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COVID-19 vaccines are being procured for countries with limited access.
LOVE MY NEIGHBOUR
—Mark12:30-31(NIV)
TheLoveMyNeighbournational campaignisaninitiativeundertaken byMillenniumKidsinpartnership withUNICEFCanadaanddiversefaith communities,whichaimstoensure globalCOVID-19vaccineequityby procuringdosesfor92countries withlimitedaccesstovaccines.
“Wemustbebetterneighbours,”saysSaraHildebrand, projectco-ordinator.“Wewantto crosstheCOVID-19immunitylineside byside,andwritethispandemicending together.”
Asingle$25donationisenoughtopayfor thefirstandseconddoseforanindividual,as wellasthecostsassociatedwithit,which includestransportingthevaccine,training health-careworkerstoadministeritandsafely disposingthewaste.
By Deepeka Sarup
“LovetheLordyourGodwithallyourheartandwithallyoursoulandwithallyourmind andwithallyourstrength.Thesecondisthis:‘Loveyourneighbourasyourself.’”
TheSalvationArmyinCanadahasfunded $100,000towardsthisinitiative,withthe GovernmentofCanadamatchingthe donationanddoublingtheimpact.Thiswill helpsupplymorethan8,000dosesto theworld’shardest-to-reachcommunities.
Thiscampaignwillcontributeto reachingglobalimmunity,andfor ensuringthateverycornerofthe globehasaccesstolife-savingvaccines. Thepandemicisn’toveruntilit’soverfor everyone.
Goal16oftheUnitedNations’
SustainableDevelopment Goals(SDGs)centresonthe importanceofpeace,justiceandstrong institutions.Asanationthatsignedon totheSDGs,weagreedto“promote peacefulandinclusivesocietiesfor sustainabledevelopment,provideaccess tojusticeforallandbuildeffective, accountableandinclusiveinstitutionsat alllevels.”
The United Nations declared September 21 as the International Day of Peace. As you read through the various stories in this newsletter, you can see that there are many different approaches that help us work towards peaceful, just communities. There is no “one-fits-all” solution. The issue of conflict is complex, and the approach will need to be multi-faceted.
Neson’s testimonial highlights the important role that safe shelter and education have in building a foundation of security. The other stories highlight good health and well-being, the importance of partnership, and understanding that, together, we are better. Peaceful communities are formed when we take time to learn from each other, build healthy relationships and recognize that everyone has a role to play.
Peace takes many forms and building communities that are just requires all of us doing our part. What can you do today to move us one step closer to achieving our goal?
Sincerely,
Lt-ColonelBrendaMurray
Director of International Development
A LETTER TO YOU
As back-to-school season begins, we are reminded of the thousands of children and youth around the world who can go to school and have a safe place to call home, thanks to the support of Canadian sponsors.
In Pakistan, 16-year-old Neson began living at The Salvation Army’s Shiloh Boys’ Home after his mother passed away when he was only four years old. Because of you, Neson is enjoying secondary school, regular meals and living with his friendsat the home. We were thrilled to receive a letter from him, and hope you take comfort in knowing the difference you’ve made for youth like Neson.
By Kathy Nguyen
Dear sponsors,
My name is Neson, and I’ve been living here since my mother passed away. I was only four years old, and it was not an easy situation for me. I could have ended up on the street or forced to work as a domestic worker. I know that many children in my community drop out of school due to unfavourable circumstances, but I am lucky that my father found a caring home for me to grow and explore new opportunities.
After the death of my mother, the staff provided me with love and care. I am who I am today because of this home. After I complete my education, I’d like to become a Salvation Army officer.
I pray for The Salvation Army, for donors and for the staff at Shiloh Boys’ Home. May God bless you all richly. Thank you very much for your love and support.
The Shiloh Boys’ Home is financially supported by Canadians through the Brighter Futures Children’s Sponsorship Program.
To learn how you can become a sponsor, visit: Salvationist.ca/brighterfutures
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MOZAMBIQUE Around the World
LThe Salvation Army is blessed with knowledgeable and dedicated personnel who are committed to providing hope and support for vulnerable people and communities around the world. These project officers and personnel are instrumental in facilitating meaningful partnerships across the globe, as well as implementing projects that have a lasting impact on the future of our world.
In our “Hope Around the World” series, we will connect with international Salvation Army project officers to learn more about their work, hear some of their fondest memories, and see how your support has impacted them and the communities they serve.
By Robyn Goodyear
ieutenantDelfinaZualohasbeenanofficeratTheSalvationArmyinMozambiqueforfive years.Whileservingastheterritory’sassistantprojectofficer,she’sbeeninspiredbythewaysin whichTheSalvationArmyworkstoprovideholisticandsustainablesupporttothoseinneed.
