Cdn Physicians For Aid

CPAR is a non-profit organization that focuses on building relationships with communities in Sub-Saharan Africa based on equality and respect. They believe that community members are the experts and aim to empower them to take control of their own and their family's future. CPAR's work is a long-term commitment to creating healthy communities that will thrive for generations. They work with communities to develop sustainable solutions and build their capacity and ownership. Founded in 1984 by Canadian doctors in response to the famine in Ethiopia, CPAR connects Canadian healthcare professionals, academics, and experts with health professionals, vulnerable communities, governments, and various organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa.