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The commitment by Global Affairs Canada signals strong international recognition of the crisis in Gaza and a commitment to long-term support. However, blockades are still preventing help from flowing freely into the area, and organizers say the program will shut down in a few months if blockades aren’t lifted.
More than 60,000 civilians have died and hundreds of thousands more have been injured since Oct. 6, 2023 in the Gaza Strip. Israel's plan to invade the city will only worsen the humanitarian crisis by leading to disease, more hunger and trauma for a population already on the verge of starvation. Local charities say Canada's lack of condemnation of these actions cannot be ignored.
Amid Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promised reduction in the public service, non-profits and social purpose groups will likely have a tough time advocating for increased funding. However, many also recommend that the government review some of its social policy commitments and update them with the present economic situation in mind.
Canada’s housing crisis is disproportionately affecting low-income Canadians. Without creative intervention, homelessness will only get worse. The good news is that intervention is beginning to happen—here’s how.
For decades, gamification has been used to influence us and modify our health habits. Now, changemakers are testing the concept with social change, with the idea that games could open new possibilities for mobilizing citizens and organizations and breaking the cynicism toward the future.
