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Our Work
Building on the combined strengths of its two predecessors (CSIH and CCGHR), CAGH has delivered a diverse program of activities in Canada and across the global south with an emphasis on equitable partnerships with individuals and institutions.
Our approach to global health relied on:
- Knowledge translation
- Capacity strengthening
- Networking
- Collaboration and partnerships
CAGH provided a platform for education, learning, training, mentoring, advocacy and career growth in global health for its members and stakeholders.
With a clearly defined mandate, mission, vision and strategic directions CAGH benefited from a long history of using equity-based principles for global health research and practice, improving local capacity results for greater impact, and contributing to strengthening health systems through our global partnerships and networks.
CAGH advanced the SDGs in Canada and globally by convening stakeholders, and communities for knowledge generation, exchange and action on priority global health issues.
With a commitment to gender equality we supported global advocacy efforts, such as Women in Global Health, and bring recognition to Canada’s women leaders in Global Health.
Partnerships with universities in the global south were established to continue building capacity for global health research and knowledge exchange.
The University Advisory Council (UAC) served as a pan-Canadian platform to move the global health equity agenda forward in all aspects of teaching, research and service. It supports training activities on the CCGHR Principles for Global Health Research and conducts research on scaling up the principles.
Our international projects (past and present) focused on capacity-building for health systems strengthening, where our teams of international and local experts made meaningful contributions to their countries’ health systems.
In Canada, we carried out programming on HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C, with a special focus on the realities of people with lived experience. We promoted awareness of these issues with the general public and targeted populations on significant days and at key events. Through our Knowledge to Action program, we built capacity for implementation science that ensured continuous cooperation between researchers and practitioners to improve program effectiveness.
The range of programming supported by CAGH enabled the organization to house the Secretariat for Health Systems Global, a like-minded global health organization, until October 2023.
Our Work
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Membership
The CAGH is an active network of individual and organizational members coming together to improve global health, health equity and systems strengthening in Canada and worldwide.
CAGH members include international development practitioners, healthcare professionals, academics, students, researchers, political and social scientists, and anyone with an interest in global health, as well as academic institutions, professional societies and civil society organizations.
By becoming a member, you join a diverse and committed community speaking with a unified voice to shape Canada’s role in addressing critical global health priorities.
Membership is a way to participate in CAGH’s work addressing critical global health needs, building the next generation of health actors and leaders, and of ensuring that you stay informed and connected through member-only resources and forums. As an insider to the conversations, you’ll have greater opportunities to share your perspectives, learn from your colleagues and access CAGH resources.
Membership is available to individuals or organizations anywhere in the world working in – or interested in – global health and the objectives of CAGH.
CAGH Membership Categories
- Individuals based in high-income countries (HIC)
- Students and emerging professionals
- Individuals based in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC)
Institutional
If you are interested in becoming an institutional member of CAGH, please send us a note at info@cagh-acsm.org.
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Who We Are
Our action on health equity and the social determinants of health in Canada and worldwide is rooted in collaborative research, learning, advocacy, policy and practice and driven by knowledge exchange, the design and delivery of meaningful international projects, and the flagship annual Canadian Conference on Global Health (CCGH).
We are a member-based, not-for-profit organization representing, and supported by, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students with academic and civil society partnerships across Canada and globally. CAGH is the outcome of a member-supported amalgamation of the Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH) and the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) and builds on our more than 60 years of combined history, leadership, and action.
CAGH is a global health convener, partner, and champion. We bring people together and partner with multiple actors in the global health ecosystem enhancing actions, collaborations, networks, resource mobilization, and the creation and use of knowledge. We are champions for global health equity.
Report of the Strategic Planning Working Group 2023
OUR VISION
A vibrant global health community creating a healthier and more equitable world.
OUR MISSION
To connect, engage, and mobilize a strong global health community across Canada and internationally in support of health equity.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Respect, Integrity, Equity, Excellence, Inclusion
OUR VALUES
CAGH affirms its commitment to
- Equity
- Diversity
- Meaningful inclusion
- A plurality of voices for a shared vision, respectful of dialogue across sectors and across discipline
OUR CORE FUNCTIONS
The core functions of the organization are:
- Convening and networking
- Collaboration and partnership
- Creation, use, and exchange of knowledge
- Capacity sharing and strengthening
- Championing positive change in global health
We are conveners - CAGH brings diverse people together to enhance global health and equity. We share knowledge across the research-practice nexus and convene for global health training, networking, project work, advocacy and more.
We are partners - CAGH is a partner in developing and implementing global health initiatives. We work in collaboration with Canadian, international, and LMIC partners. We also partner with governmental and non-governmental organizations striving for a common vision of global health equity.
We are champions - CAGH catalyzes and advocates for action and positive change in global health. We speak out, we engage and we champion causes in support of global health equity.
Charitable Designation
CAGH is registered as a charity with the Canadian Revenue Agency and is therefore eligible to provide donation receipts for income tax purposes. Registration no.: 118836238RR0001. If you would like to donate to CAGH please visit: www.CanadaHelps.org and search Canadian Association for Global Health. We appreciate all of your support.
Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns: info@cagh-acsm.org
PSEA
Policy on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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About
Unrivaled in scope and impact, the annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is the convergence of over 70 scholarly associations, each holding their annual conference under one umbrella. Now in its 86th year, this flagship event is much more than Canada’s largest gathering of scholars. Congress brings together academics, researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners to share findings, refine ideas, and build partnerships that will help shape the Canada of tomorrow.
Typically spanning seven days in late May and early June, and attracting over 8,000 attendees, Congress is organized by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences and hosted by a different Canadian university each year. The Federation, host university, scholarly associations and partners develop a full week of presentations, workshops, panels, public lectures, cultural events and receptions. It also features Canada’s largest academic trade show. The result? Luminaries, researchers, practitioners, policy-makers and students from across Canada and abroad meet, share ideas and engage in discussions that have direct importance for Canada and the lives of Canadians.
Congress programming is open to attendees, academics and non-academic audiences. From theatre research, literature studies and history to education, sociology and communications, Congress represents a unique showcase of scholarly excellence, creativity, and leadership.
Congress 2017 is being hosted by Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario. The theme for this year’s Congress is “From Far and Wide: The Next 150.”
About Ryerson University
Ryerson is Canada's leader in innovative, career-focused education and a university clearly on the move. It is distinctly urban with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship; a mission to serve societal need; and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community.
Ryerson offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. Culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to 38,950 students, including 2,300 master's and PhD students, nearly 2,700 faculty and staff, and more than 170,000 alumni worldwide. Research at Ryerson is on a trajectory of success and growth: externally-funded research has doubled in the past four years. The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada's leading provider of university-based adult education. The university's focus on innovation and entrepreneurship is represented most distinctly by the DMZ, a place for students to collaborate and bring their digital ideas to the marketplace.
For more information, please visit ryerson.ca.
About the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences
The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences promotes research and teaching for the advancement of an inclusive, democratic and prosperous society. With a membership now comprising over 160 universities, colleges and scholarly associations, the Federation represents a diverse community of 91,000 researchers and graduate students across Canada. The Federation organizes Canada’s largest academic gathering, the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, bringing together more than 8,000 participants each year.
For more information about the Federation, visit www.ideas-idees.ca.
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