Her Story Her Future: Dalhousie Malala Supporters
As a society, we organize advocacy initiatives, fundraising events, and educational programming in support of girls’ access to education. Through community engagement and as recognized supporters of the Malala Fund, our main aim is to raise funds and awareness for the over 122 million school-aged girls out of the classroom in 2026.
Socials:
Instagram: dalherstoryherfuture
Tiktok: herstoryherfuture
https://www.tiktok.com/@herstoryherfuture?_r=1&_t=ZS-96V2gbvjY25
Emails:
Primary: br345847@dal.ca
Secondary: om617204@dal.ca
Dalhousie Lion’s Club
The Dalhousie Lion’s Club serves to meet the needs of our local Dalhousie and Halifax community because we share a core belief - to serve our community. Some events that we have organized in the past include volunteering at the local soup kitchen, preparing a home cooked meal for the local homeless shelter, care packages for first year undergrads as well as a clothing drive!
The Dalhousie Lion’s Club serves to meet the needs of our local Dalhousie and Halifax community because we share a core belief - to serve our community.
Some events that we have organized in the past include volunteering at the local soup kitchen, preparing a home cooked meal for the local homeless shelter, care packages for first year undergrads as well as a clothing drive!
We’re a fun and friendly group who would love to welcome any student who wants to lend a helping hand -and make friends along the way! Join us and be part of the World’s largest service-club.
Dalhousie Students Supporting Sick Children (DSSSC)
We are a fundraising society in support of the IWK, a local children’s hospital in Halifax. We hold biweekly meetings and put on fun and exciting events such as, bake sales, board game nights, trivia nights, silent auctions, toy drives, etc. We are welcoming new members to volunteer at events and introduce any new event ideas.
We are a fundraising society in support of the IWK, a local children’s hospital in Halifax. We hold biweekly meetings and put on fun and exciting events such as, bake sales, board game nights, trivia nights, silent auctions, toy drives, etc. We are welcoming new members to volunteer at events and introduce any new event ideas.
Contact Us:
Primary: dalhousie.sssc@gmail.com
Socials:
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/studentssupportingsickchildren?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Instagram- https://instagram.com/studentssupportingsickchildren?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Mfuwe Epilepsy Society
The Mfuwe Epilepsy Society (MES) is dedicated to supporting the Mfuwe Epilepsy Foundation's mission of addressing the prevalent issue of epilepsy and combating the associated stigma in the rural region of Mufwe, Zambia. To achieve this goal, MES plans to organize fundraisers throughout the year, generating funds to support diverse initiatives of the Mfuwe Epilepsy Foundation. These initiatives are aimed at improving healthcare equity, ensuring access to healthcare services, and conducting healthcare research related to epilepsy in the region.
The Mfuwe Epilepsy Society (MES) is dedicated to supporting the Mfuwe Epilepsy Foundation's mission of addressing the prevalent issue of epilepsy and combating the associated stigma in the rural region of Mufwe, Zambia. To achieve this goal, MES plans to organize fundraisers throughout the year, generating funds to support diverse initiatives of the Mfuwe Epilepsy Foundation. These initiatives are aimed at improving healthcare equity, ensuring access to healthcare services, and conducting healthcare research related to epilepsy in the region.
MES also places emphasis on education and awareness-building within the Dalhousie community. By disseminating information and knowledge about epilepsy, the society seeks to enhance understanding and empathy towards those affected by the condition, thereby contributing to a reduction in the social stigma surrounding epilepsy.
Overall, the Mfuwe Epilepsy Society endeavors to foster positive change by supporting healthcare initiatives, encouraging research, and fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals living with epilepsy.
Dalhousie Students Supporting Sick Children Society
We are a student run society that fundraises in support of the IWK. We run multiple events throughout the year to fundraise, including bake sales, game nights, silents auctions. We also have an annual Toy Drive for the IWK.
We are a student run society that fundraises in support of the IWK. We run multiple events throughout the year to fundraise, including bake sales, game nights, silents auctions. We also have an annual Toy Drive for the IWK.
Contact Us:
Primary: dalhousie.sssc@gmail.com
Secondary: cr843878@dal.ca
Socials:
Volunteer Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/DSSSC
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/studentssupportingsickchildren/?hl=en
Dalhousie Engineering Global Brigades Chapter
We are Dalhousie's chapter for Global Engineering Brigades! Our society is partnered with Global Brigades (GB) which is an organization whose mission is to create sustainable health systems for communities in need (for us, communities in Honduras).
We are Dalhousie's chapter for Global Engineering Brigades! Our society is partnered with Global Brigades (GB) which is an organization whos mission is to create sustainable health systems for communities in need (for us, communities in Honduras).
During the year we fundraise for this project and collect money for both our airfare to Honduras as well as money that goes directly to GB to fund their operation year round.
At the end of April, our group of volunteers will go to Honduras and get to work first hand with GB staff and community members to design a water system for a community in need.
