# World Neighbours Canada

> Neighbour helping neighbour


## Posts

- [The ripple effect of APDC’s work](https://worldneighbours.ca/the-ripple-effect-of-apdcs-work/): by Judy Gray, World Neighbours Canada director, with thanks to Rébéka Tankoano for comments, video recordings and translation from local languages World Neighbours Canada supports income-generating programmes in eastern Burkina Faso for women who have been forced to move to the town of Fada because of terrorist activities in their rural communities. Our partner organization … Continue reading ""
- [Doña Verónica González: Improving Family Life](https://worldneighbours.ca/dona-veronica-gonzalez-improving-family-life/): Verónica González Gómez lives in the community of  Isletas Abajo, located 1km from the village of Concepción de María, in the municipality of Langue, department of Valle, Honduras. She is described as a hardworking woman committed to her family and her community. At 62 years old, she lives with two of her daughters and, while … Continue reading ""
- [Reflecting on the year and our partners](https://worldneighbours.ca/reflecting-on-the-year-and-our-partners/): One of the most remarkable things about our partners is their ability to adapt to constantly changing political, economic, environmental, and social conditions. This year has been a perfect example of that. While we, in the west, have enjoyed an unprecedented time of peace and security, our news cycles are starting to highlight how unstable … Continue reading ""
- [Check out our latest newsletter](https://worldneighbours.ca/check-out-our-latest-newsletter/): If you aren’t on our mailing list you would have missed our semi annual newsletter. We only send out two newsletters a year because we know people don’t want to be flooded with updates and requests so we try to be as unobtrusive as possible while also keeping you, our donors, up to date on … Continue reading ""
- [Newly trained peanut processing entrepreneurs share their knowledge with their neighbours](https://worldneighbours.ca/newly-trained-peanut-processing-entrepreneurs-share-their-knowledge-with-their-neighbours/): – by Judy Gray, with information from Rébéka Tankoano We recently received an update from Rébéka Tankoano (coordinator with our partner organization APDC) about the newest beneficiaries who have been able to set up a personal enterprise in the town of Fada. You will likely remember from earlier posts about Burkina Faso that almost all … Continue reading ""
- [Project work continues in Nepal despite political unrest](https://worldneighbours.ca/project-work-continues-in-nepal-despite-political-unrest/): Our Nepal NGO partner, BBP-Pariwar, has updated us about the current political unrest in Nepal. Gen Z- led protests began after a social media ban but grew into a broader movement against corruption ,nepotism and high youth unemployment. The demonstrations spread across major cities, resulting in casualties which cost the lives of 24 youths and … Continue reading ""
- [Trying to earn a living in town - life for displaced women in Fada, Burkina Faso](https://worldneighbours.ca/trying-to-earn-a-living-in-town-life-for-displaced-women-in-fada-burkina-faso/): by Judy Gray with information from Rébéka Tankoano Rural families in eastern Burkina Faso have been forced to relocate to the town of Fada to escape violence between insurgents and the army. World Neighbours Canada’s local partner organization, APDC, continues to support these families with new approaches. Rébéka Tankoano, project coordinator with APDC, recently sent … Continue reading ""
- [Seizing opportunities in Honduras](https://worldneighbours.ca/seizing-opportunities-in-honduras/): Ronald Emanuel Guevara Maldonado is a 16 year old young man from the community of Las Olivas, Concepción de María village, Langue municipality, Valle, Honduras. He is the son of a single mother, Itzela Maldonado and comes from a family of farmers. He faced difficulties continuing secondary education due to economic limitations and thought he … Continue reading ""
- [Upgrades to the Ramon Villeda School](https://worldneighbours.ca/video-of-the-upgrades-to-the-ramon-villeda-school/): The Ramón Villeda Morales School, located in the highest area of the Isletas community, in municipality of Langue, Valle; receives 25 boys, 19 girls, and 3 teachers every day. Some walk up to 45 minutes daily to reach the educational center The school has been neglected by the State for a long time, as several … Continue reading ""
- [Learners become teachers – training new beneficiaries in peanut processing](https://worldneighbours.ca/learners-become-teachers-training-new-beneficiaries-in-peanut-processing/): by Judy Gray, with information from Rebeka Tankoano Over the past 2 months, World Neighbours Canada’s partner organization in Burkina Faso, APDC, has been able to train 12 more women in income-generating activities thanks to a donation from the QSI International School in Benin. Eight women were trained in the processing and marketing of groundnuts … Continue reading ""
- [Small Healthy Changes in Honduras](https://worldneighbours.ca/small-healthy-changes-in-honduras/): In this time of global uncertainty we wanted to share a story from our project in Honduras, to help remind us of the power of community and how we in Canada can help support capacity building, strengthen communities, and improve the health of children through even small improvements. This story features one of a number … Continue reading ""
- [Meeting APDC Staff in a Safe Location: Cotonou, Benin](https://worldneighbours.ca/meeting-apdc-staff-in-a-safe-location-cotonou-benin/): by Judy Gray, World Neighbours Canada Director Our partner organization in Burkina Faso, APDC has faced increasing challenges in addressing poverty in Fada province in the eastern part of the country. Most of the villagers from ADPC’s program area have had to leave their homes because of armed conflict, and they are now internally displaced … Continue reading ""
- [Groundswell 2024 Field to Film Festival](https://worldneighbours.ca/groundswell-2024-field-to-film-festival/): Groundswell International has recently held their annual Field to Film Festival, showcasing creative short films as part of their Youth Storytellers’ program. “Last Friday, we had the privilege of showcasing the creative short films of Youth Storytellers from 9 countries and hearing our young panelists’ inspiring words, giving us hope for the future of agriculture,” … Continue reading ""
- [Supporting World Neighbours Canada during the postal strike](https://worldneighbours.ca/supporting-world-neighbours-canada-during-the-postal-strike/): Don’t let the postal strike hinder your spirit of giving! We have a secure website for making donations through e-transfer or with a credit card. Please click on the button to be taken to the donations page: A tax receipt will be sent to you by email. Our all-volunteer organization depends on your support to … Continue reading ""
