Colleen's World of Opportunity

Me and beautiful host sister Lea.

Friends, family, and colleagues –

This year I am helping Engineers Without Borders build a World of Opportunity for rural Africans.

In communities across Zambia, Malawi, Ghana and Burkina Faso there are millions of 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.

Last summer, I received the opportunity to go to Malawi with the EWB Junior Fellowship program. Over the three months I spent there, I got to know and live with wonderful people whose tremendous intelligence, determination, and love was completely inspiring. Unfortunately, for many of them, their incredible gifts will not be realized or recognized. As Canadians in our increasing global society, I believe we have the responsibility and resources to ensure a more equitable and compassionate world.

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.