StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-Minister Oda Announces Aid for Children around the WorldJune 1, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario―The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced the Government of Canada's support for 11 projects to give a better future to today's generation of children and youth, the largest ever in history with more than 90 percent living in the developing world. Save the Children Canada CEO, Patricia Erb, and children from Nepean's Knoxdale Public School joined Minister Oda to celebrate the announcement with a lively game of soccer on Parliament Hill.
"Our government believes that education is the strongest tool we can provide to children so they can achieve a brighter future. In developing countries this means well-trained teachers, a safe school environment, and suitable curriculums," stated Minister Oda. "Coupled with good health and the realization of their rights as children, they can grow up and make a positive contribution to the economic well-being of their families and communities."
The Government of Canada, through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), is supporting eleven projects: eight improving education, one improving healthcare and education, and two improving children's rights and combating child sex tourism.
To improve education, the Government of Canada will support the work of World University Service of Canada, German Technical Cooperation, Save the Children Netherlands, L'Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, Imagine 1 Day International, Christian Children's Fund of Canada, World Braille Foundation, and Pueblito Canada. These projects include activities in Jordan, Malawi, Mali, Liberia, Lesotho, and Ethiopia.
To improve education and healthcare in Bolivia, Peru, Nicaragua, Kenya and Burkina Faso, Save the Children Canada will improve the protection, education, and care of more than 100,000 children.
In Costa Rica, the Government of Canada will support the International Bureau for Children's Rights (IBCR) to prevent child sex tourism in Costa Rica by strengthening local networks. Canada is supporting a second IBCR project in Jordan.
"Today, healthy, educated children came to Parliament Hill to celebrate their freedoms, but also to make a difference and show they care about the lives of less fortunate children. In Canada we are very blessed," continued Minister Oda. "Our Government is determined to make our foreign aid more effective, to achieve results on the ground. I encourage Canadians of all ages to join us and make a real difference in the lives of children living in developing countries."
Today's announcement provides support for 11 initiatives, totalling approximately $37 million, in 13 developing countries. Canada is helping to create a brighter future, focusing on access to quality education for school-age children, particularly girls. Canada is helping to create a safer future, focusing on programs that reduce violations of children's rights and improve child justice.
Ottawa, Ontario―The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced the Government of Canada's support for 11 projects to give a better future to today's generation of children and youth, the largest ever in history with more than 90 percent living in the developing world. Save the Children Canada CEO, Patricia Erb, and children from Nepean's Knoxdale Public School joined Minister Oda to celebrate the announcement with a lively game of soccer on Parliament Hill.
"Our government believes that education is the strongest tool we can provide to children so they can achieve a brighter future. In developing countries this means well-trained teachers, a safe school environment, and suitable curriculums," stated Minister Oda. "Coupled with good health and the realization of their rights as children, they can grow up and make a positive contribution to the economic well-being of their families and communities."
The Government of Canada, through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), is supporting eleven projects: eight improving education, one improving healthcare and education, and two improving children's rights and combating child sex tourism.
To improve education, the Government of Canada will support the work of World University Service of Canada, German Technical Cooperation, Save the Children Netherlands, L'Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, Imagine 1 Day International, Christian Children's Fund of Canada, World Braille Foundation, and Pueblito Canada. These projects include activities in Jordan, Malawi, Mali, Liberia, Lesotho, and Ethiopia.
To improve education and healthcare in Bolivia, Peru, Nicaragua, Kenya and Burkina Faso, Save the Children Canada will improve the protection, education, and care of more than 100,000 children.
In Costa Rica, the Government of Canada will support the International Bureau for Children's Rights (IBCR) to prevent child sex tourism in Costa Rica by strengthening local networks. Canada is supporting a second IBCR project in Jordan.
"Today, healthy, educated children came to Parliament Hill to celebrate their freedoms, but also to make a difference and show they care about the lives of less fortunate children. In Canada we are very blessed," continued Minister Oda. "Our Government is determined to make our foreign aid more effective, to achieve results on the ground. I encourage Canadians of all ages to join us and make a real difference in the lives of children living in developing countries."
Today's announcement provides support for 11 initiatives, totalling approximately $37 million, in 13 developing countries. Canada is helping to create a brighter future, focusing on access to quality education for school-age children, particularly girls. Canada is helping to create a safer future, focusing on programs that reduce violations of children's rights and improve child justice.
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