The festive season may inspire you to think, 'What can I do to make the world a better place for children everywhere?'
The following are my favourite charities.
1. World Vision Canada
Specific campaign or project within the organization: Cooking for Justice
Last February, I travelled to Cambodia with World Vision and chef Roger Mooching to kick off the Cooking for Justice campaign. I learned about how food affects a child's health and how we can make a difference.
It was heartening to see how this organization helps children in Cambodia with aid for nutrition and health programs, as well as education. If you decide to host a Cooking for Justice party at your place during the holidays to increase awareness, simply ask for donations. You'll be surprised how much money you can collect in just one evening.
Why now: Malnourished kids all over the world need help. A growing global food crisis means food security is a big issue in many countries, and our country is in a position to help.
For more, read my posts about Cambodia in The Life blog, Part 1 and Part 2.
2. Canadian Feed the Children
Specific campaign or project within the organization: Spotlight on Haiti
This organization's mission is simple: a world in which all children thrive, free of poverty. And Haiti is struggling to make this happen.
Why now: For more than 10 years, Canadian Feed The Children has helped children overcome the many challenges they face in Haiti. Here, the struggles of poverty have been worsened by natural catastrophes and an outbreak of cholera last year.
To see where your money goes, visit canadianfeedthechildren.ca
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