Wings of Hope for Africa Foundation

Overview

Wings of Hope for Africa Foundation is a Canadian-registered non-profit organization dedicated to combating poverty and promoting self-sufficiency in Burundi, Rwanda, and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 2011, the charity focuses on empowering communities through education, healthcare, and sustainable agriculture initiatives.

Mission

The foundation's primary mission is to relieve poverty by implementing self-sufficient agriculture projects, providing essential educational tools, and aiding healthcare provisions. It aims to create equal opportunities and uplift impoverished individuals to self-sufficiency through community-driven initiatives.

Programs

• Self-Sufficiency and Education Programs: These programs support vulnerable families by developing cooperative projects that generate income, foster community building, and emphasize traditional self-sufficiency methods through sustainable agriculture and small business activities.
• Children’s Welfare and Education Programs: Specifically addressing the severe educational challenges faced by Burundi, one of the world’s poorest countries, which struggles with quality and affordable education due to infrastructure and resource deficits. The "Back to School" program, initiated in 2012, provides essential supplies such as uniforms, backpacks, shoes, books, and other educational materials to ensure disadvantaged children have access to education.
• Emergency Relief Programs: Designed to offer immediate assistance to individuals or families in distress or affected by environmental disasters, enhancing response capacity to emergencies.

Objectives for 2023

Recent objectives include expanding the "Back to School" program in Burundi, establishing a food bank in Calgary to support low-income families, strengthening income-generating projects in East Africa, enhancing emergency relief capabilities, and increasing community outreach in Calgary.

Registration and Transparency

Wings of Hope for Africa Foundation is legally registered with the Canada Revenue Agency under business number 850144502RR0001, ensuring compliance with CRA regulations. The foundation is motivated by values of inclusivity and service, striving for transparency in its operations to positively impact communities in need.