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May 17, 2012
R4B Profile: Richard Collier

He ran for office in April…he’s running for biodiversity in May! Richard Collier – a 70-something retired English prof and enthusiastic long-distance runner – recently ran for election as an MLA in Calgary. It was a gruelling campaign, but Rick wears many hats and his commitment to the environment runs deep. So when he heard about USC Canada’s Run for Biodiversity, he jumped at the chance to participate. Read more and support Rick’s Run… Read More ...

Apr 18, 2012
What a Difference a Decade Makes!
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Former USC employee Friederike Knabe decided to visit Mali in December – 15 years after her last visit – to see how work was progressing. She brought back some fantastic before-and-after success stories that she has graciously offered to share. Read about her visit to a school arboretum and the awe-inspiring forest that awaited her.

Mar 16, 2012
Burkina Faso Food Crisis Funding
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Insufficient and erratic rainfall, poor harvests, and overpriced food are combining to create a severe food crisis in Burkina Faso that will last for at least a few months, if not longer. A new $25K grant from the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) will go a long way towards helping the farmers that USC Canada is supporting in the country’s north. Read More… Read More ...

Jul 27, 2011
East African Crisis: A Call for Help

Another human tragedy is unfolding, this time in the Horn of Africa: a famine affecting 12 million people, particularly in northern Kenya, southern Ethiopia, and south-central Somalia. Many people have contacted us to see how they can help. Ethiopia is one of our program countries but our work is in the north, which is not affected. Nonetheless, this situation is in our hearts and minds. Click here to find out how you can help… Read More ...

Sep 24, 2010
Charity Fundraising Practices

The recent CBC news report on charity fundraising has generated great public interest. Two of USC’s most important values have always been accountability and transparency, and we welcome this discussion. Read more… Read More ...

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