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
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“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.
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.
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.
Last Saturday Agust 22, 2015, Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation carried out a day for Kids in the city of London. We want to give special THANKS to the following supporters of One Day for Kids 2015. Your contribution and generosity made that this event was great success!.
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.
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…