GLOBALLINK
Children from Concordia Corps receive education, encouragement and spiritual support.
FORGET-ME-NOT
Childrendroppingoutofschoolearly inordertoworkandcontributetothe householdincomeisanunfortunate realitythathappensfartoooften,particularly intheglobalsouth,whereapproximately60 millionchildrendonothaveaccesstobasic education.
InConcordia,Argentina,widespread issuessuchasaddictionandfoodinsecurity resultinanupsurgeofschooldropoutrates. TheSalvationArmyhasbeenactiveinthis communityforseveralyearsandisworking tocombatthisproblembyengagingchildren bothacademicallyandsocially
That’swhywe’resupportingTheSalvation Army’sConcordiaCorpsandtheir Nomeolvidesafter-schooltutoringprogram
“Nomeolvides,”whichtranslatesto “forget-me-not,”seekstoprovideaspace wherechildrencanlearnwhilefeelingsafe, loved,respectedandlistenedto.
Usingaholisticframeworktotacklethe causesofdropoutrates,thisprogram combineseducational,socialandpractical elements
By Robyn Goodyear
Byofferingafter-schooltutoring,the childreninourcarecanstrengthentheirskills inawiderangeofsubjectsandareprovided withmoreindividualizedattention.
Andbeyondjustteachingacademics,this programalsoprovidesmonthlyoutings,field tripsandspecialcelebrations,wherechildren canhavefunandareencouragedtobe creative,self-awareandconsciousofothers
Recognizingtheimportanceofthis program,TheSalvationArmyinCanadaand Bermudawillprovidethefundsforaqualified teacher,schoolsupplies,equipmentand operationalsupportforthecorps
Thiswouldnotbepossiblewithoutthe supportofourBrighterFutureschildren’s sponsors Thankstoyou,childrenin Concordiaandbeyondcanaccessthetools andresourcesforapromisingand“unforgettable”future
HOPE FOR HEALTH
TIheologian Henri Nouwen
once said: “Community is the fruit of our capacity to make the interests of others more important than our own.” The act of philanthropy changes the world, for it is not only the gift, but the intent of the heart behindthe giving.
In this issue of Global Link, you learn about the gifts of time, talent and resources, and the impact these gifts are having around the world
“Heart for Humanity” highlights the gift of time and lessons learned.
“Hope for Health” and “Rebuilding Okoko Item Church” illustrate the impact that a charitable gift can have in rural Zambia and Nigeria. Finally, the articles ‘“Forget Me Not” and “Safe and Secure” convey how fundsraised through children’s sponsorship keep children safe and help break the cycle of poverty
As we mark International Day of Charity on September 5 by calling attention to various acts of giving, it is our desire that you will consider ways in which you can make your community a better place.
For more information, please visit salvationist.ca/international-development
Sincerely,
Lt-Colonel Brenda Murray
Director of International Development
By Kathy Nguyen
nmorethan130countries,TheSalvationArmystrivestoensurehealthylivesfor all WedothisbyinvestinginfuturenursesanddoctorsthroughourSalvation Armyschools,bringinglife-savingmedicaltreatmentstoruralclinics,purchasing medicalequipmentforhospitalsandhostingmaternalhealthworkshopsacross vulnerablecommunities
InruralZambia,TheSalvation Army’sChikankataPublicHealth Clinicservesasalifelineinthe community
Chikankataprovideshealthcareservicestonearly75,000 peoplethroughanetworkof communityhealthworkersand healthclinics.
“TheSalvationArmyisreally helping,”saysDr Gamaliel Misago,adoctorworkingat ChikankataHospital.“Without theassistance,peoplewouldbe suffering.”
Andwe’remakingsurethis community’slandmark remainsstockedwithlifesavingessentials.
Thankstothesupportofa Canadiandonor,we’re equippingChikankataPublic HealthClinicwithmedical andnon-medicalsupplies, repairsandmaintenance,and motherandchildhealth sanitationfacilities
ThisprojectisbeingimplementedinpartnershipwiththeMinistryofHealth,and morethan60,000individualsfromChikankataandsurroundingcommunitieswill benefitfromtheclinic’sstrengthenedcapacity
Webelieveinaworldwithreducedsufferingandaccessiblehealthcareforall.That’s whyTheSalvationArmywillcontinuetomobilizeresourcestoensureclinicshelvesare neveremptyandtoreducedisparitiesinhealthcare.
