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Whether it’s through hard work, creativity, or sharing knowledge, migrants play a vital role in making our societies more dynamic, inclusive, and prosperous. 

Here are the Top 5 ways migrants help local communities thrive:

 Filling labor gaps in healthcare, agriculture, and essential services 
 Creating jobs by launching small businesses and boosting the local economy 
 Revitalizing towns and cities by reversing population decline and increasing school enrollment 
 Enriching our cultural landscape with diverse traditions, cuisines, and languages 
 Sharing skills and innovation, especially in science, tech, and education 

When we support migrants, we invest in stronger, more resilient communities for all. 
Let’s celebrate diversity and recognize the value of every person, no matter where they come from. 

 Let’s continue to stand up for inclusion, equality, and opportunity. 

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Did you know that climate action is not only about reducing carbon emissions but also about strengthening communities and improving lives? Climate change affects every aspect of our lives, and achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13—Climate Action—is crucial for a healthier, more sustainable world. 

Here’s why climate action matters:

1. Climate change affects everyone, especially marginalized communities. SDG13 calls for urgent global efforts to combat the impacts of climate change and create a climate-resilient world for all.

2. Climate action doesn’t stand alone. It impacts other SDGs like poverty reduction (SDG1), food security (SDG2), and health (SDG3). By integrating climate action with these goals, we can create a more sustainable, resilient future for all.

3. To make a real difference, we must empower communities to make informed decisions, reduce risks, and adapt to climate change. Together, we can build strong, climate-resilient communities that thrive amidst challenges.

At PROSDOMA, we are committed to advancing climate awareness and sustainability. By helping newcomers settle in Alberta and advocating for sustainable farming practices in Africa, we’re not just supporting individuals—we’re contributing to a healthier planet. 

Join us in taking action for a sustainable future! Whether it’s reducing your carbon footprint, supporting climate policies, or engaging in local sustainability efforts, every step counts. 

Together, we can create a world that is both socially and environmentally sustainable.

Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-47746-w

#ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #SDG13 #EnvironmentalSustainability #ClimateJustice #GreenFuture #RenewableEnergy #ClimateResilience #GlobalGoals #ProsdomaImpact

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Did you know?

Canada has one of the highest carbon footprints per person in the world — at 15.5 tonnes annually, it’s over double the average in Europe, and three times the global average. In 2023, Canadians had the 2nd highest CO₂ emissions per person among all G20 countries.

 The good news: Every action counts. Whether you’re biking to work or choosing eco-conscious brands, small lifestyle changes can reduce your environmental impact and move us toward a more sustainable future.

Here’s how you can help:

 Support sustainable businesses

 Walk, bike, or use public transit

 Turn down the heating by just 1°

Alberta is working toward carbon neutrality by 2050, investing in innovation and helping industries cut emissions — and we all have a part to play.

 Learn more and join us: prosdoma.org

 Sources: alberta.ca, CTV News, Emission Index, Statista

#CarbonFootprint #ClimateAction #Sustainablility #PROSDOMA #CarbonNeutral2050

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Despite decades of progress, millions across Africa still lack access to safe drinkable water and improved sanitation, a crisis with profound implications for public health, gender equality, and economic development.
 Recent research shows that globalization plays a complex but significant role in shaping water and sanitation access. According to Fotio & Nguea (2022), social globalization (e.g., cross-border media, migration, information flow) tends to improve access to water and sanitation in both urban and rural areas, but often widens the gap between them.
Here are 4 key takeaways:
 Urban advantage grows:
Globalization has a stronger positive impact on urban water and sanitation services than rural, risking deeper inequality.
 Social integration matters most:
Among the three dimensions of globalization (economic, political, social), only social globalization significantly increases access to clean water and sanitation.
 Economic globalization isn’t always helpful:
Trade and investment flows alone don’t guarantee better access, in some cases, they correlate with worsened sanitation services in rural areas.
 Policy matters more than flows:
De jure globalization — the rules, policies, and frameworks that enable global integration — plays a more meaningful role than de facto flows in expanding access.

