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SUMMARY:International Jazz Day
DESCRIPTION:International Jazz Day\nExperience the unifying power of jazz in action. \nIndependent artists and organizers on all seven continents present an astonishing array of performance\, educational and community outreach programming each year for International Jazz Day. \nJoin the worldwide celebration of International Jazz Day. Register your April 30 event for free today. \nRegister here: https://jazzday.com/
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/international-jazz-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240428
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SUMMARY:Togo Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Togo Independence Day\n  \nWhen is Independence Day in Togo?\nIndependence Day is a public holiday in Togo. It is observed on April 27th. \nThis day is the National Day of Togo and commemorates independence from France on April 27th 1960. \nHistory of Independence Day in Togo\nStarting in the 16th century\, the coastal region around modern-day Togo became a major trading centre for Europeans to search for slaves\, earning Togo and the surrounding region the name “The Slave Coast”.
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/togo-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
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SUMMARY:Zimbabwe Independence Day
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URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/zimbabwe-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
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SUMMARY:National Volunteer Week
DESCRIPTION:National Volunteer Week 2024\nApril 14-20\, 2024\n  \n  \nLet’s recognize and celebrate every volunteer and each contribution they’re making to strengthen inclusivity and wellbeing in our communities. Now more than ever\, Every Moment Matters! The theme for National Volunteer Week 2024 is Every Moment Matters. \nThe power of people working together can bring about monumental changes. \n#NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters\nsource: Volunteer.ca \n  \n  \nPlease visit the category of Black organizations that are volunteer -run:\nCheck out the Leadership – volunteer -Run Category \n  \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-volunteer-week-2022/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
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SUMMARY:Black Maternal Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Black Maternal Health Week\nBLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK WILL BE OBSERVED APRIL 11–17 \nThe Black Mamas Matter Alliance  is sponsoring the third annual “Black Maternal Health Week”  as part of the observation of National Minority Health Month in April. Rates of maternal morbidity and mortality (MMM) are much higher in the United States than in its peer nations. National severe maternal morbidity (SMM) rates have nearly doubled over the past decade\, and the incidence of SMM was 166% higher for Black women than White women from 2012 to 2015. \n  \nHeld annually on April 11-17th\, BMHW is a week-long campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance​ to build awareness\, activism\, and community-building​ to amplify ​the voices\, perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people. The week is intentionally held during National Minority Health Month and begins on April 11th annually to join dozens of global organizations in marking this day as International Day for Maternal Health and Rights – an opportunity to advocate for the elimination of maternal mortality globally. The activities and conversations hosted throughout the week intentionally center the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements. ​ \n  \nSource: https://orwh.od.nih.gov/in-the-spotlight/all-articles/black-maternal-health-week-will-be-observed-april-11-17 \nSource: https://blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw-2024/ \n  \nPlease consider supporting these organizations:\nBlack Health Commission – Florida\, USA \nAvery & Audrey’s Way – Ohio\, USA \nFoundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives\, Inc (FAHM) – Florida\, USA
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/black-maternal-health-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
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SUMMARY:World Health Day
DESCRIPTION:World Health Day\nWorld Health Day 2024: Global Action for Universal Health \nWorld Health Day is celebrated each year on April 7th\, marking the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about critical health issues facing the world and mobilizing efforts to address them. The theme for World Health Day 2024\, “Global Action for Universal Health\,” emphasizes the importance of universal health coverage and the collective action needed to ensure health and well-being for all\, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. \nAround the world\, the right to health of millions is increasingly coming under threat. \nConflicts are devastating lives\, causing death\, pain\, hunger and psychological distress. \nThe burning of fossil fuels is simultaneously driving the climate crisis and taking away our right to breathe clean air\, with indoor and outdoor air pollution claiming a life every 5 seconds. \nThe WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All has found that although at least 140 countries recognize health as a human right in their constitution\, only 4 countries have mentioned how to finance it. \nTo address these types of challenges\, the theme for World Health Day 2024 is ‘My health\, my right’. \nThis year’s theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone\, everywhere to have access to health services\, education\, and information\, as well as safe drinking water\, clean air\, good nutrition\, quality housing\, decent working and environmental conditions\, and freedom from discrimination. \nSource: https://www.paho.org/en/events/world-health-day-2024-my-health-my-right \n  \nYou can do your part by getting  involved with these organizations. Find these organization on our directory to learn more:\nBlack Health Commission: Providing health resources to the community in Florida\, USA \nAfrican Aid International: Providing free dental care clinic in Guinea\, Africa \nImpact Jamaica:  Dedicated to provide support to seniors in Kingston \, Jamaica \nGeneration Chosen: Helping youth with their mental health in this unique challenging time of self isolation in Toronto\, Canada \nOra Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation: Researching innovative Cancer Research and Treatment \n100 Black Men of London: Helping Men through their Mental health  & Wellness Program in London\, UK \nReach Within: Helping children in Grenada overcoming Physical and Mental Health \nEnable the Disable Action: Advocating for Physically disable individuals in Goma\, Democratic Republic of Congo \n  \nPlease click here to see complete list of organization in our Health section of the Directory.
