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Casting for Innovation: Women Entrepreneurs Turn Fish Into a Business
“The fish business is promising and so we are committed to grow it to ensure a better life for all members.”
After joining an aquaculture group through RESULT, Sarah’s passion for entrepreneurialism led her to start a fish smoking and fish oil business in Ghana.
Read August 2018 issueJuly 2018
Growing green thumbs in Bolivia
“Getting veggies in the market is expensive but if you produce your own veggies you also help dad and mom.”
11-year-old Efrain and 8-year-old Silvia are developing their own green thumbs. Helping children learn to grow their own food is changing communities in Bolivia.
Read July 2018 issueJune 2018
For the love of cooking
“I dream of starting a restaurant. Or at least to get a chef’s degree or something like that – that’s what I want to pursue.”
16-year-old Colton is pursuing a new passion thanks to a Grade 9 Food and Nutrition program in Waywayseecappo First Nation.
Read June 2018 issueMay 2018
A Mother’s Promise
“My dream is to see my children become successful in their education. For this, I will do my best.”
This is the promise that Yeshi, a mother of two living in Ethiopia, has made for her children – and despite the odds, she’s keeping that promise.
Read May 2018 issueApril 2018
Dino’s garden shop grows new life
Dino always had dreams of starting a business. But as a labourer earning an unstable income, he put his dreams on hold to focus on supporting his children.
“Of course it was not enough. I was not able to feed my children enough nutritious food throughout the year.”
Then came the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to start a garden shop.
Read April 2018 issueMarch 2018
A ripple effect for girls
It’s scary to think about losing a friend.
But that was almost a reality for 13-year-old Joan in Uganda last year. One of her school friends nearly died of typhoid after drinking dirty water.
A new water purification system brought clean water to their school – and changed everything.
Read March 2018 issueFEBRUARY 2018
Spreading the Love
Hassen and Zeyneba are a team. Together, they manage their home and family farm in Cheffa Valley, Ethiopia.
As the farm gets more successful, they’re spreading the love to their neighbours by helping them out wherever they can.
But just a few short years ago, life was very different for the couple.
Read February 2018 issueJANUARY 2018
Your gifts are already changing lives
We know that understanding your impact is important to you. We’ll always report back to you how your gifts are making a difference – it’s what makes us a Financial Post top Canadian charity.
Meet seven-year-old Patience in Uganda. Thanks to your support, she’s looking forward to a brighter future.
Read January 2018 issueDECEMBER 2017
Thank you and Happy Holidays
You’ve made such a difference this year
A big thank you to all of our supporters for helping children thrive. Because of you, children are having happy holidays in Canada and around the world.
From all of us at Canadian Feed The Children, have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!
Read December 2017 issueNOVEMBER 2017
Our little secret
Starting on Giving Tuesday (November 28) choose a gift from the Best.Gift.Ever catalogue and your donation will be matched by a generous donor.
That means that your gift will have double the impact! Mark your calendar and get ready to check everyone off your list.
November 2017 issueOctober 2017
3 fall foods we love
These fall favourites aren’t just tasty – they’re helping families become food secure
Leonia is the proud matriarch of a large, close-knit brood. She recently joined a farmer field school where she learned to grow her new favourite crops.
Find out why we love these three fall foods.
Read October 2017 issueSEPTEMBER 2017
Thank You!
Today is World Gratitude Day! With families gathering soon for the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to say a heartfelt THANK YOU.
Because of you, over 3 million meals have been served and over 35,000 children supported in their primary school education. Learn more about your impact.
Read September 2017 issueAUGUST 2017
“If a girl is educated, she can fight for her rights.”
Annet champions her granddaughter’s education
Annet hopes that Resty will avoid the fate of many of her peers who are forced to leave school. Resty shares that goal, because she knows an education will help her achieve her dreams. Read more.
Read August 2017 issue