~~Aid is a waste.~~

NO. Aid is Our Best Investment.

Foreign aid saves lives, builds peace, and reflects the best of who we are as Canadians. Join the movement to stand up for aid. We will share updates with you partners so you can get involved.

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The idea that foreign aid is a waste is a lie...

Foreign Aid Saves Millions Of Lives

We need to stand up and help those at-risk

Our leaders think foreign aid is a losing issue. They are LOUD. We've been quiet. It's time to change that.

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Myths Vs. Reality

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Myth

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"Nobody cares about foreign aid"

Truth: Canadians value foreign aid. Polls consistently show that Canadians support international assistance and want their government to help those in need around the world.

Truth: Canadians value people everywhere. We know that ignoring the world won't keep us safe or prosperous. Global challenges require global solutions, and Canadian leadership in international development makes us all more secure.

“We don’t care about people over there.”

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"Aid doesn't work"

Truth: Aid is one of the greatest success stories of the past 100 years. From eradicating smallpox to lifting millions out of extreme poverty, foreign aid has transformed lives and built a more stable, prosperous world.

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Aid works. Aid is strategic.
Hear what Canadians have to say.

Today there are more than 20 million people who have affordable access to medicine.

The world has given me so much and I think it’s time to give back too.

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We are Bigger than our Borders, a compelling campaign backed by NGOs that aims to drive the Canadian government towards a significant boost in foreign aid funding. With our deep commitment since 2018, Bigger than Our Borders unites with a collective of NGOs and philanthropic institutions to advocate for the government's increased contribution to international assistance, ensuring that it meets its responsibility and increase the current funding levels.

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