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/world-health-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240405
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SUMMARY:Senegal Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Senegal Independence Day\n  \nIn Senegal\, Independence Day is a public holiday celebrated on 4 April. \nThis day is the National Day of Senegal and celebrates independence from France on 4 April 1960.
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/senegal-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
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SUMMARY:Good Deeds Day
DESCRIPTION:Good Deeds Day\nGood Deeds Day is a global movement of people who are dedicated to doing good.\nSince 2007\, millions of people and thousands of organizations from over 108 countries unite annually to volunteer and #DoGood. \nEvery year\, we support global changemakers who desire living in a better world to take impactful action by providing tools\, inspiration\, and a global network – because we believe that every person has the power to create positive change in their community and our world. \nJoin millions of volunteers in the global movement for good\, explore our directory to find an organization to volunteer with.\n  \nSource: https://www.good-deeds-day.org/
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/good-deeds-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
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SUMMARY:World Autism Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:World Autism Awareness Day\n  \nEvery April\, we recognized the month of April as World Autism Month\, beginning with United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. \n The Importance of April 2 \nApril 2\, every year\, marks the recognition of the diverse minds that enrich our world. World Autism Awareness Day 2024 is not just a date but a beacon of progress. By coupling this day with SDG Resources’ efforts\, we underline the relevance of inclusive sustainable development. \nThe SDGs: Tailored for World Autism Awareness Day 2024 \nWhile each SDG has its merit\, certain goals resonate profoundly with World Autism Awareness Day 2024: \n\nSDG 3: Good Health and Well-being: Efforts are made to provide better healthcare services\, emphasizing understanding and treatment specific to autism.\nSDG 4: Quality Education: Emphasizes inclusive and equitable quality education. Every child\, including those on the autism spectrum\, should have fair access to education.\nSDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: Advocates for workplace inclusivity\, ensuring that adults with autism have opportunities and accommodations in the labor market.\nSDG 10: Reduced Inequality: Directly relates to reducing inequalities faced by people with disabilities\, including autism.\n\nThe Interplay: Autism and SDGs \nWorld Autism Awareness Day 2024 and SDGs share a symbiotic relationship. They both endorse the idea of an inclusive society where everyone has an equitable shot at success. The date\, April 2\, 2024\, will focus on stories of empowerment\, challenges faced\, and the victories achieved in aligning SDGs with autism awareness. \nSource: https://sdgresources.relx.com/events/world-autism-awareness-day-2024\n  \nThere are several factors that make autism an important topic for the Black community: \n\nAutism amplifies stereotypes.\nBlack autistic people are most often discriminated against.\nSchool system and health care is disproportionately misdiagnosed Black children with autism.\n\nThroughout the month\, we are encouraging everyone affected by the disease to share stories to provide opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism\, fostering worldwide support. This year\, we are raising awareness  in hopes to creating a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. \n  \nPlease support organizations that raise awareness about Autism in our community:\nReady Aiders Foundation\nBlack Mental Health Connections\nGeneration Chosen
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/world-autism-awareness-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
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SUMMARY:National Minority Health Month
DESCRIPTION:National Minority Health Month\nEvery April\, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes National Minority Health Month to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities and reducing health disparities. \nBe the Source for Better Health\nImproving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures\, Communities\, and Connections\nApril is National Minority Health Month (NMHM)\, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. \nJoin NIMHD\, our partners across NIH\, and the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) to Be the Source for Better Health as we share resources to improve health outcomes through our cultures\, communities\, and connections. \nExperiences with racism and discrimination can contribute to mistrust of the healthcare system among racial and ethnic minority groups\, leading to mistrust of factual health related information. \nAbout National Minority Health Month\nCelebrated every year in April\, National Minority Health Month: \n\nBuilds awareness about the disproportionate burden of premature death and illness in people from racial and ethnic minority groups.\nEncourages action through health education\, early detection and control of disease complications.