May 24, 2015
Spring Update 2015
Welcome to our e-newsletter!
Save the Date!
 

We are moving our annual general meeting to the spring. This year, our AGM will be held on Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. at The Business Link 10160 103 ST NW Edmonton AB T5J 0X6. Please plan to attend this short evening program that will include a presentation on successes from the past year, financial statements, as well as networking with business and community leaders and draw prizes and snacks. For details about the AGM, check out our website.



Claudine Graduates!
 

Help One Another Canada Foundation is very proud to announce our very first graduate! Our sponsored student, Claudine Ntakarutimana is completing her secondary education in June 2015. Special thanks to her sponsor, Beatrice Irambona, for helping her fulfill her dream and create a better future for her and her family. Just like Beatrice, you can help a student graduate with only $20/month. Go to our website to donate.

 

Claudine: our first graduate!

 

NGO Status

We are excited to announce that Help One Another Canada Foundation now has official NGO (Non-government Organization) status in Burundi! It was a long process, but thanks to our strong network in Burundi, we were able to achieve it. This legal status will enable Help One Another Canada to qualify for financial assistance from government agencies and local, national and international donors in addition to tax exemption and concessions when obtaining vehicles, equipment and commodities in Burundi.

School supplies being delivered in Burundi
Improving Our Effectiveness
 

Help One Another Canada Foundation strongly values learning and building healthy relationships with like-minded organizations. Our President Jean-Jacques Mitakaro attended the 16th Annual Forum on Non-profit Effectiveness hosted by ASU Lodestar Center at Tucson Jewish Community Center on March 6, 2015.    

HOA President Jean-Jacques Mitakaro and Cynthia S. Thiede, Director of Professional Development, ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation

 

Net Impact
 

Net Impact Edmonton is an outstanding organization that matches up business students with local non-profits. The students volunteer their time to consult on business plans, marketing and other aspects of running a small organization. On March 7, our board member Cheryl Chichak attended a presentation that offered some helpful insights on how to improve HOA's reach through social media and multimedia marketing. Thank you to the Net Impact team for your commitment to putting your skills to work to help others! For more information, visit Net Impact Edmonton

Business students volunteering with 
Net Impact
Unrest in Burundi
 

Burundi is facing escalating political tensions, and the situation is precarious right now. Help One Another will continue to sponsor our students in Burundi, but our other activities may be limited. Our hearts and prayers are with the Burundian people, and we continue to stay in close contact with our staff and allies there. 

Help One Another Canada Foundation would like to thank Boulangerie Bonjour - Tree Stone Bakery, MacEwan University Global Education Fund, Rotary Club  of Edmonton Mayfield
Bernal Business Services Inc ., Platypi Designs Inc, the University of Alberta Technology Training Centre, McQueen Photography, Refine Dental, Emaraude Hotel, Amzad Amiri Professional Corporation  and Copy City for their support. We would also like to thank our newest sponsor, TechSoup Canada , for their help with software and technology resources.

Thanks also to all of our child sponsors and donors who make it possible for children in Burundi to get an education that will help them to escape the cycle of poverty.

 
Jean Jacques Mitakaro
President
Help One Another Canada Foundation

 
Please help us reach our goal of sponsoring 60 Burundian children to get an education and escape the cycle of poverty.

Email us at 
or call us at 780-868-8765 if you would like more information about our education sponsorship program.

Thank you for your support!
Help One Another Canada Foundation | (780) 868-8765 | info@helponeanotherfdn.org | http://www.helponeanotherfdn.org
16204 ? 53 Street NW
Edmonton, T5Y 3C6