Interesting Talks
WHEN: Every Tuesday in March, 6:00-8:00 pm WHERE: UBC Global Lounge Media Room March 23rd THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: HOW CUBA SURVIVED PEAK OIL Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. Discussion with Prof. Jerry Spiegel to follow. March […]
CIDA International Opportunities
Each year, CIDA provides thousands of young Canadians with the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on international development experience. We support a variety of exciting international opportunities for youth through our partnerships with dynamic Canadian NGOs and exceptional educational institutions that can help you make a difference. http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/acdi-cida/ACDI-CIDA.nsf/eng/JUD-613125947-MXF CIDA projects currently listed on MERX http://www.merx.com include: […]
Fundraiser – Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief
Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief (CPAR) Fundraiser Thursday, April 22, 2010 – 7:30pm – 9:30pm Please join the BC Chapter of Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief (CPAR) in their efforts to reduce the burden of malaria in children under 5 by supporting the distribution of treated bed nets. What: Wine and Cheese Fundraiser. […]
Bridging the Gap Conference
Bridging the Gap Conference Saturday, March 27, 2010 – 9:00am – 5:00pm The conference is going to be on March 27th at the Life Science Center at UBC. The Theme for the conference is “Local Action to Global Impact: Vision, Action, Voice”. and we are building the content of the conference based on four pillars: […]
International Development Drinks Night
BCCIC is excited to announce our next International Development Drinks Night! Thursday, March 25, 2010 – 5:00pm – 8:00pm Please join us on Thursday March 25, 2009 at Ceili’s Irish Pub and Restaurant , 5-8 pm (670 Smithe Street, Vancouver) for a casual gathering of people and organizations interested in international development. This is an […]