Stories to Inspire
Through this interview, meet Tony Llorente, a dedicated leader empowering teachers and students on gender equality and indigenous cultures, rights and traditions preservation in the communities of the Bosawas Biosphere Reserve – a protected rainforest known also as the “Lung of Central America” (Nicaragua) …Continue Reading
Haruka Aoyama joined the Spur Change Youth Champions Program in 2021 when she was looking for an opportunity to learn how to take meaningful and effective actions toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals…Continue Reading
Martial Stanislas Towou always had a dream. Fleeing a difficult childhood in the countryside of the West African country of Benin, Martial rejoined his mother in the large port city of Cotonou, where he vowed to succeed in helping abused and mistreated children…Continue Reading
Many Canadians will recognize the CTF/FCE as the umbrella organization for teacher unions across Canada. Since 1962, it has also worked internationally to develop the skills of educators, strengthen the capacity of teacher organizations and foster gender equality and the empowerment of girls and women. .. Continue Reading
I am Monica, a happily married woman and a mother of three. I am a proud Maasai from Kilindi, Tanzania. Our tribe is rich in amazing cultures that have been preserved for many centuries. I like the respect we have for our elders, our colourful bibs and clothes, our language and even the natural .. Continue Reading
Early Fall 2019, the Spur Change program conducted a comprehensive national needs assessment process in order to assess the capacity building needs and knowledge gaps of Canadian SMOs and appropriate learning methods. Findings from these consultations informed the design of capacity building opportunities held during its first year… Continue Reading
Covid-19 in Tanzania. Hidden from the eyes of many, but visible to young women: the impacts of COVID-19 in Tanzania Story by Monica Kurumbe, Social Worker, Ereto Maasai Youth (EMAYO), a partner organization with The Kesho Trust, a charity entity in Canada. When talking about COVID-19 in… Continue Reading
Autum Jules is a 2020 Spur Change Youth Champions Program alumna. In this blog, she journals her experience as an intern not only for the Spur Change program but also as a Yukoner participating in the Northern Council for Global Cooperation’s International Internships for Indigenous Youth program … Continue Reading
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