- [Newsletter: Fall 2024](https://worldneighbours.ca/newsletter-fall-2024/): Have you received your copy of our Fall 2024 Newsletter in the mail? In case it didn’t get to you before the Canada Post strike, you can download a copy below. We need help increasing our subscriber base. Do you know anyone who might like to receive our news, either by email or regular post? … Continue reading ""
- [Future-oriented training for displaced people in Burkina Faso](https://worldneighbours.ca/future-oriented-training-for-displaced-people-in-burkina-faso/): As we have learned over the past few years, one of the strengths of APDC staff is their ability to adapt to a new situation and to provide meaningful support to those in need. (APDC is World Neighbours Canada’s partner organization in Burkina Faso). With most people in its rural program area having been displaced … Continue reading ""
- [Supporting displaced rural people in Burkina Faso](https://worldneighbours.ca/supporting-displaced-rural-people-in-burkina-faso/): Our partner organization in Burkina Faso, APDC has been busy since the middle of March supporting women who were forced to leave their rural homes and land at the end of December (at the request of the army, due to on-going terrorist issues). Families with few resources had to try to find a place to … Continue reading ""
- [Improving hygiene at school](https://worldneighbours.ca/improving-hygiene-at-school/): In Honduras, water is life. With increased drought in the region, accessing water is increasingly difficult. Many families, usually the women, spend a good portion of the day getting water so they can cook and clean. But what happens when children are at school? Where does water for cleaning, bathrooms, and hygiene in schools come … Continue reading ""
- [Being a World Neighbour: Honduras project partner to tour BC to talk about experience with climate change and conflict](https://worldneighbours.ca/being-a-world-neighbour-honduras-project-partner-to-tour-bc-to-talk-about-experience-with-climate-change-and-conflict/): Kamloops: Monday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul Street Oliver: Wednesday, February 28 at 3:00 p.m. Quail’s Nest Art Centre, 5840 Airport Road Vancouver: Thursday, February 29 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. YWCA Hotel Vancouver, 733 Beatty Street Registration required: https://www.bccic.ca/event/climate-change-and-conflict-in-honduras/ BC tour planned If you are curious about how … Continue reading ""
- [World Neighbours Canada talk in Vancouver](https://worldneighbours.ca/world-neighbours-canada-talk-in-vancouver/): Calling all World Neighbours Canada supporters in the lower mainland! World Neighbours Canada would like to invite you to a live talk by Vecinos Honduras Director, Carlos Vijil on February 29th at 6:30pm. For more information and to register visit https://www.bccic.ca/event/climate-change-and-conflict-in-honduras/. This event is co-hosted by BCCIC and World Neighbours Canada. It is delivered with … Continue reading ""
- [Thank you for your support in 2023!](https://worldneighbours.ca/thank-you-for-your-support-in-2023/): Just a quick note of thanks for all your support over the past year. It has been a busy year for us supporting our partners around the world. Each country has their own unique challenges and solutions. All of this good work has been accomplished because a few hundred Canadians like you decided that they … Continue reading ""
- [Empowering rural women in Burkina Faso - Video](https://worldneighbours.ca/empowering-rural-women-in-burkina-faso-video/): We are very proud of a recent project that was completed in Burkina Faso by our partner APDC. The project was funded by a grant World Neighbours Canada obtained from the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT). FIT is a program funded by Global Affairs Canada. After project completion, FIT provided additional funding to provide … Continue reading ""
- [New research reveals extreme fluctuations between drought and flooding](https://worldneighbours.ca/new-research-reveals-extreme-fluctuations-between-drought-and-flooding/): By Bruce Petch, Volunteer Executive Director, World Neighbours Canada Research findings released by the UK charity WaterAid describe how some dry regions of the world, including parts of Burkina Faso, are subject to a “whiplash” of extreme climate pressures. Periods of drought are followed by devastating floods. The research was done in partnership with the … Continue reading ""
- [Thank you Lydia](https://worldneighbours.ca/8468-2/): WNC recently welcomed to B.C.: Lydia Tapsoba, a Gender Consultant from Burkino Faso .  Lydia has worked extensively with our local burkinabe partner, APDC. In one day, Lydia completed 3 presentations to high school students and the general public; and travelled from Kamloops, to Oliver and on to Osoyoos, B.C. In between the presentations, Lydia … Continue reading ""
- [WNC welcomes Burkina Faso partner Lydia Tapsoba](https://worldneighbours.ca/wnc-welcomes-burkina-faso-partner-lydia-tapsoba/): World Neighbours Canada is very pleased to welcome Lydia Tapsoba, who will be visiting BC to present information about an innovative project done by APDC, the local partner of World Neighbours Canada in Burkina Faso. Judy Gray, a director with World Neighbours Canada, will travel with Lydia and assist with translation when necessary.  We are … Continue reading ""
- [Impact Story – Burkina Faso](https://worldneighbours.ca/impact-story-burkina-faso/): The impact of poverty is complex. Local and international politics, climate change, food insecurity, and culture are just a few of the influencing factors. This makes implementing development projects difficult as there are many factors creating the situation. Secondly, it is almost impossible to anticipate all the outcomes of these projects. That is why the … Continue reading ""
- [Visiting Honduras - School Hygiene](https://worldneighbours.ca/visiting-honduras-school-hygiene/): One of the small projects World Neighbours Canada (WNC) supported over the past couple years was providing materials for latrines, water collection and hygienic supports for schools in communities around Concepcion de Maria, Choleteca. As a result of the Covid-19 epidemic the government of Honduras changed the requirements for schools in Honduras to have cement … Continue reading ""
- [Updated Burkina Faso page with videos](https://worldneighbours.ca/updated-burkina-faso-page-with-videos/): World Neighbours Canada has updated the information on the Burkina Faso page of their website as our partner, APDC, has been very busy with a number of new projects. We encourage you to visit and see what has been happening. Visit the Burkino Faso Page. We especially encourage you to check out the slideshows on … Continue reading ""
