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🌟 Join Us for the Children of Heroes Charity Fund Webinar 🌟 Myriad Canada is working with the Ukrainian Charity Foundation "Children of Heroes" to provide assistance to children who have lost one or both parents due to the war in Ukraine. We are excited to invite you to an impactful Webinar on November 27, 2024 from 1:00 to 2:30pm, for an impactful webinar hosted by the Children of Heroes Charity Fund. This event will bring together business professionals and individuals committed to supporting Ukrainian children affected by the war. Thanks to the generous support of the Trottier Foundation in partnership with Myriad Canada, all donations made up to $50,000 will be matched. Don’t miss this opportunity to double your impact and support the education for war orphans in Ukraine! Help us bring hope to those in need. All donations are eligible for a tax receipt in Canada. To make a donation for this project: https://lnkd.in/diRvrHKv Zoom link to participate: https://lnkd.in/ddn2fxNV #CharityWebinar #UkraineRelief #Philanthropy #DoubleYourImpact #GiveHope    

Looking forward to this insightful session on cross-border donations with expert speakers like Benoit Fontaine of Myriad Canada. A must-attend for any professional advisor navigating international giving! #Philanthropy #International #CrossBorderGiving #CAGP #webinar

[Myriad Canada's new initiative to provide emergency services through charitable activities on the ground with non-profit organizations in Lebanon.] At Myriad Canada, we believe that education is a lifeline—especially in times of war. In Lebanon, 60% of public schools turned into shelters to house the 1.2 million displaced people, over 350,000 children are without schooling, caught in a cycle of fear, loss, and uncertainty. But even in the face of such challenges, the drive to learn remains strong. In response, Myriad Canada is working with CodeBrave Lebanon, to provide emergency education and bring hope to these young minds. CodeBrave offers game-based coding and robotics classes in shelters, combining hands-on learning with emotional support for children experiencing stress and anxiety. Since 2018, CodeBrave has been empowering vulnerable youth across Lebanon with tech skills in coding and robotics, focusing on building literacy, numeracy, and science skills. Their innovative programs not only provide education, but offer stability, hope, and a sense of normalcy in the midst of crisis. With over 2,435 young people upskilled —CodeBrave is giving Lebanon’s youth the tools they need to break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future. Donate now to support these vital educational programs, so that Lebanese children have access to life-changing education despite the challenges they face. For more information about CodeBrave Lebanon’s mission and impact, visit: CodeBrave Lebanon #EducationForAll #SupportLebanon #EmergencyRelief #Donate #YouthEmpowerment #TechForGood #CodeBrave #MyriadCanada To find our more and support this project: https://lnkd.in/dCU2tVH8 

[Myriad Canada's new initiative to provide emergency services through charitable activities on the ground with non-profit organizations in Lebanon.] At Myriad Canada, we believe that education is a lifeline—especially in times of war. In Lebanon, 60% of public schools turned into shelters to house the 1.2 million displaced people, over 350,000 children are without schooling, caught in a cycle of fear, loss, and uncertainty. But even in the face of such challenges, the drive to learn remains strong. In response, Myriad Canada is working with CodeBrave Lebanon, to provide emergency education and bring hope to these young minds. CodeBrave offers game-based coding and robotics classes in shelters, combining hands-on learning with emotional support for children experiencing stress and anxiety. Since 2018, CodeBrave has been empowering vulnerable youth across Lebanon with tech skills in coding and robotics, focusing on building literacy, numeracy, and science skills. Their innovative programs not only provide education, but offer stability, hope, and a sense of normalcy in the midst of crisis. With over 2,435 young people upskilled —CodeBrave is giving Lebanon’s youth the tools they need to break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future. Donate now to support these vital educational programs, so that Lebanese children have access to life-changing education despite the challenges they face. For more information about CodeBrave Lebanon’s mission and impact, visit: CodeBrave Lebanon #EducationForAll #SupportLebanon #EmergencyRelief #Donate #YouthEmpowerment #TechForGood #CodeBrave #MyriadCanada To find our more and support this project: https://lnkd.in/dCU2tVH8 

As many of you know, I moved to Lebanon a few years ago to focus on supporting grassroots organizations doing tremendous work. Many people were confused by my decision, but Lebanon has a way of stealing your heart and calling you back to the land. I've been so grateful to be able to live, work and build community in Beirut. Since mid September however, the Israeli aggression escalated dramatically in the capital leaving me no choice but to evacuate (temporarily) like so many others. It's been an unimaginably difficult few weeks. All across the country people of all walks of life are being profoundly impacted. 1.2M people are now displaced, 60% of public schools have become shelters, and over 350,000 children are left without education. Hundreds of thousands of children have been forced from their homes, struggling with fear, loss, and uncertainty. But the one thing that has given me hope in these dark days - is seeing how children’s drive to keep learning hasn’t stopped. From sitting outside on the side of the road with their laptops to join a class, or continuing to study when the one room they have is being shared by 30 family members - these kids wont give up. I'm launching an Emergency Fundraiser for Lebanon to run education at shelters for the displaced. This is being done in partnership with CodeBrave Lebanon and Myriad Canada. CodeBrave Lebanon is providing emergency education in shelters focused on building basic literacy, numeracy and science skills through game-based coding and robotics classes. Game-based education is shown to be one of the most effective ways to keep children learning in high stress environments while providing a much-needed escape from the chaos around them. Education is a lifeline that must continue—even in times of war. Your donation will fund more children receiving quality education at shelters. Donations from Canada, US and UK are tax deductible, see the links below. Every amount helps, and if you are not able to give - please share this far and wide with others. Thank you so much. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ - For Canada: https://lnkd.in/e2m7nsZd - For US: https://lnkd.in/eZcJWjRE - For UK: https://lnkd.in/eECFeMaX

