.


Canadian Women for Women in AfghanistanJanis Rapchuk

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BIO:

Carolyn Reicher is the President, Secretary and co-founding memberof the National Office of CW4WAfghan. Carolyn has a BA Degreein Anthropology, and is completing a degree in Development Studiesfrom the University of Calgary. Her personal interest in developmentissues and the changing global community has taken her to a num-ber of developing countries including Ecuador where she researched,developed, and wrote a social impact assessment study of a rainforestcommunity. She also traveled to Afghanistan in March 2004 as partof her volunteer role with CW4WAfghan. Carolyn has done volun-teer work for a variety of non-governmental organizations focusingon community development, literacy, women's rights, and healthmanagement. Carolyn is currently employed as Reference Assistant atthe Calgary Public Library where she coordinates a one-on-one adultliteracy program. In March 2005, Carolyn was the recipient of theGlobal Television Woman of Vision Award for her work with humanrights and Afghan women. She is also the recipient of the 2006Literacy Alberta Award of Excellence in the Practitioner category forher work in adult literacy.


Canadian Women for Women in AfghanistanCarolyn Reicher

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CAUSE CanadaErin Wilkins

THEMES: AfricaHIV/AIDS and other diseasesInternational Development /

CooperationPoverty

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Calgary and area

CONTACT INFORMATION:Erin Wilkins(403) [email protected]

BIO:

Erin Wilkins is the Public Engagement Director for CAUSE Canada.She is passionate about justice and equality for the developing world,and loves engaging others in conversations that can challenge andchange our current perceptions. Having worked in Sierra Leone,India and Thailand, as well as having traveled through many of theirsurrounding countries, Erin brings a personal encounter to her pre-sentations, addressing how we can make sense of places that are sovastly difference than our own

The cost for the presentation is based on honourarium

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CAUSE CanadaTravis Wilkins

THEMES: AfricaEducation

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Calgary and area

CONTACT INFORMATION:Travis Wilkins(403) [email protected]

BIO:

Travis Wilkins has a degree in business and is completing a mastersin education. He is passionate about education and believes it is themost powerful tool we have to create prosperity - anywhere in theworld. Travis has experience in community and youth developmentwhere his focus has been promoting proactive and strengths-basedapproaches. He is the Canadian Program Manager of CAUSE Kidsand has spent time in Sierra Leone working with local partners tounderstand how Canadians can better support education in thecountry.

CAUSE Canada believes that with the right tools, people have thedetermination and intelligence to overcome their challenges andbreak the cycle of poverty. CAUSE Kids is a program that gives chil-dren and their families access to education - a means to creatinghealth and prosperity. Currently in Sierra Leone, West Africa, only41% of children get to attend primary school; this means the averagechild will grow up to be illiterate and unable to benefit from theopportunities that formal education provides. CAUSE Kids givesCanadians the opportunity to support students and be a part of aproven solution to poverty. We also work to give families access toliteracy, health, agriculture and microcredit initiatives. CAUSE Kidsis committed to building a legacy of education, opportunity and jus-tice in Sierra Leone.

If you would like to learn more about our program, our approach tocommunity and youth development or are looking for a way to makea significant impact in Africa, consider inviting us to peaks aboutCAUSE Kids.

The cost for the presentation is based on honourarium.

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CAUSE CanadaBringing the Millennium Development Goals to Life

THEMES: Millennium Development Goals

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:South Central Alberta

CONTACT INFORMATION:Erin Wilkins(403) [email protected]

DESCRIPTION:

CAUSE Canada is an Alberta based International Relief andDevelopment organization that strives to empower communities andindividuals in disadvantaged regions to overcome poverty andimprove quality of life.

This year we are offering workshops supported by the CanadianInternational Development Agency (CIDA) aimed to engage stu-dents in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The MDGswere created in the year 2000 when 191 members of the UnitedNations pledged themselves to halving global poverty by 2015.

In recognizing that many schools are placing an emphasis on global-ization and social responsibility we would like to offer these work-shops (free of charge) for the 2007/2008 school year as a valuableresource to engage your students in creative and meaningful ways.

Bringing the MDGs to Life is intended to have students engage in acomprehensive dialogue regarding the MDGs and their importanceto people in developing countries, as well as to Canadians. They willexplore what the MDGs are, the relationship between them, andexplore where they can make a difference. All of our presentation areinteractive and utilize participatory teaching techniques, process the-atre and puppetry with 9' puppets. In past programs theatre andpuppets have been successful in helping youth express their thoughtsand feelings, and have had a major impact on young people's atti-tudes.

These workshops are available for grades 4 -12 for groups of 10-30students - this is negotiable. The time needed for this workshop canbe tailored to class interest and available time. A two hour time peri-od is ideal although 1 _ hours can be accommodated. The use ofpuppets is dependant on the amount of class time allotted.

The cost for the presentation is free however; honourariums are wel-comed. A large space is needed for the workshop, preferably not agymnasium. Workshop maximum is 30 people. A DVD player willalso be required.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:Centre for Affordable Waterand Sanitation Technology(CAWST)12, 2916 – 5th Avenue NECalgary, AB T2A 6K4Tel: (403) 243-3285 Fax: (403) [email protected]

Speakers: Millie Adam, Shauna Curry, Camille DowBaker, Laure Félix-Bower, Bryan Fofonoff, Diana Frost,Mike Lafleur, Ron Lentz, Alison Pidskalny, Andrea Roach,Tal Woolsey

CAWST is a Canadian humanitarian organization that providestraining, education and technical consulting in water and sanitationto organizations working with the poor in developing countries.

Presentations can be for groups from 10-110 and are interactive andeducational, often using the games and activities CAWST uses toteach people in developing countries

For the presentations outside of Calgary hard costs need to be cov-ered.

Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST)

THEMES: AsiaGlobal Water IssuesInternational Development /

CooperationPoverty


CONTACT INFORMATION:CAWST(403) 243-3285 [email protected]

BIO:

Millie Adam joined CAWST in January 2005 to provide trainingand consulting services for the SouthEast Asia region. Millie bringsto CAWST experience in drinking water, industrial wastewater, andsewage treatment, and eight years of international work experience.She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering(University of Calgary), and is a qualified CAWST trainer includingtechnical training in BioSand Filter and other treatment technolo-gies.

Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST)Millie Adam

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THEMES: EducationGlobal Water IssuesInternational Development /

CooperationPoverty



BIO:

Shauna Curry is CAWST's Director of International Services, leadinga team of International Technical Advisors to provide training andconsulting support services for clients worldwide. Shauna has beenintegral to the successful development of global strategies and pro-grams in Asia, Latin America and Africa. She provides technical andimplementation support to clients, and is the primary interface withCAWST's Program Development team, integrating best practicesfrom the field into CAWST services. Shauna holds a Bachelor ofScience in Agriculture & Bioresource Engineering from theUniversity of Saskatchewan and has 10 years experience prior toCAWST in environmental engineering, project management andfacilitation.

Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST)Shauna Curry

THEMES: Global Water IssuesInternational Development /

Cooperation



BIO:

Camille Dow Baker is co-founder of CAWST as well as its volunteerPresident & CEO. She has more than 25 years experience as a pro-fessional engineer and executive in the oil and gas industry interna-tionally. Camille left the oil and gas sector to go to the University ofCalgary, where she earned her graduate degree in environmentaldesign, focusing on water and sanitation in developing countries. InJune of 2007, Camille was awarded an honorary Doctor of Lawsdegree from the University of Calgary. She is a member of theCanadian Academy of Engineering, APEGGA, the CIM, and SPE.Prior to this, Camille was Manager of Engineering and Operations atAEC International (now EnCana) and enjoyed a very successfulcareer in various managerial and leadership positions at NorcenEnergy Resources Limited and Conwest Exploration CompanyLimited. She led several international projects in Australia, Peru,Egypt, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe. Camille is a recipient ofthe Alberta Centennial Medal, Global Woman of Vision Award andthe National GRIOT Award for science and technology.

Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST)Camille Dow Baker

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CooperationPovertyYouth Engagement



BIO:

Laure Félix-Bower joined CAWST as Marketing Coordinator inApril 2005, bringing eight years of experience in the Internationalsales and marketing sector. Her responsibilities include the marketingof CAWST's services, and the management of CAWST's youth andvolunteer programs. Laure holds a Bachelor of Arts in Languages forBusiness (University of Wolverhampton, UK) and a BusinessManagement Diploma (University of Grenoble, France).

Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST)Laure Félix-Bower

THEMES: AsiaGlobal Water IssuesInternational Development /

CooperationPoverty



BIO:

Bryan Fofonoff is a professional engineer with a degree from theUniversity of Saskatchewan. Prior to joining CAWST he spent 14years consulting to the international oil and gas industry as amachinery troubleshooter. His previous work travel took him toArgentina, Bolivia, Venezuela, New Zealand, the Philippines,Singapore, Syria, Poland, and throughout North America. Bryanspent 2005 as a volunteer with CAWST and was on the team thatprovided CAWST's first Biosand Filter program organizer training inAngola and Equatorial Guinea. In January 2006 he signed on as afull time international trainer with CAWST and has never lookedback.

Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST)Bryan Fofonoff

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Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST)Diana Frost


CooperationLatin AmericaPoverty



BIO:

Diana Frost joined CAWST in March 2003 to provide training andconsulting services for the Latin American region. She is currentlyfocusing on program development for the Caribbean and SouthAmerica. Diana brings to CAWST four years of direct field experi-ence in water treatment and sanitation programs for the poor inPeru. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering(University of Sherbrooke), DEC in Pure and Applied Sciences(Champlain Royal College), and is a qualified CAWST trainerincluding technical training in BioSand Filter and other treatmenttechnologies.


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Mike Lafleur joined CAWST as Education Program Developer inJanuary 2006 to develop and enhance CAWST's training curriculumin water and sanitation. Mike brings to CAWST four years of profes-sional teaching experience and international experience in Namibia,Peru, Venezuela and the Philippines. He holds a Bachelor ofKinesiology (McMaster University), a Masters of Education (BrockUniversity), a Certificate in Advanced Dispute Resolution (YorkUniversity) and is a qualified CAWST trainer including technicaltraining on the biosand filter and other household water technolo-gies.

Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST)Mike Lafleur

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THEMES: Community OutreachGlobal Water IssuesInternational Development /

CooperationPovertyYouth Engagement



BIO:

Alison Pidskalny comes to CAWST with ten years of experience inthe communications and marketing sector. Starting as volunteerChair of CAWST's Marketing Communications Advisory Council,she assumed a staff role in September 2004. Since then, Alison haslead CAWST's resource development activities, including initiatingCAWST's fund development program. She is also responsible forpublic engagement, volunteer management, marketing communica-tions, government and media relations.

Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST)Alison Pidskalny


CooperationPoverty



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Ron Lentz joined CAWST in October, 2002 to provide technicalservices, develop and enhance CAWST's training curriculum anddeliver training in Canada. Ron brings to CAWST 26 years of expe-rience in engineering in the energy sector. He holds a Bachelor ofScience in Chemical Engineering (University of Alberta) and is aqualified CAWST trainer including technical training in BioSandFilter and other treatment technologies.

Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST)Ron Lentz

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Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST)Andrea Roach


CooperationLatin AmericaPoverty



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Andrea Roach joined CAWST in 2005 to provide training and con-sulting services for the Central American region as well as Mexicoand Brazil. Andrea is a Professional Engineer and brings to CAWSTwater and sanitation experience in El Salvador, where she lived fortwo years, as well as five years of experience in the petroleum indus-try. She holds a Chemical Engineering Degree from the University ofBritish Columbia and is a qualified CAWST trainer including tech-nical training in Biosand Filtration and other treatment technologies.

THEMES: AfricaGlobal Water IssuesInternational Development /

CooperationPoverty



BIO:

Tal Woolsey joined CAWST in September 2004 to provide trainingand consulting services for the African region. He brings four yearsof experience to CAWST in designing and implementing HouseholdWater Treatment and Sanitation projects in Haiti. Tal holds anAssociates of Arts Diploma from Camosun College and is a qualifiedCAWST trainer including technical training in BioSand Filter andother treatment technologies. He's also the Founder and President ofClean Water For Haiti, an NGO focusing on the implementation ofthe Bio-Sand Filter and well drilling projects in Haiti.

Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST)Tal Woolsey

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Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST)Youth Summit

THEMES: Global Water IssuesYouth Engagement

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:The summit takes place inCalgary


DESCRIPTION:

CAWST invites Calgary and area youth age 12-17 to participate inthe Youth Summit.

Youth delegates learn about local and international water issues anddevelop their own idea for action. In the months following theSummit, the youth delegates will implement their action plan withcoaching from CAWST. On World Water Day, March 22, teams willcome together with Calgary's community leaders for an evening cele-bration of their efforts to preserve the world's most precious naturalresource.

This is an annual event - please contact CAWST for informationregarding dates and times of events.

The Summit is a free event open to Junior High, High Schools andYouth Clubs in groups of 3-5. Age group: 12-17 years old. The max-imum number for participants is 70.

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Change For Children Association Fiona Cavanagh

THEMES: EconomicsGenderGlobal Water IssuesGlobalizationHuman RightsInternational Development /

CooperationLatin AmericaMillennium Development GoalsPoverty Youth EngagementYouth Leadership


CONTACT INFORMATION:Fiona Cavanagh,Education [email protected](780) 448-1505www.changeforchildren.org

BIO:

CFCA's Education Coordinator, Fiona Cavanagh has a MastersDegree in Education Policy with a focus on Theoretical, Cultural andInternational Studies in Education and has extensive work experiencewith Alberta teachers and communities. In addition Fiona hasundergraduate studies in Sociology and Rural Development and hasextensive experience in popular education and public engagementprogramming. Fiona also has international cooperation experience inMexico, Bolivia and Uruguay.

Change for Children can also arrange speakers from their member-ship who have traveled extensively to our project regions and havedetail experience with region and key issues. In addition, ChangeChildren also hosts international speaking tours and these are adver-tised through our website and ACGC.

Cost will be determined on an individual basis, but the transporta-tion and materials need to be covered.

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THEMES: Latin AmericaLandmines



BIO:

After retiring from teaching High School Cecily Mills worked full-time volunteer at a shelter for homeless women with children inSeattle. After studying Spanish in Guatemala, she volunteered withWitness for Peace in Nicaragua for three years and then with theVolunteer Missionary Movement as a high school teacher preparingstudents to teach in primary grades in one-room rural schools inGuatemala. She has traveled on delegations to Brazil, El Salvador,Guatemala, Chiapas (Mexico) and more recently was an electionobserver in Nicaragua. She has also worked on the topic of Canadianmines in Latin America. Presently, she volunteers with Change forChildren and is also an active member of Development and Peaceand the Social Justice committee of the francophone parish ofSt.Thomas d'Aquin.


Change For Children Association Cecily Mills

THEMES: EducationGlobalizationHuman RightsLatin America Poverty



DESCRIPTION:

Students look at the lives of marginalized children in Brazil, andissues of health, education, and culture. Suitable for Grade 8Students, the workshop takes 1-2 hours.


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DESCRIPTION:

Students examine the role of non-governmental organizations inCanada and the Global South. Suitable for Social Studies 10/13Students, the workshop takes 1-2 hours.


Change For Children Association Canada and the Global South

Change For Children Association Economic Growth

THEMES: EconomicsGlobalizationHuman RightsPoverty



DESCRIPTION:

Students trace the web of interconnected factors related to policies ofeconomic growth in Canada and the effects of these policies, with anemphasis on disparity in quality of life. Suitable for Grade 9Students, the workshop takes 1-2 hours.


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Change For Children Association Global Kitchen

THEMES: EconomicsGlobalizationPoverty



DESCRIPTION:

Students analyze the ties between poverty, debt, international finan-cial architecture and Canada. Suitable for Social 30/33 Students, theworkshop takes 1-2 hours.


Change For Children Association Global Poverty and Debt

THEMES: EconomicsGlobalization



DESCRIPTION:

Students examine globalization and the interdependence betweenCanada and other countries. Suitable for Social10/13 Students, theworkshop takes 1-2 hours.


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THEMES: GlobalizationLatin AmericaMulticulturalism



DESCRIPTION:

Students explore the concept of culture through intercultural com-munication activities and examples from South America. Suitable forGrade 7 Students, the workshop takes 1-2 hours.


Change For Children Association Intercultural Understanding

THEMES: Human Rights



DESCRIPTION:

Students look at the relevance of human rights issues in their lives.Suitable for Social 10/13 Students, the workshop takes 1-2 hours.


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THEMES: EconomicsEnvironmentGlobal Water IssuesInternational Development /

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DESCRIPTION:

Students explore water consumption, trade and other pertinent waterissues in local and global contexts. Suitable for Social Studies 10/13Students, the workshop takes 1-2 hours.


Change For Children Association Water and the Environment

THEMES: EconomicsGlobalizationInternational Development /

Cooperation



DESCRIPTION:

Students investigate the global context of multinational corporations,including the roles of international financial institutions and agree-ments. Suitable for Social Studies 30/33 Students, the workshoptakes 1-2 hours.


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BIO:

Erynn Lived and worked in Jamaica for four years. Her most recentexperience was with CUSO where she worked with Women's MediaWatch Jamaica (WMW) for two years as the Programme Assistant.WMW is dedicated to reducing gender-based violence through edu-cation and advocacy. They do training programmes for a wide rangeof audiences throughout the island as well as teach a course at theUniversity and are involved in many networks and collaborative proj-ects throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. She is currently theCUSO Outreach Leader for the West and Far North of Canada. Herexperiences in Jamaica, especially with CUSO, shaped her view ofdevelopment work and gender in particular. Erynn is still very muchinvolved with Women's Media Watch and has established her ownsmall NGO called Something Special which is an early childhoodeducation initiative which helps to make sure disadvantagedJamaican children receive the quality of education they deserve.


THEMES: GenderInternational Development /

CooperationVolunteering Overseas


CONTACT INFORMATION:Erynn Lyster(403) 283-2871(403) [email protected]

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THEMES: AsiaEnvironmentGlobal Water IssuesInternational Development /

CooperationPoverty

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Western Canada

CONTACT INFORMATION:Patrick Lucas11 Ironwood Dr.St. Albert, AB T8V 5J8(780) 228-6472www.cuso.org

BIO:

Patrick is a specialist in Participatory Planning & research, workingwith communities in the developing world to develop and imple-ment strategic plans and programs for land use management, indige-nous knowledge, watershed management, environmental protection,sustainable development and poverty alleviation. Patrick has over tenyears experience working with community groups, international non-governmental organizations, municipal, provincial and national gov-ernments in Canada, China, Korea, and Laos on issues of communi-ty planning, sustainable development, land use and environmentalprotection. Recipient of a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree inEnvironmental Studies from the University of Northern BritishColumbia, Patrick recently returned from more than two years work-ing with CUSO in Laos where he successfully facilitated several highprofile initiatives regarding indigenous knowledge, traditional agri-culture, land use management, watershed and environmental protec-tion, and the provision of clean water infrastructure for upland com-munities.

Passionately committed to the principles and ideals of sustainablepeople centred development, Patrick is always keen to share his expe-riences and knowledge with Canadians with intent of fosteringgreater knowledge and understanding of international developmentissues.

Costs to cover transportation, accommodation and per diem (costsnegotiable).

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THEMES: AfricaCommunity OutreachHIV/AIDS and other diseases

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Edmonton and area

CONTACT INFORMATION:Ms. Laura Delfs,Vice Chair, Edzimkulu(780) [email protected]

DESCRIPTION

Edzimkulu's mission: To nurture, care for and educate the generationof children affected by HIV/AIDS in Ndawana, South Africa, withthe goal of producing healthy members of a cohesive communitywith an economic base enhanced by education and accessibility togovernment programs. The people of greater Edmonton, throughdonations, volunteerism, and exchange of culture, will play animportant role in demystifying Africa and the AIDS pandemic andin empowering the people of Ndawana.

There is no cost for presentations as Edzimkulu is a volunteer organi-zation. Donations are directed towards to the organization.

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THEMES: International Development /

CooperationPovertyVolunteering OverseasYouth Leadership

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Calgary

CONTACT INFORMATION:Marc [email protected](403) 835-7056 www.ewb.ca

BIO:

Marc attended primary and secondary school in the Yukon anddecided to come to the University of Calgary to study Engineering.During his time at the University, he has been very involved in resi-dence by being a student representative and community advisor, andjoined many groups and committees such as Athletic Opportunitiesin Residence and Community Impact.He joined Engineers Without Borders during his EngineeringInternship in 2006 as the SWAT Team Leader, and became the co-president of the University of Calgary Chapter for his final academicyear in 2007-08 before he undertakes his run across Canada to raiseawareness on poverty.

