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Canada is highly connected, but "almost everyone is online" can hide the people for whom digital life remains difficult. Employment and Social Development Canada estimates that about 1.8 million Canadians did not use the internet in 2022. Most non-users were older adults, people outside the labour…
Eating disorders are often misunderstood because people expect them to look a certain way. In reality, a person's body size does not tell you whether they are medically or psychologically well, and eating disorders can affect people across ages, genders, backgrounds and communities. They are not…
For people living with a life-limiting illness, good care is about more than treating disease. Pain, breathlessness, anxiety, family stress, practical decisions and questions about what matters most can all become part of daily life.Palliative care is designed for that reality. It aims to improve…
Substance use affects Canadians in very different ways. For some people, alcohol or other drugs are occasional parts of life. For others, substance use begins to harm health, relationships, finances, work or safety. Health Canada's 2025 Canadian Substance Use Survey estimated that about 907,000…
Communities of color face deep health inequities in the U.S. Discover why these gaps exist, how they affect lives, and how organizations are working to build a fairer system.
Wetlands and coastal dunes protect ecosystems and communities. Learn why they matter and how five organizations are working to safeguard them across the U.S.
Millions in the U.S. face civil legal challenges without help. Learn why free legal aid matters and discover five organizations expanding access to justice.
Domestic violence affects thousands of Canadians every year. Learn how survivors find safety, dignity, and hope, and explore five organizations making a difference.
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