\n\nThe origin of National Minority Health Month was the 1915 establishment of National Negro Health Week by Booker T. Washington. In 2002\, National Minority Health Month received support from the U.S. Congress with a concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 388) that “a National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month should be established to promote educational efforts on the health problems currently facing minorities and other populations experiencing health disparities.” The resolution encouraged “all health organizations and Americans to conduct appropriate programs and activities to promote healthfulness in minority and other communities experiencing health disparities.” \nSource: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/nmhm/      and https://www.nimhd.nih.gov/programs/edu-training/nmhm/ \n  \nPlease consider supporting the following organizations: \nBlack Health Commission – Florida\, USA \nSisterReach – Tennessee\, USA \nOra Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation – Georgia\, USA \nImpact Jamaica – Georgia\, USA and Montego Bay\, Jamaica \nGeneration Chosen – Ontario\, Canada \nBrAIDS for AIDS – Ontario\, Canada \nBlack Physicians of Tomorrow – Ontario\, Canada \nAfro-Canadian Positive Network of BC – British Columbia\, Canada \nLady Ballers Camp – Ontario\, Canada \nReach Within – St-George’s\, Grenada \nEnable the Disable Action – Goma\, Democratic Republic of Congo \nNAZA AGAPE FOUNDATION – Nigeria \nAfrican Aid Internationsl – Guinea \nCaribbean Bone Marrow Registry – Caribbean\, Africa \nHelpers Social Development Foundation – Nigeria \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-minority-health-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
CREATED:20220316T215715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T145140Z
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SUMMARY:World Autism Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:World Autism Awareness Month\n  \nEvery April\, we recognized the month of April as World Autism Month\, beginning with United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. \n The Importance of April 2 \nApril 2\, every year\, marks the recognition of the diverse minds that enrich our world. World Autism Awareness Day 2024 is not just a date but a beacon of progress. By coupling this day with SDG Resources’ efforts\, we underline the relevance of inclusive sustainable development. \nThe SDGs: Tailored for World Autism Awareness Day 2024 \nWhile each SDG has its merit\, certain goals resonate profoundly with World Autism Awareness Day 2024: \n\nSDG 3: Good Health and Well-being: Efforts are made to provide better healthcare services\, emphasizing understanding and treatment specific to autism.\nSDG 4: Quality Education: Emphasizes inclusive and equitable quality education. Every child\, including those on the autism spectrum\, should have fair access to education.\nSDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: Advocates for workplace inclusivity\, ensuring that adults with autism have opportunities and accommodations in the labor market.\nSDG 10: Reduced Inequality: Directly relates to reducing inequalities faced by people with disabilities\, including autism.\n\nThe Interplay: Autism and SDGs \nWorld Autism Awareness Day 2024 and SDGs share a symbiotic relationship. They both endorse the idea of an inclusive society where everyone has an equitable shot at success. The date\, April 2\, 2024\, will focus on stories of empowerment\, challenges faced\, and the victories achieved in aligning SDGs with autism awareness. \nSource: https://sdgresources.relx.com/events/world-autism-awareness-day-2024\n  \nThere are several factors that make autism an important topic for the Black community: \n\nAutism amplifies stereotypes.\nBlack autistic people are most often discriminated against.\nSchool system and health care is disproportionately misdiagnosed Black children with autism.\n\nThroughout the month\, we are encouraging everyone affected by the disease to share stories to provide opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism\, fostering worldwide support. This year\, we are raising awareness  in hopes to creating a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. \n  \nPlease support organizations that raise awareness about Autism in our community:\nReady Aiders Foundation\nBlack Mental Health Connections\nGeneration Chosen
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/autism-awareness-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
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SUMMARY:International Transgender Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:International Transgender Day of Visibility\n  \nInternational Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide\, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. The day was founded by US-based transgender activist Rachel Crandall of Michigan in 2009 as a reaction to the lack of LGBT recognition of transgender people\, citing the frustration that the only well-known transgender-centered day was the Transgender Day of Remembrance\, which mourned the murders of transgender people\, but did not acknowledge and celebrate living members of the transgender community. The first International Transgender Day of Visibility was held on March 31\, 2009. It has since been spearheaded by the U.S.-based youth advocacy organization Trans Student Educational Resources. \nsource : wikipedia.org \nPlease consider supporting organizations that support trans people:\nSister Reach \nFreedom School Toronto
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/international-transgender-day-of-visibility/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
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SUMMARY:Earth Hour
DESCRIPTION:Earth Hour\nEarth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The event is held annually encouraging individuals\, communities\, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights\, for one hour\, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on a specific day towards the end of March\, as a symbol of commitment to the planet. \nGet involved all year long by supporting these organizations: \nAfri’Ka For Life: dedicated to recycling efforts and planting trees in Gabon\, Africa \nMadiba & Nature: dedicated to recycling plastic bottles and re purposing them in boats or furniture in Cameroon\, Africa \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/earth-hour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
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SUMMARY:International Women’s Day
