Michelle Michalak

love exploring culture, restaurants, leadership strategy and communications best practice, live in Toronto, Canada. views are my own.

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

I’m ready here at Coronation Park in #Oakville for the 40th anniversary of the courage @PolarBearDip! Together we’re raising funds for clean water initiatives thru @worldvisioncan in Zambia and DRC. #WaterForWater

[World Vision Canada @worldvisioncan]

In yesterday’s Fall Economic Statement, #Canada committed to tougher measures requiring companies to take further action to ensure their goods were not made with child labour.

This is a step in the right direction for #ethicalconsumerism. Read more:

https://t.co/PzDPru39oq

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

World Vision teams are working tirelessly to meet worsening needs of children and families in #Lebanon with lifesaving assistance. This funding by @CanadaDev for @humcoalition is critical to support these #humanitarian efforts. Donations from Canadians will be matched. #Grateful

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

Ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20, I spoke to @ReneeRodgersCTV about why food ration cuts; we called on G7 leaders to address the devastating impact of the global food crisis on children "empty promises...lead to empty plates"
https://t.co/b9zaf1FRGP

[World Vision Canada @worldvisioncan]

Follow our CEO @MichaelMessenger 's journey in Ukraine 🇺🇦.
Witness the challenges and resilience of children and families affected by the conflict. See how we are making a difference.
Stay tuned for more stories from the ground.
#StandWithUkraine #ChildrenOfWar

[World Vision Canada @worldvisioncan]

Floods in #Brazil have now impacted over 2.3 million people. Thanks to our partnership with @CanadaDev and @redcrosscanada, we're distributing hygiene kits, which include menstrual products, toilet paper, toothpaste, and washing powder.

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

Our #Ukraine Response is driven by remarkable partners: thousands of generous supporters from around the world, and 70 local partners who know the context and help us move faster and with more expertise. I saw the impact at partners' family support centres like this one in Kyiv.

[Terry Chemij @TerryChemij]

Meaningful work that @worldvisioncan is doing in #Ukraine helping over 1.7 million Ukrainians to date, largely in collaboration with local partners. World Vision is committed to the long term healing and building resilience of vulnerable children and women in the country.

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

Thank you @AnaAlmeidaCTV and @CTVAtlantic for the chance to connect with Atlantic Canadians and share about the needs of children in #Ukraine. @worldvision partners and teams are supporting vulnerable families in places like this centre near Kyiv. https://t.co/R9vupmTiGn

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

Thank you to @AntonyRobart and @globalnews for the chance to share from #Ukraine about the continued impact of the conflict on children and the work of @worldvision and partners. All of us at @worldvisioncan are so grateful for the support of thousands of Canadians.

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

I was pleased to attend @WorldVision Moldova Disaster Management Forum where we gathered with our own experts as well as guests to discuss the changing humanitarian landscape and the implications for our work - how we adapt and how we continue to bring best practice to our work.

[Global News Toronto @globalnewsto]

There remains no end in sight for the war in Ukraine, which has brought immense suffering to tens of millions of Europeans. President and CEO of @worldvisioncan Michael Messenger joins @AntonyRobart with more on the immediate needs of those impacted, with a focus on children.

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

Grateful to join government, UN and civil society partners at the United Nations in New York. Looking forward to sharing key @worldvision research that shows how funding programs for children is one of the best investments to make for international assistance dollars. #impact

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

Today in NYC @worldvision, along with @CanadaUN, held an event to launch a ground-breaking report that highlights how supporting children is one of the smartest investments we can make.

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

We welcome the government's commitment to managing domestic needs while embracing Canada's global leadership role.

[Louis Belanger @louis_press]

Good news 🚨- In #Budget2024, the 🇨🇦 government is investing 350M over 2 years on humanitarian relief.

Read the news release from over 100 organizations from the international aid sector.

⁦@CanadianAid⁩ ⁦@cooperation_ca⁩ ⁦@CanWaCH⁩ https://t.co/FWgKBsUVMm

[Levon Sevunts @LevonSevunts]

"I lost seven family members last year, and I lost four in this past week... This is one of the biggest crises and wars of our times and it's going completely unnoticed."
A power cry for help for her beloved Sudan by poet and @Refugees Good Will Ambassador @EmiThePoet.👇

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

We respect the government’s responsibility to Canadians in our current economic environment and commend its commitment to balancing domestic needs with Canada’s role on the international stage.

[Michelle Michalak @micromich]

@CBCToronto how can we help? Toronto newcomers desperate for household items: volunteers https://t.co/qQMPluR8F2

[Michael Messenger @mjmessenger]

We @worldvisioncan are deeply concerned by the escalating violence affecting millions of Haitians, especially children, trapped between crossfire and kidnappings. We call for a safe humanitarian corridor now so we can provide essential services ASAP.