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The West African Health Foundation (WAHF) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization formed by a group of physicians concerned with the poor health and nutritional status of the people, particularly children and women, of the West African sub-region.

Look Good Feel Better At the heart of Look Good Feel Better is the free, two-hour hands-on workshop offered at 120 cancer care facilities and hospitals across the country. The workshop brings together women with cancer in a safe and supportive environment where they benefit from shared experiences and learn how to look and feel more like themselves again. Visit www.lookgoodfeelbetter.ca for more information. Facing Cancer Together The Facing Cancer Together program offers a cancer support network and provides information, resources and tools to help women – and those who care about them – manage the social and emotional effects of cancer. The first initiative of the Facing Cancer Together program is an online community for women. At facingcancer.ca, people affected by cancer can find a cancer support network and camaraderie with others on the same journey.

Days for Girls is turning periods into pathways: We increase access to menstrual care and education by developing global partnerships, cultivating Social Entrepreneurs, mobilizing volunteers and innovating sustainable solutions that shatter stigma and limitations for women and girls.

Villa Rosa provides pre-natal and post-natal services and supports to women who are pregnant or have recently given birth, in a safe and nurturing environment. Any pregnant woman or new mother may access our services at no cost.

To promote awareness of ovarian cancer and to provide education to women and the health care community; To offer support to all ovarian cancer survivors by providing opportunities for networking, education and community outreach; To advocate for public policy, research, and funding for ovarian cancer.

Our experienced counsellors are fully trained and qualified at a Masters level or higher. They are men and women from a variety of backgrounds who share high professional standards, and a commitment to listening and helping. Counselling is non-denominational and respects each client's values, religion, race and gender.

We are committed to transforming our community by providing a sober, homelike, environment to homeless men, women and children which fosters trust, mutual respect, and integrity; and by empowering residents with opportunities that contribute to permanent reintegration into society regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, or sexual preference.

The essence of Birthright is love. Birthright is unique and committed to offering free, non-judgmental help to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Birthright offers love, hope and support to each woman, to help her make a realistic plan for her future and the future of her unborn child.

The mission of the New Jersey Rett Syndrome Association is to contribute towards an improved quality of life for girls and women affected by Rett syndrome. We beleive that by raising awareness, we can foster public attitudes conducive to early intervention, treatment, support and research of Rett syndrome.

Grounded in a spirituality that treasures the dignity of all, The Center for Great Expectations seeks to form a partnership with homeless pregnant women in creating a safe place, a safe presence and a safe path so that they may complete a healthy pregnancy, choose the next right step and follow through on their plan.

We provide a safe residence for women to get healing from abuse, trauma and substance use. Empathy House uses the empowerment philosophy in all aspects of the treatment program which inlcudes educational groups,counselling,art therapy, nutrition, chores and 24 hour care.

Objectives: - Promote healthy lifestyle - Promote community participation - Enhance public awareness of individual achievements - Contribute funds to develop such abilities Beneficiaries: - Women Alike Breast Cancer Survivors Society - Pictou County Prostate Cancer Support Association - Special Olympics Northern Region