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More than 100 million children worldwide do not have the opportunity to attend school. SCW Canada believes that no child should be denied the right to attend school and receive a meaningful education. Education is the single most powerful weapon in the fight against poverty. SCW empowers children in developing countries through the provision of new school facilities, educational opportunities and a safe, healthy and secure learning environment. SCW Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of poor communities, one school at a time.

Our Centre serves Inuit children and youth from birth to 13 years of age and their families in the southern urban setting of the City of Ottawa. In partnership with parents and the community, the OICC fosters strong Inuit children, youth and families by providing a learning environment that will enhance children's overall well-being, adaptability and strength in a proud Inuit cultural environment. Our Programs We believe that children deserve a nurturing and caring child centred environment that supports the Inuit culture and language. We believe that parents are a child’s first and most important teacher. Our program supports the whole family as children are celebrated for the unique and special people that they are. We work in partnership with families to ensure that children receive the best care and early education possible.

The After School Program for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (ASPOVC) seeks to respond effectively to the plight of children, providing interventions that will result in Physical, Psychological, Social, and Emotional wellbeing and development of the children.

ASEM, as of 2011 has helped more than 20,000 children; at Centers, with schooling, vocational training, health care, and psychological support, etc. More than 700 children have been assisted in rejoining their families and getting reintegrated into their community.

In a world that has enough food, medicine and technology, it is sad to see children still living in poverty, abuse and neglect. That is why Ashid K. Bahl founded the Society, to show people that we can make a difference by helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Locally, we have helped with specialized medical treatments, equipment and medicine not covered by our health care system and not accessible due to financial constraints. Special needs children have gained access to specialized walkers, van and porch lifts, communication devices, food, clothing, playgrounds, and the Annual Santa’s Express. Internationally, we have helped with water wells, educational supplies, toys, and have been able to build & support several orphanages and schools. 90% of our funding comes in the form of private and corporate donations. Our Society is 99% volunteer based, which keeps our administrative costs low and hence that money raised can be best spent helping children.

Our vision is " Strong families for a strong community." We encourage family involvement and build family strengths through variety of programs that serve children and families. We have region wide services for children with disabilities and we operate high quality non-profit child care,out of school care and preschool programs.

Goals: To provide children with a learning environment that will enhance their development, and prepare them for a more successful entry into school and community. To address possible emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties in children through the provision of early identification and intervention strategies. To provide the resources, supports, and prevention interventions to families, thereby enabling the parents to build secure relationships and to enhance parenting skills.

Address the socio-economic challenges of vulnerable human beings who are resilient to climate change

Waladi could be your child, your grandchild, your niece or nephew, and the kid next door. Waladi, which means “my child” in Arabic, is everyone’s child. As the old African proverb goes, “it takes a village to raise a child.” Waladi is the brainchild of Simon Kattar, Executive Chef and co-owner of à la Carte Kitchen Inc., in Toronto. It is a registered charity dedicated to providing an education to children at home and around the world

Aims • To protect, develop and promote the role of music in education. • To establish a national network that provides support to parents, local advocacy and music education organizations. • To support the role of teachers of music in education. • To accumulate information and statistics on all pertinent aspects of music education in Canada. • To research and distribute appropriate resource/support materials. • To promote life-long participation and engagement in music. • To support the use of active music making in therapeutic settings.