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Two reasons for celebrations at CCI ! On November, 20th, the International Community (IC) will celebrate the 21th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Today, CCI is a finalist for the YMCA Peace Medal 2010 on behalf of Devi, Dhanna, Apiyamma, Ammorru, Laïla, Pydiraju, Yerrama and about a hundred of children. More info: www.aipe-cci.org | |||
Monday, November 22, 2010
News on AIPE - Orgranization that Fights Child Slavery
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Oct 26th Meeting for Pencils For Kids
On October 26th we were lucky to welcome Robin Mednick the founder and director of Pencils For Kids. Their Vision is to make a difference in the world by providing every child the opportunity for an education. Their Mission is to partner with communities to create sustainable educational programs, resources and infrastructure. Robin was an engaging and inspirational speaker who made our evening an incredible success. We have raised about $1700.00 for Pencils for Kids so far. This will pay for 3 girls scholarships in Laboria Niger.Congratulations to all our
participants!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Event On Education Oct 26, 2010
The women of WINGS invite you to our next event which will address girls’ education as a tool to empowering women and enabling them to fulfill their potential. We are excited to welcome Robin Mednick, the founder and president of the Pencils for Kids foundation. In addition to having an M.A. from Oxford University in Politics and Economics and a degree in Law from Osgoode Hall, Robin’s accomplishments include creating and co-editing the bestseller, Heroes in Our Midst, Top Canadian Athletes Share Personal Stories.
Pencils for Kids is a charitable grass roots organization that believes in the power of creating connections through small scale projects. The foundation focuses on lifting children from poverty through education one community at a time. All funds raised from this meeting will be donated to one of their education projects. (Suggested donations of $25.00->$50.00 per person) Tax receipts will be available.
We are also asking for 3 school supply type items or children’s books to be donated to Auberge Shalom-a wonderful women’s shelter which serves women and children in crisis in Montreal.
In the spirit of sharing of ideas we will be producing a WINGS cookbook filled with YOUR favorite recipes. The cookbook will be available to you on-line and also in the form of a binder which you may sell if you would like to continue raising money for Pencils for Kids. Looking forward to your culinary creations!!
Pencils for Kids is a charitable grass roots organization that believes in the power of creating connections through small scale projects. The foundation focuses on lifting children from poverty through education one community at a time. All funds raised from this meeting will be donated to one of their education projects. (Suggested donations of $25.00->$50.00 per person) Tax receipts will be available.
We are also asking for 3 school supply type items or children’s books to be donated to Auberge Shalom-a wonderful women’s shelter which serves women and children in crisis in Montreal.
In the spirit of sharing of ideas we will be producing a WINGS cookbook filled with YOUR favorite recipes. The cookbook will be available to you on-line and also in the form of a binder which you may sell if you would like to continue raising money for Pencils for Kids. Looking forward to your culinary creations!!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
BAS Beyond the Red Light
Wendy Champagne's documentary will be showing in English June 29th to July 1st at Cinema parallele (3536 St Laurent, Montreal). It tells of the plight of a group of young girls rescued from brothels - their stories and what lies in their future. Don't miss it!
http://www.bas-doc.com/film/ang/
Monday, May 3, 2010
Recommended Charities
Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator, works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of over 5,500 of America's largest charities.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/
The Grameen Foundation - Grameen Foundation helps the world’s poorest, especially women, improve their lives and escape poverty through access to microfinance and technology.
http://www.grameenfoundation.org/
Children's Care International - Children’s Care International (CCI) has made it its mission to come to the aid of children who are victims of exploitation by providing academic instruction, health and psychological care, and career training, no matter the race, sex or religion of these children.
http://www.aipe-cci.org/en/en-index.html
http://www.charitynavigator.org/
The Grameen Foundation - Grameen Foundation helps the world’s poorest, especially women, improve their lives and escape poverty through access to microfinance and technology.
http://www.grameenfoundation.org/
Children's Care International - Children’s Care International (CCI) has made it its mission to come to the aid of children who are victims of exploitation by providing academic instruction, health and psychological care, and career training, no matter the race, sex or religion of these children.
http://www.aipe-cci.org/en/en-index.html
Recommended Viewing and Web-Sites
Bas! Beyond The Red Light Director: Wendy Champagne Producer
http://www.bas-doc.com/film/ang/
Half the Sky
http://www.halftheskymovement.org/
The Girl Effect
http://www.girleffect.org/
http://www.bas-doc.com/film/ang/
Half the Sky
http://www.halftheskymovement.org/
The Girl Effect
http://www.girleffect.org/
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