April 2010





April E-News:
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH:
Restoring Dignity After 20 Years: Meet Rose
 
FIELD DIARY:
Emergency in Mogadishu

WATER AND SANITATION:
New Photos! World Water Day 2010

EVENT:
Evocative Musical on HIV/AIDS at Luminato

ANNOUNCEMENT:
New Partnership with RESULTS Canada!
Tickets are on sale now for AMREF Canada's African Marketplace Gala!  The night will feature traditional music, authentic African cuisine, lavish auction items and a vibrant marketplace.

When: Thursday May 6, 2010
Where: Polson Pier, Toronto
Contact: Liz at http://info@amrefcanada.org or (416) 961-6981 for tickets



MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH:
Restoring Dignity After 20 Years: Meet Rose
After barely surviving 12 hours of childbirth, Rose Nelima was told her newborn baby had died. Sadly, worse news was yet to come. During labour Rose had developed a fistula – a devastating birth injury in which women lose control of their bladders and bowels.
For 20 years Rose lived in shame.
But last year, Rose heard about an AMREF outreach clinic helping women who suffered from the same problem she had. Find out how an AMREF’s surgical team changed Rose’s life, and how you can help.

FIELD DIARY: 
Emergency in Mogadishu
Jump aboard a Flying Doctor Service plane with Canadian Doctor Dan Deckelbaum as he evacuates critically injured patients in one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
Following a suicide bomb Dr. Deckelbaum and his team are dispatched to the scene and race against the clock to save lives in Mogadishu.

Read Dr. Deckelbaum’s field diary and watch a video about AMREF’s Flying Doctor Service.





WATER AND SANITATION:
New Photos - World Water Day 2010
On May 22, AMREF Canada celebrated World Water Day with our new partner EcoWater Canada.

A special lunch was held at the EcoWater Canada offices in Mississauga, where presentations were made to highlight the importance of conserving and protecting clean water sources in Canada and Africa.

Click here to view pictures from the World Water Day celebrations.

EVENT: 
Evocative Musical on HIV/AIDS at Luminato
Be sure to check out the world premier of Dark Star Requiem at this year’s Luminato festival in Toronto.

Dark Star Requiem is a haunting new oratorio exploring issues of HIV-AIDS in Africa and around the world.

The production premieres Friday June 11 and Saturday June 12 at 8pm at Koerner Hall in Toronto. Tickets go on sale April 15. 





ANNOUNCMENT: 
New Partnership with RESULTS Canada!
AMREF is partnering with RESULTS Canada to engage you in the issues that impact our work in Africa – and give you a chance to have your voice heard in Canada and make a real difference.

Our E-News will now include RESULTS Canada’s Monthly Issue describing its affects on people in Africa, the political climate surrounding the issue, and things you can do to make a difference.

This month’s issue is Investing in Community Health Workers. Find out more here.  
    

                   
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Better Health for Africa. Give to AMREF.
AMREF Canada is dedicated to bridging the gap between disadvantaged communities and health systems to create a healthier Africa. Our work to improve the health of the most disadvantaged people in Africa is year-round, long term and sustainable, and not driven by emergencies. We work alongside the communities to empower people to improve their health to reduce the reliance on external support or aid. Donations to AMREF Canada support our programs and public awareness activities. AMREF's charitable registration number is 11921 1282 RR0001.
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