EP#21: Danny Glenwright - Advancing Child Rights | Why Aid Fails | Holding Governments Accountable

Episode #21 of Impact in the 21st Century features impactful guest Danny Glenwright.

Danny Glenwright is the President and CEO at Save the Children Canada, where he is spearheading multiple international projects seeking to provide access to essential food, clean water, healthcare, medical treatment to children around the world. 

Also on the board of directors for the Canadian Network of Women and Children’s Health and the Humanitarian Coalition, Danny is passionate about human rights and equality for all. With a history of human rights work and journalism which has taken him to over 70 countries, a master’s degree in international development, and a long list of contributions to Al Jazeera, VICE, Reuters, and other media outlets, Danny is an inspiration to listen to and learn from if you’re interested in making the world a better, fairer place. 

In this episode, hear about Danny’s work at Save the Children Canada, what inspired him to pursue a career in the human rights sector, his perspectives on why aid fails in so many cases, and where wealthy governments need to step up to help make change sustainable.

Learn more about Save the Children Canada: https://www.savethechildren.ca

Learn more about the Pledge for Change: https://resourcecentre.savethechildren.net/document/pledge-for-change-2030/

This episode is sponsored by RBC.

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