[Myriad Canada's new project to uplift impoverished communities in remote villages of Vietnam and Cambodia] Despite rapid sustainable development in Vietnam and Cambodia, a large majority of the population is facing economic hardship. Millions of people, notably in rural areas, experience persistent poverty due to inadequate healthcare and prevention services. Debt and disability remains driven by limited access to banks and high education costs. This financial burden deters children from completing their schooling, pushing them to resort to low-paying, dangerous jobs. Women and girls are particularly vulnerable, as these circumstances can lead to domestic abuse. To help these communities, Myriad Canada is proud to announce a new project with our implementing partner Mekong Plus - L'Officiel. Project goals include delivering training and microcredit to over 1,000 households a year to boost their incomes, 3,500 scholarships to children and preventative health training to at least 1,000 woman per year.  Mekong Plus (MPlus) is an international NGO founded by Belgian and French volunteers, dedicated to reducing rural poverty in Vietnam and Cambodia. Since its expansion into Rumdoul, Svay Rieng, in 2009, MPlus has implemented programs in agriculture, health, and employment for local women. The organization focuses on improving living standards, particularly for women and children. Its mission emphasizes collaboration with local partners to foster sustainable development and enhance the capacity of disadvantaged communities. #youth #HumanitarianAid #education #SupportWomen Myriad Alliance Fondation Roi Baudouin Give2Asia Myriad USA To find out more and support this project: https://lnkd.in/ee2RNPC3

Last Wednesday, at the “International Cooperation Futures Forum” organized by Cooperation Canada, our Executive Director Benoit Fontaine took part in the session “The Future is Philanthropic: Engaging and leveraging philanthropy for global impact”. This session, moderated by Shannon Kindornay, Chief Operations Officer, Cooperation Canada, discussed opportunities for engagement between philanthropy and other actors to build a better world. Among the topics discussed were the importance of advocacy to achieve a systemic goal, of being long-term oriented and flexible (not only in narrative but also in practice!), of promoting a culture of transparency with implementing partners, of working with local leaders and of supporting a culture of philanthropy in developing countries. Many thanks to the other speakers for their contributions! - Jennifer Brennan, Senior Director, Canada Programs of Mastercard Foundation - Katie Porter, Senior Advocacy Officer at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Katharine Im-Jenkins, Managing Director of Equality Fund - Kimberly Cernak, Managing Director of Eleanor Crook Foundation - Caroline Kouassiaman, Executive Director of Initiative Sankofa d'Afrique de l'Ouest (ISDAO) - Vinod Rajasekaran, CEO & Editor-in-Chief at Future of Good Myriad Alliance Fondation Roi Baudouin Myriad USA Give2Asia Myriad Australia The Gift Trust

Yesterday, at Philanthropic Foundations Canada / Fondations philanthropiques Canada's #Together25Ensemble National Conference in Ottawa, our Executive Director Benoit Fontaine participated in a session entitled ‘International Grantmaking: Supporting Local and Global Challenges’ with Patricia Pena, Assistant Deputy Minister - International Development Partnerships and Operations at Affaires mondiales Canada | Global Affairs Canada, Marine-Celeste Kiromera, Director, Learning and Impact at the Equality Fund, Martina Ulrichs, Chief Program Officer at the Pathy Family Foundation, and moderated by Shannon Kindornay, Chief Operations Officer at Cooperation Canada.   Thank you to all the speakers for their contributions! It was a very dynamic and enriching discussion on a subject that drives us every day at Myriad Canada! Myriad Alliance Fondation Roi Baudouin Myriad USA Give2Asia Myriad Australia The Gift Trust New Zealand

This week, we had the privilege of meeting Olivier Vandecasteele, founder of Protect Humanitarians, during a conference in Ottawa and a meeting in Montreal.   Our discussions focused on the key challenges in the humanitarian sector and the objectives of this NGO. Protect Humanitarians is committed to providing medical, material, and legal support to humanitarian workers facing emergencies, while also fostering the exchange of best practices to improve psychological and legal aid for those impacted by attacks.   Their work is a crucial reminder of the need to protect those who dedicate their lives to helping others, and to raise awareness among decision-makers and the public about these ongoing risks. To learn more about the Protect Humanitarians Fund managed by Myriad Canada, click here: https://lnkd.in/ehvEZuWU   Consulat général de Belgique à Montréal Médecins du Monde Myriad Alliance Myriad USA Fondation Roi Baudouin Give2Asia Myriad Australia The Gift Trust

[Myriad Canada's new project to support forest landscape restoration around the world] Myriad Canada is proud to announce a new project with WeForest to restore threatened and degraded forests landscapes, with the aim of amplifying the impact of trees for people, nature, and climate. Activities of this project may include the protection of remaining forests through the strengthening of local governance and community engagement, the reduction of deforestation by introducing agroforestry practices to local communities, and the measurement of the forests’ growth as well as their environmental and socio-economic impact through mapping and research. WeForest is a nonprofit organization based in Brussels whose mission is to contribute to action on climate, the environment and humanity, through the conservation and restoration of forests and forest landscapes on a global scale. Since 2009, WeForest’s four global programmes – encompassing nearly 20 tailored nature-based projects across Latin America, Africa, and Asia have resulted in over 50,000 hectares of forest landscape restored and conserved, 80 million trees growing, 70,000 families strengthened economically, and 5M tonnes of CO₂ captured. #forests #protection #restauration #environment To find out more and support this project: https://lnkd.in/eQX_bK6H Myriad Alliance Fondation Roi Baudouin Myriad USA Give2Asia Myriad Australia The Gift Trust New Zealand