Presentations are free or by donation, although cost of transportationrequired.

NOTE: Bilingual French/English

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CooperationPovertyVolunteering Overseas


CONTACT INFORMATION:Jessica Shumlich [email protected](403) 681-9586www.ewb.ca

Presentations are free or by donation.

Anne Chung BIO:

Anne has been a Vice President and a President of the University ofCalgary Chapter of Engineers Without Borders before undertakingher next challenge to be an Overseas Volunteer in Malawi during thesummer of 2007.

Jessica Shumlich BIO:

Jessica Shumlich grew up in Saskatchewan before coming to Calgary.She is currently an engineering student who is planning to go toGermany for an exchange program. Jessica is the co-president ofEngineers Without Borders - University of Calgary.

Shawn Tse BIO:

During the academic year 2006-07, Shawn was the VP InternalEvents, and was in charge of ensuring the development of membersof Engineers Without Borders by creating educationalworkshops.This summer, Shawn went to Africa to help human devel-opment, in a small town in Ghana, by working on the Multi-Functional Platform project.

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THEMES: EnvironmentInternational Development /

Cooperation


CONTACT INFORMATION:Kevin Baker [email protected] Shumlich [email protected] Beaudin [email protected]

DESCRIPTION:

High School Outreach presentations are presentations designed toengage students while teaching them about issues that touch humandevelopment, to show how energy is very important in the world,how access to energy is important. Suitable for Senior High Students,the workshop takes 1-1.5 hours.

Workshops are free or by donation. A projector and screen arerequired.

Engineers Without Borders CalgaryEnergy Matters

THEMES: EconomicsInternational Development /

CooperationPoverty


CONTACT INFORMATION:Kevin Baker [email protected] Shumlich [email protected] Beaudin [email protected]

DESCRIPTION:

High School Outreach presentations are presentations designed toengage students while teaching them about issues that touch humandevelopment, show how much people depend on food and showhow 800 million people go to bed hungry every day. It creates anactivity to show how hard it is to make a food processing business.Suitable for Senior High Students, the workshop takes 1-1.5 hours.

Workshops are free or by donation. A projector and screen arerequired.

Engineers Without Borders CalgaryFood for Thought

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THEMES: GlobalizationGlobal Water Issues


CONTACT INFORMATION:Bruce Duong [email protected] Shumlich [email protected] Beaudin [email protected]

DESCRIPTION:

Shows the complexities of poverty, hows how poverty is a cause aneffect of itself in a cyclic chain. Engages people in an activitydesigned to find the complexities of poverty. Suitable for any group,the workshop takes 1-2 hours. Requires a projector and screen.

The cost is free, although donations are welcomed.

Engineers Without Borders CalgaryRoot Causes of Poverty

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THEMES: EnvironmentInternational Development /

Cooperation

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Edmonton and Area - althoughopen to travel to other parts ofthe province

CONTACT INFORMATION:Rebecca [email protected] Brett [email protected] Vice Presidents,School Outreachwww.ewb.ca

Engineers Without Borders - U of A ChapterEnergy Matters

DESCRIPTION:

Two or more EWB member representatives from your local universi-ty chapter will visit your classroom and give a 60- to 90- minutepresentation, depending on the timing of your class. Using aPowerPoint presentation as visual aids, the EWB members will dis-cuss local and global energy issues, and what youth can do aboutthese issues.

A large part of the presentation (about 30 to 45 minutes) is a hands-on activity where groups of 4-5 students complete tasks that repre-sent typical daily tasks of people living in rural developing communi-ties. They must transport one litre of water to their station from thefront of the room, they must soak a piece of construction paper withwater (irrigation of a field) and they must shell a certain amount ofsunflower seeds to represent food preparation. The students aregrouped into different countries, and are provided with differentamounts and types of energy, depending on their country's popula-tion and energy consumption. Through this activity, students arechallenged to think critically and creatively, while collaborating withtheir peers. Suitable for grades 1-12.

Workshops are free or by donation. A projector and screen OR over-head and screen are required.

THEMES: EconomicsInternational Development /

Cooperation



Engineers Without Borders - U of A ChapterFood for Thought

DESCRIPTION:

A fun way to integrate technology into the topic of world hunger,students are put into country groups and are challenged to process asample of raw unhulled rice into a marketable product. Suitable forgrades 7-12.


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THEMES: AfricaInternational Development /

CooperationPovertyVolunteering Overseas

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Edmonton and area, althoughother areas are possibledepending on time and place

CONTACT INFORMATION:Anna Hopkins(780) 903-2676anna.hopkins.ualberta.cawww.ewb.ca

Students that have returned from overseas volunteer placements withEWB in Africa; possible speakers include students who worked inGhana and Malawi.

Presentations are free or by donation.

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THEMES: EnvironmentGlobal Water IssuesInternational Development /

CooperationPoverty



Engineers Without Borders - U of A ChapterWater for the World

DESCRIPTION:

Two or more EWB member representatives from your local universi-ty chapter will visit your classroom and give a 60- to 90- minutepresentation, depending on the timing of your class. Using aPowerPoint presentation as visual aids, the EWB members will dis-cuss local and global water issues, and what youth can do about theseissues.

A large part of the presentation (about 30 minutes) is a hands-onactivity where groups of 4-6 students make their own water filtersout of recycled plastic bottles and multiple layers of sand and gravel.The students are grouped into different countries, and are providedwith different levels of information and amounts of play money,depending on their country's literacy rate and wealth. Through thisactivity, students are challenged to think critically and creatively,while collaborating with their peers.

The students will gain a better understanding of social issues in tech-nological development, international interdependency and coopera-tion, of drinkable water global needs, in resources availability andscarcity, as well as the role the youth has to address in those issues.Suitable for grades 7-12.


THEMES: HIV/AIDs and Other diseasesHuman Rights

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Edmonton

CONTACT INFORMATION:Lynn Sutankayo,Community EducationCoordinator11456 Jasper AvenueEdmonton, AB T5K 0M1Tel: (780)488-5742 ex.241Fax: (780) [email protected]

DESCRIPTION:

Deborah Jakubec has a degree in Anthropology from the Universityof Calgary. She began working in HIV/AIDS as ProgramCoordinator at the DOT for HAART program for street-involvedindividuals in Edmonton, Alberta. Deborah then moved to a full-time position at HIV Edmonton and has been employed there forseven years in various roles. Her work has included facilitating a peereducation harm reduction project with people who use drugs andpeople involved in sex work.

In 2004, Deborah coordinated two projects for the Non PrescriptionNeedle Use Initiative for the Public Awareness and Prison Taskgroups. Both projects focused in increasing tolerance towards harmreduction philosophy for prison staff and amongst the general public.

Ms. Jakubec became Executive Director of HIV Edmonton inJanuary 2006. At HIV Edmonton, Deborah held several rolesincluding project coordinator of the HIV Edmonton's partnershipwork with Canadian Crossroads International and four AIDS ServiceOrganizations in Suriname. She has worked in addictions, correc-tions and with the LBGTT community doing community develop-ment. Also, she was one of four staff at HIV Edmonton working ona human rights project with healthcare providers and Aboriginalcommunity to reduce stigma and discrimination.

Deborah is currently Vice-Chair External of the ACCH and waselected to the board of the Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) in June of2005. She currently is Treasurer on the CAS board of directors.

Ms. Jakubec will speak for free within Edmonton. HIV Edmontonwill offer this service outside of the Edmonton area for a cost-recov-ery fee. HIV Edmonton can also refer you to an AIDS ServiceOrganization that offers similar services in your health region.

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THEMES: HIV/AIDs and Other diseases



DESCRIPTION:

This workshop provides an introductory look at HIV/AIDS, and canbe tailored to suit the needs of the audience. It will includeDefinitions (including the difference between HIV and AIDS),Transmission, Prevention and harm reduction, Myths, Testing,Stigma and discrimination, and a question period.

This workshop is for individuals and organizations with little to nobackground in HIV/AIDS, volunteers, sexual health/HIV/AIDS edu-cators, youth, and lower-literacy populations.

The workshop takes 1.5 hours and is free within Edmonton. HIVEdmonton will offer this workshop outside of the Edmonton area fora cost-recovery fee. HIV Edmonton can also refer you to an AIDSService Organization that offers a similar workshop in your healthregion.

Maximum of 30 participants. Requirements for the workshopinclude; easel, flip chart paper, markers, screen, and a table to set upa LCD projector.

HIV Network of Edmonton SocietyHIV/AIDS: The Basics


GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Capital Health Region


DESCRIPTION:

This 2 hour workshop covers the basics of HIV/AIDS and is tailoredto fit the needs of the audience. Topics include: Transmission,Prevention and harm reduction, Myths, Testing, Hepatitis C,Treatment, Population Health, Harm Reduction, UniversalPrecautions, Stigma and discrimination.

This workshop is aimed towards individuals and organizations thathave attended HIV/AIDS: The Basics or have the equivalent knowl-edge level, such as volunteers, sexual health/HIV/AIDS educators,community and health service providers, and individuals that workwith people infected, affected or at risk of HIV/AIDS.

The workshop takes 1.5-2 hours and is free within the CapitalHealth Region. HIV Edmonton will offer this workshop outside ofthe Capital Health Region for a cost-recovery fee. HIV Edmontoncan also refer you to an AIDS Service Organization that offers a sim-ilar workshop in your health region.

Maximum of 25 participants. Requirements for the workshopinclude; easel, flip chart paper, markers, screen, and a table to set upan LCD projector.

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DESCRIPTION:

This workshop is based on an educational resource kit called Behindthe Pandemic: Uncovering the Links between Social Inequity andHIV/AIDS. During this workshop, participants will exploreHIV/AIDS as a social and international development issue.Experiential education techniques are used to help explore socialdynamics behind the HIV/AIDS pandemic; key concepts of risk,vulnerability, and impact; underlying reasons why some populationgroups and regions of the world are more vulnerable; and impact ofthe pandemic at a local and global level.

Participants will also learn about tools that they can use to make adifference. This workshop is aimed towards anyone, youth and/oradults that want to learn more about the local and global issues sur-rounding HIV/AIDS.

The workshop takes 5 hours and is free within Edmonton. HIVEdmonton will offer this workshop outside of the Edmonton areafor a cost-recovery fee.

Maximum of 30 participants. Requirements for the workshopinclude; easel, flip chart paper, markers, screen, and sufficient spaceto break into 5 groups.

