Serena Ryder and Jully Black took the stage at the #CanadaCares concert in Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto last night. The event also highlighted the tremendous work of Canadian organizations in promoting maternal and child health.
Families and people of all ages gathered in Yonge-Dundas Square to enjoy music, snap selfies in support of the cause, take part in activities and learn more about efforts to improve outcomes for women and children around the world.
This week, leaders in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) are meeting at the global Saving Every Woman, Every Child Summit posted by the Prime Minister in Toronto. The Canadian Red Cross is among those in attendance at the summit. Learn more about how the Red Cross is helping women and children through MNCH programs in countries such as Haiti, Liberia, Mali, Pakistan and the Philippines.