- [Visiting Honduras - Micro Credit Unions](https://worldneighbours.ca/visiting-honduras-micro-credit-unions/): In Azabache, we met with the Empresa Campesino Union and Esfuerzo Collective. This micro credit organization was created in order for the members to be able to receive small loans. As individual farmers it is almost impossible to receive a loan from a bank. Most of the loans that are needed are actually quite small. … Continue reading ""
- [Visiting Honduras – Entrepreneur Ever Perez](https://worldneighbours.ca/visiting-honduras-entrepreneur-ever-perez/): In Azabache we met Ever Perez. He is a 28 year old father of two who started his own wood working company with the support of Vecinos Honduras (VH). After finishing school at grade 9 he wanted to become an engineer but his parents could not afford to send him away to complete high school … Continue reading ""
- [Visiting Honduras - New Communities](https://worldneighbours.ca/visiting-honduras-new-communities/): This February, World Neighbours Canada (WNC) board members Gabriel Newman and Judy Gray along with WNC volunteer Peter Gray visited Honduras to see the work that was being done by our partners there, Vecinos Honduras. They will be sharing stories and information that they have gathered over the next few months. Write up by Gabriel … Continue reading ""
- [Visiting Honduras - Community Art](https://worldneighbours.ca/visiting-honduras/): This February, World Neighbours Canada (WNC) board members Gabriel Newman and Judy Gray along with WNC volunteer Peter Gray visited Honduras to see the work that was being done by our partners there, Vecinos Honduras. They will be sharing stories and information that they have gathered over the next few months. This first posting includes … Continue reading ""
- [International Development Week Events](https://worldneighbours.ca/international-development-week-events/): International Development Week is from February 5 to 11, and the BCCIC (BC Council for International Cooperation) is holding a couple events in which we think our members might be interested. On February 7 @ 12:00-1:30pm, a panel discussion called Fresh Food, Distressed Planet: Women’s Leadership, Food Security, Climate Justice & Peace and will feature … Continue reading ""
- [Youth Storyteller Film Festival available on YouTube](https://worldneighbours.ca/youth-storyteller-film-festival-available-on-youtube/): An American international development organization called Groundswell International (with which we have many connections) has produced an inspiring set of films produced by youth in Burkina Faso, Honduras, Nepal and Ecuador. The films are modest and genuine, not slick and professional. They provide insights into the lives of rural people in each country, and what … Continue reading ""
- [Perceptions of climate change in Burkina Faso](https://worldneighbours.ca/perceptions-of-climate-change-in-burkina-faso/): By Bruce Petch, Executive Director (volunteer) with World Neighbours Canada World Neighbours Canada is actively engaged with our local partner organization in Burkina Faso to help adapt their farming and other economic activities to cope with a changing climate. Thus, we were interested to learn about work done by Farm Radio International to hear directly … Continue reading ""
- [Film Fest Opportunity](https://worldneighbours.ca/film-fest-opportunity/): On December 2nd at 12:00pm EST there will be a virtual Film Festival organized by Groundswell International which will feature the voices of Youth Storytellers from the three countries that World Neighbours supports through our partners. These films bring you examples of empowerment, transformation, and triumph. Tickets are limited so sign up in advance. You … Continue reading ""
- [A first for women farmers – participation in the livestock market!](https://worldneighbours.ca/a-first-for-women-farmers-participation-in-the-livestock-market/): By Judy Gray, Together with APDC, our partner organization in Burkina Faso, World Neighbours Canada recently completed a 15 month experimental project with funding from FIT (Fund for Innovation and Transformation), an initiative based in Manitoba that is funded, in turn, by Global Affairs Canada. Over the 15 month term, 110 women from our project … Continue reading ""
- [Supporting entrepreneurs and small credit groups in Honduras](https://worldneighbours.ca/supporting-entrepreneurs-and-small-credit-groups-in-honduras/): By Gabriel Newman After ten years, Vecinos Honduras will be leaving the Azabache region of Honduras at the end of 2023. World Neighbours has supported Vecinos Honduras’s work building capacity, teaching agroecological techniques, implementing water systems, and for six years, thanks to support from Global Affairs Canada, implementing a maternal child health project. Now that … Continue reading ""
- [Security situation in Burkina Faso worsens - APDC staff encounter terrorist groups](https://worldneighbours.ca/security-situation-in-burkina-faso-worsens-apdc-staff-encounter-terrorist-groups/): By Judy Gray We have received some disconcerting news recently from our partner in Burkina Faso – APDC. Last Saturday, in two separate locations, APDC staff encountered terrorists while travelling on local roads. Diaboado, one of the APDC staff field workers was on his way to a training session with a consultant when they were … Continue reading ""
- [FIT Program in Burkina Faso progressing well](https://worldneighbours.ca/fit-program-in-burkina-faso-progressing-well/): By Gurleen Grewal “I will stop neglecting myself. I will work well to succeed in my sheep-fattening and have a lot of profit.” These goals were expressed by a woman from a village in rural Burkina Faso after she had participated in an innovative project set in motion by World Neighbours Canada and our local … Continue reading ""
- [Gay Lea Foundation supporting village water systems in Nepal](https://worldneighbours.ca/gay-lea-foundation-supporting-village-water-systems-in-nepal/): We have some very good news to share regarding new projects in Nepal. We have received a substantial grant from the Gay Lea Foundation, a foundation created by Gay Lea Foods (a leading Canadian co-operative owned by dairy farmers). The matching grant will enable us to undertake the building of 2-3 new piped water systems … Continue reading ""
- [Political Change in Honduras and Burkina Faso](https://worldneighbours.ca/political-change-in-honduras-and-burkina-faso/): By Bruce Petch There have been dramatic political changes in Honduras and Burkina Faso. Honduras has elected its first woman president, Xiomara Castro with the centre-left Libre Party. In Burkina Faso, the elected president was forced out by the military last weekend. World Neighbours Canada supports rural development programs in both countries – we are … Continue reading ""