HIV Network of Edmonton SocietyHIV/AIDS and International Issues



CONTACT INFORMATION:Carrie Malloy,Education CoordinatorTel: (780) 453-2638Fax: (780) [email protected]://jhcentre.org

DESCRIPTION:

Gerald Gall is a professor of Law at the University of Alberta,Edmonton. He is a barrister and solicitor in the province of Ontarioand has served on several boards of directors including the LegalEducation Society of Alberta and the Centre for ConstitutionalStudies. He is a former executive director of the Canadian Institutefor the Administration of Justice and the author of the first, second,third, fourth and fifth editions of The Canadian Legal System, a high-ly acclaimed introductory law text.

During his tenure as a Western Director of the Canadian HumanRights Foundation, he was a principal organizer of a major conferenceon human rights in 1995. He also played a lead organizing role forthe 1998 International Conference on Human Rights: Universal Rightsand Human Values. He was a co-founder of the Human RightsEducation Foundation, which later evolved into the John HumphreyCentre for Peace and Human Rights.

Cost of presentations vary depending on request. Please call for fur-ther inquiries. Travel expenses are expected.

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THEMES: AfricaCommunity OutreachEconomicsGlobalizationHuman RightsInternational Development/

Cooperation



DESCRIPTION:

Ms. Vaugeois has her Master's in Political Science from theUniversity of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Her expertise lies par-ticularly within international political economy and communitydevelopment. Currently, Ms. Vaugeois is Executive Director of theJohn Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights where she isleading projects focused democratic renewal, community develop-ment, partnership building, human rights education and racism.Ms. Vaugeois has managed various international projects inBangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Bosnia, Ukraine, South Africa,Russia and China for both the University of Alberta and theGovernment of Alberta. She has worked in Uganda, East Africa, as afacilitator and trainer for an income generation project and a com-munity liaison for a water project. She is also President and Founderof the Ainembabazi Children's Project, a non-profit organizationworking to improve educational opportunities for AIDS affectedorphans and vulnerable children in Uganda.

Cost of presentations vary depending on request. Please call for fur-ther inquiries. Travel expenses are expected.

John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human RightsRenee Vaugeois




DESCRIPTION:

The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights hasrecently completed the development of a teaching resource entitled“Building Human Rights Communities: A resource for teaching andlearning about human rights, citizenship, quality of life and commu-nities”. This resource has been reviewed and approved as an author-ized teaching resource by Alberta Education.

“Building Human Rights Communities” is a hands-on, experientialteaching and learning resource which enables teachers to engage stu-dents in understanding human rights, citizenship and quality of life.The resource is geared towards active engagement of students to helpthem focus on how they can shape their own community, such astheir school, into a human rights community.

The Centre delivers workshops to teachers to engage them andenhance their capacity to use this resource effectively in their classesand to develop creative methods of engaging their students in humanrights learning.

As the teaching resource is a hands-on, experiential teaching andlearning resource, it will enable teachers to engage students in under-standing human rights, citizenship and quality of life, both withinthe classroom and within the community. The resource is uniquethat it links the old and new curriculum of the Department ofEducation and human rights to practical experiences and issues thatyouth can relate to. The resource is geared towards active engagementof students to help them focus on how they can shape their owncommunity, such as their school, into a human rights community.

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DESCRIPTION:

This workshop provides a general introduction to human rightsincluding a look at various international conventions and theCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The workshop engagesparticipants in understanding how human rights applies to theirdaily lives and uses experiential activities to provoke discussion andthought. The length of time needed for this workshop is flexible.

Cost will be determined on an individual basis, but normally just thecost of transportation and materials.

John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human RightsUnderstanding Human Rights - Human Rights 101

THEMES: EducationGlobalizationHuman RightsYouth Engagement



DESCRIPTION:

Building Human Rights Communities is a workshop to engageyouth in identifying critical issues in their communities, but also tocreate action plans and strategies. This workshop is based on aresource developed by the Centre entitled “Building Human RightsCommunities: A resource for teaching and learning about humanrights, citizenship, quality of life and communities”.

The workshop is geared towards active engagement of students tohelp them focus on how they can shape their own community, suchas their school, into a human rights community. It focuses on build-ing understanding of human rights, citizenship and quality of life.

Cost will be determined on an individual basis, but normally just thecost of transportation and materials. This workshop is geared towardsyouth. The time needed for the workshop is flexible, but generallyrecommends a minimum of 3 hrs.

John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human RightsBuilding Human Rights Communities - Engaging Youth in Action in their Communities




DESCRIPTION:

The Rights in the Sun (RITS) program is a fun-filled interactive edu-cational program designed to teach youth from ages 5-25 abouthuman rights. The RITS program is offered by the John HumphreyCentre and is designed to teach and involve youth in human rightseducation and discussion through applied, experiential learningopportunities such as games, art and videos. Through these sessions,we hope to build the next generation of human rights leaders andactively engaged citizens, aware of the human rights issues both athome and abroad.

The JHC can provide a 2-3 hour training session for camp coun-selors, group leaders and facilitators. The purpose of this session is toeducate facilitators on how to implement and teach Rights in the Sunprogramming to their campers/youth participants, thus allowing theprogram to reach other children and youth. The program includes:• The philosophy behind Rights in the Sun• Educational games and activities that focuses on human rights

Additional information about specific areas of human rights (i.e.multiculturalism)

Cost will be determined on an individual basis, but normally just thecost of transportation and materials. This workshop is geared towardscamp counselors, or service providers working with youth. The timeneeded for the workshop is flexible, but generally recommends aminimum of 2-3 hrs.

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DESCRIPTION:

The Rights in the Sun (RITS) Program is a fun-filled interactive edu-cational program designed to teach youth from ages 5-25 abouthuman rights. The RITS program is offered by the John HumphreyCentre and is designed to teach and involve youth in human rightseducation and discussion through applied, experiential learningopportunities such as games, art and videos. Through these sessions,we hope to build the next generation of human rights leaders andactively engaged citizens, aware of the human rights issues both athome and abroad.

The JHC can design and execute a personalized program for yourparticular camp/group to best meet your needs. Sessions can rangefrom 90 minutes to half-day to full-day, and are tailored to meet theneeds, schedules and philosophy of the group itself. Some issues thatcan be explored include:• Issues of diversity, unfairness and discrimination• Human rights issues of child labour and children• Human rights and the environment• Women's rights as human rights• Respect, compassion, caring and interdependence among youth

Cost will be determined on an individual basis, but normally just thecost of transportation and materials. The time needed for the work-shop is flexible.

John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human RightsRights in the Sun - Engaging Youth in Human Rights

THEMES: AfricaInternational Development /

CooperationLatin America


CONTACT INFORMATION:Abe [email protected]://mcc.org/alberta

DESCRIPTION:

Abe Janzen is the Executive Director of Mennonite CentralCommittee - Alberta.

He has been in this position for 10 years. He worked inDevelopment and Education in South America for 10 years and informal Education in northern Alberta for 11 years.

Cost of presentations are minimal, plus expenses.

Mennonite Central Committee - AlbertaAbe Janzen

THEMES: AfricaEnvironmentGlobal Water Issues


CONTACT INFORMATION:Abe [email protected]://mcc.org/alberta

DESCRIPTION:

Review of a very specific development project in Kenya, with highimpact results in water, health, employment & income and educa-tion.

The workshop is suitable to any group and takes 30 minutes.Equipment is required for a PowerPoint Presentation.

Cost minimal cost plus expenses, please contact.

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THEMES: Community OutreachInternational Development /

CooperationPoverty

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Alberta, depending on itiner-ary and travel/lodging costs

CONTACT INFORMATION:Randy EasthouseMicah Challenge, Calgary (403) [email protected]

DESCRIPTION:

What defines the purpose and role of a Christian in society today?3 PowerPoint presentations are available and can be linked together(ex., for Fri nite/Saturday sessions) together with discussions andapplications. The purpose is to move Christians and congregationsfrom a “preaching/teaching” mentality to reflecting on their Biblesand expressions of unconditioned compassion.

Focus is a church or youth group. It may need to begin with its pas-toral staff in order to “get in the door”. Presentations can vary intime from 2 to 8 hours. A projector, whiteboard/markers andnotepaper for participants will also be needed.

There is no cost for the presentations; however presenters will need aplace to stay if travelling outside of Calgary.

Micah Challenge CalgaryWhy Should Christians Help the Poor?

THEMES: Community OutreachEducationInternational Development /

CooperationPoverty

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Alberta, depending on itiner-ary and travel/lodging costs

CONTACT INFORMATION:Randy EasthouseMicah Challenge, Calgary (403) [email protected]

BIO:

Randy Easthouse is currently the Micah Challenge Alberta RegionalTraining Coordinator. He and his wife, Linda, have worked with theWycliffe Canada since 1981.They lived in the Peruvian Highlandswith the Quechuas from 1987 to 2002, working with the SummerInstitute of Linguistics in bilingual education and literacy in theQuechua and Spanish languages. From 1994 to 1998, Randy andLinda supervised the Peruvian Ministry of Education's bilingualteacher training and classroom visits in approximately 130 ruralschools, resulting in over 7,000 children becoming lit-erate in a- two year training program. Both priestsand pastors continue working arm-in-arm to see thattheir congregations are fully trained, and sharing theirnew-found literacy skills with their compatriots.

Micah Challenge CalgaryRandy Easthouse

THEMES: AfricaCommunity OutreachEconomicsGlobalizationHIV/AIDS and other diseasesHuman RightsInternational Development /

CooperationPoverty

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Canada

CONTACT INFORMATION:Managing Director andCo-FounderOne Child's Village:A Global Orphans [email protected](780) 433-3342www.OneChildsVillage.org

BIO:

Todd Lorentz is a philosopher and philanthropist combining practi-cal humanitarian work with a background in philosophy and com-parative religion. Lorentz holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in HonoursPhilosophy (Western Philosophy and Nondualism) and a Master ofArts in Religious Studies (Tibetan Buddhism and Nondualism) fromthe University of Alberta. He possesses a Power Engineering certifi-cate and has spoken to audiences around the world about the needfor global economic and social reform along the lines of unity, justiceand sharing.

Following a trip to Kenya in 2005, Mr. Lorentz returned to Canadawith the intention of developing a means to ameliorate the devastat-ing conditions facing millions of HIV/AIDS orphans in Africa. Witha close friend, Cristelle Audet, they created One Child's Village: AGlobal Orphans Foundation and gained rapid success in bringingtheir organization to the public arena. They are currently buildingtheir first school in the west Kenyan village of Bumala and, as thefirst organization of their type in that area, encountered a variety ofunique challenges and experiences with the local community. OneChild's Village is run entirely by volunteer support with the goal ofensuring that the bulk of monies donated go directly to the needs ofthe orphans.

