Rock For Humanity presents "One Night Out"
On February 25th, Rock For Humanity founders and volunteers will camp out for a full 24 hours on the streets of Toronto to raise awareness about homelessness while supporting Free the Children.
For more information on Rock For Humanity or its "One Night Out" campaign in support of Free the Children, visit:
www.rockforhumanity.com
Name:
Jame
Cuthbertson
Amount Raised:
$0.00
Fundraising Goal:
$200.00
My Event Details
When: Feb 25, 2010 12:00 AM
Location: Streets of Toronto
PostCode: M6G 2S9
About Free The Children
An overview of Free The Children's international and domestic programs
Mercy's Story
Mercy is an AIDS orphan who lost both her parents to the disease. The morning we met her, her eyes were dull. We were told she had been very unwell and had lost a lot of weight. Then she collapsed.
Michelle Hambly, the head of our mobile health clinics in the community, immediately took Mercy to the local hospital.
We will never forget the hot day in August when we received her test results. Mercy started to cry. But they were tears of joy. She gave Michelle a long hug. She tested positive for TB and typhoid, but negative for HIV. Mercy knew all too well what an AIDS diagnosis would have meant for her.
We immediately integrated Mercy into our Adopt a Village program. Typhoid can be prevented by clean water. TB can be treated through health care. HIV can be avoided through education. Mercy was so excited about going to school. She explained that she wanted to be a teacher. "I want to help educate children so they can have a future too," she said.
Through Free The Children’s holistic development model, Adopt a Village, individuals and communities are empowered with the tools they need to lift themselves from the cycle of poverty. With the belief that education is critical to ending the cycle of poverty, Adopt a Village’s education programs focus on providing the infrastructure and the tools that children need to receive a quality education. Through the water, sanitation and healthcare programs, entire communities are provided with sources of clean water that are closer to home, and are provided with support such as basic health care and health education workshops. Women are empowered with the tools to earn a sustainable income through the Alternative Income programs, ensuring they are able to support themselves and their family. Through collaboration in these key areas of development, Adopt a Village is truly able to empower communities to make sustainable change.