DESCRIPTION:International Women’s Day\nIWD 2024 campaign theme: #EmbraceEquity\nImagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias\, stereotypes\, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion for #IWD2024\nCelebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity.\nIWD belongs to everyone\, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid.\nSource: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ \n  \nThe Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 is Invest in women: Accelerate progress. \nIt’s a call to action and a reminder that gender equality is one of the most effective ways to build healthier\, more prosperous\, and more inclusive communities. \n  \nThis year Support Black Charities wants to celebrate women‘s achievements specifically by recognizing Black women non-profit leaders and acknowledging their continued impact on our community. \nPlease meet this amazing group of women. Support their mission by contributing or getting involved with their respective organizations: \nAfrican Identity and Culture Centre – Sandra Adjou – Ontario\, Canada \nOntario Black History Society – Natasha Henry – Ontario\, Canada \nDufferin County Canadian Black Association – Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson – Ontario\, Canada \nBlack Health Commission – Rebecca Desir  – Florida\, USA \nGlobal United Diaspora – Nia Muhammad – Ghana\, Kenya\, Liberia (Africa) & Dominica (Caribbean) \nImpact Jamaica – Kam W. – Jamaica \nSTEM Education Fund – E. Darlene Rogers – Delaware\, USA \nBlack Physicians of Tomorrow – Kimberley Benn – Ontario\, Canada \nNaza Agape Foundation00 – Prayer Nwagboso Ikegwuonu- Nigeria & Ghana\, Africa \nNewmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association – Jerisha Grant-Hall – Ontario\, Canada \nBlack America Cares – Kimberly Holmes – Maryland\, USA \nThe Reading Partnership – Camesha Cox \nThe Black Outreach Collective – Meagan Bennett \nRealize Your Potential Youth Society of Alberta  – Sharon Cornwall \nSTEMHub Foundation  – Adeola Olubamiji\, Ph.D \nThe Komenda Project – Sharon and Natalie French \nFreedomSchool – Toronto – LeRoi Newbold & Nauoda Robinson \nWest Island Black Community Association – Norma Husbands & Margaret Jolly \nAtlanta GLOW – Ashlie James \nPretty Purposed – Bianca Myrick \nBlack Philanthropy Month – Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland \nAfrican Communities of Manitoba Inc. – Titi Tijani \nAfro-Canadian Positive Network of BC – Patience Magagula \nDIFFvelopment – Esi Kagale Agyeman Gillo \nDESTA Black Youth Network – Kassandra Kernisan \nRoots Community Services – Angela Carter \nEvery Mikkle Foundation – Dr. Rachel V. Brown \nGirls For A Change – Angela Patton \nLady Ballers Camp – Toyo Ajibolade \nSisterReach – Cherisse Scott \nRestoration and Empowerment for Social Transition Centres – Dagma Koyi \nBlack Business and Professional Association – Nadine Spencer \nDiverse International Women of Color – Alhia D. Harris \nDiversity In Aquatics – Miriam Lynch \nBrAIDS for AIDS – Stachen Frederick \nBLAM Charity  – Ife Thompson \nShelley Cares Foundation – Michelle Berry \nWeston Frontlines Centre – Stachen Frederick \nOra Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation – Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green \nThe New 3Rs\,Inc. – Dr. Star B \nThe Next Gen Come Up – Anya Dillard \nDufferin County Canadian Black Association – Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson \nCareer Education Empowerment – Agapi Gessesse \nUbuntu – Mobilizing Central Alberta – Dieulita Datus \nAfri’Ka For Life – Charla Crater \nThe Killough Legacy – Toni Killough \nIMDOINGIT – Dami Eluyera \nLIFE Foundation – Kandice Henry \nGet Girls Going – Nana Younge \nJean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment – Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine & Emma Asiedu-Akrofi \nAfrican Caribbean Medical Mentors – Monique Wheatle \nPlanting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute – Dr. Artika Tyner \nEmpowherto Inc – Janeen Brown \nFoundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives\, Inc – Martine Jean-Baptiste \nAfrican Community Housing and Development – Hamdi Abdulle \nBeauty Marks For Girls – Jennifer Jones \nAvery & Aubrey’s Way – Tameika Thomas \nBlack Girl Hockey Club – R. Renee Hess \nBlack Mental Health Connections – Aishah Seivwright \nCommunity Renewal Society – Rev. Dr. Waltrina N. Middleton \nBIPOC Intentional Community Council – Crystal Farmer \nCDB Scholarship Foundation\, Inc. – Khadijah Butler \nHand in Hand Eastern Africa – Catherine Owinyi \nPan African Think Tank – C. Nichole \nSupport Black Charities – Anick Silencieux
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/international-womens-day/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
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SUMMARY:Ghana Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Ghana Independence Day\nGhana Independence Day is celebrated every year on March 6. It is a public holiday for the citizens of Ghana and also widely celebrated among Ghanaians living abroad. If March 6 falls on a weekend\, the following Monday will also be observed as a holiday. Ghana Independence Day is also known as Ghana National Day. The celebrations commemorate Ghana’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. The day is celebrated in public office with carnivals\, parades\, and other events. Private citizens celebrate the day with music and food\, and some may even hoist the national flag at home. \nHISTORY OF GHANA INDEPENDENCE DAY\nBefore the arrival of the Europeans\, Ghana was home to the Ashanti\, a powerful tribe in the region. Many different ancient Ghanaian tribes settled in areas that had an abundance of natural resources\, including gold and ivory. These precious commodities are what attracted colonists and lured them to come to the shores of Ghana. While the Portuguese had been the first to establish a settlement in the region\, the allure of the local riches led to a struggle for control between many European nations. In 1874\, Britain took control over parts of the country\, and Ghana was renamed the British Gold Coast. \nSource: https://nationaltoday.com/ghana-independence-day/\n  \nPlease consider supporting the organizations working in the community in Ghana:\nThe Komenda Project\nEirene Foundation\nAnimal Advocacy Africa\nAnimal Welfare League\nGlobal United Diaspora\nNaza Agape Foundation\nHoopz to Greatness – African Basketball Camp\, Inc.\nFriendzone Foundation / Youth & Skills Africa
