What We Do

CNIS sends volunteer Canadian surgeons and obstetricians to share skills with colleagues in Africa, who then pass on this cost-effective, real-world training to African medical practitioners. Read about our 4 Programs below.

SSOSafer Surgery and ObstetricsCNIS addresses the unmet surgical and obstetrical needs in Africa through the Safer Surgery and Obstetrics Program.

SCASafer Communities in AfricaThe devastation of the injury pandemic is the focus of the Safer Communities in Africa Program along with the non-violent conflict resolution initiatives.

AIIAfrican Information InitiativesAfrican Information Initiatives take on accessibility of knowledge and information, facilitating the sharing of high quality, accurate knowledge.

PEPublic Engagement in CanadaThe Canadian Public Engagement Program promotes Canadian involvement and awareness of the issues surrounding international surgery.