Posts Tagged ‘Niger’

A tragedy unfolded last week in Niger when 20 small children burned to death in a school made of straw.

This story is personal to us and to the many Torontonians and Canadians who have joined us for the past 15 years since we founded Pencils for Kids, a charity made up entirely of volunteers, dedicated to helping with education in Niger. When Pencils for Kids began in 2006, after hearing that 30 children were […]

Soccer uniforms arrive in Niger donated by the Burlington Youth Soccer Club!

The children were so excited to wear their new soccer uniforms, donated by the Burlington Youth Soccer Club.  Looking great in their jerseys, shorts and socks!  Sadly we didn’t have any running shoes to send, but they are so adept at playing in their sandals and bare feet.  Where there is a will……

We’ve Been Featured on the Premier of Ontario’s Blog!

We were recently featured on Premier Dalton McGuinty’s blog – BlogOn(tario). Here is what he had to say: “This time of year, especially, we all try to look for ways to make a difference. The spirit of the holidays helps us open our hearts to families and communities who don’t have the same opportunities we […]

This Holiday Season: Help Us Give Children the Support They Need to Take Control of Their Future

This year, in honour of those you love, give the gift of education to a child in Liboré, Niger, Africa. It has been a challenging year for the people of Liboré, Niger. Pencils for Kids has officially launched its Farmers of the Future program together with our partner, Eliminate Poverty Now, in three villages, teaching children how […]