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/ghana-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
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SUMMARY:Black Mental Health Week - Canada
DESCRIPTION:Black Mental Health Week\nIt’s time to confront the mental health effects of racism against Black Canadians.\n\n\n\n\nSource :  Blackmentalhealthweek.ca/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy:\nIt’s overdue. After generations of anti-Black racism\, it’s still a year-round problem for Black Torontonians. An annual day to confront its effects on mental health in Black communities is only a first step. The first Monday in March\, every year after. \n\nThis year’s theme\, ‘Growth and Reflection\,’ ties in with the final year of the UN’s International Decade for People of African Descent. Black Mental Health Week is the perfect opportunity to raise our voices and bring awareness to the effects of systemic\, anti-Black racism on mental health and wellness. \n\nLearn more here : https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlackMentalHealthDay \n#BlackMentalHealthDay \n  \nPlease consider supporting the organizations in Canada working to raise awareness on Black Mental Health within the community: \nOne Voice One Team\nBlack Mental Health Connections\nThe Black Outreach Collective\nThe Good Guides\nGeneration Chosen\nKeep6ix\nLady Ballers Camp\nAfro-Canadian Positive Network of BC\nEmpowherto Inc\nThe Power To Be International\nRestoration and Empowerment for Social Transition Centres\n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/black-mental-health-day-canada/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
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SUMMARY:National World Teen Mental Wellness Day
DESCRIPTION:National World Teen Mental Wellness Day \n  \nWorld Teen Mental Wellness Day is observed across the globe on March 2 every year. It is a day that aims to raise awareness about the mental health issues that teenagers deal with. This Day is about making efforts to educate everyone and destigmatize something that is becoming increasingly common. \nSource: https://nationaltoday.com/world-teen-mental-wellness-day/
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-world-teen-mental-wellness-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
CREATED:20230217T204933Z
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SUMMARY:Black People’s Day of Action - UK
DESCRIPTION:Black People’s Day of Action – UK\nHistory\nOn Sunday 18th January 1981 a house fire at 439 New Cross Road resulted in the deaths of 13 young black Londoners as they were celebrating the 16th birthday of Yvonne Ruddock\, one of the victims. One survivor died nearly two years later\, bringing the official death count to 14. \nThe fire came at the end of a decade of conflict between young black people and the police who often treated black victims of crime as criminals themselves. As a result\, there was little confidence that the police would act quickly to investigate suspects. \nThe rallying cry “13 Dead\, Nothing Said” refers to the fact that this tragic loss of young black lives was barely noted by the national media\, accustomed to portraying black people as trouble-makers and criminals. Nor was there any word of condolence from Margaret Thatcher\, the prime minister. \nOn January 25th\, a meeting was called to discuss the response to the tragedy. The New Cross Massacre Action Committee was set up and plans were made for a national demonstration to be held on 2 March. This would be called the Black People’s Day of Action. \n2 March 2021 marked the 40th anniversary of the historic ‘Black People’s Day of Action’ when an estimated 15\,000 people from all over the UK marched in solidarity with the victims of the New Cross Fire and their families. \nDescribed as ‘the largest black demonstration’ in British history\, the Black People’s Day of Action march began in New Cross\, filing past 439 New Cross Road\, the site of the fire that led to the tragic deaths of 14 young people\, towards Hyde Park via the Houses of Parliament and Fleet Street. \nSource: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/racism-racialisation/black-peoples-day-action-1981-online-exhibition
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/black-peoples-day-of-action-uk/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
CREATED:20230228T053621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T053849Z
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SUMMARY:National Nutrition Month
DESCRIPTION:National Nutrition Month\nA nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics\, National Nutrition Month®\, held annually in March\, focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The Academy’s National Nutrition Month® press releases feature information for the media on activities and messages that the Academy highlights every March — along with events and initiatives around RDN Day and NDTR Day. \nNational Nutrition Month® started in 1973 as National Nutrition Week\, and it became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing interest in nutrition. \nThe theme for National Nutrition Month® 2024 is “Beyond the Table.” \nSource: https://www.eatright.org/about-national-nutrition-month \n  \nPlease support organizations that provide food security and nutrition to our community:\nMaji Na Ufanisi – Water And Development -Kenya\, Africa \nReady Aiders Foundation – Kenya\, Africa \nHelpers Social Development Foundation – Nigeria\, Africa \nImpact Jamaica – Georgia\, USA – Montego Bay\, Jamaica \nBlack Yield – Virginia\, USA \nShelley Cares Foundation – Ontario\, Canada \n4MyCityInc – Maryland\, USA \nDesta Black youth Network – Montreal\, Quebec \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-nutrition-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
CREATED:20230227T233629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T143218Z
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SUMMARY:Women's History Month - USA
