Raising his voice for those who can’t raise theirs
On a cold March day in the previous year, Japneet Singh, a resident of Canada, attentively followed an online presentation by Results Canada, a grassroots advocacy organization, about the prevalence of tuberculosis in rural India. The organization's mission is to generate political will to end extreme poverty, defined as surviving on less than US$3 per person per day, which affects one in ten people worldwide.
In 2026, 826 million people faced this grim reality, lacking access to essential healthcare, education, water, and sanitation.
Results Canada volunteers utilize various methods to raise awareness, including writing letters, posting information on social media, and participating in campaigns and fundraisers. Singh's current role involves writing letters, leveraging his passion for health equity. For those interested in volunteering, several opportunities are available in Winnipeg and surrounding areas.
Organizations such as Volunteer Manitoba, Good Neighbours Active Living Centre, Kavod Thrift Store, Basketball Manitoba, Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association, and the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba offer diverse roles, ranging from connecting community members with service providers to coaching young athletes in basketball programs.
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