Staying in Canada this winter... sending money abroad

There is so much good work happening in the world!  One Drop of Hope is supporting three campaigns this year.  I hope your donation finds a home with one of these worthwhile projects:

Kenya Education Endowment Fund (KEEF):  Provides scholarships for very bright students in Kakamega, Kenya who do not have the means to pay school fees which are $500 or more per year. http://www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=20971 Donate Here

Every time we visited a school in Kenya, we were struck by the determination, enthusiasm, and hope in the young students.  The future of Kenya and the world lies with our educated youth.  This is Anthony; he is top in his class and dreams of becoming a doctor. 

Donations of any amount are appreciated, whether for the full fee for one student to attend boarding school for a year ($500) or day school ($125), or any smaller portion!  It all helps.  You will receive a tax receipt for your donation. Donate here   http://www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=20971 or contact me if you would prefer to send a cheque. 

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Aeroplan Miles:  Support farmers, tea growers and families in Assam India through sustainable agriculture http://beyondmiles.aeroplan.com/eng/partners/177

Our Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise has become part of a charitable pooling program where Aeroplan members can donate their miles to Rotary to help offset the cost of travel for volunteers overseas.  Members of Rotary work on a voluntary basis to carry out and support humanitarian projects in our local community and internationally.

We are doing a collection drive for the month of October with a goal of collecting 100,000 aeroplan miles to send Rotarian, Peggy Carswell, to Assam India this year to continue her work with farmers in sustainable agriculture (http://www.fertile-ground.org/).  If we meet 90% of our goal by October 31st, Aeroplan will kick in the rest.  This is a great way to give without having to dip into your pocket or your bank account!  Donate here  http://beyondmiles.aeroplan.com/eng/partners/177

Note:  This is for Aeroplan Miles only.  If you have points from another provider and would like to sponsor a flight in full, please contact me for details at onedropofhope@gmail.com or (250) 898-7728.

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Cambodian Golden Silk Revitalization: Help buy 10,000 Mulberry trees and support 35 Cambodian families in 5 villages to produce golden silk and have a more sustainable way of life. http://www.indiegogo.com/Mulberry/. 
See the website for perks with your donation.  You could receive a beautiful silk scarf – I have two and I love them! 

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Thanks so much for your kind support!  Ah, so much to do, so many wonderful people helping to do it!

In gratitude, Tanya

One Drop of Hope
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