Archives: Alexandra Zannis

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Equity Services – An Important Carleton Resource for All (including CCE partnerships!)

By Alexandra Zannis, CFICE Volunteer I often view Carleton University as being an island. Contained within the school borders is a city within a city, complete with its own political organization, economy, and culture. Given that it is surrounded by rivers and is slightly removed from Ottawa’s core, Carleton University also physically embodies... More

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Tackling poverty, Gender Based Violence and human rights

by Alexandra Zannis, CFICE Communications Volunteer “But why human rights?” I am often asked this question when I say that I work for an anti-poverty organization that champions ending poverty through a human rights framework. Why are human rights so important when we talk about ending poverty in Canada? And who are we talking... More

Monday, November 19, 2018

How communities are using CCE to lead the fight for a Food Secure Canada

by Alexandra Zannis, CFICE Communications Volunteer Since its inception in 2001, Food Secure Canada (FSC) has been a strong voice for food security and sovereignty advancements in Canada. Through partnerships with projects like Community First: Impacts of Community Engagement (CFICE), FSC has brought their advocacy game to new heights. In contrast... More

Thursday, July 19, 2018

10 ways to create successful community-campus engagement partnerships

by Alexandra Zannis, CFICE Communications Volunteer Community-campus engagement (CCE) projects are meaningful projects that can have remarkable impacts on our communities, even if they can be daunting at first. Don’t be scared! If you’ve found yourself gearing up to start a CCE partnership and are ready to make lasting change, check out our 10... More

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