 At PROSDOMA, we believe dignity starts with the basics. From empowering migrants through clean water education to supporting climate-resilient infrastructure projects, we work at the intersection of global equity and local impact.
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by E.D.
 Source: Fotio, H. K., & Nguea, S. M. (2022). Access to water and sanitation in Africa: Does globalization matter? International Economics, 170, 79–91. https://lnkd.in/dCG7dDmK
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Can Artificial Intelligence Help Fight Global Warming?

In the face of intensifying climate change, AI and machine learning are becoming powerful tools in weather prediction and disaster preparedness. But how we design, train, and apply these models will determine their real-world impact.

Despite bold global commitments, universal access to clean water and sanitation remains far from reality. While official statistics claimed dramatic progress under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), recent analysis reveals a more sobering truth.
Recent research by Tortajada and Biswas (2018) shows that global data used to measure access was flawed, focusing on “improved sources” rather than actual water quality or reliability. As a result, over 1.8 billion people still consume water contaminated with fecal matter, and many sanitation services fail to include proper wastewater treatment.
 Here are 4 takeaways:

 Baseline indicators were misleading:
The MDGs (Millennium Development Goals – the UN’s global development agenda from 2000 to 2015) often overstated access by ignoring contamination, seasonal availability, and infrastructure failure.
 Academia must step up:
Researchers have largely remained silent about data inaccuracies, missing the chance to reshape policy and accountability.
 The rural-urban divide persists:
While urban areas see modest gains, rural and marginalized communities, including indigenous populations in Canada, remain underserved.
 Solutions must go beyond infrastructure:
Equity, political will, long-term funding, and local ownership are key to delivering safe, sustainable water systems.

 At PROSDOMA, we believe access to clean water is a basic human right, not a development milestone to check off. From empowering local communities in Africa to supporting water justice for underserved populations in Canada, we act where data fails and dignity matters.
 Join us: prosdoma.org
by E.D.
 Source: Tortajada, C., & Biswas, A. K. (2018). Achieving universal access to clean water and sanitation in an era of water scarcity: strengthening contributions from academia. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 34, 21–25. https://lnkd.in/dkRMbBD4

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#InfrastructureWithImpact

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There are mornings when Confidence Jato wakes up and remind herself that she survived.
She survived the kidnappings. She survived the beatings that left her toes crushed and later
amputated. She survived the fire that reduced her home to ashes.
But some mornings, even survival feels hollow.“You wake up one morning and realise you
are not complete,” she says, her voice carrying the weight of years lived between fear and
hope.

50-year-old Confidence once had an ordinary life in the English-speaking part of Cameroon;
managing her property, raising her three children and planning a future with her husband but
when the country’s bilingual crisis turned violent from 2016, normal life disappeared for her
family from 2018.

“When unarmed men get guns, they become powerful,” she says. In a place where power was
bought with fear, no one was safe, not even those like Confidence who tried to stay neutral.
Accused by the military of supporting separatists and by separatists of harbouring the
military, Confidence became a target. She was kidnapped twice and had to pay a ransom. The
second time she was kidnapped, the armed men beat her so severely that when she finally
made it to a hospital, doctors had no choice but to amputate two of her toes.
In 2019, her property was burned down and had no choice than to flee with her family to a
French-speaking city, where survival was a daily calculation: “How and what will we eat?
Where do we hide? How do we communicate when we cannot speak and understand
French?”

Each day she woke up to face a life that felt smaller, harder and more uncertain. When a
friend in Canada asked her how to help, Confidence had no words to explain the depth of her
loss. She simply said, “anything,” an answer spoken not from hope, but from exhaustion.
In 2023, Confidence received an invitation from her friend to move to Canada. In this new
journey, she carried little more than her wounds. It was there, at her most vulnerable, that she
met PROSDOMA who did not just offer handouts but tools for rebuilding a life.

