Almost every country in the world, rich or poor, faces some form of malnutrition among its vulnerable populations. The cost of poor nutrition is high: premature death, stressed health systems, and a drag on economic progress. But with Canadian support through World Partnership Walk, rural communities all over Africa and Asia are becoming healthier.

In Mozambique, where 2 out of 5 children are malnourished, Canadian support has helped train communities to cultivate nutrient-rich crops and prepare nutritious meals. In the village of Pithola, Aga Khan Foundation Canada brought together 11 community members to form a nutrition group. Usinginexpensive ingredients, like coconut, peanuts, and dried cowpea leaves, group members learned how to make a nutritious porridge for their families. Sharing with their neighbours what they learned, the group has been able to tackle malnutrition in their village.

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This summer, the KW United World Partnership Walk team from Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, took the catchphrase “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure” to a new level. Working together, the group cleaned closets, decluttered garages, and snagged great donations for their big garage sale … all to boost their fundraising!

According to Team Captain Amin, “There are tons of ideas on the Walk website. Just read and go with it. Lots of team members showed up and pitched in to make it successful.”

Fundraise My Way activities like KW United’s garage sale make an impact locally – by building strong teams and engaging communities – and globally by fighting poverty in Africa and Asia.

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For the past 34 years, World Partnership Walk has shown the immense appetite Canadians have for making a positive impact both locally and globally. Indeed, this year’s Walk campaign brought the best of Canada to the world – and the world to Canada through the stories of 1 Million Lives Unlocked.

Every year, tens of thousands of outstanding Canadians like you come together and demonstrate what it means to be global citizens. From coast to coast, we continue to unlock the potential of millions of individuals to build a better future for their families, their communities, their societies – for all of us. Click here to see how.

Thank you again for stepping forward to fight global poverty. Be sure to follow @wpw on social media for updates throughout the summer!

With Canada Day just around the corner, we take this opportunity to reflect on what it means to be Canadian. When faced with challenges on a global scale, we step forward together, as global citizens, to find durable solutions.

Thank you for joining, celebrating, and stepping forward with tens of thousands of Canadians for this great cause. This year has been a great success for World Partnership Walk, and it's all thanks to your tremendous support.

Click here to learn more about how Canadians like you are unlocking potential for millions of individuals in Africa and Asia.

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Not long ago, farmers thought they could not grow vegetables in this cold region of Afghanistan. But some enterprising men and women in the rural province of Badakhshan have beaten the odds.

Thanks to a Canadian-supported program in Central Asia, these farmers have managed to fend off malnutrition by growing crops such as onion, radish, and cabbage. Watch the full story here!

With just 8 days left in the campaign, there’s still time to join the movement to end global poverty. Don’t miss your chance to support community empowerment, food security, and nutrition programs around the world. Register for World Partnership Walk today!

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Recycled wood, a handful of screws, and a few tools – sometimes it doesn’t take much to transform a father’s relationship with his child. Abutalip and his wife Sanabar hatched the idea to make toys for their three children after attending parenting classes before their son Nursalih was born.

Initiatives such as the Kashka-Suu parent resource centre in the Kyrgyz Republic promote health and wellbeing by helping families access better care and information. Read the full story here.

This Father’s Day, join World Partnership Walk in supporting and celebrating fathers and families around the world. Register for your city’s Walk today!

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