Thank you!
We are deeply grateful to our incredible supporters who played a pivotal role in making this year’s Giving Tuesday a tremendous success. Your generosity and unwavering dedication to our mission are truly inspiring. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth across Canada. In the coming weeks, we look […]
Participants Needed for Food Insecurity Study
Share your voice and help promote food justice in Ontario! Exacerbated Hunger: Addressing Racialized Food Insecurity in the Era of COVID-19 (REB# 24-08-003) is seeking research participants to share their thoughts and experiences around racialized food insecurity and the COVID-19 pandemic. The project is specifically interested in the perspectives of three communities: 1) food justice […]
We are now on Instagram!
We’re thrilled to announce that The Sandbox Project has joined Instagram! As part of our mission to improve the health and well-being of children and youth across Canada, we’re expanding our online presence to share more stories, connect with our community, and inspire action. Follow us at @sandbox.project to stay connected and help spread the […]
National Child Day with UNICEF Canada
To celebrate National Child Day (November 20th) UNICEF Canada is hosting the sixth annual Youth Advocacy Summit in Ottawa in partnership with BGC Canada, Equitas, Jack.org, the National Reconciliation Program at Save the Children Canada, Plan Canada, the Students Commission of Canada and YMCA Canada. The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social […]
UNICEF Report Card 18 shows Canada must do much more to address child poverty
Original Source: https://www.unicef.ca/en/unicef-report-card-18 WHAT IS THE UNICEF REPORT CARD? UNICEF Report Cards measure child and youth well-being in wealthy countries. Report Card 18 compares levels of child poverty in the richest countries; the progress they have been making to end child poverty; and how well their policies protect every child from poverty. Child poverty has […]
Raising Canada 2024 Report is now Available!
Children First Canada’s annual Raising Canada 2024 report is out, and it’s a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our kids. This year’s report shines a light on the top 10 threats facing children in Canada—from mental health to online harms—and calls for urgent action to turn things around. To Read the […]
Become a Parachute Youth Road Safety Ambassador
Original Source: https://parachute.ca/en/program/youth-road-safety/youth-ambassadors/ Do you care about road safety and want to make a difference in your community? Do you want to learn new skills and get some financial support for your initiative? Parachute is offering grants to young leaders in Canada who are committed to making a difference by raising awareness of road safety […]
Unstructured Outdoor Play and Risky Play- What is the Difference?
Source: Parachute Canada Link: https://shorturl.at/OUBK1 When your child plays outdoors, they move more and sit less, especially when they are allowed to play in their neighbourhood without an adult directly supervising. This helps your child figure out how to get around, gain independence and spend more time playing with friends. Play in natural environments can […]
The Impact of Vaping on Youth Health
Written by Karen Tang, General Member In the United States, e-cigarettes, or more commonly known as vapes, are used by youth more than any other tobacco product. In Canada, the numbers are similar, in that younger Canadians are more likely to have vaped in the past 30 days compared to those aged 25 and older. […]
What are different countries doing about climate change?
Written by Christine Wincetaylo, General Member Climate change has become a popular topic in the world. There are things we can do as citizens to help reduce climate change’s impacts, but what are countries doing? What are the countries producing the most emissions doing to tackle their consumption? The biggest polluters from 2022 are: In […]