CPAR (Canadian Physicians for Aid & Relief)

CPAR (Canadian Physicians for Aid & Relief) Building health systems capacity and supporting healthy lives in low resourced regions of Africa.

CPAR builds relationships with communities from a foundation of equality and respect. CPAR understands that community members themselves are the experts and that the success of our work stems from our ability to support the processes whereby community members empower themselves to take control of their own and their family’s futures. A healthy community does not simply mean that this community will survive the hardships of tomorrow or the next day – it means that their children’s children will survive and thrive over many years. CPAR’s work is a long term commitment to change in rural Africa which is reflected in the way we build healthy communities. We work with communities to build long-term sustainable solutions as well as the community capacity and ownership that will allow them to endure.

A new year. New opportunities. The same shared commitment to change. ✨ Thank you for standing with CPAR in 2025 and help...
01/01/2026

A new year. New opportunities. The same shared commitment to change. ✨

Thank you for standing with CPAR in 2025 and helping turn our vision into action. We look forward to all we’ll accomplish together in 2026!

As the year comes to a close, your Gift of Change can do double duty. Support CPAR’s work alongside communities to stren...
12/30/2025

As the year comes to a close, your Gift of Change can do double duty.

Support CPAR’s work alongside communities to strengthen health systems — and receive a tax receipt for this year when you donate before December 31.

Make your year-end gift count: cpar.ca/donate

When you give a Gift of Change, you support farmers, health workers, and community leaders who work every day to improve...
12/29/2025

When you give a Gift of Change, you support farmers, health workers, and community leaders who work every day to improve health and food security in a changing climate.

This holiday season, choose a gift grounded in care, equity, and sustainability.

Donate: https://www.cpar.ca/how-to-help/gifts-of-change

Happy Holidays from CPAR! 😊Wishing you joy, peace, and hope this season. Thank you for helping us create lasting change!...
12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from CPAR! 😊

Wishing you joy, peace, and hope this season. Thank you for helping us create lasting change!🙏

Des voix calmes aux aux leaders confiants.Lorsque le Projet 302, financé par Transports Canada, a lancé sa formation aux...
12/15/2025

Des voix calmes aux aux leaders confiants.

Lorsque le Projet 302, financé par Transports Canada, a lancé sa formation aux compétences interpersonnelles pour les élèves du secondaire défavorisés, plusiers sont arrivés avec hésitation – réservés, incertains et réticents à s’exprimer. Au fil des séances, tout a commencé à changer.

Grâce à des activités interactives, les élèves ont découvert plus que des connaissances : ils ont trouvé la confiance en soi, la réflexion critique et des compétences en leadership.

Un étudiant a partagé :
« Cette entraînement m’a aidé à voir à la fois mes forces et mes limites. J’ai réalisé que je pouvais m’améliorer non seulement dans mes études, mais aussi dans ma façon de me rapporter aux autres et de prendre des décisions. »

À la fin, les participants autrefois silencieux menaient des discussions, exprimaient leurs opinions et relevaient les défis avec assurance et clarté. Ils ont quitté le programme non seulement avec de nouvelles compétences, mais aussi avec une nouvelle vision d’eux-mêmes comme agents de changement et futurs leaders.

C’est là tout l’impact transformateur du Projet 302 – honorer l’héritage de la tragédie du vol ET-302 en dotant les jeunes des outils pour s’épanouir.

From quiet voices to confident leaders.When Project 302, financed by Transport Canada, launched its soft skills training...
12/15/2025

From quiet voices to confident leaders.

When Project 302, financed by Transport Canada, launched its soft skills training for disadvantaged high school students, many walked in with hesitation - reserved, uncertain, and reluctant to speak up. As the sessions unfolded, everything began to change. Through interactive activities, students discovered more than knowledge: they found self-confidence, critical reflection, and leadership skills.

