Acceso
International offers a valuable opportunity for Canadian pre-school,
primary, secondary and post-secondary level institutions to establish
relations with a counterpart school in various countries. This initiative
involves not only a gratifying sponsorship program, but also a uniquely
rewarding chance for social and cultural enhancement that is made possible
through the exchange of correspondence (photos, cards and letters) between
the staff and students of the paired schools. Canadian schools that
have been involved with this program include Holy Spirit and Guardian
Angels Schools in Ottawa, Sainte-Marguerite Bourgeoys and St. John’s
College in Brantford, Our Lady of Grace in Westmeath, St. Francis
Xavier in Brockville, and École élémentaire Jeanne Lajoie in Pembroke. Other schools
which have supported our initiatives include the K.E.Y. Clubs from Sir
Robert Borden High School and Lisgar Collegiate Institute in Ottawa,
as well as the Champlain College Charity Club in St. Lambert.
Penpal Project
Based on an open and profound dialogue with the participants in the
human rights workshops for women in Honduras,
Acceso International
initiated a pen-pal exchange among the workshop participants and our
volunteers. The communications have been mutually supportive and enhancing
for all the women. The letters are filled with words of inspiration,
sisterhood, friendship, solidarity, support, admiration and shared dreams.
This project is made possible by the dedication of volunteers who coordinate
the assignments between pen-pals, translations and mailings of the letters.
Amigos Club
Acceso International’s
AMIGOS Club educates Canadian children, aged 4-12, about the cultures
and conditions of children throughout the world, and especially in Latin
America and the Caribbean. All children are welcome to join the AMIGOS
Club to enjoy an atmosphere of international friendship, education and
fun; events are held in community centres in Ottawa. Activities include
crafts, music, art, dancing, Spanish lessons, games, story-telling,
snacks, colouring, circles of friendship and the preparation of ethnic
food & drinks. Additional educational benefits include lessons in geography,
language and cultural history. Participants also help to prepare gifts
of school supplies for fellow children in need of educational support.
AMIGOS Club members learn to become informed contributors to their global
community.
For more
information or to receive announcements on AMIGOS Club events, please email us at
info@accesointernational.ca.
