What is CPAR?
Where does CPAR work?
What does CPAR do?
How does CPAR work?
How does CPAR receive funding for programs?
What is the CPAR Jamii?
What is the CPAR Africa Village Tour?
Why should I get involved?
How can I help?
How is my donation used?
Q – What is CPAR?
A – Founded in 1984 by Canadian doctors, CPAR, Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief, is a Canadian based non-profit development organization that works in partnership with vulnerable communities and diverse organizations to overcome poverty and build healthy communities in Africa. CPAR is a registered charity in Canada and the United States.
Q – Where does CPAR work?
A- CPAR works with rural communities in Ethiopia, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda in east Africa.
Q - What does CPAR do?
A – CPAR works with rural communities to design and implement grassroots solutions to the challenges that undermine overall community health. CPAR programs supports community efforts to develop access to clean water and safe sanitation, an adequate and nutritious food supply, primary health care services, secure livelihoods, and a healthy environment. CPAR’s work reflects the important role that women play in community health and also the unique challenges facing people living with HIV&AIDS.
CPAR focuses mainly on developing long-term sustainable solutions and will respond to emergencies in its program area.
Q - How does CPAR work?
A- CPAR programs are implemented through its own offices in Ethiopia, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda and by CPAR’s predominantly African staff.
Q - How does CPAR receive funding for programs?
A - CPAR programs are made possible by the support of a variety of international, national and local funders including U.N. agencies, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) as well as funding mechanisms within the governments of our program countries. CPAR also has a strong base of support among the Canadian public including the medical community, schools, community groups, service associations and individual donors.
Q - What is the CPAR Jamii?
A- Jamii is the Kiswahili (or Swahili) word that means family, village or community. The CPAR Jamii is the place where Canadians can get involved and take action to build healthy communities in Africa right here in Canada. The Jamii presents Canadians with the opportunity and tools to act individually or as group to organize a fundraising event, run an online campaign, speak at a school or office, volunteer, run a table at an event, host a dinner, join a CPAR Chapter or get connected on Facebook or Twitter. Join the Jamii.
Q - What is the CPAR Africa Village Tour?
A – The CPAR’s annual Africa Village Tour (formerly the Study Tour) provides a unique opportunity to see development in action. Participants pay their own way and travel as group to meet with communities, learn about CPAR’s health and development programs, and see first-hand what life is like in communities where CPAR projects are being implemented. The Tour is both organized and accompanied by CPAR staff. CPAR has been hosting tours to Africa annually since 1992. Learn more about this year’s tour.
Q - Why should I get involved?
A - Our lives are connected on a global scale.As members of an increasingly interconnected world we must recognize our global citizenship. This citizenship enables us to make positive contributions on a global as well as a local scale. CPAR works in some of the poorest rural communities in Ethiopia, Malawi, Uganda and Tanzania and believes that together we can make a positive global impact. Getting involved is both rewarding and fulfilling and recognizes that we are all part of one global village.
Q - How can I help?
A - There are many ways for individuals, businesses or groups to become involved in CPAR’s work as donors, fundraisers, volunteers and/or advocates. See how you can make a donation or take action.
Q - How is my donation used?
A - Funding collected on behalf of CPAR is used to implement CPAR’s projects in Africa and provide communities with the resources to develop healthy environments. Funding is also allocated to operate CPAR’s offices in Canada and in Africa. Donations from the public can often be matched by institutional funders to increase the impact. Approximately eighty per cent of all funds raised go to support overseas projects.