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The Canadian Ectodermal Dysplasias Syndromes Association (CEDSA) will act as the national information and resource centre on provincial and territorial funding programs, medical expertise, ongoing research and support groups. Working with established ectodermal dysplasias associations around the world, CEDSA will support research towards a cure, raise awareness of EDS and connect children, youth, family and friends seeking support and a place to share information.

Started in 1965, the Little People of Ontario (LPO) is a provincial, charitable organization that provides life-long fellowship, support and information to people of short stature, their families and friends. The LPO hosts social activities and sends its members regular newsletters. It provides up-to-date information about medical issues, community and government support services, and ongoing education about the challenges of living life as a little person.

Through the performing arts programs, the participants have the possibility to discover and deepened their knowledge and experience in performing arts disciplines (circus arts, dance, theater, music) and in dept exploration and training in team building, cooperation, self-confidence and social involvement in community. The program will be open to international organization and youth programs of all ages. To run this program, the foundation mission is to build and manage a performing arts center with residences and facilities that will be constructed on a land of 350 acres that will be acquired with donations.

Initially called the International Family Farm Exchange Association, this registered charity is now simply known as Farmers Helping Farmers. The organization has carried out several hundred development projects in both Kenya and Tanzania. Financial inputs since 1980 exceed $10 million Canadian, including funds contributed by CIDA. These projects are estimated to have touched the lives of at least 100,000 people in East Africa. Visit our website for our latest projects: www.farmershelpingfarmers.ca

We fulfill this mission by: Providing food and other basic amenities to persons in need. Establishing, operating and maintaining Orphanages, Elementary and High Schools, and Training facilities for persons in need. Improving the quality of drinking water by constructing wells and water treatment, irrigation and sewage treatment systems. Developing and promoting public health by establishing, operating and maintaining Medical Clinics, for the purpose of educating and instructing the public on the prevention of, and curative measures for health problems.

Agape Unlimited Health Services will establish in Russia a high-quality Christian healthcare network that provides compassionate and quality medical care and supports health and humanitarian outreach opportunities. Agape will partner with local organizations to provide both physical and spiritual help and provide opportunities to positively impact the training and discipleship of local healthcare providers. Ultimately, Agape will strive to teach others by example to share the Love of God in word and deed.

The John McGivney Children's Centre is one of 21 Children's Treatment Centres in Ontario. Services provided to more than 2,300 children age birth-21 include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, communication therapy, augmentative communication, seating and mobility, specialized medical clinics, autism services, psychology, social work, behavioural consultation, integrated preschool program and the JMCC School Authority (Section 68 specialized school for children with disabilites).

In operation for over sixty years in Calgary, Alliance Française offers of Calgary a variety of French educational, training and cultural programs for Francophones, those who wish to learn French or Francophiles who have a love for all things France. AFC owns Calgary's most comprehensive French language library, with a growing range of offerings including books, music and film/video. Children's programs are available as well. Alliance Française of Calgary is associated with the international Alliance Française organization based in France.

Based in Toronto, pounds per square inch performance has produced over 30 of Trentham’s original works; assisted in the development, creation and presentation of more than 20 productions for numerous independent artists including international productions; involved over 150 artists of various disciplines in its four diverse community based Season in a Day performance events; and has supported a number of art education and outreach programs such as a new initiative begun in 2004, The National Voice Intensive Bursary Project.

Freedom Tree is an international development agency founded and based in Calgary, Alberta. It has worked extensively in Sierra Leone, West Africa in the following areas: Maternal Mortality and health Primary Education for children An asset based approach is key to the success of Freedom Tree, as it aims to come alongside and empower local communities in development. A wide volunteer base and support from the Western world is also crucial to the process as it provides growth and development to volunteers participating in a life giving organization.

The primary purpose of our site is to offer information about Addison's Disease. Through our various support groups, we have contacts who may be able to provide information to the many questions a newly diagnosed Addisonian might have; as well as the opportunity of personal contact with somebody who has experienced some of the concerns associated with the disease. Our third goal is to help educate not only the medical society but also the public to aspects of the disease.

We have a Children's Home & school in Kenya, Africa. We have 92 children on our 10 acre property at present, with the hope as we grow to have up to 150 children. We have both a volunteer Canadian Board & a Kenyan Board. We provide the children with food, clothing, schooling,medical help if needed & Christian Bible teaching. We work with Child Services there in Kenya. We are certified and accredited. Approx. 95% of all donations go to Kenya.