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Leave a legacy for Crossroads International

Heather Shapter, Executive Director | May 20, 2022
Posted in Blog Stories, Economic Empowerment, Education, Gender Equality, General, Global Citizens, Impact Investment, Rights of Women and Girls, Women's Leadership

What does it mean to leave a legacy? Put plainly, it means making an impact that will endure long after

International Women’s Day – Celebrating Achievement

Heather Shapter, Executive Director | March 8, 2022
Posted in Blog Stories, Gender Equality, Rights of Women and Girls

AIDS is a gender issue, particularly in Africa. Women and girls – through risk of sexual violence, or early and forced marriage, or through a general lack of awareness about AIDS, including transmission risks and protection measures – are at unique risk.

World AIDS Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Heather Shapter, Executive Director | November 9, 2021
Posted in Blog Stories, Gender Equality, Rights of Women and Girls

DURING THE MONTH OF THE GIRL CHILD, LET US NOT TURN OUR BACKS ON GIRLS

Heather Shapter, Executive Director | October 1, 2021
Posted in Blog Stories, Education, Rights of Women and Girls

There are many issues that demand thoughtful consideration, from reconciliation with Indigenous peoples to addressing climate change and its impacts on food security, to ending poverty and gender-based violence.

ON SEPTEMBER 20th, MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT

Heather Shapter, Executive Director | September 15, 2021
Posted in Blog Stories, General, Rights of Women and Girls

On Monday, September 20th, Canadians will go to the polls to elect our next federal government. Opinion surveys suggest it is a very close race. While international development has not garnered the attention it deserves, issues affecting women and equality have, including climate change, vaccination, and gun control.

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.

Leave a legacy for Crossroads International

International Women’s Day – Celebrating Achievement

World AIDS Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

DURING THE MONTH OF THE GIRL CHILD, LET US NOT TURN OUR BACKS ON GIRLS

ON SEPTEMBER 20th, MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT

Change Starts With You: My Journey to International Volunteer Cooperation

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