Shape and prepare upstanding citizens We provide the opportunities, the means, and the infrastructure to educate with dignity; based on the model of values as an all-around contribution for the development of the provinces and its citizens. Programs: One Day for Kids
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Shape and prepare upstanding citizens We provide the opportunities, the means, and the infrastructure to educate with dignity; based on the model of values as an all-around contribution for the development of the provinces and its citizens. Programs: One Day for Kids
The annual One Day for Kids event is organized and directed by the Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation Canada brings children and families together from all walks of life and encourages them to have fun while learning the importance of caring for one another.
All social services provided are tailored to the needs of this honoured group and include fitness training and recreational activities.
The María Luisa de Moreno International Foundation – Canada cares about the environment, and that is why we participate in clean-ups of parks and in green initiatives such as planting trees. In the city of London, the Foundation adopted Jesse Davidson Park, where we hold regular clean-ups.
Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation – Canada is a registered charity. We help the struggling members of our community through programs and services that teach, empower and inspire, as we believe in everyone’s entitlement to a life with dignity. We operate in seven locations in Canada, including Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, London, Hamilton, Edmonton and Calgary.
Our mission is to help immigrants and Canadian families to meet their personal needs and to accomplish their professional goals through the access to educational services, job skills and day-to-day services that will help them transform into a more valuable contributor to our society.
Mitigating poverty by operating a food bank and providing clothes to the needy Provide education, counseling and other support services to refugees and immigrants in need, including language training, training for employment and information programs about life and Canadian culture. Conduct complementary (or auxiliary) and related activities to achieve our mission
“The Values are qualities found in people and to guide their behavior in every situation of our life in order to reach peace and happiness.” – Dr. Maria Luisa Piraquive. OUR INSTITUTIONAL VALUES Solidarity: is voluntary behavior to cooperate to help relieve individuals or communities who are defenseless or vulnerable. Justice and Equity: Give each what corresponds or pertains to the benefit of individuals and society. Tolerance: Recognize and accept the difference between individuals and communities in congruence with respect towards people, society and the environment. Respect: Acknowledgement for one another, valuing the integrity and interests of each person, the environment and its surroundings. Responsibility: personal awareness and / or collectively to assess and address the consequences of the acts or omissions that are generated in…
For the committed work of the International Foundation Maria Luisa Moreno towards the most vulnerable communities through the implementation of development programs, has been awarded with several awards by international organizations such as:
1. The Constitutional City of Cuautla in Mexico
2. The Institute of La Paz in Mexico
3. The Municipality of Riohacha Guajira in Colombia
Likewise for the fulfillment of the requirements of the Latin American Council in honor of the quality of education, was made honorary member of this institution in 2012 and 2014.
Moreover for its beneficial work of a clean and healthy environment in the communities, to adopt and recover a green area located in South planfield New Jersey, was given recognition by the authorities of this city, who granted a plaque in gratitude which is exposed in the improved place.