Flooding is the most common climate related disaster in Canada. It can have lasting impacts on communities, including to people’s mental health and psychosocial well-being. In collaboration with the National Collaborating Centre of Environmental Health (NCCEH) we explored the impacts of flooding on Canadian communities. Read more about what we learned.
Luna is a Child and Youth Advocacy Centre located in Calgary, AB. PolicyWise worked with them to revise develop their theory of change. We also created an evaluation framework together. Learn more in the news story!
PolicyWise for Children & Families conducted policy research for a new human rights focused charity, the Dignity Forum. Their priorities include advocacy, collaboration, and education.
Read more about our work with the Dignity Forum and find out about their upcoming launch event!
The COVID-19 pandemic has elevated gender inequities. Women and gender-diverse folks’ participation in the workforce has been negatively impacted. Especially, those who experience systemic exclusion. PolicyWise is excited to begin a project to identify possible solutions. Read more about it in the news story!
Youth, aged 11-24 years, were falling through the cracks of a mental health care system designed without their needs in mind. Something had to change.
The social sector in Alberta needed an evidence-informed way to screen for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). They came to PoliyWise to review the existing tools and make recommendations.
We’d like to acknowledge and show respect to the histories, languages, and cultures of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, whose presence continues to enrich our communities.