We need to invest 1% of our Covid-19 response to fight the global pandemic and #EndCovidEverywhere
In May, the Prime Minister was clear. The world needed to collaborate and work together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
“None of us is immune to the effects of COVID-19, and none of us can beat the virus alone. Only by protecting each other can we protect ourselves. Canada is ready to help lead a coordinated global response which will contribute to overcoming the pandemic.”...
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Community masking is critical to stop the spread of COVID-19, and the science backs it up. Along with social distancing and hand washing, wearing a mask is one of the best prevention tools we have until there are viable vaccines or treatments.
That’s why we’re joining #WorldMaskWeek, a global movement to inspire more people to wear face coverings to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
We now know that any of us could be carrying and spreading the virus,...
This pandemic is a stark reminder of just how interconnected our world has become. To keep our citizens safe and healthy, we must defeat COVID-19 wherever it is found.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, May 28, 2020.
It’s good to hear Prime Minister Trudeau speak this truth. As much as we want to focus on the effects of this crisis on people at home, a pandemic is global by nature. No one will be safe until everyone is safe.
So how do we...
Here at ONE, we’ve been campaigning to support Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s third replenishment since the start of the year. Just two months into our campaign, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.
Just because COVID-19 is dominating headlines doesn’t mean the risk of other diseases goes away. So, during this unprecedented time, Gavi has stepped up to continue routine immunisation, protect healthcare workers with PPE, perform training, and fund diagnostic tests. Countries around the world are working together...
Media coverage about COVID-19 has been non-stop. But, despite the global scale of the situation, Canadian media coverage about the effects of COVID-19 has largely focused on the impact here. While, understanding the effect on Canadians lives, the economy and the healthcare system, global perspectives are also essential to understanding the true sense of the situation.
This is where you can help: Letters to the editor of local papers from Canadians like you can help fill an important gap and...
Contacting your Member of Parliament is one of the most important things you can do to raise awareness about the need for Canada to have a global response to COVID-19. However, because of the lockdown order in place in Canada, many MPs’ offices have stopped accepting in person meetings with their constituents.
The good news is that MPs are still available by phone, email & social media. So, here are some easy ways you can reach your...
It’s been almost 2 months that most Canadians have been stuck at home. While we can’t show up to rallies or have in-person meetings, there are still meaningful ways to use our voices and make an impact.
Here are three easy and meaningful actions that you can take right now.
Sign the #ONEWorld petition
As we’ve seen, this virus does not respect borders. That’s why the whole world needs to work together to fight it. A global pandemic requires a global response,...
On May 15, 2020, ONE in Canada hosted a live discussion on the impact of COVID-19 in Africa and Canada’s role in fighting the pandemic on a global level. Joining the panel were Canada’s Minister of International Development, The Honourable Karina Gould; ONE’s Nigeria Director, Serah Makka Ugbabe; and independent Nigerian journalist, Peter Nkanga. As the number of cases in Africa are on the rise, this discussion is more important than ever.
ONE World Facebook Live: COVID-19 in AfricaLIVE:...
As the effects of COVID-19 continue to unfold, our local neighbourhoods and the global community are affected in ways that many have never experienced. One thing is for sure though: This is a shared experience felt around the world. It is one of the rare moments in history that has triggered a domestic emergency in Canada as well as a demand for increased foreign aid.
This is where you come in.
Together, let’s use our voices to reach our friends, the...
What do you picture when you imagine a child looking forward to March Break?
Is it a whole week of adventure, as children play in the snow with siblings and neighbourhood friends? Maybe you remember a childhood trip during March Break, off to see the magic of Disneyland or to spend time with grandma and grandpa! If you grew up near some of Canada’s beautiful mountains and ski hills, you’ll likely recall great memories learning how to ski or snowboard.
This...