CPAR (Canadian Physicians for Aid & Relief)

03/10/2026

CPAR recently celebrated the completion of a modern 4-in-1 multi-purpose sports field at Artist Hachalu Hundessa Secondary School in Akaki Kality Sub-City, Ethiopia.

During a recent visit, CPAR’s Executive Director, Kathrina Loeffler, joined students on site to mark this important milestone and see the new facility in action. She was accompanied by the Head of the Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau, Dr. Zelalem Mulatu.

Made possible through the generous support of Transport Canada, the project reflects CPAR’s commitment to creating safe, high-quality, and sustainable learning environments for students. Designed for tennis, volleyball, handball, and basketball, the new sports field provides an inclusive space where students can stay active, build teamwork, and develop skills that support both their academic success and personal growth.

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CPAR a récemment célébré l’achèvement d’un terrain multisports moderne 4-en-1 à l’école secondaire Artist Hachalu Hundessa, située dans la sous-ville d’Akaki Kality, en Éthiopie.

Lors d’une visite récente, la directrice générale de CPAR, Kathrina Loeffler, s’est jointe aux élèves sur place pour souligner cette étape importante et voir la nouvelle installation en action. Elle était accompagnée du chef du Bureau de l’éducation de l’Administration de la ville d’Addis-Abeba, le Dr Zelalem Mulatu.

Rendu possible grâce au généreux soutien de Transports Canada , ce projet reflète l’engagement de CPAR à créer des environnements d’apprentissage sûrs, de haute qualité et durables pour les élèves. Conçu pour le tennis, le volleyball, le handball et le basketball, ce nouveau terrain sportif offre un espace inclusif où les élèves peuvent rester actifs, développer l’esprit d’équipe et acquérir des compétences qui favorisent à la fois leur réussite scolaire et leur développement personnel.

02/20/2026

The last few days of the Hope in Motion tour in Tanzania have been nothing short of extraordinary, surrounded by breathtaking wildlife and meaningful moments of connection.

From powerful encounters with elephants to watching cheetahs move gracefully across the sweeping Ndutu plains, donors have experienced some of Africa’s most unforgettable scenes - a powerful reminder of both the beauty and resilience of this land.

Evenings at Kirimu Migration Camp have been just as special, with fireside chats and storytelling under the stars, giving donors time to reflect on the journey, the communities visited, and the lasting impact their generosity continues to make through CPAR’s work.

Grateful for their partnership and the hope they continue to move forward!

02/18/2026

Continuing the Hope in Motion journey in Tanzania!

During their visit to Umoja Primary School in Karatu, CPAR donors saw how simple, locally led solutions can transform daily life for students and teachers.

One of the most powerful moments was learning about the school’s rainwater harvesting system. By capturing rainfall from rooftops and storing it in the large rainwater harvesting tank, the school now has a reliable water source for handwashing, cleaning facilities, and maintaining small school gardens.

But what makes this initiative truly meaningful is local ownership. The system is managed and maintained by the school community itself, helping create cleaner, healthier learning spaces while teaching students practical lessons about environmental care and responsibility - lessons they carry home to their families.

It’s a powerful reminder that lasting change happens when communities lead and solutions are built to serve them for years to come.

02/17/2026

CPAR’s Hope in Motion donor tour has kicked off in Tanzania!

This 9-day journey brings CPAR supporters, travelling alongside CPAR’s Executive Director Kathrina Loeffler, closer to the communities and programs they help make possible. Through visits to project sites, donors are seeing firsthand how local partnerships are strengthening maternal and newborn health, education, and community wellbeing.

The tour is about connection - meeting the health workers, community leaders, and families whose dedication drives lasting change, and gaining a deeper understanding of the impact of CPAR’s work on the ground.

Alongside these meaningful experiences, the donors also discovering the beauty and richness of Tanzania, making this a journey of learning, reflection, and inspiration.

02/13/2026

02/06/2026

As the African proverb reminds us: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

That spirit guided today’s conversation hosted by World Accord on building stronger, more effective partnerships in international development!

In today’s context, partnerships are no longer optional, they’re essential to sustaining and scaling impact.

CPAR’s Executive Director, Kathrina Loeffler, was honoured to moderate a panel and roundtable discussions bringing together voices from civil society, the private sector, associations, and academia, all around the same table.

