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CIDA Update About the Newsletter Subscribe Previous Issues  Print Version Media Room - CIDA Update CIDA Update The monthly online news bulletin of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) November 2007 vol. 1, no. 2 ISSN 1913-9764 Enhancing girls' education in Afghanistan Canada, through the Aga Khan Foundation’s Girls' Education Support Program, is increasing its commitment to improving Afghanistan’s education system. More than 100,000 girls and 4,600 teachers will benefit from an $8-million contribution. Haiti: renewal of the MINUSTAH mandate The mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) has been renewed for one year. Canada contributes as many as 100 civilian police officers to MINUSTAH, has 4 military personnel serving in key positions in the mission, and has deployed 8 Canadian corrections experts to assist in the reform of Haiti’s corrections system. OECD review of Canadian development cooperation program now online The review noted positive achievements, including a promising whole-of-government approach to working with fragile states such as Haiti and Afghanistan, effective support to humanitarian action, a reconfirmed commitment to Africa, and continued aid increases to meet commitments made in Monterrey, Mexico. Visit CIDA's new Calendar of Events! Mosquito net distribution campaign underway in Madagascar The Canadian Red Cross and thousands of volunteers distributed more than 500,000 nets as part of a national campaign during October 22-30, 2007. Providing mosquito nets to families is made possible with the support of CIDA and individual donors. Universal Children’s Day is November 20 CIDA is committed to children rights and protection. Development assistance has improved the lives of many children through programs in health, education, nutrition, access to water and sanitation, and family incomes.

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