Contact Us:
Primary: daleng.globalbrigades@gmail.com
Secondary: ggreggain@dal.ca
Socials:
instagram - @daleng.globalbrigades
website - https://fundraise.globalbrigades.org/empowered/chapter/
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Islamic Relief at Dalhousie (IR Dal)
Islamic Relief Dalhousie works under Islamic Relief Canada to raise money for humanitarian assistance while getting students involved. IR Dal strives to alleviate suffering, hunger, illiteracy, and diseases worldwide regardless of colour, race, religion, or creed.
Islamic Relief Dalhousie works under Islamic Relief Canada to raise money for humanitarian assistance while getting students involved. IR Dal strives to alleviate suffering, hunger, illiteracy, and diseases worldwide regardless of colour, race, religion, or creed.
Contact Us:
Primary: irelief@dal.ca
Secondary: rz585249@dal.ca
Socials:
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/islamicreliefdalhousie/
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/islamicreliefdalhousie/?hl=en
Website- https://www.islamicreliefdalhousie.ca/
Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@islamicreliefdal
Dalhousie Building Smiles Society (DBSS)
The main purpose of the Dalhousie Building Smiles Society is to create positive and lasting change in youth undergoing chemotherapy at the IWK health centre. We plan events and fundraise in order to create custom support/comfort baskets for youth to bring smiles to their faces during times of difficulty. In doing so, we also raise awareness about paediatric cancers and their effects on the community.
The main purpose of the Dalhousie Building Smiles Society is to create positive and lasting change in youth undergoing chemotherapy at the IWK health centre. We plan events and fundraise in order to create custom support/comfort baskets for youth to bring smiles to their faces during times of difficulty, including teddy bears, reading books, bracelets, etc. In doing so, we also raise awareness about paediatric cancers and their effects on the community.
We have organized events with SPINCO and the Dalhousie Dance Society to promote health and wellbeing in the Dalhousie and greater community, while also supporting our worthy cause. In the past, we created and sold rose/candy grams during Valentine's Day, supporting local organizations and uniting students on campus. The society further engages community volunteering through various outreach initiatives throughout the year, including Phoenix Youth Programs Cooking and events hosted through the IWK, encouraging Dalhousie students to give back to their community in a meaningful way.
Joining our team provides you with volunteer opportunities, health advocacy and collaborative skills, and leadership experience. We promote an inclusive and safe space for all our members and hope to brighten the day of other students and youth suffering from cancer.
Contact Us:
Primary: buildingsmilesdal@gmail.com
Secondary: tt829362@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dal.buildingsmiles/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dal.buildingsmiles
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalhousie-building-smiles-society-32aba4294/?originalSubdomain=ca
Heart4Heart Dalhousie Chapter
The Heart4Heart Dalhousie Chapter is a non-profit student-run charity that raises money to provide life-saving surgeries for children suffering from congenital heart disease in developing countries. We are one of eight chapters at Canadian universities and are partnered with Gift of Life International, and collectively, we have been successful in funding 62 surgeries to date.
The Heart4Heart Dalhousie Chapter is a non-profit student-run charity that raises money to provide life-saving surgeries for children suffering from congenital heart disease in developing countries. We are one of eight chapters at Canadian universities and are partnered with Gift of Life International, and collectively, we have been successful in funding 62 surgeries to date.
Our mission is to fundraise to sponsor life-saving procedures for children on an individualistic basis and raise awareness of congenital heart disease and global health inequity within the Dalhousie community. We do this by collaborating to create community-based fundraisers and educational campaigns, fostering a space for students to create positive change in and beyond Dalhousie Campus.
Contact Us:
Primary: dal.heart4heart@gmail.com
Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dal.heart4heart/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dalheart4heart?lang=en
Website: https://www.heart4heart.ca/
Happy Human Project
Happy Human Project is Dalhousie University's student-led organization that is redefining the way our community finds happiness by uniting for the greater good.
Happy Human Project is a student-led organization at Dalhousie University, dedicated to proving that happiness is found when those in a community unite for the greater good. With mental health always at the center of everything we do, we support those around us and the crucial community organizations so many rely on. Students support us by attending our events and helping us grow in our ability to make true positive change.
Contact Us:
Primary: info.happyhumanproject@gmail.com
Secondary: megmaxner@gmail.com
Socials:
Website: www.happyhumanproject.ca
IG: www.instagram.com/happyhumanproj/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happyhumanproject
Dalhousie Friends of Doctors Without Borders / MSF (FoMSF)
As Dalhousie Friends of Doctors Without Borders we are the official university student support organization for Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières / MSF) Canada.
Doctors Without Borders is a non-governmental, international organization that provides emergency humanitarian medical aid.
We aim to fundraise for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Canada, raise awareness for their work, and encourage students to work with MSF Canada in their future careers.
As Dalhousie Friends of Doctors Without Borders / MSF, we are the official student support organization for Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada.
Doctors Without Borders is a non-governmental, international organization that provides emergency medical, humanitarian aid.
Our society fundraises for MSF Canada, raises awareness for MSF’s work, and encourages students to work with MSF Canada in their future careers.
Contact Us:
Primary: fomsf@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dal.fomsf/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dal.fomsf/
LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/company/friends-of-doctors-without-borders-msf-dalhousieu-s-chapter
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