OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 16, 2010) - The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, invites the media and the Canadian public to accompany her on her visits through Mali and Mozambique by way of a travelogue that will be posted on CIDA's website.

Minister Oda will be in Mozambique and Mali from August 16 to 26 as part of Canada's efforts to implement its contribution to the Muskoka G-8 Initiative to improve the health of mothers and children in developing countries. Throughout her trip, the Minister will reflect on the most memorable and constructive moments of her visits. Photos will accompany each entry. The travelogue will be available on CIDA's website at http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/travelogue, starting end of day, August 18.