SAFE AND SECURE IN SOUTH AMERICA
Nearorfar,wealldreamofafuturewhereallchildrenandyouthcan attendschoolinasafeandsecurelearningenvironment AtThe SalvationArmy,weknowthatinfrastructureresilienceisthecornerstone ofsustainabledevelopmentandthatdisasterriskreductionneedstobeintegrated intoeverythingthatwedo
InpartnershipwithourfriendsatTheSalvationArmyinSouthAmerica, we ’recommittedtobuildingsaferandstrongercommunities
AttheFarodeAngelesKindergarteninValparaíso,Chile,yoursupporthas enabledustoconstructessentialsafetyfeaturestoensurethewell-beingofall studentsandstaff
ThroughfinancialsupportfromourBrighterFuturesChildren’s SponsorshipProgram,TheSalvationArmyinCanadaandBermudawill providefundstobuildanemergency slide,designedtoallowtheevacuationof childrenintheeventofanearthquake ThisiscriticalinfrastructureasChileis ahotspotforearthquakesandtremors.
Thisprojectwillalsoincludetheconstructionofanoutdoorstructurewith awell-builtroof,whichwillprotectstudentsandstafffromtheelements, allowingtheschooltoextendoutdooractivitiesandexerciseintotherainy months.
By Robyn Goodyear
Withthisfunding,theschoolcanobtainofficialrecognitionfromthegovernment’s MinistryofEducation Thiswillqualifytheschooltoreceiveadditionalfinancial support,ensuringcontinuedaccesstoschoolingforchildreninthecommunity
Thankstoyou,wecancreatesafe,strongandresilientlearningenvironmentsfor studentsacrosstheglobe.
HEART FOR HUMANITY
SYour support makes a lasting difference. Become a sponsor at SalvationArmy.ca/brighterfutures
By Kathy Nguyen
eptember5marksInternationalDayofCharity,adayestablishedby
theUnitedNationstomobilizepeople,non-governmental organizationsandstakeholdersaroundtheworldtohelpothers throughvolunteerandphilanthropicactivities
TheannualSelf-Denialcampaign,alsoknownasPartnersinMission,is atimeofyearwhenSalvationistsacrosstheCanadaandBermudaTerritory cometogethertosupporttheinternationalworkofTheSalvationArmy.All donationsaresenttoTheSalvationArmy’sInternationalHeadquartersin London,England,whothendistributesthemtoSalvationArmyprograms aroundtheworld.
TocelebrateInternationalDayofCharity,we’rerecognizingincredible fundraisingeffortsmadebyCanadiansandBermudians
ThispastWinter,SharonDuryandJanineOblak,whoattendEtobicoke TempleinToronto,didmorethanjustraisemoneyforTheSalvation Army'sinternationalwork.Theybothstayedoutsideovernighttoexperiencehowmanyinothercountriesliveonanightlybasisthroughoutthe winter
“Bystayingoutinthecoldwithonlyasleepingbag,cardboardandabit ofpocketmoney,Ilearnedhowmanypeoplearoundtheworldlivetheir lives,”Sharonsays “Itmademerealizethatwemustgive Bygiving everything,wewillhelppeopleallovertheworldhaveaccesstomealsand placeswheretheyfeelaccepted”
Throughthisinitiative,SharonandJanineraised$3,600forPartnersin Mission.
“GodtaughtmethatIcanlivewithlessmaterialitems,”Janinesays “Thisexperiencewaslife-changinginthebestway.Ihaveagreaterheartfor internationalmissions”
Beingcharitablegoesbeyondmonetarytransactions beingcharitable alsomeansbeingcompassionate,empatheticandhavingaheartfor humanity
Whatareyoudoingtodaytoshowupforhumanity?
REBUILDING OKOKO ITEM TEMPLE
OnMay19,2020,atruckdriverinthevillageofOkokoItem,Nigeria, lostcontrolofhistruckanddrovestraightintoTheSalvationArmy OkokoItemTemple Fortunately,noliveswerelost,butthechurch wasdestroyed.
Establishedin1929,thischurchwasinstrumentalinnurturingmembers whowouldeventuallybecomecommunityleaders,governmentofficials, SalvationArmyofficersandmore.Astaplelocationinthevillagecommunityformorethan90years,thebuilding’sdestructionwasadevastatingloss.
Whennewsbrokeoftheaccident,NigerianSalvationistsinNorth Americawerequicktofindwaystohelp
Workingtogether,theyraised$70,000,whichcontributedtocleaning upthedebris,bookingatemporaryplaceofworshipandstartingthe preliminarybuildingstagesofthenewbuilding
“Ourgroupwasinspiredbythespiritsandlivesofourparentswho wereSalvationArmyofficersandcomrades,andwhohadbuiltand nurturedthiscorps,”saysDr.EmmanuelAbara,chairofthebuildingand propertycommittee
Withafundraisinggoalof$210,000,thepurposeofthisprojectisto rebuildanewchurchandofficer’squartersonthesameland
By Kathy Nguyen
Withsheerdeterminationandpassion,Salvationistsralliedthetroopsandbegan thereconstructionofthischurch,ensuringthegospelcanstillbeshared.
“Godputthisprojectinourheartsandminds,”Dr.Emmanuelsays.“Wehopeto rebuildhishouseforhisworshipandservicetothecommunity”
