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08 Mar: International Recognitions

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.

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16 Oct: One Day for Kids in Montreal – Canada

The educational campaign “One Day for Kids” 2015 took place at the community center Saint-Jean-Berchmans in Montreal, Canada. 150 people attended to this event, among them 70 kids of scarce resources were benefited. Pencils, notebooks, colors, toys and food were gifted. Kids enjoyed a day full of joy, happiness, entertainment and learned through stories the importance of values in the society.

            

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16 Oct: One Day for Kids in Toronto – Canada

Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation Canada celebrated its educational campaign “One Day for Kids” 2015 at Grandravine community centre in the city of Toronto.The event was attended by 48 people including 10 children who participated in recreational and leisure activities, promoting values in a warm space with laughter, games and gifts.

    

       

  

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23 May: Cleanup activity at the park Ahuntsic in Montreal – Canada

Last Saturday May 2nd 2015, Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation Canada carried out a cleanup activity at the park Ahuntsic in the city of Montreal. 36 volunteers assisted with the objective to help the borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville clean up, following the end of winter and for the purpose of families and children to enjoy a clean park during these spring and summer months.

    

       

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13 May: Founder

A life given to service Dr. María Luisa Piraquive Born in the municipality of Chipata, located in the Santander Department – Colombia. During her youth she lived alongside her parents Obdulio Piraquive and Maria Corredor and was the third of eight siblings. Dr. Maria Luisa Piraquive was raised in a humbling and enterprising family. Dr. Maria Luisa Piraquive realized her elementary studies in the municipality of Sachica, located in the Department of Boyaca; later she relocated to Bogota where she studied high school through radio. From an early age, moral and ethical values were instilled. Her father was a man who was characterized by his love for reading and having an enterprising spirit, an attitude that allowed him to exercise important public positions. This example…