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Global Affairs Canada's account dedicated to international development and humanitarian assistance. FR: @DevCanada Terms: https://t.co/Sp3mHUsHKJ
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Dig this! With Canada’s support, CGIAR’s B‑REAL project is working with farmers in #Kenya, #Peru & #Colombia, unearthing solutions to restore land, improve soil & conserve biodiversity—strengthening resilient food systems that help nourish people worldwide. 🌱🌾🌳 #WorldSoilDay
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Happy International Volunteer Day! 🌍✨ Today we celebrate the volunteers who share their skills, compassion, and energy to make a difference—here in Canada and around the world. Thank you for your dedication! 🙌 Read the joint statement here: https://t.co/UGp5aG1ydA
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Today is the UN’s International Day of Banks! Global Affairs Canada partners with development banks worldwide—financing roads, schools & clean energy—to drive inclusive growth & open trade opportunities. @worldbank @AfDB_Group @ADB_HQ
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Tomorrow is International Volunteer Day! 🎉 A big thank-you to the amazing volunteers and partners behind Canada’s Volunteer Cooperation Program. Your passion and expertise help create lasting change worldwide. 🌍 #IVD2025
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Sri Lanka has been devastated by Cyclone Ditwah, which triggered widespread flooding and landslides across the island. Secretary of State Sarai announced that Canada is providing $1 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts.
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Atlas: “I was sitting across from Anthony Fauci in August of 2020, and he looked at me and said, ‘One of the biggest problems is the American public is not afraid enough.’ This was the task force… it’s a completely unethical way to do public health.”
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Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Inclusive societies start with inclusive education. Youth with disabilities and our Inclusion Specialist, Elisha Byalungwe, speak for themselves in this video — watch and listen. #InclusiveEducation #EiE #RefugeeEducation
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Refugee youth in global education be like🤭 We may land on our feet — but we shouldn’t have to fight for access to education🌟
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Canada has helped save 70M lives through @GlobalFund investments in HIV, TB & malaria programs. On #WorldAIDSDay, Secretary of State Sarai highlights Canada’s renewed commitment to global health and stronger health systems. #DefeatAIDS #SaveLives
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Canada extends its deepest sympathies to all the people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, widespread flooding and landslides in #SriLanka. Canada is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to assist. @CanHCSriLanka @CanadaFP
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In Gaza, overwhelmed hospitals and clinics forced to suspend services have left many—particularly mothers and children—without essential care. With Canada’s support, @UOSSMCan is running two medical units, ensuring equitable healthcare for those who need it.
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Canada and IFAD's longstanding partnership is built on shared values of equity, resilience and sustainable development. The partnership strengthens small-scale farmers' resilience to shocks, helping them access new opportunities in agriculture and build stronger rural economies.
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Digital platforms are often used to stalk, harass or harm women and girls, but through Actúa, youth in #Bolivia are using them as powerful tools to take action and stand up against gender-based violence. #16Days #NoExcuse Read their story 👉 https://t.co/jzcNUEZDgE
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Canada’s historic CAD263 million climate related concessional partner loan will enhance IFAD’s capacity to transform rural economies and scale up climate adaptation for smallholder farmers. Read more ⬇️ @CanadaDev
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The #ReSea initiative supported by Canada across key seascapes including #Madagascar is driven by community leadership. 🎥 Amkeni shows Kenyan women restoring mangroves and growing a beekeeping enterprise, mirroring efforts in Madagascar. Full film:
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In #Jamaica, Sec. Sarai saw how #HurricaneMelissa devastated yam farms—vital to rural livelihoods and key to diaspora markets in North America. At a Sustainable Agriculture demo site, he met farmers and saw Canada’s support for clean seed yams and climate-smart recovery efforts.
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