A big boasting point for the Alma Foundation is the strong relationships we have with the communities we work in. I am often asked how we manage to maintain close ties with community members and also ensure that they themselves take on leadership roles in our projects; because although it appears that engaging a community that […]
This week, we’re thrilled to announce that former Program Director, Ian McGroarty, has re-joined us on the ground in Peru. Some thoughts from his first week… ************** My first week back on the ground with Alma has been inspiring. We currently have excellent projects that are providing opportunities for students to reach new heights both […]
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In Canada, the first day of school is surrounded by such buzz and hype that it’s hard to ignore – even if you don’t have children. That tongue-in-cheek Staples commercial begins airing mid-summer and it seems that stores start stocking pencils and paper mere hours after the school doors are locked in June. And as children […]
This past Saturday our son Jesse celebrated his 6th birthday. The party was held at an East-End Karate centre, which allowed him to invite many (15!) friends to join him. Since Jesse’s birthday falls so close to a certain holiday marked with excesses and indulgences, we decided as a family to put the breaks on more presents. […]