News
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25 November 2021
The power of networks for a life free from gender-based violence
#16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Dubbed the shadow pandemic, gender-based violence is one of the world’s biggest health problems and a major human rights violation, affecting nearly one in three women worldwide (WHO). This type of violence affects all women (and some men, exceptionally), and in particular racialized women, LGBTQ+ people, and women in [...]Read the article
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Videos
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15 October 2021
Handwashing saves lives!
On World Hand Hygiene Day, let’s take a moment to remember how this small action is crucial to our health, and the health of others. Did you know that diarrhea and pneumonia are the leading causes of death for children under five? Handwashing with soap is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to [...]Read the article
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Press
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5 October 2021
Well done! Teachers take action to address sexuality-related taboos in the DRC
On this World Teachers’ Day, Santé Monde collected testimonies from the Democratic Republic of Congo that show the central role that teachers play in the development of young people in several areas of their lives, including comprehensive sexual health education. It is with renewed enthusiasm that Mr. Thimoté Kayolo Kamonimambu teaches the biology and family [...]Read the article
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20 September 2021
New Name and Visual Identity: CCISD becomes Santé Monde
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, QUEBEC CITY – On the eve of its 35th anniversary, the Centre for International Cooperation in Health and Development (CCISD) is adopting a new name, Santé Monde, along with a new visual identity. The Organization, which contributes to the sustainable improvement of the health of communities in vulnerable situations throughout the world, [...]Read the article
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16 September 2021
Smiley face masks for a school in DRC
During the training and awareness sessions on the correct use of masks, hand washing and other “barrier gestures”, the team of the Access to Health Services in Kinshasa (ASSK) project knew that they were not reaching the entire population. Deaf and mute people were the ones left out, as even official instructions were rarely translated [...]Read the article
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16 September 2021
Safe spaces for sex-ed and care: inauguration of 4 youth centres in benin
The PASSRELLE project team proudly cut the ribbon last May, inaugurating 4 Youth Centres in the company of municipal authorities, health authorities, Canadian government representatives and adolescents from the surrounding neighbourhoods. These centres will facilitate access to sexual and reproductive health services for nearly 30,000 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 19, respecting their [...]Read the article
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16 September 2021
Annual meetings 2021
On June 15th, 16th and 17th, come and meet our teams based in Quebec, Haiti, Benin, DR Congo, Mali, Nigeria and Senegal. We look forward to presenting our best work of the year and the future of CCISD (psst: we are changing our name and logo soon!). In order to participate, please register for each [...]Read the article
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16 September 2021
Welcoming CCISD’s new executive director
As Chair of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to introduce you to the person who will be taking over as CCISD’s Executive Director as of June 1st, replacing Robert Beaudry who will be retiring as of June 30th. Matthieu Asselin has more than 25 years of experience in non-profit organizations and in the [...]Read the article
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8 March 2021
42M $ to promote romoting women’s rights and access to quality sexual and reproductive health care in Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali
International Women’s Day – Quebec MP and Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announces more than $ 42M in funding to three international cooperation organizations in Quebec City March 8, 2021, Quebec City – To mark International Women’s Day, Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Quebec City and President of the Treasury Board, announces funding for a major [...]Read the article