One student shared: “This training helped me to see both my strengths and my limitations. I realized that I can improve myself not just in my studies, but also in how I relate to others and how I make decisions.”

By the end, the once-quiet participants were leading discussions, voicing their opinions, and tackling challenges with confidence and clarity. They left the program not just with new skills - but with a new vision of themselves as changemakers and future leaders.

This is the transformative impact of Project 302 - honoring the legacy of the Flight ET-302 tragedy by equipping youth with the tools to thrive.

“In the past, we used part of the School Improvement Grant meant for orphans and vulnerable children to buy uniforms and...
12/12/2025

“In the past, we used part of the School Improvement Grant meant for orphans and vulnerable children to buy uniforms and sanitary pads. It was our way of making sure no child stayed home because of a lack of basic needs.” - Head Teacher, Kaphulika School, Malawi

By building on efforts like these, CPAR has helped transform menstrual hygiene management in schools - training teachers and mother groups to make reusable pads, providing sewing machines, building change rooms, and empowering girls with vital hygiene education.

Let’s stand with children everywhere who deserve the chance to learn. Give the gift of opportunity: cpar.ca/donate

“The project (Freedom to Learn – Phase II) has done an exceptional job in addressing the pressing WASH and Menstrual Hyg...
12/11/2025

“The project (Freedom to Learn – Phase II) has done an exceptional job in addressing the pressing WASH and Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) needs of our schools. It has truly responded to the priorities of our district, improving the learning environment and the wellbeing of our learners.” — School Health & Nutrition Coordinator in Lilongwe District, Malawi.

This is the kind of transformation your donation can spark through Gifts of Change.

Support meaningful, life-changing projects that uplift students and strengthen entire communities.

💛 Donate today: cpar.ca/donate

💧 Clean water.👩‍⚕️ Maternal health.🍎 Nutritious food.📚 Education.With Gifts of Change, you choose the type of impact you...
12/09/2025

💧 Clean water.
👩‍⚕️ Maternal health.
🍎 Nutritious food.
📚 Education.

With Gifts of Change, you choose the type of impact you want to make. Your support helps families build healthier, safer, and more sustainable futures.

Give hope today: https://www.cpar.ca/how-to-help/gifts-of-change

As comes to an end, we’re filled with gratitude for all those who donated, shared, or took action today. Thank you for...
12/03/2025

As comes to an end, we’re filled with gratitude for all those who donated, shared, or took action today. Thank you for your continued generosity!

But the work isn’t done. Our Gifts of Change campaign continues, and you can still give meaningful gifts that support communities, families, and futures.

Learn more: cpar.ca/how-to-help/gifts-of-change

When girls have the skills, support, and space to grow, entire communities thrive. Our Gift of Empowering Girls provides...
12/02/2025

When girls have the skills, support, and space to grow, entire communities thrive.

Our Gift of Empowering Girls provides them with knowledge, leadership tools, and the voice they deserve.

This , give a gift that transforms lives - now and for generations to come: cpar.ca/donate

As continues, we’re inspired by the compassion of donors like you. Your support fuels lasting change where it’s needed...
12/02/2025

As continues, we’re inspired by the compassion of donors like you.

Your support fuels lasting change where it’s needed most. Thank you for choosing to make a difference today and everyday!

Looking for ways to give? Visit: cpar.ca/how-to-help

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Founded by Canadian doctors in 1984 in response to the famine in Ethiopia, CPAR is a non-profit organization working to build stronger health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, connecting Canadian doctors and other healthcare professionals, academics and assembled experts with health professionals, vulnerable communities, governments and diverse organizations in Ethiopia, Malawi and Tanzania.

As local health systems deal with poverty, disease, accidents, epidemics, challenged infrastructure and climate change, CPAR’s ‘made in Canada’ approach is helping to improve health system capacity and improve lives for thousands of families and their communities. Through our programming, CPAR supports the achievement of the Global Goals for Sustainable Development (link) through programming that:

•Improves health systems capacity