AIDS funding shortfalls seriously affecting treatment delivery

May organizations are deeply concerned about the lack of funding or commitment from the industrialized world for health care around the world. The G8/G20 Summit in Toronto saw the richest nations on the planet pledge a mere $5 billion towards health issues for developing nations. Past pledges have been larger but delivering the funds promised have also fallen short of promises. Read more

African grandmothers organize tour across Canada

On the eve of the G20 Toronto Summit African grandmothers have issued a clarion call to the world, articulating what must be done at the front lines of the AIDS pandemic for their families and communities to move beyond survival to a meaningful quality of life. Read more

Dignitas need help for Phalombe in Malawi

“When is Dignitas coming to Phalombe? We need your help.”

In the Phalombe District of Malawi, HIV treatment is currently available in only 20% of rural health centres. People are dying because they can’t afford transport to get to a clinic, and they’re too sick to walk. HIV-infected infants are dying because life-saving prevention and treatment services are not accessible. Read more

World TB Day

Today, March 24th, is World TB Day. World TB Day builds public awareness that tuberculosis remains an epidemic across the globe, particularly in resource-limited settings. Read more

Social Networking Helps Raise Money for Haiti

The devastating earthquake in Haiti has underscored the Internet’s critical role in connecting the world’s population in times of tragedy. We have all watched in horror as the death and carnage becomes known. Fundraising efforts are pouring in using Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and other sites. People can make a difference and we encourage everyone to help in any way they can. Read more

Dignitas Co-Founder Appointed Officer of the Order of Canada

Dr. James Orbinski, Canadian humanitarian and co-founder of Dignitas International, was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of his contributions as a physician who has worked to improve healthcare access and delivery in developing countries, and as an advocate for those who have been silenced by war, genocide and mass starvation.
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Friends of the World Food Program

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) is able to impact the lives of schoolchildren, mothers, people affected by disasters and countless others living with hunger around the world. They are asking those who can to donate now in order to be eligible for a tax deduction on your 2009 tax return.

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ZuiDance – Party and Dance While Raising Money For Charity

ZuiDance – party and dance while collecting money for charity. We are always amazed at the innovative ideas people come up with to help others. The first edition of ZuiDance takes place on December 11 at the Amsterdam Bright City Grand Café.
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Dignitas International – We Make a Tremendous Difference

“AIDS is a challenge…if we apply the right evidence, the right experience, and creativity, we make a tremendous difference.” Watch James Fraser discuss Dignitas’s impact in Malawi. Read more

World AIDS Day – Show Solidarity with the 33.4 million People Living with HIV

Today is World AIDS Day. Over 33 million people live with HIV around the world. Help Spread the word and join causes that are trying to control this by offering funding, care and education. Read more

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