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Congratulations to Elisabeth Diatta on winning Senegal’s first gold medal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games! 🥇
Thanks to Canada’s partnership with @RightToPlayIntl, Elisabeth has gained skills and built confidence through wrestling. Read her inspiring story:
righttoplay.com/en/stories/h…
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Canada and Zambia are strengthening their partnership. 🇨🇦🇿🇲
Sec. of State Sarai signed a new MOU on Economic and Development Cooperation and inaugurated Canada’s High Commission in Zambia, advancing trade, investment and mutual benefits. canada.ca/en/global-affairs/…
Secretary of State Sarai today welcomed @UNReliefChief to Ottawa during his visit to Canada and announced the renewal of funding that will help @UNOCHA ensure that people affected by crises can access timely & effective humanitarian assistance.
Read more: canada.ca/en/global-affairs/…
Secretary of State Sarai announced the appointment of Bob Rae as chairperson of @IDRC_CRDI Board of Governors. His leadership and commitment to international cooperation will help advance research and innovation for sustainable development. Learn more: canada.ca/en/global-affairs/…
Canada condemns the killing of 2 humanitarian workers from the @NRC_Norway in #Haiti. We are deeply saddened by this act of violence and extend our condolences to their loved ones and colleagues.
@CanadaFP @CanEmbHaiti
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Humanitarian workers and personnel provide vital assistance to people affected by crisis and must be protected. #Haiti
@CanadaFP @CanEmbHaiti
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Education offers hope for the future. 📚
Canada is helping children affected by crisis access safe, quality education.
At #UNGA, Canada announced $60M to help @EduCannotWait continue its work.
Together, we can help ensure no child is left behind.
#HopeStartsHere
A disaster response doesn’t begin or end with the storm. One year after Hurricane Melissa, see how @UNDP and partners, including Canada, supported Jamaica from preparedness and emergency response to recovery and resilience.
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#JamaicaStrong
This week, Sec. of State Sarai welcomed Emmaline through @PlanCanada ’s #GirlsBelongHere program.
Canada believes young women belong in leadership and decision-making spaces.
Their voices, ideas, and ambitions help build a more inclusive future. 🇨🇦🌎✨
Why does Canada invest in multilateral development banks?
To help countries build roads, improve access to clean water and support education and health care.
These investments create jobs, help economies grow and help countries work together: international.gc.ca/world-mo…
When care works, economies work.
When care responsibilities are shared and supported, women thrive, businesses grow and prosperity is spread more widely.
Learn how Canada is helping: idrc-crdi.ca/en/perspectives…
@IDRC_CRDI
When rural women get financial power, communities become more climate resilient. Through the ELLES+ project, Canada and Desjardins help women in Chad access loans, training & climate-smart crops. Safer global food systems mean a more stable world for Canada. @CanadaCameroon
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Canada and Ghana are working together to advance sustainable & inclusive growth.🇨🇦🇬🇭 Today, Sec of State Sarai met with Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to discuss inclusive economic growth, health, peace & security & opportunities for women & youth. @CanHCGhana
1/2 Strong partnerships deliver stronger results. Sec. of State Sarai announced funding and advanced development cooperation that will strengthen economic resilience and inclusive growth for communities at home and abroad during visits to In Ireland, Bangladesh and Thailand.
As millions face acute food insecurity in Sudan, Canada joins like-minded partners in calling for unhindered humanitarian access and a coordinated international response to avert famine and protect civilians.
Read more: ow.ly/MvRZ5100AxK
To protect food systems from climate change, Canada and @IDRC_CRDI help small fish farmers use nature-based solutions. This grows local businesses, protects coastlines and keeps sustainable seafood available, including right here, at home.
🔗Learn more: international.gc.ca/world-mo…
Big kudos to our local partners, researchers, and Canadian embassies working on the ground to drive the AQUADAPT project forward! 🌍🤝 #CdnDev #ProtectOurOceans #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction
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No one chooses to go hungry.
Canada’s investments in nutrition are helping build a healthier, more resilient future abroad and at home.
1/2 During visits in Ireland, Bangladesh & Thailand, & at the @IMFNews & @WorldBankGroup Annual Meetings, Sec. of State Sarai announced support for initiatives to strengthen vulnerable communities & drive inclusive economic growth across the Indo-Pacific. ow.ly/bLaa50ZYN3y
Severe drought in Honduras is putting access to food at risk. In response to a UN emergency appeal, Canada is providing $1 million through @WFP to help meet urgent food needs as part of a coordinated humanitarian response, ensuring vulnerable communities get the support they need

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Every loaf of bread starts somewhere.
In Sierra Leone, one entrepreneur’s dream of reclaiming a neglected flour mill is helping create jobs and reduce reliance on imports.
Read his story: ifc.org/en/stories/2026/from…
#WorldFoodDay #InternationalDevelopment #FoodSecurity
Sec. of State Sarai is participating in the 2026 Annual Meetings of @IMFNews and @WorldBankGroup in Bangkok, Thailand to address global economic challenges and strengthen partnerships.
Canada is working to expand economic opportunities in emerging markets for Canadian actors.




























