UPCOMING Events
November 25th, 2023
Celebrating 65 years of Volunteer Impact With Crossroads International
We are thrilled to invite you to a remarkable day of celebration, reflection, and inspiration as we mark an incredible milestone in our history and that of our volunteers. On November 25th, 2023, we invite you to celebrate 65 Years of Volunteer Impact at Western University in London, Ontario, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
October 5th, 2023
12th Annual Day of the Girl Breakfast
Join us on October 5th in Toronto and help empower girls to protect themselves from threats of violence, stand up for their human rights, become leaders in their community, and transform themselves from victims of violence into voices for change.
Past Events
2022
December 14th from 6pm to 8pm
Meet and Greet in the Montreal Office
November 1st to November 15th
Bid For Empowerment
The event is back for a second year running!
The virtual silent auction opens on November 1st at 12 noon EDT (9 am PT) and closes on November 15th at 9pm EDT (6pm PT).
September 28th from 6pm to 8pm
Open House – Gender Equality Yesterday, Today and Everyday
Join us for the first FREE Open House during the annual campaign “I am A Crossroader”.
July 14th from 12pm to 1pm
Equality Matters Conversation – No to forced child labour and yes to girl’s empowerment programs
Join us for an Equality Matters Conversation with our partners WiLDAF – Ghana and GF2D – Togo!
April 28th
Equality Matters Conversation – The Future of International Volunteering
Join us for an Equality Matters Conversation as we celebrate International Volunteer Week.
June 1st to June 5th
Annual Canada Africa Partnership Ride
The CAP Ride is back! You can choose to bike, walk, run, or rollerblade to complete a 12km challenge. Or, you can even stay inside and complete the challenge in the comfort of your own home with a stationary bike or treadmill! Registration opens on April 1st and we hope you will join Team Crossroads!
2021
February 10th, 2021 – 12.30 pm EST
Stories of Impact – Histoires d’impact
REGISTER for a bilingual virtual town hall meeting to celebrate the 31st annual International Development Week in 2021. Hear short stories of solidarity and impact from CESO, Crossroads International, Cuso International, the International Bureau for Children’s Rights, Oxfam Quebec and World Renew.
2020
October 1 to October 31, 2020
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon – Virtual Edition
REGISTER for this year’s Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon – the virtual edition. Run or walk for women’s rights while having fun-filled and inspiring morning with friends, supporters, volunteers and staff and thousands of other participants from around the world.
October 7, 2021 – 8:00 am EDT
The 10th Annual Day of the Girl Breakfast!
This year’s breakfast celebrates a special milestone as this marks the 10th year that this event has taken place. We are pleased to announce that this year’s keynote speaker is the human rights lawyer Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda!
February 9th, 2021 – 12.30 pm EST
Equality Matters Conversation: Can Canadians still make an impact overseas despite the pandemic?
SIT DOWN with four Crossroads volunteers to learn how Canadians continue to create a more equitable and sustainable world by engaging and empowering individuals, organizations and communities through mutual learning, solidarity and collective action despite COVID-19.
July 9th, 2020
Live Concert with music from Come from Away
The Rowdymen featuring cast members from the smash hit musical, Come From Away performed a benefit concert in support of Crossroads International. All proceeds from this event went towards our work to support local partners in Africa re-tool to provide essential services to local communities in their fight against COVID-19.
October 8, 2020
9th Annual Day of the Girl Breakfast
The 9th Annual Day of the Girl Breakfast– Virtual Edition, helps to empower girls to protect themselves from threats of violence, stand up for their human rights, become leaders in their community, and transform themselves from victims of violence into voices for change.
June 23 2020, Virtual
Women and Girls Against COVID-19
Live with two of our African partners to share what life is like for women and girls during the COVID-19 pandemic, their hopes for the future, what we can accomplish and how we shape a new way of collaborating for our organizations.
June 5-7 2020, Worldwide
We are participating in the 16th Annual Canada Africa Partnership Ride ― a virtual fundraising ride-a-thon to raise awareness and funds to support Crossroads International’s work to advance women’s and girls’ rights in Africa.
February 6 2020, Montreal, QC
Each volunteer has a story to tell! For International Development Week, join us for a human library that will highlight international volunteers and their impactful contributions towards change in the communities with which they have worked around the world.
February 6 2020, Toronto, ON
Working to Build a Better World
Join us and other organizations to celebrate International Development Week, a new decade of actions and share how international development organizations are working to bring about change in thousands of communities around the world.
2019
October 10 2019, Toronto ON
8th Annual Day of the Girl Breakfast
Join us on October 10 at the Arcadian Court for the 8th Annual Day of the Girl Breakfast and help empower girls to protect themselves from violence and become voices for change. This year’s Breakfast features 2018 Human Rights Prize recipient Rebeca Gyumi.
October 23 2019, Calgary AB
An Intimate Evening with Lawrence Hill
Please join us on October 23 for an intimate evening with best-selling author Lawrence Hill in support of Crossroads International’s work to alleviate poverty and advance the rights of women and girls.
October 24 2019, Vancouver BC
Dinner and Silent Auction with Lawrence Hill
Join us on Thursday, October 24 at the Salam Bombay in downtown Vancouver for an evening of great food, silent auction, and thought-provoking conversation with Lawrence Hill.
April 28 2019, Toronto ON
Women of the World (W.O.W.) Brunch
Join Crossroads International supporters Gigi and Lizzie for an inspiring lunch in support of Crossroads International’s Girls’ Empowerment Program.
March 15 2019, Victoria BC
One World: An Evening to Empower Women and Girls
Join us for an evening of inspiring conversation hosted in partnership with Pearson College and the One World featuring former Federal and BC Deputy Minister and former Crossroads international volunteer Cassie Doyle.
February 6 2019, Toronto ON
Together for Gender Equality
To celebrate International Development Week, join the conversation on women empowerment and leadership from around the world with testimonies from six Canadian leading organizations. We will discuss the challenges of gender equality from Ghana to eSwatini to Bolivia.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Crossroads provides excellent visibility opportunities for your organization when you become an event sponsor. Sponsors may be recognized in a variety of effective ways that will maximize your visibility, helping your organization to stand out while promoting the Crossroads values and mission. If you’re interested in exploring sponsorship opportunities, contact us at donorrelations@cintl.org.
