A new report finds families’ ability to withstand the shock of fluctuating local and regional food prices is the overriding issue in West Africa’s persistent food emergency. "Ending the Everyday Emergency," a study by World Vision and Save the Children, indicates families’ lack of ability to access, grow and store food year after year is … Read more
Five Members of Parliament are traveling in Thailand and Cambodia to look at how Canada and Canadians can help stop human trafficking and the worst forms of child labour. Ottawa director for World Vision Canada Elly Vandenberg said government's need to share strong laws, policies and programs to tackle it effectively. Vandenberg added that collaboration … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) joined United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron and Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard to announce funding for innovative food security pilots that will increase private sector investment. Harper and Cameron commented strongly during the press conference on the importance of nutrition in this work. World Vision’s food security … Read more
On the eve of the G20 Summit in Los Cabos, Mexico, World Vision Canada’s food security expert Sheri Arnott issued statements about the G20 agenda, dollars and cents and the "Canadian Approach." Arnott said there's a frustrating sense of deja vu as another G20 summit gets overshadowed by an economic crisis in the EU. Arnott … Read more
World Vision said that Canada’s new strategy to combat human trafficking is a strong step in the right direction. The group said it is thrilled that this plan looks beyond Canada's borders – recognizing that this global problem requires global solutions. The full release is available online. Call 416-305-9612.
World Vision’s food security expert Sheri Arnott said World Vision is pleased to see the G8 leaders, including Prime Minister Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) take a significant step to keep food security and nutrition a top priority and help lift 50 million people in Africa out of poverty. Arnott added that leaders won’t be able … Read more
World Vision’s food security expert Sheri Arnott delivered a speech in response to International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda's (Durham, ON) speech at the UN’s "Scaling Up Nutrition: Calling All Champions" event. Arnott said when it comes to food security, agriculture and nutrition, Canada is connecting the right dots and Oda was on target when … Read more
World Vision announced Canada must take the lead at the G8 meetings at Camp David to hold other members of to account for promises made. World Vision’s food security expert Sheri Arnott said Prime Minister Stephen Harper (CAlgary Southwest, AB) must continue to show Canada is a champion for the world’s poor by demanding promises … Read more
World Vision president Dave Toycen visited World Vision’s Neo-natal Unit in an Afghan maternity hospital and saw a newborn’s life being saved. While in Afghanistan this week, Toycen is meeting with children, families, community leaders and CIDA representatives about child and maternal health – a top priority for the Canadian government. The full release is … Read more
World Vision said that budget 2012 jeopardizes Canada’s good reputation by disproportionately cutting aid to people living in poverty around the world. The group added that in recent years Canada has proudly lead the global community through its commitment to fund maternal and child health and food security, however the cuts seriously undermine this work. … Read more