- [Meet Juan Armando Mendez](https://worldneighbours.ca/meet-juan-armando-mendez/): In 2020 a “call for stories” was sent out to each partner organization with hopes that people would find the time to participate. This story project was initiated to switch the narrative from having the World Neighbours Canada volunteers tell the stories of those participating in or initiating programs, to having them tell their own … Continue reading ""
- [World Neighbours Canada to receive funding from the Fund for Innovation and Transformation!](https://worldneighbours.ca/world-neighbours-canada-to-receive-funding-from-the-fund-for-innovation-and-transformation/): World Neighbours Canada is pleased to share some great news! We have been selected as one of 13 organizations in Canada to receive funding from the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) in its third round of projects. Our project is in Burkina Faso, working with our longstanding partner organization in the eastern region. All FIT … Continue reading ""
- [Covid raging in rural Nepal](https://worldneighbours.ca/covid-raging-in-rural-nepal/): Covid 19 continues to sweep through Nepal including rural villages in Ramechhap where our partner TSS work. This article was taken from “The Himilayan Times.” RAMECHHAP, JUNE 5 Cases of COVID-19 are on the decline in the major cities across the country, but villages are becoming the new hotspots for the infection in the country. … Continue reading ""
- [Sharing Stories](https://worldneighbours.ca/sharing-stories/): Recently WNC published a new addition to the website that focuses on the personal experience of those involved with WNC and our partner organizations. We received both written stories and images, as well as a video submission from Nepal! If you are looking to read more about our partners and the work that is being … Continue reading ""
- [The Impact of COVID-19 in Nepal](https://worldneighbours.ca/the-impact-of-covid-19-in-nepal/): By Sabin Shrestha, World Neighbours Canada volunteer The first COVID-19 positive case was detected in Nepal on 13th January 2020. Even though the second positive case was not confirmed until two months later on 23rd March, Nepal immediately implemented a countrywide lockdown and border closure, and adopted health measures to contain COVID-19 cases. The lockdown … Continue reading ""
- [2020: The Year in Summary](https://worldneighbours.ca/2020-the-year-in-summary/): Although most people reflected on 2020 on New Year’s Eve, we would like to use today’s post to do a small reflection and summary. This year has been hard for most. It has forced people to change their lifestyles, their ways of thinking, interacting, and connecting. For us, we believe that although 2020 was a … Continue reading ""
- [Hurricane Eta creates extensive damage to Honduras](https://worldneighbours.ca/hurricane-eta-creates-extensive-damage-to-honduras/): Honduras has been hit hard by Hurricane Eta. So far approximately 1,700,000 people have been affected by the wide spread flooding in the north and damage throughout the country. There has been damage in a few of the communities Vecinos Honduras works in but not the extensive flooding we are seeing in the news. Two … Continue reading ""
- [Unintended Outcomes](https://worldneighbours.ca/unintended-outcomes/): Covid had shaken up the Honduran way of life and the work of Vecinos Honduras.  While the effort has shifted away from capacity building, education, and agriculture to health care prevention, it is clear that the capacities that have been built up in the preceding years to give the community the confidence to take action … Continue reading ""
- [Boring yet important](https://worldneighbours.ca/boring-yet-important/): By Gabriel Newman, Board Member of World Neighbours Canada I want to tell a short story about a conversation that occurred just before the Covid pandemic took over the Americas. Back in March, Edwin Escoto, the Executive Director for our partner organization Vecinos Honduras, was in BC giving talks about life in Honduras. While I … Continue reading ""
- [Nepal extends lock down to June 2nd as cases surge](https://worldneighbours.ca/nepal-extends-lock-down-to-june-2nd-as-cases-surge/): Our contacts from TSS (Tamakoshi Sewa Samiti) in Nepal informed us that the Nepalese government has extended their lockdown from May 24 until June 2nd. This is following the first couple deaths due to Covid19 and an increase in cases. Originally Nepal reported very few cases with no more than 11 by April 10th but … Continue reading ""
- [Celebrating Mothers](https://worldneighbours.ca/celebrating-mothers-2/): If you are wondering how to honour your mother or grandmother this Mother’s Day, why not consider making a donation in her name to World Neighbours Canada and have your money go directly to support mothers not as fortunate as yours. All our projects support some of the poorest women in areas of Nepal, Honduras … Continue reading ""
- [Nepal in lock down, but will it be enough?](https://worldneighbours.ca/nepal-in-lock-down-but-will-it-be-enough/): At World Neighbours Canada we are waiting with concern to see how the Covid-19 pandemic will affect our partners and the communities they work. Unfortunately, the countries they are located in are ill prepared to deal with the crisis. This is certainly the case in Nepal where health care funding has been traditionally low, they … Continue reading ""
- [Life stressors in the Sahel](https://worldneighbours.ca/life-stressors-in-the-sahel/): By Judy Gray I recently came across two articles which describe the current situation in Burkina Faso as it teeters on the verge of a major crisis. During these strange and unusual times when COVID-19 is at the forefront of everyone’s mind, one would expect the virus to be the number one concern  in Burkina … Continue reading ""
- [Communities facing a new crisis](https://worldneighbours.ca/communities-facing-a-new-crisis/): By Bruce Petch The evolving COVID-19 crisis has reached the countries where World Neighbours Canada provides support. More than any previous disaster, this crisis reminds us that we are all “world neighbours” and our fortunes and misfortune are linked together. One of our partner organizations in the U.S., Groundswell International, stated it aptly – we … Continue reading ""
- [Thank you Edwin!](https://worldneighbours.ca/thank-you-edwin/): For nearly two weeks Vecinos Honduras’s Executive Director, Edwin Escoto, toured British Columbia speaking to groups large and small about Honduras and the work Vecinos Honduras is doing. It was an inspiring week! Edwin is a dynamic speaker, and despite doing every one of his twenty presentations in his second language, he was clear, passionate … Continue reading ""
- [Only 4 opportunities to hear Edwin](https://worldneighbours.ca/only-4-opportunities-to-hear-edwin/): There will only be four public opportunities to hear from Vecinos Honduras Executive Director, Edwin Escoto, when he visits BC this week. He will be speaking to community groups, schools and universities but there will only be four public opportunities. Luckily, the first opportunity will be online and so you can either join in person … Continue reading ""