Listen to the experiences of Mr. Lorentz as he travels from inspira-tion to perspiration, developing his own charity to help HIV/AIDSorphans in Africa. Lorentz takes the audience through his experiencesin developing an orphanage project in Kenya, providing an insider'sview of his work at every stage including the establishment of a char-itable organization in Canada, fundraising, contracts with the part-ners in the South, community relations in developing countries,unique needs of the orphans and widows, various communityresources, networking, cultural expectations and misunderstandings,dealing with local superstitions, problems of travel and communica-tions, transfer of funds, and much, much more.

There is no cost for the presentation, other than travel expenses.Donations to One Child's Village will be accepted.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:Sarah Hendriks,HIV and Gender Advisor(416) 920-1654 ext. [email protected]://plancanada.ca

BIO:

Sarah Hendriks is currently an Advisor on Gender Equality andHIV/AIDS for Plan Canada. Having worked with various NGOs,INGOs, bilateral agencies and universities both in Canada and coun-tries of the Global South (Malawi, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Kenya,South Africa, Zimbabwe, India, Haiti), Sarah Hendriks has extensiveprofessional experience in international women's rights; HIV &AIDS programming; and gender equality mainstreaming. For morethan three years, Sarah worked as a HIV/AIDS and Gender Researchand Training Officer with Women and the Law in Southern AfricaResearch and Education Trust (WLSA) in Malawi, Africa. Togetherwith partners, Sarah led the design and implementation of a multi-faceted program on integrating a Rights-Based Approach to publicservice delivery. With more than 8 years experience in feminist par-ticipatory action research, Sarah has written and published on vari-ous topics including women's vulnerability to HIV and AIDS inSouthern Africa and gender equality and organizational change.Other areas of work have been focused as a writer and facilitator of anational legal literacy program on gender-based violence, HIV andAIDS and access to justice in Malawi, in addition to program man-agement of a multifaceted grant under the Canadian Coalition onHIV/AIDS and Youth in Africa. Sarah Hendriks is currently theVice-President of the Inter-Agency Coalition on AIDS andDevelopment (ICAD) and the co-chair of the Ontario Council forInternational Cooperation's HIV/AIDS Working Group.

Sarah Hendriks would be available as a speaker on the topics of gen-der equality programming.


Plan CanadaSarah Hendriks

THEMES: AfricaEconomicsGender


CONTACT INFORMATION:Sangita Patel,Program Manager(416) 920-1654 ext. [email protected]://plancanada.ca

BIO:

Sangita Patel is a Program Manager for Plan Canada where she man-ages a portfolio of international development projects in Africa andAsia. During her career, Ms. Patel has supported development proj-ects in Sierra Leone, Uganda, Mali, Nepal and Pakistan in additionto extended in-country development experience in India, Indonesiaand Bangladesh. Her areas of expertise include small and mediumenterprise, income generation, household economic security, genderand sustainable community based development strategies.

Sangita Patel holds a University of Toronto Specialist Degree inInternational Development Studies and a Masters Degree in thePolitical Economy of Developing Countries with an emphasis ondevelopment economics.

In addition to employment in the non-governmental organizationsector, Ms. Patel has also been employed in the private and govern-mental sectors. As a member of the International Trade andDevelopment Department of the Canadian Manufacturers andExporters Association, she engaged Canadian businesses in sustain-able development approaches and facilitated business linkagesbetween businesses in the global north and south.


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THEMES: AfricaGenderGlobal Water IssuesInternational Development /

Cooperation

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC

CONTACT INFORMATION:Rainbow for the Future 10712 - 101 StreetWestlock, AB T7P 1H7Tel: (780) 349-3300Fax: (780) [email protected]

BIO:

Leo Seguin has been active in third world development for manyyears beginning with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and his involve-ment with Rotary. Leo became so committed to sharing ourCanadian good fortune with those less fortunate he established“Rainbow For the Future” a charitable foundation in order to max-imise the generosity of donors, to educate Canadians on the plight ofthe Karayu people in particular and to assist the wonderful workbeing done in the Fantelle region by the local NGO, the GudinaTumsa Foundation. Leo has traveled to Ethiopia several times andhas been instrumental in providing funding for water diversion andsanitation projects, construction and equipping of schools and estab-lishing a hostel for girls from pastoralist families to enable them tocontinue their education. Leo has heartfelt stories and fascinatingpictures of the work, the people who are helping and those who arebenefiting from the help being offered.

There is no cost for the presentation, however travel expenses need tobe covered. Rainbow is committed to keeping admin costs as low aspossible so that we can maintain a 95% rate of resource distributionto the beneficiaries in Ethiopia.

We are available Mon.-Fri. 9-5 for contact and would happily giveinformation over the phone.

Rainbow for the FutureLeo Seguin

THEMES: AfricaGenderGlobal Water IssuesInternational Development /

Cooperation

GEOGRAPHICAL REGION:Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC

CONTACT INFORMATION:Rainbow for the Future 10712 - 101 StreetWestlock, AB T7P 1H7Tel: (780) 349-3300Fax: (780) [email protected]

BIO:

Although new to the work of international development, Barbara hasa background of family support work here in Canada. Barbara is pas-sionate about the work being done in this region of Ethiopia and hasprepared a power point presentation illustrating the current project.As director of Rainbow for the Future Barbara is committed toenhancing the assistance given to the Karayu people of Ethiopia.

There is no cost for the presentation; however travel expenses need tobe covered. Rainbow is committed to keeping admin costs as low aspossible so that we can maintain a 95% rate of resource distributionto the beneficiaries in Ethiopia.

We are available Mon.-Fri. 9-5 for contact and would happily giveinformation over the phone.

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CooperationPoverty


CONTACT INFORMATION:Rainbow of Hopefor Children SocietyGeorge Bunz (780) 842-6091P.O. Box 2883Wainwright, AB T9W [email protected]

children.ca

BIO:

Following a visit to Brazil with Rainbow of Hope for Children inJanuary 1999 and seeing the extent of marginalization, Georgeretired after serving 20 years as superintendent of East CentralAlberta Catholic Schools. That fall he took on the duties ofPresident and editor of the newsletter, Nexus, connecting partners inCanada and abroad. He continues to volunteer his time with theNGO as well as teaching in the Master's Program in Catholic SchoolAdministration at Newman Theological College in Edmonton. Hefacilitates workshops in Social Justice in schools and communitygroups throughout Western Canada and marvels at the many newways to serve that retirement offers.

Workshops are tailored to the time requested by the school or group,and can be half day, full day, or weekend. George facilitates work-shops with groups as small 4 or 5 to groups of 200 or more people.He requires only suitable space with a wall or screen for viewingPowerPoint.

For facilitating workshops in schools, George welcomes an honorari-um as per school policy. For church and community groups, he wel-comes a donation to Rainbow of Hope for Children. He desires histravel covered if at all possible.

Rainbow of Hope for Children SocietyGeorge Bunz

THEMES: Community OutreachEconomicsInternational Development /

Cooperation


CONTACT INFORMATION:Tools For Humanity10010 - 107A AvenueEdmonton, AB T5H-4H8Tel. (780) [email protected]

BIO:

Mohamed M Maie is Founder and Chief Financial Officer (CEO) ofTools for Humanity a not-profit Canadian community EconomicDevelopment and International humanitarian organization. He is anInternational development practitioner with 18 years experience insocial enterprise, management, the advocacy and supervision of com-plex community economic development projects, program evalua-tion, preparation of development plans and strategies. He was Co-founder of many grassroot immigrant community initiatives inCanada, USA and Africa, where he advices government and Non-Government agencies in community economic development, SocialEnterprise and Cooperative models to approach post conflict coun-tries.

Mr. Maie is serving as a small business coach/community economicdevelopment practitioner with Edmonton Mennonite Center forNewcomers; also served as Special Envoy Humanitarian & RefugeeAffairs Somali TNG, as Chief Financial Officer of AfricanCommunity and Refugee Center, Inc a not-profit community baseorganization and also a broad perspective and practical approach tocommunity economic development (CED), cooperative develop-ment, and social investment and poverty issues. He has a strong intu-itive sense that allows him to attune to others and build a highdegree of trust with coaching clients. He is a member of LeadershipCouncil of Edmonton Vibrant Communities, Vice Chair AlbertaCouncil for Global Corporation (ACGC), Board Member ofABCEDNET, Member of PSS committee CCEDNET, active mem-ber in many grassroots initiatives in Canada and Global.

Mr. Maie is candidate in MBA Community Economic Development(CED) at Cape Breton University and holds a Diploma's in HealthCare Administrative from Career Canada College (now CDI) andBA's International Relations from Somali National University. He isthe author and co-author of many reports and articles in Poverty andimmigrant community, Community Economic development papersand professional journals, the editor of a book on Refugee MoneyManagement for economic development practitioners, and a fre-quent speaker on social investment, sustainable economic develop-ment, community cooperative and poverty issues at internationalconferences.

There is no cost for the presentation.

