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Volunteer Rebuild After Disaster
The December 26, 2004 tsunami was the first in a series of disasters shocking the world – and revealing the terrible issues of those living with the aftermath.
TRIP Canada is a volunteer organization formed by a group of Canadian activists to offer Canadians the opportunity to get involved in developing countries and changing lives – forever. A grass-roots organization, TRIP is committed to helping tsunami victims through a program to rebuild homes, lives and communities.
TRIP Canada’s Program
Our current focus is rebuilding homes and creating sustainable futures on the island of Sri Lanka where 500,000 were left homeless by the giant waves. Initially TRIP purchased three acres of land to build a new community for families living in temporary shelters near Tangalle. This village was completed in February 2007 with 24 new homes, a community centre, playground and two retail shops. TRIP continues to rebuild homes in the surrounding community.
TRIP delivers support through teams of volunteers spending two weeks of their time and energy on-site working alongside the families and helping them rebuild and renew. In 2007 TRIP started to support education initiatives to increase the opportunities for young people in the community. At present TRIP funds a number of after-school programs and is sponsoring post-graduate students.
We need people and organizations that care about others in our global community. People and organizations interested in an opportunity to make a difference. To touch people. To demonstrate leadership. To make a lasting contribution.
We realized the satisfaction of personally delivering our donation when the house was complete. However, our greatest accomplishment was the hope and opportunity it provided for a Sri Lanakan family.
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Getting Involved
Volunteering: We need people with compassion, commitment and leadership to join our team and spend two weeks building homes. The work is hard, the hours are long, and the rewards are unimaginable.
Amalie Bruun is a Toronto entrepreneur who made her first volunteer trip to Sri Lanka in December 2007 with her brother Kristian. The experience was so meaningful that Am came back with Team #5 in April 2009 and is planning to return in 2010.
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There is so much to be gained by joining up...emotional rewards of helping a family...gaining insights that no other experience can offer.
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TRIP has sent more than 100 volunteers to our work site since December 2005. Our volunteers come from all across Canada and all walks of life. While they vary in ag , experience and background, all came with the same positive attitude and desire to work hard and make a difference. The five volunteer teams have varied in size from 15 to 28 participants.
Learn more about Am’s and Kris’ experiences in our testimonials.
Donating: Donations are greatly needed and a charitable tax receipt is issued for donations of $50 or more. Funds are used for:
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Building homes and other needed community facilities.
- Financial assistance to help young people achieve their education aspirations.
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