Canada Must Keep Commitment To MCH, Urge Other Nations To Step Up Donations

Toronto Star: Efforts to improve child and maternal health must reach the most vulnerable
Dave Toycen, president and CEO of World Vision Canada

“…Canadian funds committed through the Muskoka Initiative have proved that it’s possible to reach women … and their children, even in the most remote contexts. But those funds exist only until 2015. The work is going well, but we can’t abandon those who still need our help the most. Canada must commit to keeping children and women central in our own development work. We must increase our financial commitment and rally other world leaders to do the same…” (5/27).

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