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The 4th mission is completed and we are proud to report that once again, it was successful. Indeed, our last visit allowed the project to increase by more than a hundred, the number of beneficiaries. Your project now numbers more than 900 children wearing their new uniform on the benches of Burundi’s schools. We plan […]

Message received from a university student who was added to our list last year: ”I am so grateful with this gesture, it is great and grand. It is engraved in my heart and in my mind. It is almost eternal. I am always touched by such actions because they are alive, you can relive them […]

Small changes to the structure of the project “My school bag”: Suzanne Pettigrew now holds the position of secretary. Her faith in the project and dynamism can only contribute positively. Welcome Suzanne! The project My school bag phone number is : 450.937.1711

Sunday, August 24th, 2008. It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the death of our friend, Celestin Sebutama, former Mayor of Bujumbura who has helped us during the first two years of our mission. During this last year, our friend was acting and Counsellor for the Ambassy in Uganda. Celestin died during […]

FINALLY!!!! The project is recognized as a charitable organization. We can now provide its generous donators with receipts for income tax purposes. We THANK YOU for your patience.

As a token of appreciation, Corinne Chatel would love to bring to each one of you, a gift. Indeed, she feels privileged to be the one present when the children receive their school bag filled with school material, uniform and hope for a better future. Since this is impossible, we carry a draw of 3 […]

For the 3rd consecutive year, I went to Burundi, Africa where children and partners were awaiting. This third mission was once again a total success. More than 720 children will go to school with all the necessary supplies (uniform and school material). To faces on pictures are now names and stories. I am beginning to […]

The 2008 fund raising campaign was successful. Loyal donators continue to make a big difference in the lives of many needy Burundian children. THANK YOU!!! Once again, the 6th graders of an elementary on the south shore, have demonstrated a lot of imagination, determination and an indescribable dynamism in order to make encore une fois, […]

Door to door lemonade sale was a remarkable initiative by Gabrielle B. She, along with her younger brother Philippe and her cousin Jean-Hugues, went from door to door to sell fresh lemonade to all our neighbors who wanted to quench their thirst during this hot summer day. This initiative helped raise 87.50$. Gabrielle is already […]

Hélène Gaudreau organized a walk to benefit the project “My School Bag”. Well-designed posters were distributed to neighbours and to friends. Even though she had previous commitments, Burundi’s ambassador, Mrs. Appolonie Simbizi, came to join the participants at the beginning of the walk. It was an excellent initiative from Hélène, endorsed by Mathieu Argouges. This […]