- [A Visitor from Honduras!](https://worldneighbours.ca/a-visitor-from-honduras/): World Neighbours is excited to announce that Edwin Escoto, the Director of Vecinos Honduras, will be coming to British Columbia to do a public speaking tour. From March 2-14 he will travel to Vancouver, Kamloops, Vernon, Cranbrook, Oliver and Penticton to meet with school children, universities, service groups and community organizations. If you want to … Continue reading ""
- [World Neighbours Canada and the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations](https://worldneighbours.ca/world-neighbours-canada-and-the-sustainable-development-goals-of-the-united-nations/): By Bruce Petch, World Neighbours Canada takes a practical approach – we want to help people achieve tangible improvements in their lives. Nonetheless it is useful to keep track of trends in international development from a wider perspective. Over the last few years, there has been a lot of attention paid to the “Sustainable Development … Continue reading ""
- [20 reasons for gratitude to start 2020](https://worldneighbours.ca/20-reasons-for-gratitude-to-start-2020/): We at World Neighbours Canada feel blessed and this New Years we wanted to share 20 reasons we feel so lucky. These are the reasons as submitted by our board members and volunteers. I am grateful to all the people in Canada who support World Neighbours Canada year after year. Every donation, large and small, … Continue reading ""
- [Feliz Cumpleanos! Vecinos Honduras Celebrates 10 Years!](https://worldneighbours.ca/feliz-cumpleanos-vecinos-honduras-celebrates-10-years/): One of the highlights of 2019 was that our partners in Honduras celebrated their tenth anniversary. For most of the year different communities around Honduras have been celebrated with Vecinos Honduras. These celebrations have highlighted the many changes that have occurred in those communities, by the hard work of the communities as a result of … Continue reading ""
- [Mothers and Volunteers share the benefits](https://worldneighbours.ca/mothers-and-volunteers-share-the-benefits/): In May of 2019 two World Neighbours Canada directors visited Honduras to see the Maternal Child Health projects we are supporting with assistance from Global Affairs Canada. This is a report from a visit to the community of Caveles Uno. For this particular project, Vecinos Honduras provided training for community members in two important roles, … Continue reading ""
- [Give the gift of potential](https://worldneighbours.ca/give-the-gift-of-potential/): The holiday season has begun and if you are looking for a gift that will make both you and the receiver feel joy, please consider making a donation to World Neighbours Canada in their name. Just click HERE to donate. With a donation to us you know that 100% of your donations will go to … Continue reading ""
- [It takes a community and collaboration to build a water system in Nepal](https://worldneighbours.ca/it-takes-a-community-and-collaboration-to-build-a-water-system-in-nepal/): By Dale Dodge, World Neighbours Canada director In late 2017, villagers from the Sunapati rural municipality requested that TSS help with the installation of a water system.  The system is different from others we have been involved with in a number of ways: The system will actually go through 8 small villages and one or … Continue reading ""
- [A busy year in Burkina Faso](https://worldneighbours.ca/a-busy-year-in-burkina-faso/): By Judy Gray, World Neighbours Canada director, Despite the insecurity in Burkina Faso a great deal was accomplished by our partner organization APDC and the communities they work with. At a glance, here are just some of the activities and sessions that have taken place during the past year: The development (adding stone bunds to … Continue reading ""
- [Work continues in Burkina Faso despite insecurity](https://worldneighbours.ca/work-continues-in-burkina-faso-despite-insecurity/): by Judy Gray, World Neighbours Canada director The security situation in Eastern Burkina Faso has deteriorated since the beginning of 2019. APDC, our partner organization reports that, “In relation to the implementation of activities, we can say that the issue of insecurity has not improved. There was even an attempt to prevent producers from returning … Continue reading ""
- [How Does Gender Equity Work? World Neighbours Canada Localizes the Big Question](https://worldneighbours.ca/how-does-gender-equity-work-world-neighbours-canada-localizes-the-big-question/): The following is an article written by Gurleen Grewal for the British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC), featuring the work done by World Neighbours partners. This article and many others can be accessed on their website at https://www.bccic.ca/how-does-gender-equity-work-world-neighbours-canada-localizes-the-big-question/# By: Gurleen Grewal  The drive to work towards gender equity propels transformative action in communities all … Continue reading ""
- [Nepal Project Partners tour British Columbia](https://worldneighbours.ca/nepal-project-partners-tour-british-columbia/): By Dale Dodge One of the terms of the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) project that WNC is working through presently is that we have to visit the project sites during the project term, and the project partners have also to come to visit Canada.  The purpose of the visit to Canada is to get our … Continue reading ""
- [Meet the Team From Nepal: March 2019 Visits](https://worldneighbours.ca/meet-the-team-from-nepal-march-2019-visits/): “We work with Tamakoshi Sewa Samiti because it is a pioneer social organization in the region that is committed to social work, working closely with rural populations. We have a good team spirit and are working from the ground up.” By Nav Gill Tamakoshi Sewa Samiti, our partner organization in Nepal, is run by dedicated … Continue reading ""
- [Water and Sanitation for All: Updates from Nepal](https://worldneighbours.ca/water-and-sanitation-for-all-updates-from-nepal/): By Nav Gill Tamakoshi Sewa Samiti (TSS), our partner organization in Nepal, is working tirelessly to ensure that community members have access to potable drinking water and technology to reduce open defecation. The ultimate goal is to ensure individuals can live healthy lives. In 2015, TSS and WNC committed to working on a Global Affairs … Continue reading ""
- [Mangoes serve two purposes](https://worldneighbours.ca/mangoes-serve-two-purposes/): A mango nursery in the community of El Trapiche, Honduras. Mango plants serve two purposes. They help reforest the hills and they provide fruit for eating. The southern area is perfect for this species and the villagers love the fruit, especially the children. The fruit also provide many vitamins  and much needed nutrition.
