Blog Stories

I Am A Crossroader – Join The Movement Today

Caroline Aubry-Abel, Gender Equality Advisor | March 2, 2021
Posted in Blog Stories, Gender Equality, Global Citizens

When I first began volunteering with Crossroads International in Togo in 2019, I knew I was part of something larger. Working on an issue of urgent human rights in another country truly makes you feel like a global citizen.

Volunteering in a global pandemic – yes we can!

Carrie McElroy, Volunteer Mobilization Manager | January 31, 2021
Posted in Blog Stories, Global Citizens

Volunteering and partnering to support women and girls facing great adversity in Africa during a global pandemic looks different, but it is needed now more than ever. Discover why Nana, Maryse or Moustapha are committed to share their skills and knowledge to keep making a difference.

Change Starts With You: My Journey to International Volunteer Cooperation

Magalie Ménard, Program Support Advisor, Tanzania | December 8, 2020
Posted in Blog Stories, Rights of Women and Girls

I write to you from Tanzania, where I am currently on my third volunteer mandate with Crossroads, with a simple message: global citizens for change are needed now more than ever.

New decade brings new leaders and new hope for women and girls

Heather Shapter, Executive Director | January 3, 2020
Posted in Blog Stories, General

Globally, 2019 was in many respects a difficult year, but not without glimmers of hope. As a new decade begins, let’s take stock of where we are.

We can help survivors of violence access justice

Patricia Wilson, Victim Advocate | November 27, 2019
Posted in Blog Stories, Rights of Women and Girls

I work every day to support survivors of gender-based violence. As an Advocate in Toronto’s domestic violence court, I prepare survivors to actively participate in our legal system, thereby increasing their access to Justice.

Canada, when are we going to push back for girls?

Heather Shapter, Executive Director | October 3, 2019
Posted in Blog Stories, Rights of Women and Girls

In 2016 a landmark case won by 2018 UN Human Rights Prize Recipient Rebeca Gyumi raised the legal age of marriage to 18. In July, the government appealed the decision. If successful, child marriage will be legal once again.