Jessica's World of Opportunity

Seeking refuge from the hot sun after a half day of planting groundnuts.

Dear Friends, family, and colleagues –

As many of you know, I have been involved with Engineers Without Borders since I started at University of Alberta. Since then I have volunteered in many position in Edmonton as well as overseas in Ghana. I am now a leader within the new Edmonton Professional Chapter Initiative. I am excited to be part of an organization full of passionate and thoughtful individuals who are truly driving change in Canada and in communities across Zambia, Malawi, Ghana and Burkina Faso.

During my summer working with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Ghana, I met many Ghanaian people who where incredibly hardworking and innovative people seeking the chance to improve their lives. Yet, all too often they are stuck - unable to move forward because they lack the same opportunities that you and I have here in Canada. That is why this year, I am helping Engineers Without Borders build a World of Opportunity for rural Africans.

I support EWB’s work to foster these opportunities for rural Africans. I am motivated by EWB's approach - specifically their vision for a new relationship between Canada and Africa.

EWB is dedicated to transforming the common perception that Africa is impoverished and helpless into a picture of hope and ingenuity. By exposing Canadians to this view, I believe it will help them make impactful choices such as buying Fair Trade or making ethical investments, that will contribute to African prosperity.

This is why I am asking you to support EWB’s work this holiday season. I believe that EWB is a powerful vehicle for creating positive change. EWB is seeking to increase its impact – by doubling its volunteer capacity and flexibility to innovate. I know that they will use your donation effectively, and continue to make great things happen.

This holiday season please donate to my World of Opportunity campaign and support my passion and commitment to EWB. Together, we can help increase the opportunities for rural Africans to thrive. If you have any question regarding personal choices you can make to create positive change in Africa please contact me.

Thank you for your support!