OneexperienceLieutenantDelfinarecallsisworkingontheCommunityOrphans,Vulnerable ChildrenandLivestockBanking(COAL)project,aprojectdesignedtoempowerorphansand guardianfamiliesthroughincreasedaccesstoeducation,livestockandincome-generatingactivities. ThisprojectisfinanciallysupportedbyTheSalvationArmyinCanadaandBermuda.
“Onthewaytotheopeningceremony,myhusbandandIcameacrossayoungboywhowas sellinggoodsinthemarket,”sherecalls.“Afterspeakingwithhimandvisitinghishome,welearned hewasanorphanwhowaslivingwith,andsupporting,hisgrandfather.”
Uponthismeeting,theyinvitedhimtoparticipateintheCOALproject,wherehecontinuesto receiveinvaluablesupportthroughgiftsoflivestock,educationalresourcesandspiritualsupport.
“Godisdoingamazingthings,”LieutenantDelfinasays.“Mozambiqueisgrowingasacountry, andsoisTheSalvationArmy.Wearethankfulforyoursupport,andhopethatoneday,wecanalso becomedonors.”
OUTSIDE THE BOX AND OUTSIDE
THE BORDER
By Robyn Goodyear
DuetoCOVID-19regulations,Ontario’sNorthTorontoCommunity Church(NTCC)hasnotheldanin-personworshipserviceinmore thanayear.Whiletheserestrictionsposedachallengeforchurch giving,itdidnotputadamperonNTCC’scommitmenttoraisingfundsfor theSelf-DenialAppeal(alsoknownasPartnersinMission),insupportof TheSalvationArmyworldwide.
Thisyear,NTCC’steamofvolunteershadtothinkoutsidetheboxwhen itcametotheirfundraisingstrategy.Whilemovingtoonlineactivitieshas madethingsdifficult,ithasalsoopenednewopportunitiesforfellowship.
Asoneofseveralfundraisersorganizedbytheteam,NTCCcorps membersandfriendstookpartinaZoomcookingclass,ledbythewomen’s ministriesdepartmentatTheSalvationArmyinZambia.
Thewomendemonstratedhowtoprepareachickenfajitapasta,a traditionalZambiandish.Whilepreparingthemeal,theysharedhowfoodis animportantelementinZambianculture,andthisdishisonethatisprepared forafamilyorbroughttoaneighbour’stoengageinfellowshiptogether.
Participantsinthecookingclassalsosharedtheirownexperienceswith cookingwhilelivinginZimbabwe,Zambia,Uganda,SouthAfricaandother partsoftheworld.
WhileCOVID-19continuestophysicallykeepusapart,italsobringsus togetherinnewandsurprisingways.Thankyoutoallwhoorganize, participateinanddonatetotheSelf-DenialAppeal.Thankstoyou,thespiritof compassionandgenerosityliveson.
Inthespiritoftogetherness,thecookingclassraisedmorethan$400for theSelf-DenialAppeal.
Thesefunds,alongwithallotherfundraisinginitiatives,willsupportThe SalvationArmytocarryoutitsmissioninmorethan130countriesworldwide.
UNITED WE STAND
“Yourcountryanditspeoplehavecapturedtheattentionoftheworlddue tothepresentsurgeofCOVIDanditsimpactuponfamilies,neighbours andcommunities.Ourheartsaremoved,andIwriteassuringyou ofourprayersandpracticalsupport.”
—GeneralBrianPeddle,internationalleaderofTheSalvationArmy
In April, the world watched as India quickly became the epicentre of the global pandemic. With more than 20 million confirmed cases and 270,000 deaths, the deadly surge sent shock waves to India’s health-care system. As hospitals and clinics struggled to operate at over-capacity, people across the country were struggling to find hospital beds, oxygen cylinders, medicine, and even cremation and burial sites.
In 1882, The Salvation Army began work in India, starting evangelical and social work in the heart of Mumbai. Since then, the Army has established more than 100 schools, seven headquarters and nine hospitals across the country, bringing hope and healing to millions of people.
When the surge erupted, The Salvation Army in Canada provided the fundsto deliver food parcelsto quarantined families, personal protective equipment, and hygiene and sanitation kits to more than 15,000 individuals.
“The goal is to reduce hunger and human suffering,” says Captain Selva Kalapu, project officer at The Salvation Army in India. “This will help them survive and show them that there is someone to care for them.”
Being a part of an Army means marching alongside our friends,near or far, ensuring good health and wellbeing for all. This unprecedented surge set up a worldwide call to arms against crisis, and it is only with your support that we can feed the hungry, equip hospitals with life-saving support and strengthen our global neighbours.
United we stand, and together, the world will heal. Thank you for your ongoing support.
By Kathy Nguyen
To support the India COVID-19 relief fund, visit: SalvationArmy.ca/India