We explored how complementary strengths drive sustainability, the many forms partnerships can take, and the real challenges that come with collaboration, from differing expectations to funding structures and shared risk. Open dialogue, shared goals, and intentional partnership design emerged as key ways forward.

Grateful for the thoughtful exchange and collective commitment in the room today.

02/06/2026

Through the ESWA project in Ethiopia, CPAR worked closely with Freedom from Fistula in the Amhara Region and Hamlin Fistula Hospital in Oromia — trusted organizations providing specialized, life-changing care for women affected by obstetric fistula.

By partnering with institutions rooted in their communities, we strengthened referral pathways, connected women to essential services, and helped reinforce local health systems that continue to serve women long after a project ends.

02/05/2026

Behind every improved health service is a network of people and institutions working together.

In rural Tanzania, CPAR’s Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies project is shaped and strengthened through partnerships with local organizations that bring deep expertise and long-term presence. A key partner, Haydom Institute of Health Sciences, is leading a research initiative to assess the effectiveness of point-of-care obstetrical ultrasound in rural health clinics, in partnership with the Virtual Health Hub. CPAR also works closely with UMATU and district and regional health authorities to ensure maternal health services are community-rooted and built to last.

This , we are proud to highlight the partnerships that make progress possible and the local expertise that helps turn innovation into real care for women and families.

02/03/2026

CPAR est fier de mettre en œuvre le Projet 302, une initiative financée par Transports Canada visant à promouvoir l’autonomisation des jeunes en Éthiopie.

Lors d’une récente visite au Canada, la directrice pays de CPAR Éthiopie a rencontré des représentants de Transports Canada, en compagnie de la directrice générale de CPAR et de collègues de CPAR Canada. Cette rencontre a permis de faire le point sur l’avancement du Projet 302, d’échanger sur les bonnes pratiques et de réfléchir aux principaux enseignements tirés de la mise en œuvre sur le terrain.

Les échanges ont mis en évidence l’importance de la collaboration, de l’apprentissage et de partenariats solides pour générer des retombées significatives et durables, ancrées dans les communautés.

Nous remercions Transports Canada pour son soutien continu et pour cette occasion de renforcer ce partenariat important à mesure que le Projet 302 progresse.

02/03/2026

CPAR is proud to be implementing Project 302, a Transport Canada funded initiative advancing youth empowerment in Ethiopia.

During a recent visit to Canada, CPAR Ethiopia’s Country Manager, alongside CPAR’s Executive Director and colleagues from CPAR Canada, met with Transport Canada staff. The meeting provided an opportunity to share progress on Project 302, exchange best practices, and reflect on key lessons emerging from implementation on the ground.

The discussion underscored the importance of collaboration, learning, and strong partnerships in delivering meaningful, community-driven impact.

CPAR is grateful to Transport Canada for their continued support and for the opportunity to connect, learn, and strengthen this important partnership as Project 302 moves forward.

02/02/2026

International Development Week 2026!

This week, we celebrate the power of partnerships, collaboration, and community-driven solutions in international development. The theme for IDW 2026 is “Prosperity through Partnership”, a reminder that sustainable change happens when communities, civil society, the public and private sector work together.

At CPAR, we work with local organizations, governments, and academic partners to strengthen health, education, and livelihoods. Together with our partners, we co-create solutions that respond to local priorities and deliver lasting impact.

01/28/2026

Prosperity through Partnerships!

This International Development Week 2026, we are excited to be part of a timely conversation on how cross-sector collaboration can drive real, lasting global impact.

📍 Building Better Partnerships: Cross-Sector Collaboration for Global Impact
🗓 February 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM (ET)
📌 Ottawa – Heartwood House

CPAR’s Executive Director, Kathrina Loeffler, will moderate a cross-sector panel featuring perspectives from civil society, finance, academia, and organizations working in partnership with local communities, followed by facilitated roundtable discussions.

The session will explore what makes partnerships effective, where collaboration often breaks down, and how we can strengthen joint impact in international development.

Thank you World Accord for hosting this important conversation. We look forward to learning, connecting, and building better partnerships together.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-better-partnerships-cross-sector-collaboration-for-global-impact-tickets-1980208527010?aff=oddtdtcreator