Growing Healthy Places Project Partners

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About Ophea

Ophea is a registered charity that champions healthy, active living in schools and communities through quality programs and services, partnerships and advocacy. Since 1921, we have worked in partnership with school boards, public health, government, non-government organizations and companies to develop ground-breaking programs and services. Our vision is that children and youth value and enjoy the benefits of healthy, active living. To learn more visit ophea.net


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About 8 80 Cities

8 80 Cities is a nonprofit organization based in Toronto, Canada. Their mission is to ignite action and challenge the status quo to create healthier, more equitable and sustainable cities for all people. They are dedicated to contributing to the transformation of cities into places where people can walk, bike, access public transit and visit vibrant parks and public places. Their approach is to engage people and communities across multiple sectors to inspire the creation of cities that are easily accessible, safe and enjoyable for all. They achieve their mission through grant projects, research and advocacy, and innovative services. To learn more visit 880cities.org.


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About Peel District School Board

Peel District School Board’s purpose is to promote student success through inclusion, innovation and empowerment. Committed to student well-being, safety and success, the board offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities to meet the needs of every student. Schools are alive with diversity enhancing school experiences as students learn to interact in a diverse environment and prepare for global citizenship in Canada and the world. Parent and community involvement are welcomed and valued as we listen and respond to needs, so that everyone is included, recognized and valued. To learn more visit peelschools.org


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About Brock University

Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world-class research activity. Located in Ontario's scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full-time faculty members and researchers, Brock's robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic faculties. The University's 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock's renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co-op programs. To learn more visit brocku.ca


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About Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 76,300 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information, visit , Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.novonordisk.ca

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About Delivery Associates

Delivery Associates (DA) is a global social impact consultancy firm specializing in transforming the public sector. With deep experience and a foundation in deliverology, they guide leaders through every phase of implementation–strategy formulation, execution and evaluation. DA has been engaged to support the partners in the delivery of this initiative at the global and local levels. To learn more visit deliveryassociates.com


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About Behavioural Insights Team

Behavioural Insights Team is a global research and innovation consultancy which uses deep understanding of human behaviour to improve people's lives. BIT has been engaged to support the partners in the monitoring and evaluation of this initiative at the global and local levels. To learn more visit bi.team