Through PROSDOMA’s projects, Confidence was connected to a lawyer who helped her
apply for Protected Person status. She was assisted to access food banks and clothing drives,
easing the weight of basic survival.
She was enrolled in computer classes, teaching her to use a tool that once seemed out of
reach. Confidence, who had grown up where computers were considered a “luxury”, now
navigates them as a key to her future.

PROSDOMA has helped her build a resume from scratch, accredit her first degree and
understand the complicated world of taxes and documentation in a new country. Today, she
works in caregiving, with plans to get formal certification.
With hopes to reunite with her husband and three children, who still live in hiding in
Cameroon, her permanent residency application is underway thanks to support from
PROSDOMA. For her, “on the mountain top, I can shout that PROSDOMA has been of great
help to me.”

Confidence may not feel complete, but she is still standing, still building, still daring to
dream, strongly believing that sometimes, survival itself is the most powerful rebellion.

Volunteering isn’t just about giving your time—it’s about creating real change in the world around you. Every year, millions of people step up to help others, and the impact is incredible.

Here’s how volunteering makes a difference:

– It helps those in need. Many people rely on volunteers for food, shelter, support, and more.  

– It protects the environment. Planting trees, cleaning up communities, and saving wildlife are just a few of the ways volunteers make Earth a better place.  

– It powers nonprofits. Without volunteers, many organizations would struggle to survive. Your time helps them stretch their resources and reach more people.  

– It benefits you. Volunteering can improve your health, build your confidence, teach new skills, and connect you with new friends and communities. 

At PROSDOMA, we see this impact every day—from guiding newcomers in Alberta with essential services to supporting rural communities in Africa through sustainable farming. Whether you’re helping someone file taxes, learn basic computer skills, or find food and shelter, you’re part of something powerful.

Want to make a difference? Join PROSDOMA and turn your free time into a force for good. Every hour matters. Every act counts.

Source: https://www.habitatcltregion.org/blog/the-importance-of-volunteering/

#volunteerpower #makeadifference #supportnewcomers #sustainablecommunities #climateactionnow #giveback #communityfirst #actforchange #prosdomaimpact #bethechange.

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Alberta has made strong progress, reducing transportation emissions by 14% since 2015 — and you can help keep the momentum going! 

Switching to public transit, biking, or walking isn’t just good for the planet — it’s good for YOU too. Here’s why:

 Healthier Lifestyle:

Walking or biking more means getting active daily without hitting the gym. A simple commute can boost your fitness and overall well-being.

 Save Money:

Using public transit instead of driving helps you cut down on gas, parking fees, and vehicle maintenance costs. More savings = more adventures!

 Cleaner Air:

Fewer cars on the road mean fewer pollutants in our air. Green transportation helps create healthier, fresher communities for all.

 Stronger Communities:

Public transportation connects people — building more vibrant, inclusive cities where everyone can access work, education, and recreation.

 Every ride counts.

This summer, choose green transportation whenever you can! Your small choices create big change.

 Learn more: prosdoma.org

Sources:

Alberta Public Transportation

Alberta’s Emissions Reduction Performance

#GreenTransportation #PublicTransit #Sustainability #ClimateAction #PROSDOMA

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They leave behind their homes, families, and everything familiar — chasing hope, safety, dignity, and opportunity.
Migration is not just a journey across borders – it’s a journey of survival, courage, and dreams.

At PROSDOMA, we believe that no one should walk this journey alone.
Every displaced person deserves guidance, protection, and the chance to rebuild their life.

Our mission is to stand beside migrants, offering support, resources, and a community that cares.
Because migration is a human story, and every story deserves respect.

Join PROSDOMA’s mission to transform hardship into hope.
Learn more: https://old.prosdoma.org

#MigrationMatters #ProsdomawithMigrants #TogetherWeCan