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A small random draw took place similar to the one we organized last year. Three small gifts were given to each of our donors since it was impossible to have brought one for everyone. Phoenix G (9 years old) picked the first place winner, Dominique Maheu from Montreal. Gabrielle B. (8 years old) picked the […]

May 12th 2007: Departure from Montréal to France where friends were awaiting with funds, books and clothing. The 15th, I continued my trip with a 3 weeks stay in Burundi. The children who met us last year were waiting for us with big smiles. It was very emotional to see them again. Some small gifts […]

Students in the 6th grade at St-Joseph elementary school in Mercier did a fundraising campaign in spring 2008. They weren’t lacking any imagination! One of their many projects was to preserve our environment by selling several snacks without the harmful packaging. They also invited parents to donate empty cans and plastic bottles. They were able […]

The Beginning of the fund raising campaign. As a result of the publicity that was generated from winning the contest, many generous people took a personal interest in the project « Mon sac d’école ». Their generosity allowed us to raise a sum of 10 556.90$ We also want to acknowledge publicly the gestures of […]

Distribution of the bags filled, each with the supplies and uniform, to 43 needy children of Kamenge in the outskirts of Bujumbura. According to the photos, the bags made a lot of happy children! Jocelyne, my partner and friend, handed out uniform and supplies to 27 children from the hills or the streets.

A shipment to Burundi A big box filled with these school bags and used clothing left Montreal for Bujumbura. We could not have done this without Mélanie Moreau’s help. Thanks Melanie!

First handing out of school supplies and uniforms to 49 children of displaced families attending Buterere High School. Also, thanks to the generous donation of Mr Marcel Guilbert, the school is now the proud owner of its first soccer balls…. its only sportive equipment. Distribution of school bags filled with uniform and school supplies for […]

On my way to Burundi. Stop in Paris where my two good friends Cathy Argouges and Anne Raynaud filled corners of my suitcases with small kids jewelry, toys and books which were very popular with the children. Thanks to Cathy and Anne! Returned home on the 6 of June leaving part of my heart behind.