The Canadian Association for Global Health

What The Canadian Association for Global Health does

The Canadian Association for Global Health (CAGH) is an Ottawa-based non-profit membership organization formed in 2021 through the merger of the Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH) and the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR). It functions as a national knowledge hub and convening body for Canadian global health researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and institutional members, advocating for evidence-based and equity-oriented approaches in international health research and programming. Its product surface centers on an annual conference, the MentorNet mentorship program, a Knowledge Translation Curriculum, advocacy toolkits, and educational resources, supplemented by internationally-funded field projects such as the TAMANI initiative in Tanzania with CARE Canada.

The organization also served as secretariat for Health Systems Global from 2021 to 2023, and its Equity-Centered Principles have been formally adopted by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) as a best-practice framework. CAGH's partnerships span federal government funders (Global Affairs Canada, IDRC, CIHR), academic institutions, NGOs, and newer institutional relationships with entities such as Gilead Sciences and Correctional Service Canada.

Revenue mechanics rely on individual membership dues (CAD $100/year) and institutional memberships (CAD $500/year), conference registration and sponsorship, donations, and — most significantly — project-based grants from Canadian government agencies. This produces a distributed but grant-dependent revenue base typical of sector-focused non-profits, with no disclosed financials and headcount in the 11–50 range.

Name

The Canadian Association for Global Health

Legal name

The Canadian Association for Global Health

Website

https://cagh-acsm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Canadian Association for Global Health is an Ottawa-based non-profit membership organization, formed in 2021 through merger, that convenes Canadian global health researchers, practitioners, and policymakers through conferences, mentorship, advocacy toolkits, and government-funded international projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association / Global Health Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Global Health (HLAJAOAD)

Keywords

• Global health association
• Professional membership services
• Knowledge translation tools
• Health equity advocacy
• Capacity building programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Individual memberships at $100/year (general) or $50/year (reduced rate for students, early career professionals, LMIC members, retired). Institutional memberships at $500/year. Revenue supports organizational operations, programming, and member services.
2. Conference Revenue: Annual Canadian Conference on Global Health (CCGH) generates revenue through registrations, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees. Provides platform for knowledge exchange and networking.
3. Donations: Registered charity with Canada Revenue Agency (Registration no.: 118836238RR0001) eligible to provide donation receipts for income tax purposes. Accepts donations through CanadaHelps platform.
4. Institutional Funding and Grants: Funding from government agencies including Global Affairs Canada (GAC), International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) for specific programs and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Canadian Association for Global Health (CAGH) is a member-based, not-for-profit organization that convenes, partners with, and advocates for the global health community in Canada and internationally. It sells individual and institutional memberships, hosts the annual Canadian Conference on Global Health (CCGH), runs the MentorNet mentorship program and Student Chapters, and provides educational resources, equity-centered frameworks, and advocacy for global health research and practice.

Product overview

The Canadian Association for Global Health (CAGH) is a member-based not-for-profit organization that functions as a convening, partnering, and advocacy organization rather than a traditional product company. CAGH's portfolio consists of programs and initiatives including the annual Canadian Conference on Global Health (CCGH), the MentorNet mentorship program, Student Chapters, the Global Health Research Directory, and the Working Group on Climate Change and Health (WGCCH). The organization also offers educational resources including the Knowledge Translation Curriculum and Course, the Equity Tool (EQT), the Male Engagement in Maternal & Child Health Tool (MET), and the Equity-Centered Principles framework. Content offerings include videos, webinars, blog posts, advocacy materials, and the bilingual Envision newsletter. CAGH also recognizes outstanding contributions through awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award, Vic Neufeld Global Health Mentorship Award, and Emerging Leader Award.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CCGH - Canadian Conference on Global Health: Annual conference providing a unique platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and advancing global health solutions.
• MentorNet
• WGCCH - Working Group on Climate Change and Health
• Envision Newsletter
• Equity Partnership Tool (EQT)
• Knowledge Translation Curriculum
• Male Engagement in Maternal & Child Health Tool (MET)

Products and services

• Individual Membership Annual paid membership for individual researchers, policymakers, practitioners, students, and emerging professionals in global health. Provides professional development, networking, mentorship, and access to CAGH resources and programs.
• Institutional Membership Annual paid membership for international organizations, academic institutions, professional associations, and civil society organizations working in health. Includes promotional benefits, discounted CCGH exhibition space, and networking opportunities.
• Canadian Conference on Global Health (CCGH) Annual conference providing a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and advancing global health solutions, with participants from 71+ countries.
• MentorNet Mentorship Program Structured program connecting students and emerging professionals interested in global health with experts in the field for discussion and coaching.
• Student Chapters Student-led chapters at Canadian universities providing networking and professional development opportunities for students in global health.
• Knowledge Translation Course Annual 11-week voluntary course offered to students and young professionals, focusing on equity-informed knowledge translation with mentorship.

