University of Victoria - Faculty of Education
The University of Victoria and concerned faculty members has been crucial in originating and developing the project
CIDA
- Canadian International Development Agency
CIDA has provided funding to this project
Langford
Fire Department BC, Canada
Langford Firefighters were in Kabul working with Canadian Forces Members (CIMIC) in helping deliver training and over $322,000.00 worth of fire fighting equipment to the firefighters in Kabul. Through these efforts both Kabul and Langford firefighters had the opportunity to assist the Childrens Global Arts project in transporting materials and artwork.
Canadian Forces
Canadian Forces · Camp Julien is the Canadian Forces Base in Kabul where our contact is posted. The objective of Operation ATHENA, Canada’s contribution to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), is to take part in the United Nations (UN)-authorized mission in Kabul, Afghanistan, for a period of 12 months starting in August 2003.
Task Force Kabul is the formation that comprises all Canadian Forces (CF) units and formations committed to Op ATHENA. · The mission of ISAF is to help maintain security in Kabul and the surrounding areas so that the Afghan Transitional Authority and UN agencies can function. It also includes liaison with political, social and religious leaders to ensure that ISAF operations appropriately respect religious, ethnic and cultural sensitivities in Afghanistan.
At this time, ISAF comprises approximately 5,000 troops from more than 30 nations. Its current commander is Lieutenant-General Gotz Gliemeroth of Germany. The Canadian contribution to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) is known as Operation ATHENA. With about 1,900 personnel deploying in each rotation, the Canadian contingent is the largest in ISAF. Canadian soldiers conduct regular patrol missions in the Canadian area of responsibility.
In addition, they are involved in a number of projects, such as digging wells and repairing buildings, to help improve the quality of life of the people in their area. Of the 1,900 troops deployed on Operation ATHENA, about 1,700 are deployed in Kabul; the remainder are deployed elsewhere in southwest Asia in support of the mission.
17 Wing, Winnipeg was the original point of contact for organizing transportation
to Trenton · Major Steve Whelan is using his resources for art supplies
and is working with the conference committee to have new supplies delivered
from Canada that are being donated by local business. · Treton is the
Canadian Forces Base in Ontario that will receive the artworks from Afghanistan.
Iraq·
Troubador Foundation and Child Honouring
Raffi's Troubador Foundation and "Child Honouring" project have provided much needed financial aid as well as advice concerning this project.
Education Without Borders
Link with schools in Guguletu, Cape Town, South Africa (Fezeke Secondary
School and Mseki Elementary School Help foster educational opportunities
and provide educational facilities in disadvantaged regions of the world
-Dispatch”: EWB online newsletter
See their web page
are ongoing projects and suggestions for fundraising
Hands
Across Borders
Link with School in Zanzibar, Tanzania (Jambiani School) . Providing health and education services to communities in need in the developing world . See the HAB newsletter online. Also view how you can help by donating and fundraising
Grassroots Holistic Healing
Link with Korea and Sri Lanka Provides a variety of humanitarian services and medical modalities, integrating Eastern and Western traditions in order to help patients achieve optimal health. See their website for news, education and events
PRIA
PRIA is our Link with India. PRIA is a civil society organisation, undertaking development initiatives to positively impact the lives and improve the quality of living of marginalised and excluded sections of the society. See their website for info on publications, events and newsletter
Kurdistan Save The Children Fund
Link with Iraq A local and international Kurdish charity organization. See their website for ways to support a child and also view songs, magazines and games.
Teachers For A Better Belize
Link with Belize A nonprofit organization: a partnership of volunteer educators from the U.S. & Belize who coordinate teacher-training workshops and distribute school supplies in the Toledo region. -View website to see how you can help and ways to share teaching activities (under site map)
Project Hope
This is our link with Palestine. Project Hope provides opportunities for the Youth of Palestine. They bring together internationals and Palestinians to teach language classes, produce drama and art, and provide other important activities in the local community.
Victoria International Development Education Association
Supplying global resources VIDEA has been involved in the promotion and delivery of global education in Victoria and the Southern Vancouver Island area since 1977. VIDEA has actively engaged teachers, students, youth and the general public in learning about-and becoming involved in-international issues, with a particular focus on the need for socially just and sustainable global development.
Women For Women in Afghanistan
The overall goals of CW4WAfghan are: 1) to support the empowerment efforts of women in Afghanistan and the refugee camps in Pakistan, and 2) to raise awareness in Canada of the need to secure and protect human rights for Afghan women.
Vietnam Friendship Village Project
The mission of the Vietnam Friendship Village Project is to cultivate reconciliation and heal the wounds of the Vietnam War by uniting veterans and caring citizens through international cooperation in the building and support of the Village of Friendship, a living symbol of peace.