July 2009
| | July e-news: Just Announced! An Evening with Measha Brueggergosman in Support of AMREF Canada UPCOMING EVENT: |
Measha Brueggergosman, is springing back from a recent heart surgery and is proving her heart is bigger and stronger than ever! On Saturday, October 17th Measha will be lending her voice to support better health in Africa. All of the proceeds will support AMREF's work empowering vulnerable communities towards better health.
Inside Perspective: Life in an Ugandan IDP Camp
AMREF Canada recently participated in IDP Awareness Day. IDP stands for Internally Displaced Person, someone who has been forced to leave his or her home, often from war, but remains in their country. IDPs outnumber refugees two to one yet their plight receives little international attention. Since 1998 AMREF has worked closely with IDP communities in northern Uganda. Peace has followed 20 years of civil war, but more than half a million people continue to live in IDP camps, which are overcrowded and lack clean water and sanitation. Click here to view a special slideshow on Life in an IDP Camp. Learn more about AMREF’s work in northern Uganda, and donate now to support these life saving programs.
Photo by: Jette James
Good News from Africa: Health is Improving!
Most news we hear from Africa is tragic, but at AMREF we know African communities have endless potential. This is why we were pleased to read The Globe and Mail Africa Correspondent Geoffrey York’s recent story, And Now for Some Good News highlighting dramatic improvements in health and education across Africa.
On Shelves Now! Support AMREF at Your Local Salon
AG Hair Cosmetics’ SCHOOL:girls duo is on sale now!
Every time someone purchases a specially marked SCHOOL:girls duo, AG will donate $4 to AMREF's program improving health by educating girls in northern Uganda. Click here to locate your closest salon selling AG products. Learn more about SCHOOL:girls and don't forget to pick up your duo today! 
Volunteer Opportunity - Graphic Designer Needed
Are you a talented graphic designer who wants to support better health in Africa? If so, please read on! We are looking for talented designers to help create marketing and communications materials for upcoming special events. The position requires a keen eye, great experience in graphic design, artistic flair and two hours per week in August into the first half of September. Learn more about this opportunity and contact Melanie at msharpe@amrefcanada.org or phone (416) 961-6981. 
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