Tag Archives: active

NHL players speak out for the Sahel [video]

NHL players Mike Fisher, Kevin Bieksa and Chris Neil lend their voices to raise awareness of the current drought in…

Canadian MPs Face Slavery

By Alicia Dubay They may not share the same views when it comes to politics, but on the issue of…

Salissou’s Story: Niger, West Africa [video]

11-year old Salissou lives in Niger, where one in four children die before their fifth birthday. Salissou, like many other…

On the Brink of Famine (story from West Africa)

by Adel Sarkozi West Africa’s Sahel region is on the brink of a devastating famine that will claim millions of…

New Resource: Ethical shopping guide

Does what you buy make a difference? Have a look at this new resource to help you make consumer choices…

Mao’s story: Sexual exploitation

Mao*, 15, who lives in Cambodia, has been driven by a painful memory since she was young. “My family is…

Child labour stories: Haiti, DRC and East Asia

“…instead of playing on a softball team or singing in the glee club, these children are forced to work …”…

Human trafficking action plan a huge win for children

Does raising your voice make a difference? You bet it does! They were breaking out the sparkling apple juice in…

West Africa Food Crisis and what you can do

The deepening food crisis in West Africa has sparked fears of a major famine. Events in the region might easily…

Life in a Brothel [video]