Our Impactful Projects

Discover the initiatives through which the Global Nurses Initiative is making a difference in the nursing community worldwide.

NurseLift Bursary Fund

1. NurseLift Bursary Fund

Empowering the next generation of nurses, one scholarship at a time. Financial hardship should never be the reason a passionate and capable student gives up on their dream of becoming a nurse. The NurseLift Bursary Fund is GNI’s response to the overwhelming need for educational support in underserved regions—especially in Africa. This fund provides tuition support, learning materials, and mentorship opportunities to aspiring nurses who show dedication and potential but lack the financial means to pursue their training.

Highlights:

Open to nursing students in developing countries

Covers tuition fees, textbooks, internet data for online classes, and exam costs

Supported through individual and corporate sponsorships

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Bridge2Practice Program

2. Bridge2Practice Program

Helping internationally educated nurses return to the profession they love. Thousands of qualified, internationally educated nurses (IENs) are living in Canada, unable to practice due to complicated and costly licensing processes. The Bridge2Practice Program helps break down those barriers by providing exam preparation, licensing support, mentorship, and career coaching to IENs who are ready to serve. This program promotes equity in healthcare by integrating diverse, skilled professionals into Canada’s workforce—many of whom come from racialized and immigrant communities.

What We Offer:

One-on-one and group mentorship for navigating NNAS, CNO, NCLEX, and IELTS

Job-readiness training, résumé building, and mock interviews

Peer networking and emotional support

Webinars and information sessions on the licensing process

Partnerships with educational institutions and employers

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Nursing Without Borders Mission

3. Nursing Without Borders Missions

Taking care beyond borders—bringing healing where it’s needed most. Through Nursing Without Borders, GNI mobilizes Canadian healthcare professionals to participate in short-term medical missions in underserved countries. Volunteers provide direct patient care, health education, and professional training to local nurses and healthcare workers in remote communities. Our goal is not only to deliver care but also to build sustainable partnerships and strengthen local health systems.

Mission Focus Areas:

Primary care and chronic disease management

Maternal and child health

School health and hygiene education

Training and mentorship of local staff

Mental health awareness and first aid

Community health screenings and vaccinations

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