DESCRIPTION:Women’s History Month\nBetween 1988 and 1994\, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995\, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” \nThe Library of Congress\, National Archives and Records Administration\, National Endowment for the Humanities\, National Gallery of Art\, National Park Service\, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study\, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. \nSource: https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ \n  \nPlease support and engage with the many organization led by Black Women today:\nLeadership -> Black Women-led organizations \n  \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/womens-history-month-usa/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
CREATED:20220316T215648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T143556Z
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SUMMARY:Zero Discrimination Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nZero Discrimination Day\nHistory of Zero Discrimination Day\nIn the year 2013\, The Zero Discrimination Day was organized by the director of UNAIDS or the United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS\, Michel Sidibé on the occasion of World’s AIDS Day. The first Zero Discrimination Day was celebrated in the year 2014 on the 1st of March. The main motive to established this day by United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS or UNAIDS was to work with the discrimination against the people who were affected by AIDS or HIV and also to bring equality in every person all over the world in every prospect because we all have equal rights and somehow we were distracted by having the proper knowledge and humanity to prevent this discrimination from political-economic educational even social rights and policies at the same time. \n1 March this year is the tenth anniversary of Zero Discrimination Day. Upholding everyone’s rights is the responsibility of us all. Everyone can play a part in ending discrimination. On 1 March\, and across the whole month of March\, events\, activities and messages will remind the world of this vital lesson and call to action: to protect everyone’s health\, protect everyone’s rights. \nSymbol of Zero Discrimination Day\nThe symbol of Empty Discrimination Day was a butterfly given by the United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS and this symbol highlights the problem of every society throughout the world while discriminating people with their sexual orientation\, income\, gender\, color\, religion\, health status\, gender\, religion\, age and many other prospects. \nZero Discrimination Day Theme 2024\nOn 1 March\, and across the whole month of March\, events\, activities and messages will remind the world of this vital lesson and call to action: to protect everyone’s health\, protect everyone’s rights. \nSources: \nhttps://www.sarkariploy.com/zero-discrimination-day \nhttps://www.unaids.org/en/zero-discrimination-day
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/zero-discrimination-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240225T000000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
CREATED:20240105T215240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T162116Z
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SUMMARY:SBC Presents: A Wakanda Experience - A Night of Unity and Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:  \nHybrid event : In-Person & Virtually \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate/Time:\nSat\, Feb 24\, 2024 7:00 PM – Sun\, Feb 25\, 2024 12:00 AM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\nTropicana Community Services – 1385 Huntingwood Drive Toronto\, ON M1S 3J1\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening as we transport you to the enchanting world of Wakanda! Immerse yourself in a celebration of unity and empowerment\, inspired by the vibrant culture of this fictional African nation. \nOn Saturday\, February 24\, 2024\, at 7:00 PM EST\, the event will kick off at Tropicana Community Services – 1385 Huntingwood Dr. Prepare to be captivated by various engaging activities and entertainment that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered. \nExperience the rich traditions of Wakanda through live music performances\, captivating dance routines\, and a showcase of stunning African art. Indulge in a Cocktail-style event\, featuring flavors and spices that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Wakanda. \nThroughout the night\, we will share details about SBC and the impactful B3 organizations they serve. Engage with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights that will ignite positive change in your own life and community. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Wakanda and be part of a night that will leave a lasting impact in-person or virtually. Join us for A Wakanda Experience – A Night of Unity and Empowerment and let’s come together to create a brighter future! \n  \n🔈Menu by Celebrity Chef  Rob Rainford\n🔈Hosted by the voice of SBC & Toronto’s Very Own Comedian Jay Martin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n👉🏿Stay tuned  – more details announced every week \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n✨SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: \n\nPlatinum Sponsor – $15\,000\nGold Sponsor – $10\,000\nSilver Sponsor – $5\,000\nCustomized Sponsor – $250 – $4\,999\n\nDownload/View Sponsorship Package\nEvent Volunteer opportunities available \n  \n\n\n  \n✨INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR THE EVENT? \n\n\n👉🏾 Check out the Event Volunteers Positions available \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n✨IN-PERSON TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: \n🔥Early Early Bird Discount – CAD $125 $100 +excl. tax/fees limited quantity available \n🎟️Full Price – CAD $175  $125+excl. tax/fees  \nPurchase Your Ticket Now\n  \n✨FREE VIRTUAL TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: \n🌐 Can’t attend in-person but still want to take in all the action and participate online.  \nReserve Your VIRTUAL Ticket
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/sbc-presents-a-wakanda-experience-a-night-of-unity-and-empowerment/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