Tools for HumanityMohamed Maie

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AFRICA• Africa Book Project - Jodi Facette (p.4)• Canadian Humanitarian Organization for

International Relief - Sandra Moore (p.9)• CAUSE Canada - Erin Wilkins, Travis Wilkins

(p.14-15)• Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and

Technology - Tal Woolsey (p.22)• Edzimkulu, A Society for Children with AIDS

(p.32)• Engineers Without Borders - Edmonton -

Speakers (p.38)• John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human

Rights - Renee Vaugeois (p.45)• Mennonite Central Committee Alberta - Abe

Janzen, Sand Dams - Development in Kenya(p.50)

• One Child's Village: A Global Orphan'sFoundation - Todd Lorentz (p.52)

• Plan Canada - Sangita Patel (p.54)• Rainbow for the Future - Barbara Wilson (p.56)

Asia• Asia Pacific Accord of Canada - Charles Shaw

(p.5)• Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan -

Colette Belanger, Janice Eisenhauer, JaniceRapchuk, Carolyn Reicher (p.10-13)

• Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation andTechnology - Millie Adam, Bryan Fofonoff(p.17, 19)

• CUSO - Patrick Lucas (p.31)

Index by Theme

Community Outreach • Canadian Humanitarian Organization for

International Relief - Sandra Moore (p.9)• Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan -


• Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation andTechnology - Alison Pidskalny (p.21)

• Edzimkulu, A Society for Children with AIDS(p.32)

• John Humphrey Centre for Peace and HumanRights - Renee Vaugeois (p.45)

• Micah Challenge Calgary - Randy Easthouse,Why Should Christians Help the Poor? (p.51)


• Tools for Humanity - Mohamed Maie (p.58)

Economics • Change for Children Association - Fiona

Cavanagh, Canada and the Global South,Economic Growth, Global Kitchen, GlobalPoverty and Debt, The Rise of MultinationalCorporations, Water and the Environment(pp.24, 26-29)

• Engineers Without Borders - Calgary - Food forThought (p.35)

• Engineers Without Borders - Edmonton - Foodfor Thought (p.38)



• Plan Canada - Sangita Patel (p.54)• Tools for Humanity - Mohamed Maie (p.58)

Education• Africa Book Project - Jodi Facette (p.4)• Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and

Technology - Shauna Curry (p.18)• Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan -


• CAUSE Canada - Travis Wilkins (p.15)• Change for Children Association - Brazil

Workshop (p.25)• John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human

Rights - Building Human Rights Communities:Engaging Youth in Action in their Communities,Rights in the Sun - Counselor Training Program,Rights in the Sun - Engaging Youth in HumanRights (pp.46-50)

• Micah Challenge Calgary - Randy Easthouse(p.51)

Environment• Canadian Catholic Organization for Development

and Peace - Julio Garcia (p.7)• Change for Children Association - Water and the

Environment (p.29)• CUSO - Patrick Lucas (p.31)• Engineers Without Borders - Calgary - Energy

Matters (p.35)• Engineers Without Borders - Edmonton - Energy

Matters, Water for the World (pp.37, 39)• Mennonite Central Committee Alberta - Sand

Dams - Development in Kenya (p.50)

Gender • Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan -


• Change for Children Association - FionaCavanagh (p.24)

• CUSO - Erynn Lyster (p.30)• Plan Canada - Sarah Hendriks, Sangita Patel

(p.53, 54)• Rainbow for the Future - Barbara Wilson (p.56)

Global Water Issues • Canadian Catholic Organization for Development

and Peace - Julio Garcia (p.7)• Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and

Technology - Millie Adam, Shauna Curry,Camille Dow Baker , Laure Félix-Bower, BryanFofonoff, Diana Frost, Mike Lafleur, Ron Lentz,Alison Pidskalny, Andrea Roach, Tal Woolsey(p.17-22)

• Change for Children Association - FionaCavanagh, Water and the Environment (pp.24,29)

• Engineers Without Borders - Calgary - RootCauses of Poverty (p.36)

• Engineers Without Borders - Edmonton - Waterfor the World (p.39)

• Mennonite Central Committee Alberta - SandDams - Development in Kenya (p.50)

• Rainbow for the Future - Barbara Wilson (p.56)

Globalization • Change for Children Association - Fiona

Cavanagh, Brazil Workshop, Canada and theGlobal South, Economic Growth, GlobalKitchen, Global Poverty and Debt, InterculturalUnderstanding, The Rise of MultinationalCorporations (pp.24-29)

• Engineers Without Borders - Calgary - RootCauses of Poverty (p.36)

• John Humphrey Centre for Peace and HumanRights - Renee Vaugeois, Building Human RightsCommunities: Engaging Youth in Action in theirCommunities, Rights in the Sun - CounselorTraining Program, Rights in the Sun - EngagingYouth in Human Rights (pp.45-49)


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HIV/AIDS and other diseases• Bridges of Love Ministry - Marg Pollon (p.6)• CAUSE Canada - Erin Wilkins (p.14)• Edzimkulu, A Society for Children with AIDS

(p.32)• HIV Network of Edmonton Society - Deborah

Jakubec, HIV/AIDS: The Basics, Blood BornePathogens 101, HIV/AIDS and InternationalIssues (pp.40-43)


• Plan Canada - Sarah Hendriks (p.53)

Human Rights• Canadian Humanitarian Organization for

International Relief - Sandra Moore (p.9)• Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan -


• Change for Children Association - FionaCavanagh, Brazil Workshop, Canada and theGlobal South, Economic Growth, ProtectingHuman Rights (pp.24-28)

• HIV Network of Edmonton Society - DeborahJakubec (p.40)

• John Humphrey Centre for Peace and HumanRights - Gerald Gall, Renee Vaugeois, BuildingHuman Rights Communities: Bringing HumanRights Education into your Classroom, BuildingHuman Rights Communities: Engaging Youth inAction in their Communities, UnderstandingHuman Rights - Human Rights 101, Rights inthe Sun - Counselor Training Program, Rights inthe Sun - Engaging Youth in Human Rights(pp.44-49)


International Development /Cooperation

• Africa Book Project - Jodi Facette (p.4)• Canadian Humanitarian Organization for

International Relief - Sandra Moore (p.9)• Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and

Technology - Millie Adam, Camille Dow Baker,Laure Félix-Bower, Diana Frost, Mike Lafleur,Ron Lentz, Alison Pidskalny, Andrea Roach(pp.17-22)

• Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan -Colette Belanger, Janice Eisenhauer, JaniceRapchuk, Carolyn Reicher (p.10-13)

• CAUSE Canada - Erin Wilkins (p.14)• Change for Children Association - Fiona

Cavanagh, Canada and the Global South, TheRise of Multinational Corporations, Water andthe Environment (p.24-29)

• CUSO - Erynn Lyster, Patrick Lucas (p.30-31)• Engineers Without Borders - Calgary - Marc

Beaudin, Anne Chung, Jessica Shumlich, ShawnTse, Energy Matters, Food for Thought (pp.33-35)

• Engineers Without Borders - Edmonton -Speakers, Energy Matters, Food for Thought,Water for the World (pp.37-39)


• Mennonite Central Committee Alberta - AbeJanzen (p.50)



• Rainbow for the Future - Barbara Wilson (p.56)• Rainbow of Hope for Children Society - George

Bunz (p.57)• Tools for Humanity - Mohamed Maie (p.58)

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Landmines• Change for Children Association - Cecily Mills

(p.25)

Latin America• Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and

Technology - Diana Frost, Andrea Roach (pp.20,22)

• Change for Children Association - FionaCavanagh, Cecily Mills, Brazil Workshop,Intercultural Understanding (pp.24, 25, 28)

• Mennonite Central Committee Alberta - AbeJanzen (p.50)

Millennium Development Goals • Asia Pacific Accord of Canada - Charles Shaw

(p.5)• CAUSE Canada - Bringing the MDG's to Life

(p.16)• Change for Children Association - Fiona

Cavanagh (p.24)

Multiculturalism• Asia Pacific Accord of Canada - Charles Shaw

(p.5)• Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan -


• Change for Children Association - InterculturalUnderstanding (p.28)

Poverty • Africa Book Project - Jodi Facette (p.4)• Asia Pacific Accord of Canada - Charles Shaw

(p.5)• Canadian Catholic Organization for Development

and Peace - Angus Perry (p.7)• Canadian Humanitarian Organization for

International Relief - Sandra Moore (p.9)• Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and

Technology - Millie Adam, Shauna Curry, LaureFélix-Bower, Bryan Fofonoff, Diana Frost, MikeLafleur, Ron Lentz, Alison Pidskalny, AndreaRoach, Tal Woolsey, Youth Summit (p.17-23)

• Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan -Colette Belanger, Janice Eisenhauer, JaniceRapchuk, Carolyn Reicher (p.10-13)

• CAUSE Canada - Erin Wilkins (p.14)• Change for Children Association - Fiona

Cavanagh, Brazil Workshop, Canada and theGlobal South, Economic Growth, Global Povertyand Debt (p.24-27)

• CUSO - Patrick Lucas (p.31)• Engineers Without Borders - Calgary - Marc

Beaudin, Anne Chung, Jessica Shumlich, ShawnTse, Food for Thought (pp.33-35)

• Engineers Without Borders - Edmonton - Waterfor the World, Speakers (p.38, 39)



• Rainbow of Hope for Children Society - GeorgeBunz (p.57)

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Volunteering Overseas • CUSO - Erynn Lyster (p.30)• Engineers Without Borders - Calgary - Marc

Beaudin, Anne Chung, Jessica Shumlich, ShawnTse (p.33-34)

• Engineers Without Borders - Edmonton -Speakers (p.38)

Youth Engagement • Canadian Catholic Organization for Development

and Peace - Julio Garcia, Leadership FormationWorkshop (p.7-8)

• Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation andTechnology - Laure Félix-Bower, Alison Pidskalny,Youth Summit (p.19-23)

• Change for Children Association - FionaCavanagh (p.24)

• John Humphrey Centre for Peace and HumanRights - Building Human Rights Communities:Engaging Youth in Action in their Communities,Rights in the Sun - Counselor Training Program,Rights in the Sun - Engaging Youth in HumanRights (p.47-49)

Youth Leadership• Change for Children Association - Fiona

Cavanagh (p.24)• Engineers Without Borders - Calgary - Marc

Beaudin (p.33)

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Action International MinistryAIM works among street childrenand urban poor in several coun-tries in Asia, Africa and LatinAmerica. AIM also works withAIDS-related ministries in Africa.3015A – 21st Street NECalgary, AB T2E 7T1Tel: 403.204.1421Fax: 403.204.1501www.actionintl.org

Africa Book ProjectThe Africa Book Project is a localcharity that has successfully com-pleted its third shipment of schoolbooks and supplies to the ruralareas around Mombassa, Kenya.Over 66,000 books were distrib-uted to these schools.346 Shawnessy Drive SWCalgary, AB T2Y 1R2Tel: 403.254.4494www.africabookproject.org

Altamas for Peace andDevelopment AssociationAltamas works to improve thesocial conditions and to reducethe level of poverty in the Altamasarea of Sudan (South Kurdofanand North Baharalgazal).#23, 401 Grier Avenue NECalgary, AB T2K 5S7Tel: 403.274.5568

Alternative Poverty EradicationBureau for Africa (APEBA)The mission of APEBA is toempower the underprivileged inwar torn Southern Sudan by pro-viding practical training, educa-tion and food to widows, orphansand disabled persons. APEBA

projects take place in three coun-ties in Southern Sudan. Theseprojects are aimed at training,educating and sustaining thosewho have lost their families andlivelihoods in the war.402, 126 – 14 Avenue SECalgary, AB T2G 1C7Tel: 403.264.8115Fax: 403.234.7810www.apeba.ca

