Jackie Marchildon
About Jackie Marchildon
Jackie Marchildon is Global Citizen’s managing editor for North America, based in Toronto, Ontario. She is the principal reporter for Canada, as well as the lead reporter on global health, covering issues ranging from foreign policy and universal health coverage, to disease outbreaks and immunization efforts, to polio eradication. Jackie is especially interested in how gender influences global health. Her noteworthy reporting includes a reporting project on female genital mutilation in Canada.
Stories
Canada's Economy Will Only Recover if Marginalized Communities Get Support: Report
COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted marginalized communities around the world. Read more
This Nonprofit Is Tackling COVID-19 by Improving Health Systems From Nursing Homes to Refugee Camps
International Medical Corps aims to improve quality of life for people around the world. Read more
Canada Just Pledged $1.5 Million to Help Low-Income Communities Access Fresh Produce
The funding will go to an initiative that offers prescriptions for produce, among other things. Read more
Business Leaders Just Announced a Plan to Combat Anti-Black Racism in Canada
The BlackNorth Initiative will work with companies to implement strategies that will reduce racism. Read more
Angelina Jolie Calls on World to Invest in Education for Refugees at UN Event
Education is a “basic human right that must not be denied.” Read more
3 Incredible Moments From 'Global Goal: Unite for Our Future — The Summit'
From world leaders to activists to artists, the summit showcased global conversations of unity. Read more
Christine and the Queens Just Asked France, Belgium, and Luxembourg to Support an Equitable Response to COVID-19
Chris took to Twitter to urge the world leaders to support 'Global Goal: Unite for Our Future.' Read more
How Racism and Discrimination Prevent Access to Good Health and Well-Being for All
Marginalization’s impact on health has become all the more evident due to COVID-19. Read more
AdvocacyHealthShakira Just Asked Justin Trudeau to Step Up Funding for COVID-19 Tests, Vaccines, and Treatments
The singer-songwriter called on Canada to ensure that everyone, everywhere can combat the pandemic. Read more
AdvocacyHealthMiley Cyrus Just Called on Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands to Tackle Racial Inequalities in Health
The star is calling for unity in responding to COVID-19’s impact on marginalized communities. Read more