- [Burkina Faso suffers from terrorist attacks](https://worldneighbours.ca/burkina-faso-suffers-from-terrorist-attacks/): By Judy Gray Despite the increasing unrest in Burkina Faso, our partners on the APDC team (local rural development organization) continue to work tirelessly to support those in our project villages who are eager to improve their food security and lives in general. This is the latest message from Charles Tankoano, APDC coordinator: “The information … Continue reading ""
- [Volunteers from the Field](https://worldneighbours.ca/volunteers-from-the-field/): “I volunteer because it gives me an opportunity to travel in order to learn and understand the lives of people, and make change.” Shanti Timalsina is an ayurvedic practitioner from Banepa, Nepal. She completed her studies in 2018 and currently works at Dwarikas Resort in Dhulikhel, Nepal. Since April 2018, Shanti has worked closely with … Continue reading ""
- [The Current Reality of Honduras](https://worldneighbours.ca/the-current-reality-of-honduras/): Editor’s note: The following comes from a mid-term evaluation of our Infant-Maternal Health Project in Honduras. I was struck by the chapter that contextualized the situation in Honduras presently and thought it worthwhile to share with our members. This has been Google translated from Spanish so please keep that in mind. The work of Vecinos … Continue reading ""
- [Cristina Margarita Alvarez's success story](https://worldneighbours.ca/cristina-margarita-alvarezs-success-story/): When Cristina Margarita Alvarez was a child she wanted to become a teacher. Unfortunately, because of a lack financial resources, she only attended primary school before leaving her community of La Batea, Honduras. She found work as domestic worker in the city of Danli in order to support her first daughter Berenice. She was sixteen … Continue reading ""
- [Reflecting on progress in Maternal-Child Health](https://worldneighbours.ca/reflecting-on-progress-in-maternal-child-health/): The Board of Directors of World Neighbours Canada met recently in West Kelowna for their Annual General Meeting. Board members responsible for communication with each of our partner NGOs – in Honduras, Burkina Faso and Nepal – provided an update on what has been achieved during the past twelve months. Highlighted here is only ONE … Continue reading ""
- [Kamloops West Rotary Club raises $1000 for World Neighbours with "Fox Hunt"](https://worldneighbours.ca/kamloops-west-rotary-club-raises-1000-for-world-neighbours-with-fox-hunt/): Raising money for international projects can be fun, and nobody demonstrates that better than the Kamloops West Rotary Club! They raised $1000 for World Neighbours projects in Nepal with their fundraising “Fox Hunt” this past weekend. The fundraising activity was a Fox Hunt – a 90 minute adventure game that combined a scavenger hunt with “amazing … Continue reading ""
- [Community Medicine Kit](https://worldneighbours.ca/community-medicine-kit/): By Gabriel Newman This a photograph of a typical community medicine kit. There are now twenty-six communities that Vecinos Honduras works with that have these kits. Community Monitors (Volunteers) received training in how to administer medication as local health units are short on medication and only are open Tuesday-Friday. The kits are well equipped; they … Continue reading ""
- [A Reason to Celebrate!](https://worldneighbours.ca/a-reason-to-celebrate/): We are celebrating at World Neighbours because our partner organization, TSS (Tamakoshi Sewa Samiti) in Nepal, was recently honoured for their work to help make the Ramechhap District declared an Open Defecation Free (ODF) Zone. This was a multiyear process which involved the commitment of the community as a whole, individuals, TSS, and the local government. … Continue reading ""
- [The Strength of World Neighbours Canada - Enduring Partnerships and Mutual Respect](https://worldneighbours.ca/strength-world-neighbours-canada-enduring-partnerships-mutual-respect/): By Bruce Petch At World Neighbours Canada we are sometimes asked what makes us unique. There are many charities that support people in developing countries; what does World Neighbours Canada do differently? The answer is multi-faceted. There are many aspects of our organization that inspire loyalty among our donors – we are run by volunteers, … Continue reading ""
- [How are Gender and Environment Connected? Look to Grassroots work in Burkina Faso](https://worldneighbours.ca/gender-environment-connected-look-grassroots-work-burkina-faso/): The following is from the British Columbia Council of International Cooperation’s website. To go their site to see this and other articles click here. Charles Tankoano leads a group of villagers in an information session in Eastern Burkina Faso Written by Diane Connors, BC Council for Global Cooperation Interview with Charles Tankoano, Association d’Appui à … Continue reading ""
- [Introducing Ides Onelba Bonilla - Honduras](https://worldneighbours.ca/introducing-ides-onelba-bonilla-honduras/): The following is part of our series featuring the community participants in the various programs we support. It is through their hard, voluntary, work that leads to sustainable change in their community. The following was written by Vecinos Honduras and translated by Mary Doyle. Onelba is a 34 year old woman who lives in the … Continue reading ""
- [Healthy Homes in Honduras](https://worldneighbours.ca/healthy-homes-honduras/): Editor’s note: A condition of our grant from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is that an in-depth report must be delivered semi-annually. It is a Herculean task to compile all the data from these diverse projects. However, for those of us not tasked with this duty, the reports give us great insight into how complicated, varied … Continue reading ""
- [Introducing Community Leader Hancys Yadira Martinez - Honduras](https://worldneighbours.ca/introducing-community-leader-hancys-yadira-martinez-honduras/): The following is part of our series featuring the community participants in the various programs we support. It is through their hard, voluntary, work that leads to sustainable change in their community. The following was written by Vecinos Honduras and translated by Mary Doyle. Hancys is a 28 year old woman who is recognized as … Continue reading ""
