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The Impact Project

Meet Valerie Oosterveld

Valerie is empowering victims of gender-based violence and advocating for policy change

Meet Valerie Oosterveld

Valerie is empowering victims of gender-based violence and advocating for policy change

Meet Valerie Oosterveld
The Impact Project

Meet Valerie Oosterveld

Valerie is empowering victims of gender-based violence and advocating for policy change

Meet Valerie Oosterveld

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of universities in the world

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Top 3

universities in Canada for student services

(Maclean's University Rankings 2024)

Top 30

in the world for sustainable development

(QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025)

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