CWLC News

Aviva is on a mission to change insurance, and the overwhelming feedback from Canadians is that this change is needed. They've created the Aviva Community Fund to help you create positive change in communities across Canada. They're holding a competition to find innovative ideas that can make a difference and change Canada for the better. The most popular ideas, as chosen by Canadians, will qualify for funding. The Aviva Community Fund will make sure the best ideas receive the financial and practical help they need to get off the ground.

Here’s where you come in. Aviva recognizes that you know better than anyone what improvements are needed in your community and Aviva wants to support what’s important to you. Are your resources just not stretching far enough to fund one of your organization’s initiatives? Are there people in need that can use your help? Is there an event or project that you need to raise funding for? Aviva invites you to enter your idea into the Aviva Community Fund competition, and have a chance to make it happen.

CWLC Active in 2008 in protecting Canadian children

November 20th is National Child Day and the 2008 theme is The Right to Protection from Sexual Exploitation. CWLC is actively involved in protecting all Canadian children and youth from sexual abuse and exploitation. In October, CWLC and UNICEF Canada co-hosted the Global Thematic Consultation on Corporate Social Responsibility in Winnipeg, MB. Key aspects surrounding the commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth were discussed, in particular the inclusion of the private sector – businesses, their suppliers and clients – as a partner in preventing further exploitation and abuse. Further goals included highlighting challenges; identifying good practices and exemplary responses; strategizing around new opportunities to curb the sexual exploitation through collaborative initiatives; and discussing recommendations and time-bound goals. Four panels were presented: norms and partnerships, travel and tourism, IT and finance, and the sexualisation of children. Read the full release.

World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse an Opportunity for Awareness

November 19 is World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse and CWLC is again highlighting this international event to acknowledge the importance of preventing child abuse and exploitation. In 2008, the implications of the current global economic crisis on vulnerable populations, in particular children and youth, cannot be underestimated. Economic stress on families, such as job losses or poverty, can create hazardous situations for children and youth within their home environments. Read the full release.