Happy Holidays !

Thanks to your constant support Children's Care International (CCI) is able to continue its mission, which is to promote awareness of the struggle against the exploitation of children worldwide.. Here is the summer edition of CCI's electronic bulletin which aims to inform you of its projects here in Quebec and internationally.

Thanks to our volunteers for their translation and their good quality work ! Noella, Yasmyn, Tanina, Ioana, Alex and Geneviève !

CCI's Team

News from India

Our Children's Smiles

During her most recent supervisory mission in India last March, CCI's president, Christine Durocher, informed the children who benefit from CCI's support of all the projects that were worked on in Canada in order to send them help. They were touched and insisted on sending a special thank you, to signify their gratitude in their own way. The children of Vizianagaram send special thanks to the students of École Tourterelle for their music project, It was a great exchange. Learn more concerning the recording Coeur d'enfants of École Tourterelle. More recent photos of the Vizianagaram Project.

Computers for The Rescue Foundation

The 3% Tiers-Monde Foundation had collaborated with CCI on a project which financed the purchase of computers to be used in a school built by CCI in Mumbaiat the Rescue Foundation. The computer science courses will enable the students to develop a wide range of competencies which will then be highly transferable into many types of acceptable employment. Details.

Dhana, Devi and others...

"How beautiful are our big girls and so mature Their eyes are always sparkling with intelligence and what radiant smiles But we feel that they are becoming grown women."Christine Durocher, CCI president, India, March 2011. Here, you see Devi and Dhana. They are not sisters but they are very close ever since their fates have crossed eight years ago at CCI's first Rainbow center. These young girls are representative of today's modern India ( Independent, continuing their education, having pride in themselves). To learn more.

News from Thailand

A local Partner, responsible and committed

Every day activities are a success; widespread involvement allows the children to feel safe and to recover their smiles. The local community is beginning to be familiar with the work of The Foundation for Children Development, our local partner, and they dutifully advise the foundation's personnel when they witness a child being abused or neglected. The center has become a reference for the community. However, a definite need for renovation of the center has been identified. FCD tells us of leaking roofs, decries the absence of showers and draws our attention to certain areas which are unsafe for the children. Details.

Activities in Canada

June 12, Worldwide Day Dedicated to the Struggle against Child labor: CCI makes over 100 000 people aware of the problem

Each year, June 12 is dedicated to the struggle against child labor, since, according to l'organisation Internationale du Travail, 215 million children worldwide are forced to work. This year, the focus was on the 115 million children who work at dangerous jobs. Last June 12, CCI marked the day with an original campaign. Among the many activities, there were: an open letter published in Le Devoir, a public meeting at Marché Jean-Talon, and "flashmobs"depicting children performing dangerous jobs. Results of the June 12,2011 campaign and photos. Letter published in Le Devoir.

From Burkina Faso to The Philippines, CCI's Literary and Drawing Contest Brings people together and Inspires them

This year, the third edition of our yearly literary and drawing contest was underlined by the high number of participants both local and worldwide who were inspired by the theme: "The future is a child..."CCI is very proud of the record number of participants in this third edition . We are also proud of the fame of the contest even beyond the borders of Quebec: We have received 167 drawings and 36 texts. The entries came from Canada, from Burkina Faso, from Cameroun, from France, from the Philippines and from Chad. Discover the names of the winners.

"Millenaire pour la Jeunesse" Summit, May 12 and 13 2011 : an Exceptional Event!

Last May, Saint-Laurent Highschool hosted a major event which was unique in that it inspired hope and drive. A great number of young francophone leaders between th ages of ages of 14 and 17 met to discuss the 8 objectives of Millenium Development Goals. Roxana robin, CCI directress was in attendance. This first edition of the summit went beyond the expectations of its organizer, Dominic Vezina, who intends to bring together an even greater number of young people for the next edition. Details.

