University of Calgary Gets Largest Grant Ever for Youth Research
The University of Calgary has just received the largest research grant in its history; $125 million from the Canadian Government for child health and wellness research, leading to the launch of the One Child Every Child initiative. With support from over 130 organizations from 25 countries, including UNICEF Canada and Children’s Healthcare Canada, the project aims to improve child health outcomes in Canada and worldwide. The initiative focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of pregnant women, infants, and preschoolers, as well as supporting children with neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions. The equity, diversity, and inclusion action plan will prioritize Indigenous self-determination and health equity, inclusive governance, and disrupting child health inequities through an intersectional lens.
The grant represents the largest ever awarded to an Alberta university, and the investment will be shared among research partners, including the University of Lethbridge, Athabasca University, and the University of Alberta. One Child Every Child is led by the University of Calgary, and data and discoveries from the research will be shared with policymakers and partners to guide decisions with the potential for the biggest impact. Achieving the initiative's goals involves listening to the voices of children, families, and communities. The project is a turning point in child health and wellness research, with the potential to reduce disparities and transform outcomes for children worldwide.
Now that I have a young child, I truly realize how vulnerable kids are. Congratulations to the University of Calgary for this incredible achievement and thank you for supporting our youth and families!
Learn more about the One Child Every Child initiative here:
https://research.ucalgary.ca/research/our-impact/one-child-every-child