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SUMMARY:World day of Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:World day of Social Justice\nWorld Day of Social Justice is an international day recognizing the need to promote social justice\, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty\, exclusion\, gender inequality\, unemployment\, human rights\, and social protections. \nSocial justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality\, or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants. We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face because of gender\, age\, race\, ethnicity\, religion\, culture or disability. \nFor the United Nations\, the pursuit of social justice for all is at the core of our global mission to promote development and human dignity. The adoption by the International Labour Organization of the Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization is just one recent example of the UN System’s commitment to social justice. The Declaration focuses on guaranteeing fair outcomes for all\, through employment\, social protection\, social dialogue\, and fundamental principles and rights at work. \nSource: https://canwach.ca/event/world-day-of-social-justice/2022-02-20/ \n  \nPlease consider supporting these organizations assisting our community :\nEnable the Disable Action: Democratic Republic of Congo\, Africa \nThe Black Outreach Collective: Ontario\, Canada \nBlack Legal Action Centre: Ontario\, Canada \nKeep6ix: Ontario\, Canada \nI Grow Chicago: Illinois\, USA \nThe Next Gen Come Up: USA \nEquiticity: Illinois\, USA \nBeauty Marks For Girls  –  South Carolina\, USA \nThe Killough Legacy \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/world-day-of-social-justice/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
CREATED:20220316T215647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T201327Z
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SUMMARY:Gambia Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Gambia Independence Day\nGambia Independence Day is celebrated on February 18 to mark the anniversary of The Gambia’s liberation from the British Empire. After centuries of colonization and exploitation\, The Gambia finally gained the right to self-governance on February 18\, 1965. The day also marks the end of the British colonization of West Africa and a new dawn for the subcontinent. The day is a public holiday and celebrations are observed across the nation. Marches are held in McCarthy Square in Banjul\, and civil dignitaries offer their salutations in front of the President. \nGambia is a small West African country\, bounded by Senegal\, with a narrow Atlantic coastline. It’s known for its diverse ecosystems around the central Gambia River. Abundant wildlife in its Kiang West National Park and Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve includes monkeys\, leopards\, hippos\, hyenas and rare birds. The capital\, Banjul\, and nearby Serrekunda offer access to beaches.  \n  \nSource: https://nationaltoday.com/gambia-independence-day
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/gambia-independence-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
CREATED:20230131T052627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T014246Z
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SUMMARY:Random Act of Kindness Day
DESCRIPTION:Random Act of Kindness Day\nEach year on February 17th\, National Random Acts of Kindness Day grows in popularity. It is celebrated by individuals\, groups\, and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness. Help make kindness the norm® at school\, home and work. \nThe movement of Random Acts of Kindness inspires people every day. As a favorite celebration for many\, people everywhere are enjoying doing these acts of kindness. Not only do the acts of kindness bring joy to the receiver\, but they spread positive reactions to the giver\, too! \nOur research found that the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week. The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded upon the powerful belief in kindness and dedicated to providing resources and tools that encourage acts of kindness. \nIn New Zealand\, where this day originated\, Random Acts of Kindness Day is celebrated on September 1st. However\, it is also recognized by some on other days throughout the year. Nevertheless\, doing random acts of kindness is something that can be done every day of the year. \nSource: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-random-acts-of-kindness-day-february-17/ 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/random-act-of-kindness-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
CREATED:20230131T052939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T201009Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day
DESCRIPTION:Valentine’s Day\nLove makes the world go round\nToday is the perfect time to spread some love around ! \nBe a Philanthropist. Make an Impact today and participate in our Global Black Philanthropy Initiative (GBPI). \nDonate Once\, Impact Many
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/valentine-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
CREATED:20220316T215646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T135702Z
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SUMMARY:Black Love Day
