“We are Colombians and will remain Colombians in any part of the world”, said by an attendee at the Colombian Independence Day celebration in Canada. On August 9th 2014, the city of Mississauga Ontario, inhabited mainly by Colombians, celebrated “Colombia in Mississauga”, an event filled by approximately 4000 patriotic individuals from various nationalities. The event counted with the participation of 25 organizations, including governmental bodies and the Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation- Canada (MLMIFC).
Activities
In the 2014, the raise awareness and educate children on how beautiful and rewarding it is to help others.
Activity for children under 12, where they were offered food, gifts, surprises, and recreational activities. During the event a strategic space was adapted so that children could donate, achieving the objective of raising awareness of the importance of donating to help others.
The Mission Services Foundation of Hamilton appreciates the helping hand of The Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation Canada for donations that benefited women in their support centre. It was wonderful to hear more about their work helping immigrants access higher education, meeting their most urgent needs!
On April 24, 2014, a day was held to deliver breakfast items to help 20 families with low resources in Hamilton, Ontario – Canada, with the main objective, to rescue the value of sharing with family by teaching moral values as the basis for enjoying every moment of life. The event was held at the “Immigrant Women’s Centre” Organization, allowing members of each family, appreciate these spaces to enjoy together.
Attendees were pleasantly identified with this work, expressing words of gratitude and recognizing the work that Dr. Maria Luisa realizes in the world, rescuing the values that are fundamental for happiness. The donations for this delicious breakfast included bread, cereal, milk, coffee and fruit juices, which were packed in reusable bags.
In May 2012, Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation hosted an event “A Family Day” in a park, in Toronto- Canada. Many families attended and participated in various activities organized by the foundation.
Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation hosted the “Spring Day for Kids” event in the 2012, bringing joy and happiness to 75 kids. They had a day full of fun and learned the value of donating.
The Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation Canada hosted the “Spring Day for Kids” 2012 event, bringing joy and happiness to 165 kids. They had a day full of fun and learned the value of donating.
In May 2012, an event was hosted for the children in Ottawa, Canada. The children who attended were delighted by the different types of activities they participated in. They played, ran, drew and received gifts. This event made their morning joyful.