Happy Holidays to all!

Let’s begin this holiday period with the latest news from CCI. Our special Christmas newsletter will detail our recent activities and accomplishments.

Happy Holidays!

CCI Team

News from Thailand

Renovations at the Santikham Center in Thailand

Our partner on the field took the initiative to start urgent renovations at the Santikham Center even though we don’t have all the necessary financing yet. The Santikham Center currently serves as a welcome center where children can play and learn only during the day. The renovations are meant to transform the center so as to offer a fully equipped shelter during the night. Presently, workingorking children who often visit the center during the day have nowhere to stay at night and usually spend the night on the street. They sometimes arrive at the center with wounds, and in need of some support.

As soon as the renovations are completed, we will be able to offer these children a secure place to spend the night, therefore protecting them from street dangers. The Santikham Center project has been made possible by the Fondation Mathieu-Lafond See picture of ongoing renovations>>>

News and testimony from Hélène Vanier from Thailand

Hélène Vanier, a member of CCI’s board is currently visiting and overseeing the activities at the Santikham Center. Here is an extract of her observations : (in French only): Tout dernièrement, le centre a procédé à d'importantes - et nécessaires- rénovations et à l'ajout de dortoirs, de douches et de salles de bain, qui permettent d'héberger les enfants en cas d'urgence. Depuis juillet, le centre a notamment hébergé et soigné une jeune adolescente qui s'est fracturé les deux jambes en sautant par une fenêtre. Elle fuyait la famille pour laquelle elle travaillait dans des conditions inhumaines. Durant près de trois mois, le centre lui a prodigué tous les soins nécessaires jusqu'a son rétablissement complet. Le centre a aussi pu lui trouver un nouvel emploi, avec de bonnes conditions, dans une boulangerie. Read full testimony>>>

News from India

News from the Rescue Foundation

The center, created by CCI to welcome victims of sexual slavery near Mumbai (India) is now fully functional.

Young women who were freed from sexual slavery are now able to attend self-defence and yoga courses in order to gradually regain possession of their own bodies. See more picture from the center >>>

Activities in Canada

The educational toolkit shines in Québec … and around the world!

Our educational toolkit for high school students on subjects related to the exploitation of children has been downloaded by more than a hundred schools, youth centers, and other NGOs in Québec; and also by some schools and NGOs in France and Haiti!

It’s not too late ; you can still download the toolkit.
Download the kit >>>

Quebec International Solidarity Day (QISD): a busy week for CCI !

The Quebec public was invited from November 2 to 12, 2011, to participate in many activities to help better understand the current challenges that arise in the field of international solidarity.

CCI had the opportunity to discuss with many of you during the happy hour event on the subject of civic engagement. This event was organized jointly by CCI and FEM International. CCI has also participated in the closing of the international cooperation organisation day on November 12th by hosting a booth with the YMCA of Montréal, on the subject of human trafficking.

Finally, CCI participated to the speed dating event held by Université de Montréal during its international job fair. The purpose of this event was to exchange thoughts with participants on the subject of employment within the field of international cooperation. CCI is proud to have participated in the QISD 2011 and thanks to every one of you for your participation. See you next year! See the pictures of the event

Radio broadcast by students

CCI is currently working on a radio project with teachers and students from the Eulalie-Durocher High School in Montréal.

Students write and produce the contents of their documentaries on subjects related to the exploitation of children, sexual tourism, poverty, and access to education. The contents of the documentaries will soon be available online. More to come!

International Development week: focus on Slam

Thanks to the students of the Saint-Laurent and Eulalie-Durocher high schools, CCI be will participate to the Slam competition organised by AQOCI.

Students will face the challenge of writing and recording a Slam on themes related to international development.

The winner will represent his/her school in the virtual Slam contest that will be held during international development week from February 5 to 12 2012.

For more information http://www.aqoci.qc.ca

Actions by our volunteers

Jewellery sale : a great success!

Our third annual sale of custom-made jewellery was held on November 6th in St-Bruno.

The goal was to collect $4000, and thanks to your generosity, we exceeded our goal and collected $4500!! All the profits of the sale went to CCI.

CCI gives thanks to Hélène Vanier, volunteer and member of our board, for the time and effort spent on the organization of this event.

We also send our gratitude to the artists who donated their work for the sale.

A Glance at...

The 2010-2011 annual report is now available on CCI's website!!

News of our Team !

We have a new team member!!

CCI welcomes its newest employee, Joëlle Monné, to the position of Fundraising Manager.

  Support Us

Buy our New CCI T-Shirts!

CCI’s new tee-shirts (fair-trade and eco-conscious) are here. All sales profits will be used to support our projects in India and Thailand. Take a stand against child labour! Where to buy and how to order your T-shirts

Buy CCI's Greeting Cards

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Buy the Recording Coeur d'enfants by the students of École Tourterelle! !

École Tourterelle, a public primary school situated on Montreal's south shore (Brossard) has recorded a musical CD entitled “Coeur d'enfants” (a play on words: coeur meaning heart, and choeur—pronounced the same way—meaning choir). This project required the participation of 145 children aged 5 to 12 years of age (including 51 soloists) directed by three musicians (Anne, Carol and Hélène). The songs on the soundtrack celebrate childhood and the importance of protecting children throughout the world. To order your CD.

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