Gawang Kalinga - Friends of Isa Mundo

Gawang Kalinga’s (GK) (to give care) aim is to reduce poverty in the world by providing shelter, education, health and livelihood. Their focus in the Philippines is for a slum-free, squatter-free nation through a simple strategy of providing land for the landless, homes for the homeless, food for the hungry and as a result providing dignity and peace for every Filipino. Since 1995 GK has reached over 900 communities all over the Philippines and in other developing countries. Isa Mundo is currently in discussion with GK for potential future partnership. Check out their website at http://www.gawadkalinga.org/

Friends of Isa Mundo

There are so many great organizations that Isa Mundo has encountered and been introduced to from which we learn of new and exciting projects everyday. We will regularly showcase these amazing organizations, which we hope to work with in the future. All of these have similar visions of collaborating and partnering with non-governmental and community organizations to improve the situation of families and communities around the world and in their community. Stay tuned for October’s focus organization!

The team is expanding

It’s official…Danielle Maheu has enthusiastically accepted our offer to join the foundation as our Communications Officer. Danielle will be working on our promotional material including brochures, business cards and other great products. Danielle recently completed professional photography studies at Spéos - Paris Photographic Institute in Paris, France. She is currently living in Toronto and is working on several portrait and documentary projects that she expects to complete in late 2008. Check our her website at www.daniellemaheu.com
Welcome Danielle!

Casa de Sion Update

We would like to update you on a situation regarding Casa de Sion Orphanage in Guatemala. The Director has recently informed us that she is currently resolving a situation between the orphanage and the Guatemalan government; she will keep us updated on the outcomes of this situation. This unfortunate event has put a hold on the construction of the new orphanage and other facilities including the construction of the service road, which Isa Mundo is funding. We are currently evaluating if we want to use the funds targeted for Casa de Sion for another Isa Mundo project.

Another successful campaign!

In June 2008 we launched a campaign to raise money to provide 2 water tanks, which will supply clean drinking water for the children, youth and families in the communities. We are proud to announce that we have successfully completed the fundraiser for this campaign. Engineers Without Borders will be purchasing the water tanks in December of this year.

A successful campaign!

In June 2008, Isa Mundo launched its Road to Success Campaign to fund a service road for an orphanage in Guatemala. Through all our fundraising efforts, we recently attained our goal for the service road. Thank you for all your support.

Second Ottawa Garage Sale

We held our second Ottawa summer garage sale and it was a great success. Thanks to donations from family and friends, we managed to raise enough money to complete our Clean Water project in El Salvador. Thanks to everyone for your support and kind donations!