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World Water Day 2021
Posted: March 21, 2021
Emma Graham – Emergency Programs Intern Water is life. That’s what they say, right? We couldn’t agree more. Water is the most valuable resource we have, and this World Water...
Hurricane Dorian: One Year Later, Where Are We Now?
Posted: September 4, 2020
Rameesha Qazi – Communications Intern On September 4th 2019, what started as a large tropical storm had grown into a historic and monstrous Category 5 Hurricane, named Dorian, made land contact,...
World Humanitarian Day 2020
Posted: August 19, 2020
Rameesha Qazi – Communications Intern World Humanitarian Day was commemorated for the first time on August 19, 2009. The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness...
Feed the Six Campaign
Posted: May 18, 2020
To help address food insecurity across the GTA, GlobalMedic has partnered with Hand Up Toronto to help “Feed The Six” with nutritious food kits that can help feed the average family for up to two weeks.
World Pulses Day 2020
Posted: February 9, 2020
Jamie Cross – Emergency Programs Officer On February 10, 2019, the United Nations recognized the first annual World Pulses Day. This day built off of the success of the International...
GivingTuesday 2019
Posted: November 29, 2019
Jamie Cross – Emergency Programs Officer In 2012 the global movement of GivingTuesday was created with a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over time this...
World Refugee Day 2019
Posted: June 20, 2019
Kristen Pelletier – Emergency Programs Officer #StepWithRefugees is the theme of World Refugee Day 2019, which is observed each year on June 20. This day is an opportunity for Canadians and...
World Water Day 2019
Posted: March 27, 2019
Leaving No One Behind Kristen Pelletier – Emergency Programs Officer Leaving No One Behind is the theme of World Water Day 2019, which was observed on March 22, 2019. This...
Volunteer Recognition Ceremony 2019
Posted: January 24, 2019
Jamie Cross – Emergency Programs Officer On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, GlobalMedic recognized the excellent work of our volunteers by awarding 31 Volunteer Recognition Medals in a ceremony held at...
International Migrants Day 2018
Posted: December 18, 2018
Migration with Dignity Jamie Cross – Emergency Programs Officer Migration with Dignity is the theme of 2018’s International Migrants Day which is observed annually on December 18. With the number...