Asia Pacific Accord ofCanada (APAC)Asia Pacific Accord of Canada(APAC) is an educational, non-sectarian and non-partisan charityfounded to promote better mutu-al understanding amongst variousethnic groups, and to foster goodrelations between the people ofCanada and Asia.#301, 8340 Jasper Ave NWEdmonton, AB T5H 4C6Tel/Fax: 780.453.6244www.apaccord.ca

APIRGThe Alberta Public InterestResearch Group (APIRG) is a stu-dent-run, student-funded, non-profit organization dedicated toresearch, education, advocacy, andaction in the public interest.APIRG exists to provide studentswith resources to be active citi-zens.Hub International MallUniversity of Alberta9111 – 112th StreetEdmonton, AB T6G 2C5Tel: 780.492.0614Fax: 780.492.0615www.apirg.org

Bishop Budka CharitableSocietyThe Bishop Budka CharitableSociety is an organization based inEdmonton, Alberta that provideseconomic, cultural, and environ-mental assistance to countries inneed, such as Brazil and Ukraine.12 Charlton RoadSherwood Park, AB T8H 1P9Tel: 780.449.4922Fax: 780.477.0617www.stormloader.com/bishopbudka

Bridges of Love MinistrySocietyBridges of Love Ministry Societywas formed in 2004 by MargPollon. Her vision and passion isto influence the Christian life tobe expanded beyond self-intereststo the greater concerns of thecommunity and world aroundthem and to become the 'guidinglight' of influence and love withintheir communities.204 – 6A Street NECalgary, AB T2E 4A5Tel: 403.263.5683www.bridgesoflove.net

Camrose International InstituteSince 1977, Camrose Interna-tional Institute (CII) has beenhelping children, youth, andadults learn about global and eco-logical issues; providing funds forcommunity self-help projects indeveloping countries, and con-ducting international exchanges.CII works to promote a “conserv-er” not a “consumer” lifestyle.CII's vibrant history includes

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working with South AsiaPartnership, schools, communityand church groups in Canada andworldwide.Augustana University College4901 – 46 AvenueCamrose, AB T4V 2R3Tel: 780.679.1100Fax: 780.679.1129www.augustana.ca/pacse

Canada World YouthCWY provides young peoplefrom Canada and around theworld with the opportunity totravel, live and work in differentcommunities, to learn about localand international development,and to gain important job skillsfor the future. CWY’s mission isto increase the ability of people,and especially youth, to partici-pate actively in the developmentof just, harmonious and sustain-able societies.2330 Rue Notre-Dame OuestMontreal, PQ H3J 1N4Tel: 1.800.605.3526www.cwy-jcm.org

Canadian CatholicOrganization for Developmentand Peace (CCODP)The Canadian CatholicOrganization for Developmentand Peace, a democratic move-ment for international solidarity,supports partners in the ThirdWorld in the pursuit of alterna-tives to unjust social, political andeconomic structures. It educates the Canadian popula-tion about the causes of impover-ishment of peoples and mobilizesactions for change.8421 – 101 AvenueEdmonton, AB T6A 0L1Tel: 780.424.1557

Fax: 780.465.3003www.devp.org

Canadian HumanitarianOrganization for InternationalRelief (CHOIR)The mission of CHOIR is “Toprovide the basic necessities of lifesuch as nutrition, shelter, healthcare, and education to disadvan-taged children everywhere.”50 Pioneer Crescent NEMedicine Hat, AB T1C 1S4Tel: 403.504.0444www.canadianhumanitarian.com

Canadian Women for Womenin AfghanistanCanadian Women for Women inAfghanistan (CW4WAfghan) is avolunteer solidarity networkfounded in 1996. CW4WAfghanbegan as a small volunteer net-work of women in Canada com-mitted to supporting the empow-erment of Afghan women andgirls. There are now fourteen vol-unteer chapters and affiliatedgroups working in solidarityacross Canada to support rightsand opportunities for Afghanwomen and girls.PO Box 32014, BankviewCalgary, AB T2T 5X6Tel: 403.244.5625Fax: 403.244.5625www.w4wafghan.ca

CAUSE CanadaFounded in 1984, CAUSECanada is an International Reliefand Development Organizationwhich strives to empower com-munities and individuals in disad-vantaged regions to overcomepoverty and improve quality oflife. Working in West Africa andCentral America, the develop-

ment priorities of CAUSEinclude: Primary health care;water and sanitation; reforesta-tion; gender-specific developmentinitiatives (women’s projects); andmicro-enterprise projects.Box 8100Canmore, AB T1W 2T8Tel: 403.678.3332Fax: 403.678.8869www.cause.ca

Centre for Affordable Waterand Sanitation Technology(CAWST)The mission of CAWST is to pro-vide technical training and sup-port in water and sanitation serv-ices for those who serve the poorin developing countries. In partic-ular, CAWST is the centre ofexpertise and distribution for theBiosand concrete water filtrationtechnology, a low-cost water treat-ment technology speciallydesigned for use by the poor indeveloping countries. Thesehousehold filters are made bylocal people using materials com-monly found in most parts of theworld.Bay 12, 2916 5th Avenue NECalgary, AB T2A 6K4Tel: 403.243.3285Fax: 403.243.6199www.cawst.org

Change for ChildrenAssociation (CFCA)Change for Children promotesaction for systemic change andsustainable development throughsolidarity and partnership, bynurturing community, and bymaintaining an integral, vital andstable organization. CFCA’s man-date is to support the poor in theirown process of organizing to

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achieve an increased, active role inpromoting peace, democracy,human rights, and improved liv-ing conditions, accomplishedthrough: growth in understandingof unfair structures and the grow-ing popular resistance to thosestructures; learning from peoplewith whom we partner to accom-pany them in the struggle for jus-tice; and acting in developmentwith a sense of urgency and com-mitment.2nd Floor, 10808 – 124 StreetEdmonton, AB T5M 0H3Tel: 780.448.1505Fax: 780.448.1507www.changeforchildren.org

CUSOCUSO’s aim is to bring theexpertise of those in the globalSouth and Canada together –through volunteer placements,mutual collaboration, training,programming, exchanges, andresource sharing – so both cancontinue to enhance and growvital social justice programs forthe long-term.Suite 200A, 227 – 10 Street NWCalgary, AB T2N 1V5Tel: 403.283.2871Fax: 403.283.2275www.cuso.org

EdzimkuluEdzimkulu is an Edmonton-basedcharity dedicated to providingsupport to children impacted byHIV/AIDS in Ndawana, in theKwaZulu-Natal province of SouthAfrica.10542 – 128 StreetEdmonton, AB T5N 1W4Tel: 780.429.1899Fax: 780.424.1132www.edzimkulu.org

Engineers Without Borders(Calgary)Members of EWB are passionateabout helping people gain accessto the technologies that willreduce vulnerabilities and increaseopportunities in developing com-munities. We do so by contribut-ing our knowledge, financialresources, volunteer time, skills,and collective voice to help com-munities around the world.Mailbox 257, Students’ Union2500 University Drive NWCalgary, AB T2N 1N4Tel: 403.210.8841Fax: 403.284.3697www.ucalgary.ewb.ca

Engineers Without Borders(Edmonton)Engineers Without Borders pro-motes human developmentthrough access to technology.They have volunteers living indeveloping communities acrossthe world, working with men andwomen, farmers, teachers, arti-sans, and engineers in their effortsto rise out of poverty. EWB alsoengage Canadians, buildingawareness of the difficulties facingthe people in the majority world,and education on how we canhave impact in Canada on thesepeople’s lives. Box 112, 2-900, 8900-114 StreetEdmonton, AB T6G 2J7Tel: 780.492.6858www.ualberta.ewb.ca

Foster Parents PlanFoster Parents Plan of Canada is amember of PLAN International,an international, humanitarian,child-focused development organ-ization without religious, politicalor governmental affiliation. Our

work benefits the children, theirfamilies and their communities inthe neediest parts of the world. 95 St. Claire Avenue WestSuite 1001Toronto, ON M4V 3B5Tel: 416.920.1654Fax: 416.920.9942www.fosterparentsplan.ca

Ghost River RediscoveryDrawing on the strengths ofIndigenous culture, the wisdomof the Elders, with the philosophyof love and respect for the Earthand all peoples, Ghost RiverRediscovery aims at empoweringpeople of all ages and cultures todiscover the natural world, theworlds between cultures and theworlds within themselves.Suite 164, 3359 – 27 Street NECalgary, AB T1Y 5E4Tel: 403.270.9351Fax: 403.270.9371www.ghostriverrediscovery.com

Global Visions Film FestivalSocietyIt is the mission of the GlobalVisions Film Festival Society toproduce an annual Film Festivalin Edmonton and, in doing so,promote film as catalysts forreflection, discussion, and respon-sible action towards the social,cultural, economic, and ecologicalhealth of our planet.31221 10405 Jasper AvenueEdmonton, AB T5J 3S2Tel: 780.414.1052www.globalvisionsfestival.com

HELP SocietyHELP supports ongoing develop-ment and social activism in part-nership with three Adivasi groupsin the state of Orissa (located

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along the east coast of India southof Calcutta). 55, 52304 RR 233Fountain Creek EstatesSherwood Park, AB T8E 1C9Tel: 780.434.5513Fax: 780.492.2024

HIV Network of EdmontonSocietyHIV Edmonton's vision is towork with the whole community,in a global context, ensuring:There are no new HIV infections;People living with HIV livelonger, healthier lives, free of stig-ma; Everyone affected by HIVgets the services they need with-out barriers or discrimination.HIV Edmonton's education andresearch initiatives aim to bridgethe gap between local and globalHIV/AIDS issues. HIVEdmonton offers a workshop thatconcentrates on internationalHIV/AIDS issues as a part of itsbi-annual "Dynamics of HIV"training program. 300, 11456 Jasper AvenueEdmonton, AB T5K 0M1Tel: 780.488.5742Fax: 780.488.3735www.hivedmonton.com

Humanserve InternationalHUMANSERVE International,Society for Relief andDevelopment, works with a num-ber of local and internationalnon-government organizationsproviding educational, communi-ty health, development and socialservices in Lebanon and Palestine. PO Box 37011Edmonton, AB T5R 1E0Tel: 780.487.9373Fax: 780.401.3369www.humanserve.org