- [Introducing Community Leader Eiby Milesi Maldonado - Honduras](https://worldneighbours.ca/introducing-community-leader-eiby-milesi-maldonado-honduras/): The following is part of our series featuring the community participants in the various programs we support. It is through their hard, voluntary, work that leads to sustainable change in their community. Milesi is a 29 year old leader in the community of Casas Nuevas, Honduras, where she takes part in domestic activities and, together … Continue reading ""
- [Au Revoir Charles!](https://worldneighbours.ca/au-revoir-charles/): World Neighbours Canada hosted Charles Tankoano, Executive Director of the NGO APDC (Association d’Appui à la Promotion du Développement durable des Communautés) – our partner NGO in Burkina Faso, from March 8-17. In that time he traveled with one of our Directors, Judy Gray and her husband Peter, from Kamloops to Osoyoos, and then on … Continue reading ""
- [Burkina Faso Update – APDC members safe](https://worldneighbours.ca/burkina-faso-update-apdc-members-safe/): We are relieved to hear that our APDC affiliates and their families are safe after the terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, March 2nd. Yesterday, a Mali-based al Qaeda affiliate, Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), claimed responsibility for the attacks. Obviously, tensions are high in Burkina Faso and we, in Canada, … Continue reading ""
- [Deadly Attack in Burkina Faso Today](https://worldneighbours.ca/deadly-attack-burkina-faso-today/): We have learned that there was a deadly attack in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, today in which eight gunmen and eight security were killed and over 80 people injured, including civilians. The attacks were aimed at the French Embassy and the military HQ. Reports suggest that this was a terrorist attack aimed at … Continue reading ""
- [Honduras Visit 2017](https://worldneighbours.ca/honduras-visit-2017/): “Only God and Vecinos Honduras visits these villages,” says Edwin Escoto, with a smile and a glance in the rearview mirror as he drives. He is the Vecinos Honduras Program Coordinator, and at this point in the journey, I am starting to believe him. It is October, and we are in a Toyota 4×4 in … Continue reading ""
- [Introducing Gender Equality Consultant, Mme Lydia Tapsoba](https://worldneighbours.ca/introducing-gender-equality-consultant-mme-lydia-tapsoba/):   Photo and article by Judy Gray We would like to introduce Mme. Lydia TAPSOBA who is currently supporting our partner NGO, in Burkina Faso (APDC) with Gender and Gender Equality activities. Lydia is a sociologist and holds a professional degree in Social Statistics and a Master’s degree in project management. She has over 15 … Continue reading ""
- [A Visitor from Burkina Faso](https://worldneighbours.ca/visitor-burkina-faso/): World Neighbours Canada is very excited to announce that Charles Tankoano, Executive Director of the NGO APDC (Association d’Appui à la Promotion du Développement durable des Communautés) – our partner NGO in Burkina Faso, will be in British Columbia this March and available to talk to schools, donors, and community groups about their work. This … Continue reading ""
- [Building Earthquake Resistant Homes in Nepal](https://worldneighbours.ca/building-earthquake-resistant-homes-nepal/): Photos and article by Dale Dodge One of the delays to our toilet projects in Nepal was that the 2015 earthquake had destroyed numerous homes and there was no point in building toilets if the homes had not been rebuilt yet. Due to international generosity there was money to rebuild, however, that was severely delayed … Continue reading ""
- [Honduras Political Situation Still of Concern](https://worldneighbours.ca/honduras-political-situation-still-concern/): By Gabriel Newman This is what we know about what is happening in Honduras so far: On November 26, 2017 Honduras held national elections and the region is still in a state of political tension. The Organization of American States has called for a re-election, and opposition parties are citing election fraud, but the Honduran … Continue reading ""
- [Last chance for 2017 tax receipts!](https://worldneighbours.ca/last-chance-2017-tax-receipts/): If you had been meaning to donate to World Neighbours Canada this year, but haven’t gotten around to it, this is a gentle reminder that there are only a couple days left to get your tax receipt issued for the 2017 tax year. If you are like me and can’t remember when you donated last, … Continue reading ""
- [Election Results in Nepal Promise Stability](https://worldneighbours.ca/2351-2/): By Dale Dodge Nepal has just finished having both federal and provincial elections.  The results were surprising, but hopefully will result in a more stable government for the country going forward. The Nepali Congress party has been in charge of government for the past 5 years, but always as part of a shaky coalition with … Continue reading ""
- [What does Canada’s new International Feminist Policy mean to World Neighbours?](https://worldneighbours.ca/canadas-new-international-feminist-policy-mean-world-neighbours/): By Gabriel Newman The Canadian Government has recently changed its international aid policy to focus on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. In fact, it is the first country in the world to come out with a Feminist International Aid Policy. Previously, the focus was directed to specific countries but now with … Continue reading ""
- [Bathing in Private is a Luxury](https://worldneighbours.ca/bathing-private-luxury/): By Gabriel Newman based on information from Suresh Shrestha In the small villages of Nepal almost all women, except for the few who have private baths or toilets at their house, must bath outside openly at the public tap or traditional sources, such as rivers, wearing their clothes (just opening the area up to the … Continue reading ""