Projects Led by our Volunteers

A concert by the New Generation

Last May 22nd, Nicolas Ellis and his musician friends organized a fund-raiser to support CCI's projects.The fund-raise was a concert offered to the people of the Chicoutimi region. 111 people attended this very diversified concert and by the same token were made aware of CCI's cause. Our thanks to the organizers and spectators who made this concert a true success. Watch the May 19 TV interview with Nicolas who is the originator of this project. Read the article published in Le Progrès, dedicated exclusively to this project.

A Silent "flashmob" that Speaks Loudly

Last June 12, the students from Lindsay Place Highschool performed flashmobs at the Jean-Talon Market. In order to raise the public's awareness, Nicholas Simatos-Arsenault, Michaela Neelin, Savanna Ritondo, Sabrina Mosquera-Cardi and Alina Mambo artistically portrayed child labor, thus representing 215 million children in forced labor. The young man wearing a hat and sporting a cigar represented their employers. On that day, thanks to these youngsters' dedication 200 people were made aware of the plight of children who are forced to work. Photos of the day. Results of the June 12 campaign

June 22: Art Exposition in Favor of the Children's Cause

Lisa Noto, Félicité Donyo and Serge Lusignan, founders of "Art la Différence pour l'Enfance", are proud of the success of their June 22nd silent auction which they organized to benefit CCI. This silent auction was made possible thanks to a number of meetings among painters: Lisa Noto, Peggy FiIlion, Isabelle Anguita, Lilison, Niko and a fashion designer, Félicité Donyo. From 17h to 21h, at Boutique Yoga-à-Porter, there was a succession of artists, visitors and inquirers who shared a few words regarding child labor while sharing a glass of wine and some finger foods. The comedian Denis Bouchard was the animator. Because of the intense interest in the masterpieces and the limited time allotted, the artists have chosen to keep the bids open until July 18,2011. Details.

The Hunt for Pins

Hundreds of students from elementary schools in the Marguerite-Bourgeoys school board were made aware of the plight of children subjected to child labor worldwide by collecting close to 5 million small pins between 2009 and 2011. A large sum of money in support of CCI's mission was thus amassed. A symbolic check was presented to Roxana Robin at the Sommet du Millénaire pour la Jeunesse held at St Laurent School. Heartfelt thanks for this act of solidarity.

A Glance at...

A Former Soldier on the Road to a New Life

In the spirit of its child protection programs UNICEF adds its support to the efforts the Ruandan Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission to help child soldiers. Since its opening in 2006 the Lake Muhazi Center has helped close to 800 children to rejoin their families and prepare to start a new life."I remember passing through the area and hearing on the radio that NATO would help child soldiers who wished to go home. So I decided to force fate. I gathered three of my friends and I ran away" explains Sylvain ex-child soldier. Read more.

Child Labor in Agriculture

Having designated June 12 a worldwide day dedicated to the struggle against child labor the OIT produces numerous yearly informational reports on the situation of children in today's world. This year, the study features children working in the fields. Details.

News of our Team

We're Moving!

We are leaving our present site and moving to a larger and brighter locale. Our new address as of August 1 is:
Le Foyer Saint-Antoine
150 rue Grant, local 314
Longueuil,(QC), J4H 3H6
However, we will keep the same telephone number.
To reach us dial (514)-871-8088

An Inspirational Quote

"Our primary duty is to human solidarity"Susan Sontag (American Novelist and Essayist 1933-2004)

  Support Us

Buy our New CCI T-Shirts!

The new CCI fair and biologic T-shirts are now available. All profits from their sales will be used to support our projects in India and Thailand. Make a stand against child labor! 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, an elementary public school situated on Montreal's south shore (Brossard) has recorded a musical CD Coeur d'Enfants. This project required the participation of 145 children ages 5 to 12 (including 51 soloists) directed by 3 musicians (Anne, Carol and Helene). The songs on the soundtrack celebrate childhood and the importance of protecting children everywhere in the world. To order your CD.

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