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AN ARTS-ORIENTED PUBLIC SCHOOL FACE STANDS FOR:FINE ARTS CORE EDUCATION. FACE offers an integrated arts program, from pre-kindergarten to secondary 5. Art education,consisting of visual arts, drama, instrumental and vocal music which make up a third of the curriculum, is mandatory for all students. FACE welcomes both French and English speaking students and is governed by two school boards: the Commission scolaire de Montréal, for the French sector, and the English Montreal School Board, for the English sector. FACE encourages co-education of the two communities. FACE does not aim to train artists. Instead, it provides a well-rounded education that prepares the student for becoming a more creative, independent, responsible, and versatile adult,equipped for an increasingly complex society. The annual contribution to become a member is 30$. An income tax receipt will be sent for every donation of 20$ or more (including the annual contribution).

Students gather at 4.30 am to receive meditation instruction from S.N.Goenka, on audio and video, till 9 pm. They sit in a quiet environment. There are no charges for the courses - not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation. All expenses are met by donations from people who, having completed a course and experienced the benefits of Vipassana, wish to give others the opportunity to also benefit. Donations from students who have completed the course may be made through this website.

Ireland Park is the principle memorial to the Irish famine experience in Toronto. During the summer of 1847, 38,000 Irish famine immigrants arrived in Toronto when the city's population was only 20,000. The Park will speak to the success of the Irish community in overcoming great adversity and acknowledges their significant contribution to the growth and development of Canada. It will stand as a beacon of hope to immigrants everywhere and will permanently change the perception and awareness of the Irish community in Canada as well as forging lasting relationships between both countries.

Carry on fundraising for the purpose of assisting Landmark East Association in carrying out its objectives, in operating Landmark East School, which is a specialized school for students with learning disabilities, located in the town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

The adversities facing today's urban Aboriginal community determine USF's three core purposes: •Education and Employment Training: USF supports ACCESS and Aboriginal community education and training programs and services that enhance employment and career opportunities for urban Aboriginal people. •Scholarship Awards: USF provides secondary scholarships and bursaries to Metro Vancouver school districts, colleges and universities for urban Aboriginal students and for post-secondary scholarships in fields that will meet the specific needs of First Nations,Inuit, or Metis peoples and communities. USF would like to expand awards to all school districts, colleges and universities in the region. •Short Term Assistance: USF grants to urban Aboriginal organizations to deliver short-term assistance poverty relief projects and programs that will enable urban Aboriginal individuals and families to get back on track in times of need.

During the week long wilderness expeditions, participants take part in structured lessons in the following subject areas: canoeing and camping skills, geography, biology and ecology. Post-trip activities permit participants to share their experiences with their communities (e.g. school assemblies, articles in local newspapers) and to engage in the work of our environmental partners. Please visit our website to learn more: www.canadiancanoefoundation.ca

Creating a Community Commons The Gabriola Commons is a place where sustainability, community and agriculture meet. The Gabriola Commons, located on Gabriola Island, a northern Gulf Island in the Salish Sea, features 26 acres of peaceful rural landscapes. The property includes connecting pathways, open vistas, meditative spaces, vibrant community gardens, learning and meeting spaces for the use and enjoyment of the public. Your donation supports the creation of a unique and distinct “community commons”: land and facilities meeting community needs; engaging and celebrating community participation; providing the community with agricultural, environmental, recreational and social benefits. The Gabriola Commons is a place for everyone.

At the present time only 41% of children in Sierra Leone have the opportunity to go to primary school and only 9% go on to attend secondary school due to the lack of financial and educational resources and the lack of schools. The unlucky ones, the ones who do not have the advantages that come with education, are left to suffer and fend for themselves in an unstable environment. There is only one teacher for every 70 students. Please help us break the cycle of poverty by education today's youth

Working with donors to create a smart & caring Caledonia. Today - Tomorrow - Forever.

Through Education and Empowerment we are proud to work with local NGO Nepal Orphans Home in providing opportunities for these incredible children to gain the necessary skills and confidence that will lead to a hopeful future, full of Possibilities!

By focusing on the development of communities and families, KANPE addresses the diverse needs of the Haitian people: health, nutrition, education, financial independence and assistance. KANPE is combining its expertise with that of other organizations that have proven themselves in the field, such as Partners in Health (Zanmi Lasanté), which specializes in free healthcare for the underprivileged, and Fonkoze, which is dedicated to helping impoverished families achieve financial independence. KANPE is pooling its efforts with its partners’ to create a new comprehensive program designed to assist and support Haitian society’s most vulnerable populations in their fight for a better future.

Through the establishment of a joint partnership agreement with Bolivian grassroots organization, Fundación Niños con Valor, BCF implements programs and projects that aim to alleviate poverty and its effects suffered by children and their families. These currently include residential programs for children who have been orphaned, abandoned or removed from high-risk situations. In the future, we hope to expand and include outreach programs to help stabilize at-risk-families, and community programs aimed at establishing new and supporting existing educational and health programs specifically benefiting mothers and children.