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To facilitate long-term partnerships between Canadian communities and disadvantaged world communities for their mutual transformation. Communities include churches, schools, universities, health teams and others who are partnering with Maria Auxiliadora and Soto communities in the central region of the Dominican Republic. Current projects: 1. T.E.A.R.S. School: preschool to Grade 5 for children in Maria Auxiliadora barrio 2. Soto School: preschool to Grade 4 for Haitian children in Soto community 3. Soto water project: water purification system in Soto community 4. Health Programs: community health programs, school health clinics 5. Camps: camps for children at the TEARS and Soto Schools 6. El Camino Church: support for church in Maria Auxiliadora and their community programs (e.g. food bank) 7. Soto Church: support for church in Soto community and their community programs (e.g. refugees impacted by earthquake in Haiti) 8. Teacher Training at TEARS and Soto Schools

Plug In ICA is a laboratory for research and a nexus for the presentation of art that confronts ideas and issues affecting today's society. The convergence of these strands will celebrate artworks and events in all media, as well as interdisciplinary projects spanning architecture, film, television, photography, sound, and new media.

In the summer of 2000 a newly-formed international association "Friends of the Mennonite Centre in Ukraine" purchased the former Girls' School in Molochansk as the focus of a program of Mennonite humanitarian assistance in southern Ukraine. We shared the expectations of Molochansk Mayor Alexandra Saenko, who, in negotiations for the privatization & purchase of the building, said: "I know Mennonites quite well. I think that the Centre offers our devastated people hope. Perhaps the school will become a 'light on a hill'. We are eager to work with you". Since the USSR collapse, Ukraine has been passing through a harsh subsistence, health & economic crisis which continues. At risk are seniors and children. Food, medical, & social assistance initiatives were begun in 2001, followed by educational programs. We have partnered with local government, hospitals, orphanages & schools to offer help & hope to Ukrainians in tangible ways, regardless of gender, ethnic background or religion.

The Foundation raises money for bursaries so under-represented women, and women with limited financial means can attend WIFT-T programs. As part of our strategic plan, we will also be launching a fundraising campaign to update our groundbreaking study Frame Work: Employment in Canadian Screen-Based Media-A National Profile. The Foundation also allows us to hold networking events that support the industry as a whole. Your donation will help directly support women in screen-based media (film, television and digital media) to build, advance and sustain their careers nationally and internationally.