Together we were able to make a lasting impact in 2023! Here are 10 things we accomplished with your help
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With the help of Canadian farmers, partners and volunteers, and with your support, 4.8 million meals were shipped to Jamaica, Haiti, and Honduras this year.
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The Local 27 Carpenters Union provides hope for a brighter future. 12 members from the union volunteered to help build a secure home for a family in Jamaica.
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612 children now have access to a fully-equipped library where they can develop their love of reading and enhance their digital literacy skills.
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25 truck drivers were trained, giving them the opportunity to secure well-paid jobs in a demanding industry, and potentially doubling their income.
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55 scholarships were provided to students in Jamaica, covering the cost of school fees, books, and a daily lunch. 1,400 infant and primary students across 25 Jamaican schools received a daily, hot meal to stay energized and focused on schoolwork.
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Two homes have been built for families in Honduras, and enough funds were raised to build seven additional homes this year!
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$400K worth of essential medicine and medical supplies were shipped to Honduras to help protect families from life-threatening illnesses. Items distributed included painkillers, antibiotics and drugs for heart disease and diabetes.
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Canadian volunteers with our partner Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation helped build our 39th school to date!
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In the remote village of Baramita, Guyana, a medical outreach program was conducted to address the lack of access to healthcare services. Over 3 days, doctors and dentists attended to more than 400 adult and child patients.
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960,000 water purification tablets have been distributed to help protect families affected by a Cholera outbreak in Haiti. That’s over 14 million glasses of clean water!