John Humphrey Centre forPeace and Human RightsNamed after the late John PetersHumphrey, the principal drafterof the United NationsDeclaration of Human Rights,the Centre’s mission is to advancethe universal implementation ofhuman rights through teachingeducation of all people, with aspecific focus on children andyouth. A commitment to humanrights, it is envisioned, will moveus towards a sustainable peace andhuman development, locally andinternationally.#404A, 10310 – 102 AvenueEdmonton, AB T5J 2X6

Tel: 780.453.2638Fax: 780.454.1519www.johnhumphreycentre.org

KAIROSKAIROS unites churches and reli-gious organizations in a faithfulecumenical response to the call to"do justice, and to love kindnessand to walk humbly with yourGod" (Micah 6:8). We deliberateon issues of common concern,advocate for social change andjoin with people of faith andgoodwill in action for social trans-formation.www.kairoscanada.org

Leprosy Mission of CanadaThe Leprosy Mission Canadaconcentrates its work on threecountries - India, Bangladesh andNigeria. We work with othercouncils of The Leprosy MissionInternational to provide care topeople with leprosy in 30 coun-tries around the world. TheLeprosy Mission's work focuseson providing the cure, as well asafter-cure care to the leprosy

patient. Our staff provides reha-bilitative surgery and therapy,plus vocational training and advo-cacy skills to individuals affectedby leprosy. 12140 – 103 StreetEdmonton, AB T5G 2J9Tel: 780.452.2975Fax: 780.471.2158www.leprosy.ca

Maharasthra Seva SamitiOrganizationMSSO was established in 1984 byimmigrants from the MaharashtraState in India. It is a volunteerbased registered charity whichhelps grassroots volunteer groupsin India implement projects,locally deemed appropriate to bet-ter the lives of the people there.MSSO assistance priorities are invocational training, health careand family planning, water andsanitation, and sound environ-mental development. 4 Strathbury Circle SWCalgary, AB T3H 1P7Tel: 403.288.0048Fax: 403.547.5471www.mssoonline.org

Mennonite Central Committee- Alberta Mennonite Central Committee –Alberta is an NGO that workswith national and internationalprograms for relief, development,peace and education.#210, 2946 – 32 Street NECalgary, AB T1Y 6J7Tel: 403.275.6935Fax: 403.275.3711www.mcc.org/alberta

Micah ChallengeThe Micah Challenge is a globalcampaign by Christians to reduce

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poverty substantially and influ-ence national leaders to fulfilltheir public pledges to achieve theMillennium Development Goals.The Micah Challenge waslaunched globally on October 15,2004 in conjunction with theInternational Day for theEradication of Poverty, and waslaunched in Canada on October18, 2004.284 Tuscany Ridge Heights NWCalgary, AB T3L 3B8Tel: 403.250.1627Fax: 403.250.1627www.micahchallenge.ca

One Child’s VillageOne Child’s Village is a non-gov-ernmental, non-religious, not-for-profit Society of volunteers whoare united in values and who seekto enhance the quality of life forall members of the global com-munity, especially those who arepoor, suffering or are otherwisedisadvantaged. The emphasis intheir work is placed on supportingorphans affected by or infected byHIV/AIDS. They are currentlyworking with a partner in Kenyato support the needs ofHIV/AIDS orphans in theWestern Busia District. Suite #338211215 Jasper AvenueEdmonton, AB T5K 0L5Tel: 780.433.3342Fax: 780.432.6774www.onechildsvillage.org

Rainbow for the FutureRainbow for the Future is aCanadian development agencydedicated to the organization andintegration of sustainable reliefefforts throughout Africa. Someof their current projects include

literacy programs for girls inEthiopia and irrigation projects.10712 – 101 StreetWestlock, AB T7P 1H7Tel: 780.984.1117Fax: 780.460.9931www.rainbowaid.org

Rainbow of Hope for ChildrenAn Alberta-based NGO workingfor human development in Brazil,Central America, the Philippines,and Africa. ROHFC works withtheir international partners in theareas of education, politicalawareness, health and wellness,life skills, women’s capacitation,land reform, agriculture, and mar-keting techniques. At home, theyprovide education services toschools, communities and churchgroups through experiencedspeakers and their publication,NEXUS.522 – 22 StreetWainright, AB T9W 1H8Tel: 780.842.6091Fax: 780.942.6208www.rainbowofhopeforchildren.ca

SahakariniSahakarini exists to promote,encourage and assist internationalaid and development and to assist,encourage and foster developmenteducation activity.PO Box 1685Camrose, AB T4V 1X6Tel: 403.672.5465Fax: 403.672.0967

Samaritan’s PurseSamaritan's Purse is a nondenom-inational evangelical Christianorganization providing spiritualand physical aid to hurting peoplearound the world. Since 1970,Samaritan's Purse has helped meet

the needs of people who are vic-tims of war, poverty, natural disas-ters, disease, and famine with thepurpose of sharing God's lovethrough His Son, Jesus Christ.20 Hopewell Way NECalgary, AB T3J 5H5Tel: 403.250.6565Fax: 403.250.6567www.samaritanspurse.ca

Shastri Indo-Canadian InstituteThe Shastri Indo-CanadianInstitute builds knowledge andunderstanding between Canadaand India by sponsoring academicactivities in India Studies,Canadian Studies, Internationalinternships, student prizes andapplied policy research. Originallyfounded to promote studies in thearts, literature, culture, social sci-ences and the humanities, theInstitute's mandate now incorpo-rates a rich diversity of disciplines.The year 2008 will mark the 40thanniversary of the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute.1402 Education Tower2500 University Dr. NWCalgary, AB T2N 1N4Tel: 403.220.7467Fax: 403.289.0100www.sici.org

Somali Canadian Educationand Rural DevelopmentOrganization (SCERDO)SCERDO is committed to pro-mote crucial education and devel-opment needs for Somalis athome and around the world.SCERDO is currently working topromote education for peace andsustainable development in pri-mary schools in some parts ofNorthern Somalia. They have alsolaunched a campaign to promote

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the importance of education andrural development for Somalia’sfuture development. #208, 10010 – 107A StreetEdmonton, AB T5H 4H8Tel: 780.288.9182Fax: 780.424.7736www.scerdo.com

Sombrilla Refugee SupportSocietySombrilla is an Alberta-based,independent NGO with the goalof supporting development proj-ects in Guatemala and otherCentral American countries.Sombrilla’s focus is human rightsadvocacy, emergency housing,sustainable agriculture, cottageindustries, women’s cooperatives,education and cultural research,administrative training programsand refugee resettlement sponsor-ship.www.sombrilla.ca

TakingITGlobalTakingITGlobal works with glob-al partners to build the capacity ofyouth for development, artisticand media expression, make edu-cation more engaging and involveyoung people in global decision-making.Tel: 416.977.9363Fax: 416.352.1898www.takingitglobal.org

Tools for HumanityTools for Humanity is a non-prof-it Canadian community-basedorganization and humanitarianservice dedicated to casting lighton the causes of poverty, famineand war around the world. Itsgoal is to increase the participa-tion of marginalized individualsand families in the economic and

social development of their com-munities.10010 – 107A AvenueEdmonton, AB T5H 4H8Tel: 780.421.0977www.tools4humanity.org

United Nations Association inCanada (Edmonton Branch) The Edmonton Branch of UNACis part of a nation-wide group ofvoluntary, non-partisan UnitedNations organizations concernedwith global affairs. It is comprisedof interested Canadians in thegreater-Edmonton area who seeksolutions to world problemsthrough the effective use of theUN, its specialized agencies, andother multilateral institutions.This branch is committed to pro-moting awareness of critical issuessuch as the environment, humanrights, disarmament, and develop-ment.Grant MacEwan College10700 104 AvenueEdmonton, AB T5J 4S2www.edmonton.unac.org

UNICEFUNICEF is mandated by theUnited Nations General Assemblyto advocate for the protection ofchildren’s rights, to help meettheir basic needs and to expandtheir opportunities to reach theirfull potential.301 – 14 Street NWCalgary, AB T2N 4N4Tel: 403.270.2857Fax: 403.283.0115www.unicef.ca

Unisphere Global ResourceCentreThe Unisphere Global ResourceCentre is a community-based

charity dedicated to global issuessuch as poverty, famine, andhuman rights issues. Unisphereeducates individuals about globalissues as well as issues that affectthem locally. 101 – 6th Street SEMedicine Hat, AB T1A 1G7Tel: 403.529.2656http://nonprofit.memlane.com/unisphere

Women’s EmpowermentInternational FoundationWEIF’s mission is to alleviatepoverty in Central and SouthAsia, particularly among womenand children. Its programs focuson four core social issues: educa-tion, infrastructure, economicdevelopment and health care. 132 Bainbridge Crescent NWEdmonton, AB T5T 6B4Tel: 780.486.3005Fax: 780.489.3686www.weif.org

World University Service ofCanadaWUSC is a network of individu-als and postsecondary institutionswho believe that all peoples areentitled to the knowledge andskills necessary to contribute to amore equitable world. Our mis-sion is to foster human develop-ment and global understandingthrough education and training. Tel: 613.798.7477Fax: 613.798.0990www.wusc.ca

Yei Canadian DevelopmentAssociationThe Yei Canadian DevelopmentAssociation is a grassroots organi-zation established in Edmontonto provide community capacity

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building opportunities within oneof the Sudanese ethnic groups inthe city. The organization has agoal of engaging in rehabilitationwork in Southern Sudan.#308, 10235 - 123 StreetEdmonton, AB T5N 1N3Tel: 780.242.3979

YMCA CalgaryYMCA Calgary's Internationalprogram is aimed at providingglobal, environmental and cross-cultural education in an effort toachieve peace, social justice anddignity. Through various work-shops, interactive games andactivities, overseas exchanges andspecial events, the Internationalprogram plays an active role in theCalgary community. Made up ofa director from the CommunityYMCA and committee membersfrom all YMCA branches, theInternational program offersevents like the YMCA PeaceMedal ceremony, InternationalFair and Youth Summit. 510, 940-6 Avenue SWCalgary, AB T2P 3T1Tel: 403.531.1660Fax: 403.531.1664www.ymcacalgary.org

YMCA EdmontonThe Edmonton YMCA is part ofan international organization thatoperates in more than 120 coun-tries. The Edmonton YMCA hasbeen serving our global commu-nity through staff exchanges,financial support and programassistance since 1912. TheEdmonton YMCA internationalprograms comprise four areas:international partnerships; inter-national education; internationalparticipation and; emergencyresponse.300, 10030 – 102A AvenueEdmonton, AB T5J 0G5Tel: 780.423.9601Fax: 780.428.9569www.edmonton.ymca.ca

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