Synergy Online -- February 6, 2003

In this issue:
-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK IN FULL SWING
-SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AWARENESS DAY: FEBRUARY 12, 2003!
-CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE SCIENTIFIC
BASIS OF HEALTH SERVICES
-WORLD BANK WEB-BASED COURSE ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
-CARE CANADA'S "HIV POSITIVE: AIDS THROUGH A NEW LENSE"
-AGA KHAN FOUNDATION INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN AFGHANISTAN
-PUBLIC HEALTH CARE CAMPAIGN: EVENTS IN OTTAWA THIS WEEK
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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK IN FULL SWING

This week is International Development Week, a time for celebrating
those Canadians who are making a difference in the world.  International
Development Week (IDW) is held each year during the first week of
February.  This year, the Canadian International Development Agency
(CIDA) is paying special attention to the involvement of Canadian youth
in international cooperation. CIDA is also highlighting the work
Canadians do to improve the lives of children and women, especially in
Africa. For more information, including a calendar of events, visit the
CIDA website: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/idw.
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SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AWARENESS DAY: FEBRUARY 12, 2003!

Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Awareness Day is February 12, 2003!
SRH Day is a new annual health promotion event that will focus national
attention on the importance of sexual health issues. The goals of this
event are to promote awareness of SRH issues and to raise the profile of
community-based SRH organizations across the country. Sexual and
reproductive health is a key part of an individual’s overall health and
well-being.  Yet Canadians continue to lack access to accurate,
non-judgmental SRH information and services. An SRH Day Resource Kit is
available to download on the Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada
website (http://www.ppfc.ca, click on the SRH Day logo).  This resource
kit contains fact sheets, a press release, event ideas and an article
which can be used in agency newsletters.  There will also be promotional
materials available, including a poster, stickers and a temporary
tattoo.  For more information, or to order some promotional materials
for the day, contact Kelli Dilworth at 613-241-4474, ext. 242 or by
email at [log in to unmask]
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS
OF HEALTH SERVICES

The 5th International Conference on the Scientific Basis of Health
Services, "Global Evidence for Local Decisions," will be held in
Washington, DC, September 20-23, 2003.  Organizers are calling for
abstracts on five themes: (1) National Strategies for Organizing Health
Services Research; (2) Using Evidence to Improve Clinical Practice; (3)
Using Evidence to Improve Health Services Management; (4) Using Evidence
to Improve Policymaking; and (5) Using Evidence to Alleviate the Burden
of Specific Diseases.  Abstracts are due on March 14, 2003.  For more
information, visit: http://www.icsbhs.org/.
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WORLD BANK WEB-BASED COURSE ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The World Bank will be holding a new web-based course designed to
introduce Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in both theory and
practice, and help participants acquire a basic knowledge of how CSR can
provide a foundation for achieving sustainable development. The course,
which has been designed for a multisectoral audience including leaders
from civil society and the private and public sector, focuses on
introducing the key elements of the policy and business environment that
support CSR and how these elements function as an integrated system. The
course is currently offered in English and is free of charge. All course
materials are available online, and the course takes about 6-8 hours to
complete; it can be taken according to each participant's own pace and
schedule. To register for the course, visit:
http://wbln0018.worldbank.org/wbi/WBiCatalogue.nsf/ExtEvent?OpenForm&cod
e=PRI218-50-020&trail=ByDate.  For further information, contact:
Djordjija Petkoski, [log in to unmask]
Alisa Valderrama,  [log in to unmask]
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CARE CANADA'S "HIV POSITIVE: AIDS THROUGH A NEW LENS"

Care Canada has a passionate photography feature titled "HIV Positive:
AIDS through a new lens" on its website.  For those with Flash, the
pictures come alive, however you can also browse through the pictures at
your own speed. Take a look at the webpage:
http://care.ca/actn/photosensitive/photosensitive_e.shtm.
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AGA KHAN FOUNDATION INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN AFGHANISTAN

The Aga Khan Foundation of Canada (AKFC) is a non-denominational,
non-profit international development agency that promotes sustainable
and equitable social development in low-income countries in Asia and
Africa. AKFC has a long history of providing opportunities for the
career development of youth through its international development
activities.  AKFC is seeking outstanding young Canadian professionals
for one-year internships with Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in
Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, AKDN is in the process of implementing a
large rehabilitation and community development program focusing on
primary health, basic education, agriculture, and enterprise
development. Successful candidates will be based in field offices
located in Badakshan, Baghlan and Bamyan, and support the AKDN’s
Regional Program Managers with program development, monitoring and
evaluation, and reporting and accountability responsibilities.  The
application deadline is February 18, 2003.  For more information, visit:
http://www.charityvillage.com/careerCentre/applicants/jobDetail.asp?tjob
_id=19611&display=English
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PUBLIC HEALTH CARE CAMPAIGN: EVENTS IN OTTAWA THIS WEEK

What: Showing of "Health for All" video (30 minutes) and planning,
discussion. All are welcome.
Where: Ottawa, Jack Purcell Community Centre, Elgin and Gilmour Streets
When: Thursday, February 6, 2003, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Who: Ottawa Chapter of Council of Canadians

What: Council of Canadians / Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
(CCPA) Policy Forum "Prescription for Change."  A major health care
policy forum timed to put the First Ministers' agreement under scrutiny.
Where: Ottawa Congress Centre - Colonel By between Slater and Rideau
Streets
When: Friday, February 7, 2003, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Who: Registered Participants include Labour, Public, Council members,
Health Canada etc. Romanow Luncheon at 1:45pm - 2:30pm will be the first
major opportunity for Roy Romanow to speak out on health care after a
prolonged silence, and in response to the First
Ministers' anticipated deal.

What: People's Summit on Health Care.  Activists gather from different
sectors and from across the country to design an action plan.
Where: Ottawa Congress Centre
When: Saturday- Sunday February 8-9, 2003, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Who: Health Care Activists from across the country
Main Organizers: Council of Canadians, CUPE, CLC, CHC with assistance
from NAPO, Polaris, CEP, OHC, with help of other regional health
coalitions and other Labour partners.

What: Health Care Lobby.  Taking the People's Summit Action Plan from
the streets to Parliament.
Where: House of Commons, Parliament Hill, Ottawa.
When: Monday February 10, 2003, 9:00am - 1:15pm
Who: Activists from the People's Summit, political leadership from
labour, health experts.
Main Organizers: CLC, with assistance from CUPE and CofC, Canadian
Health Coalition
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