A vacation like no other

One of the taglines for this trip is "A vacation like no other". Part of the reason is because we are fundraising for CARE Canada's work in Vietnam and around the world in the 81 other countries where it works. We will be going to visit projects to see examples of the type of work CARE does and get to meet some of the people they are working with to help them out of poverty.


Many of you have already donated, and hopefully more of you will, and so I thought I should share some more about where your money is going and the great work you're supporting.

The wonderful Jason Sangster took this picture :)

Founded in 1945, CARE is a leading international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE works in 82 countries around the world. Last year, nearly 11,300 staff helped 87 million people. 97 percent of CARE staff are citizens of the country they work in.


CARE works with the poorest communities to:

• Improve basic health and education
• Increase access to clean water and sanitation
• Expand economic opportunity
• Help vulnerable people adapt to climate change

CARE’s mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. They give communities the tools and technical assistance they need to help themselves because the goal is to empower communities to achieve long-term, sustainable solutions.


CARE also ensures that 87% of every dollar raised goes directly to support program activities. The rest covers administration and fundraising costs.


Part of our fundraising is going specifically to support the programs in Vietnam. CARE has worked in Vietnam since 1989 and has implemented over 150 projects in 23 provinces in collaboration with local partners. CARE currently employs 130 local staff.  


CARE’s programming in Vietnam includes:

• Adaptation to climate change
• Enabling access to clean water
• Emergency response
• HIV and AIDS prevention, care and support
• Sexual and reproductive health education

Here's a participant from CARE Australia's similar tour last year's talking about getting to visit projects.

I'm really looking forward to fundraising more for this great cause, and getting to see first hand the difference we're all helping to make! Thanks to everyone who's helped me towards my goal so far. 

Don't be shy - if you haven't had a chance yet to support my $3500 goal - please visit my fundraising page and donate! Donations over $10 are tax receiptable and every little bit counts!