Tanzania is a land of great hardship. Its disparity contrasts greatly with our life in Canada. Tanzania’s population is over 40 million, but 44% are under the age of 14. It is not uncommon for people in Tanzania to walk … Read more
Graham Cummins, a member of The Salvation Army and a student at the University of Guelph, Ontario, recently spent two months in Tanzania.
When Faustina’s husband went to the U.S to find employment, she was left penniless with three young children and was pregnant with their fourth child. She chose to generate income, with her young children by her side, selling candies in … Read more
Dec 16- WINN – In response to a growing need, Canadian Foodgrains Bank is providing 9,109 metric tonnes of food to the people of Zimbabwe. The $7 million project will provide for 120,000 beneficiaries. Rations will sustain them for five … Read more
Nov 21 – TOR – In August 2008 more than 225,000 homes were destroyed in Bihar State, India, when a Dam lost its hold and caused severe flooding. Local Salvation Army emergency disaster teams provided immediate aid, but with winter … Read more
“For 14 cents per person per year, you significantly improve the lives of the people of Zimbabwe through the provision of medical and surgical care,” says Chief Medical Officer, Captain Dr. Paul Thistle.
Oct 9th – Myanmar – Salvation Army officers and personnel from Myanmar (Burma) are working alongside international deployees to help people affected by Cyclone Nargis. Salvation Army teams are providing food and other necessities as well as materials to rebuild … Read more
Malawi, southern Africa, is home to more than 12 million people, 45% of whom live below the poverty line. When it comes to medical attention in rural areas, many walk miles on dirt roads to get to a public health-care … Read more
In many communities in Tanzania, the shortage of clean safe water affects the growth of children and community members are attacked by various water-borne diseases. Members of Kyoruba community walk 14 kilometres to obtain water from various sources that are … Read more