January 2009

 
 




 
 
January e-news:
Exciting Changes in 2009
AMREF Announcement
 
Announcement:

Exciting Changes for 2009

Dear friends and supporters,

After an amazing seven years with AMREF Canada, I am stepping down from my role as Executive Director. I’ve truly enjoyed every moment of my time and have had the pleasure to see the reach of our work extend from 75,000 people in Africa to well over a million.

I’m delighted to welcome AMREF Canada’s new CEO – Warren Spires - who has just joined
the dedicated team. Warren comes with over 20 years of experience in both the NGO sector and private sector, most recently as the Canadian Director of Right to Play. He brings with him a great enthusiasm for health and development and a passion for Africa .

I will truly miss working at AMREF, but in reality I won’t be far away. I remain a strong supporter and enthusiastic advocate for AMREF and its work and for the people of Africa.                                                                                                                                 
 

Message from New CEO Warren Spires:

It’s truly an honour for me, and I couldn’t be more excited to be joining AMREF as CEO of its Canadian national office. I look forward to doing my part to support AMREF’s important African health development mandate. I love the fact that AMREF is an international African-led organization. Its tremendous history of innovation and leadership in the health development field is most impressive.
 
I have spent the last 3 1/2 years at Right To Play, establishing and leading the international humanitarian organization’s Canadian fundraising, marketing and awareness mandate as its inaugural Canadian Director. I am confident the experience will serve me well as I take on this new leadership role with AMREF Canada.

I feel strongly that there is lots of opportunity at hand to further develop and enhance Canadian support and awareness of African health development through AMREF. I look forward to the challenge!


Warren Spires
 


Ending Death during Birth: Saving Mothers in Southern Sudan

Now, after 21 years of brutal civil war – when most hospitals and clinics were destroyed – health care in Southern Sudan is dire.
  
Southern Sudan has the highest rate of pregnancy-related deaths in the world. Over 2,000 women die for every 100,000 who give birth. In North America and Europe the average is only 9 deaths in every 100,000.
  
But AMREF believes there is a lot of potential in the region. Find out what AMREF is doing to improve health care in Southern Sudan, and how you can help.
 
Save a mother’s life today by donating securely online now.
  

 AMREF Canada Is Recruiting!
  
 Volunteers are the backbone of AMREF Canada, and right now we  are recruiting marketing, communications and special  event volunteers. Please see the listings below for more information.  If you know someone who is looking to get involved, please spread the  word!
 
 
 
 
 
 

  

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