Author Archives: CanILF Staff

Afghan Update & 12 Days of Learning

Dear Friends and Supporters, This has been an incredibly eventful year for the Canadian International Learning Foundation (CanILF) and our partners. Most recently, we are pleased to announce new support for a morning programat the Afghan Canadian Community Center in … Continue reading

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Classroom Fundraising Success

Yimeng Wang and a few of her friends got together and held a fundraiser for CanILF as a school project. Their efforts now allow a student in Afghanistan to attend school for an entire year! Here is her description of … Continue reading

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Join the CanILF Race Team for Ottawa Race Weekend

Are you interested in taking part in Ottawa Race Weekend on May 26 & 27 (www.runottawa.ca)? Would you like to help students struggling to overcome war and poverty? If so, you can join the Canadian International Learning Foundation (CanILF) Race … Continue reading

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Art-lovers unite at Irene’s Pub, raising $1800 for international education

Lovers of art, international education and nights out with friends gathered at Irene’s Pub on January 25, 2012, for the fourth-annual Everybody’s Art Show. Filled with funky and affordable local creations, the art auction raised $1,800 for the Ottawa-based Canadian … Continue reading

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Cheers to funky art and supporting international education!

Irene’s Pub in Ottawa hosts 4th annual art auction on January 25th to raise funds for the Canadian International Learning Foundation. Please click here to RSVP via facebook! What’s better than a night out with friends at Irene’s Pub? How … Continue reading

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Educators in at-risk areas invited to receive help from skilled online volunteers

The Canadian International Learning Foundation is looking for educators in regions affected by war, illness or poverty to join our new Educator Volunteer Network (EVN). The EVN is a social website (www.educatorvolunteer.net) where educators can receive mentoring and one-on-one assistance … Continue reading

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Join the CanILF Race Team for the Ottawa Army Run!

Meet the Race Team… Erin Collins (half marathon) Matthew Walthert (half marathon) Martha Trudeau (half marathon) Jessica Aldred (5K) Ryan Aldred (5K) Shareif Mahmoud (5K) Kate Bondett (5K) Not running, but want to help? Donate here to help the CanILF … Continue reading

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Terralog Technologies Helps Bring Internet to Uganda Orphanage

The Canadian International Learning Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a substantial donation from Terralog Technologies Inc. This, along with money raised from our individual donors, funded a much-needed computer lab upgrade and brought Internet access to the … Continue reading

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CIDA Approves New Grant for ACCC

We are thrilled to announce that the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has approved a new grant for the Afghan-Canadian Community Center, CanILF’s partner school in Kandahar. More to follow soon!

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A Canadian Teacher’s Take on Afghan Education

Dear Mr. Oliphant, I am a constituent of Don Valley West, and am concerned about the state of a school in Kandahar, Afghanistan — the Afghan-Canadian Community Centre (ACCC) — which is supported by a charity, the Canadian International Learning … Continue reading

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