- [Christmas Gift Idea!](https://worldneighbours.ca/a-very-special-gift/): Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Please consider making a donation to World Neighbours Canada in someone’s name. Your family member or friend will receive a beautiful handmade card with a photo from one of our programs, and a needy community will benefit from your generosity. Our cards are made individually by our … Continue reading ""
- [Introducing our Newest Board Member](https://worldneighbours.ca/introducing-newest-board-member/): World Neighbours Canada would like to welcome and introduce Gabriel Newman, the newest member of our Board of Directors. Gabriel is not new to World Neighbours as his father, Michael Newman, was a long time member. “My father got involved in World Neighbours after I left home and now as my children are preparing to … Continue reading ""

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- [Why World Neighbours Canada?](https://worldneighbours.ca/why-world-neighbours-canada/): World Neighbours Canada is unique. World Neighbours Canada Society provides support that contributes to increased self-reliance. Programs are currently active in three program areas: Nepal in Asia, Burkina Faso in Africa, and Honduras, in Central America. We help people analyze and solve their own problems We encourage and train leaders and organizations local to the … Continue reading ""
- [Donating through the sale of stocks/securities](https://worldneighbours.ca/donating-securities/): First, if you believe donating to World Neighbours Canada through the sale of stocks/securities might a good option for you, the first step is to contact your financial advisor and alert him/her of the desire.   Your financial advisor should be able to advise you about the benefits of such a donation and, once you … Continue reading ""
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- [Survey 2020](https://worldneighbours.ca/survey-2020/): World Neighbours Canada is facing a turning point. We have always relied on a small core of very dedicated donors such as yourself. Those donations are often used to leverage grants and funding from the Canadian Government. Over the years, our donations have slowly decreased as some of our core group have passed away or … Continue reading ""
- [Policies](https://worldneighbours.ca/about-wnc/policies/): Organizational Policies and Expectations WNC Code of Conduct – Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse April 2021 WNCS Gender Equity Policy WNCS Anti-Corruption Policy 2011  
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- [Welcome to World Neighbours Canada](https://worldneighbours.ca/): World Neighbours Canada is unique. World Neighbours Canada Society provides support that contributes to increased self-reliance. Programs are currently active in three program areas: Nepal in Asia, Burkina Faso in Africa, and Honduras, in Central America. We help people analyze and solve their own problems We encourage and train leaders and organizations local to the … Continue reading ""
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- [Document & Video Archive](https://worldneighbours.ca/document-archive/): Nepal TSS Final Gender Evaluation Maternal Child Health Project_Dec 2021 Final Evaluation Report Maternal-Child Health Project_March 2020 TSS Interim Program Report 07_Jan-Jun 2019 Interim Program Report 05_Jan-Jun 2018 TSS Interim Program Report 03_Jan-Jun 2017 Interim Program Report 04_Jul-Dec 2017 WNC – Nepal Annual Report Feb-Jun 2016 Interim Program Report 02_Jul-Dec 2016 Honduras SMI Narrative Report … Continue reading ""
- [Burkina Faso](https://worldneighbours.ca/program-areas/burkina-faso/): Programme des communautés de Fada   Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, north of Ghana.  It lies in the savanna and Sahel zones, the wide band of semi-arid grasslands with scattered trees that separate the Sahara from the forested areas to the south. World Neighbours Canada supports a small NGO (APDC) in … Continue reading ""
- [Guatemala](https://worldneighbours.ca/program-areas/guatemala/): Improving Food Security of Chorti & Xinka Indigenous Families Partner: Centro Integral De Educacion Cientifica Patzun Vaccinating chickens in Nueva San Rafael. This one-year village development project is taking place in the region of Copan Ruinas, Honduras, and Jalapa, Guatemla, and is being operated by Floridalma Lopez, from the Centro Integral De Educacion Cientifica Patzun, … Continue reading ""
- [Honduras](https://worldneighbours.ca/program-areas/honduras/): Partner: Vecinos Honduras Vecinos Honduras’ Approach to Rural Development Vecinos Honduras uses a very effective and proven approach to empower local people to manage their own affairs. The organization typically stays in an area for 6 to 8 years. Initially they generate interest by training people in specific techniques for growing more crops, raising healthier … Continue reading ""
- [Nepal](https://worldneighbours.ca/program-areas/nepal/): Nepal: Ramechhap Water & Sanitation Program Partner: Tamakoshi Sewa Samiti (TSS) Changes and Challenges in Nepal It is said that change is inevitable and in Nepal there is certainly constant change. World Neighbours Canada and our local partner Tamakoshi Sewa Samiti (TSS) face constant challenges with political, economic, pandemic-related and climatic changes. On the political … Continue reading ""
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- [Get Involved](https://worldneighbours.ca/get-involved/): How to help: Volunteer World Neighbours Canada relies on volunteers for all of its activities. If you can help with any of the following things we would love to hear from you: organizing visits to schools and clubs when we have guests from overseas. helping with fundraising events, such as fasts in secondary schools. copying … Continue reading ""
- [About](https://worldneighbours.ca/about-wnc/): About World Neighbours Canada World Neighbours Canada (WNC) was founded in southern B.C in 1989 and our programs are currently active in three areas: • Nepal (Asia) • Burkina Faso (Africa) • Honduras (Central America) The programs work to lead people to be reliant on their own powers and resources. That means we help people … Continue reading ""


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