DESCRIPTION:Black Love Day (BLD)\n 31st Year –  Black Love Day\, Feb. 13\, 2024\n\nAAHA’s theme in 2024 for the 30th Anniversary of Black Love Day is “Black Love Heals 365.” This\nmessage encourages communities of color\, especially\, but all communities\, to use the higher vibration of\nlove as a mental health solution to help us heal the disconnection so many feel; to help us reconcile our\ndifferences for better relationships and to use its healing value of creating inner peace which fosters greater\nresilience in these turbulent times.\nAyo Handy-Kendi\, 64\, is the founder of the African American Holiday Association\, a non-profit that seeks to preserve black culture through tradition and ritual. Handy-Kendi\, who also goes by Mama Ayo\, created Black Love Day in 1993 as an alternative holiday for black people to celebrate and love one another at a time of year when love is already in the air. \nBlack Love Day has risen to prominence  in recent years\, the holiday has become a popular hashtag affirming many forms of black love on Twitter and Instagram #BLD. \nThe celebrations have now expanded to include white people to “show love in action on Black Love Day\,” thanks to a suggestion made by Handy-Kendi’s significant other. This inclusivity was needed so that both\, the blacks and the whites\, could heal their relationships and return to love. This necessitated that the whites examine their white privilege and racial attitudes. Today\, on social media\, Black Love Day has become a popular hashtag\, thereby helping to spread more awareness about the day. \nLearn more: http://www.africanamericanholidays.org/blackloveday.html\nOther sources:\nhttps://nationaltoday.com/black-love-day/\nBlack Love Day Celebrated
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/black-love-day-bld/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
CREATED:20220316T215723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T055220Z
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SUMMARY:Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week - Canada
DESCRIPTION:Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week\nFebruary 112 – 16\, 2024 \n\n\n\nSexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week (SRH Week) is a yearly campaign designed to raise awareness on sexual and reproductive health and promote resources to improve community health in Canada. \nSRH Week will take place from February 112 – 16\, 2024 with the theme Get the Facts! \n\n\n\nThroughout history\, advocacy has been essential to improving access to sexual and reproductive health care and ensuring that our human rights are upheld. Advocacy means trying to make changes. We can advocate to build support for a cause\, to influence leaders and decision makers\, to build an environment that enables all of us to exercise our rights\, or to change laws and policies.\n\n\nIn Canada and all over the world\, advocates fought and are still fighting for access to contraceptives\, abortion decriminalization\, effective treatments for HIV\, gender-affirming surgeries\, comprehensive sex-ed\, to stop harmful practices\, and more. So much progress has been made due to the tireless work of people who wanted better for themselves and their communities. So much is still left to do so that no one is left behind. \nThis year\, Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week puts the spotlight on changemakers who have led us\, inspired us\, and worked hard to transform people’s lives. This year\, we celebrate the crucial role of advocates\, agitators\, and activists in making the world a place where everyone can be healthy and thrive. We hope this campaign inspires you all to continue agitating\, advocating\, and resisting! \n\nSource : https://www.actioncanadashr.org/\n  \nPlease support the organization that work to raise awareness on Sexual & Reproductive Health:\nSisterReach: USA \nAtlanta GLOW: USA \nFoundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives\, Inc (FAHM): HAITI & USA \nWalkfree Children’s Foundation: AFRICA \nAfro-Canadian Positive Network of BC: CANADA
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/sexual-and-reproductive-health-awareness-week/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
CREATED:20220316T215647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T020226Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Women and Girls in Science
DESCRIPTION:International Day of Women and Girls in Science\nOn 11 February\, the United Nations\, partners worldwide\, women and girls will mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The Day focuses on the reality that science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of internationally agreed development goals\, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. \nIn order to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls\, and further achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls\, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/70/212 declaring 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. \nLearn more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day/ \n  \nPlease consider supporting the organizations working to assist and elevate girls and women in STEM: \nGlobal United Diaspora: Ghana\, Kenya\, Liberia (Africa) & Dominica (Caribbean) \nDESTA Black Youth Network: Quebec\, Canada \nRealize Your Potential Youth Society of Alberta: Alberta\, Canada \nSTEMHub Foundation: Ontario\, Canada \nBlack Physicians of Tomorrow Ontario\, Canada \nEmpowerment Squared : Hamilton\, Canada & Liberia\, Africa \nCanadian Multicultural Inventors Museum\, Canada \nSTEM Education Fund: Delaware\, USA \nGirls For A Change: Virginia\, USA
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTSTAMP:20260613T111153
CREATED:20220316T215709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T134503Z
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SUMMARY:National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day \n#NBHAAD\nThe Strategic Leadership Council plans NBHAAD each year. \nThis observance is an opportunity to increase HIV education\, testing\, community involvement\, and treatment among black communities. \nThe first National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) was marked in 1999 as a grassroots-education effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS prevention\, care\, and treatment in communities of color. \nSource: https://nationaltoday.com/national-black-hiv-aids-awareness-day/ \n  \nPlease consider supporting the organizations working to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS within the community: \n  \nHelpers Social Development Foundation – Nigeria\, Africa \nLife Worth Vision: Uganda\, Africa \nAfro Canadian Positive Network Of BC – Ontario\, Canada \nBrAIDS for AIDS – Ontario\, Canada \nSister Reach  – Tennessee\, USA \n  \n 
URL:https://avqa.supportblackcharities.org/event/national-black-hiv-aids-awareness-day/
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