Quantifiable outcome

• CAGH has more than 60 years of combined organizational history through predecessor organizations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate partner organization. CARTA focuses on advancing research training in Africa and collaborates with CAGH on joint initiatives related to global health research capacity.
• Women In Global Health CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate partner organization working on gender equality and women's leadership in global health. Collaborates on advocacy and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Pacific-Northwest Health Equity NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network partner working on health equity issues in the Pacific Northwest region.
• Health Systems GlobalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAGH served as secretariat for Health Systems Global between 2021-2023 and helped convene the biennial Global Symposium on Health Systems Research.
• CARE CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner on the TAMANI project in Tanzania. Led the initiative with CAGH/CSI joining as technical partner.
• Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Tanzania (AGOTA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal implementing partner in Tanzania for the TAMANI maternal and newborn health initiative.
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association partner providing technical expertise for the TAMANI project in Tanzania.
• Université McGillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to the TAMANI project implementation and knowledge exchange.
• Nigeria Coalition for EcoSocial Health Research (NCEHR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNigeria-based entity initiated in 2018 at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. Interdisciplinary group addressing environmental degradation and health in Nigeria.
• Nigeria Working Group (NWG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformal network of Nigerian academics, mostly graduate students at Canadian universities, sharing research on climate change impacts in Nigeria. Hub at University of Victoria's Centre for Global Studies.
• University of Victoria - Centre for Global StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution serving as hub for the Nigeria Working Group and facilitating research collaboration.
• Ontario Positive Asians (OPA+)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer-led network for Asians identifying as people living with HIV/AIDS in Ontario, providing culturally safe space for community members.
• Correctional Service CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for World Hepatitis Day art contest program targeting incarcerated populations in federal correctional facilities.
• Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partner with CAGH on the Knowledge-to-Action (K2A) HIV-HCV program, funded by the Community Action Fund (Public Health Agency of Canada).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Public Health Association (APHA): Largest U.S.-based professional public health association, offering membership, advocacy, conferences, and educational resources; directly comparable as a national membership-based global/public health convening organization.
• Health Systems Global: International society dedicated to health systems research; CAGH previously served as its secretariat (2021-2023) and co-convened its symposium, making it a directly comparable society focused on convening and knowledge exchange in global health.
• Global Health Council: U.S.-based membership organization advocating for global health priorities and convening the global health community; directly comparable in mission, membership model, and advocacy focus.
• Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH): Membership organization of universities and institutions focused on global health research, education, and advocacy; comparable as an academic-aligned global health membership body running annual conferences and capacity-building programs.
• World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA): International federation of national public health associations; comparable as a higher-tier global convening body in the same professional-association category as CAGH, representing federated national members.
• Canadian Public Health Association: National, membership-based public health association in Canada focused on convening, advocacy, and knowledge exchange; directly comparable in structure, mission, and membership model to CAGH but with a broader public health (rather than global health) remit.

Regional players

• European Public Health Association (EUPHA): European umbrella public health association with members across countries, running annual conferences and supporting policy; comparable structure to CAGH but serving a different regional membership.
• Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA): Australian national public health association providing membership, conferences, advocacy, and policy engagement; structurally identical to CAGH but operating in a different geography.

Emerging players

• Women In Global Health Canada: Affiliate partner of CAGH; a mission-aligned organization working on gender equity in global health leadership with advocacy and knowledge-sharing initiatives; comparable as a Canadian global health advocacy body.

Others

• Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR): Predecessor organization that merged into CAGH in 2021; closely tied historical peer focused on research capacity strengthening and global health research partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cagh_acsm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CSIHglobal/playlists
• Facebookfacebook.com/CAGHacsm
• Instagraminstagram.com/cagh_acsm

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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