St. John’s-Kilmarnock School is partnering with the Kitchener-based Visram Foundation to help fund the school’s outreach to Nepal. The Visram Foundation provides for the daily care of the world’s destitute and under privileged, assisting with day-to-day care and requirements, including schooling, food, and lodging on a long-term basis. More information on the Visram Foundation can be found at http://www.visramfoundation.com
Since 1999, St. John’s-Kilmarnock students and staff have travelled to Nepal to visit the mountainous country and assist Himalayan communities in need. In March, 2010 a delegation of SJK faculty led by Rob Spackman signed a Friendship and Partnership Agreement with Sri Dhauleshowary Lower Secondary School and Yangrima Boarding School ensuring that the relationship between SJK and these Himalayan communities continues. To this end, a sixth team of SJK students and teachers will travel to Nepal from March 10-29, 2011 for a service trek to assist in community and school development in the villages of Thakani and Yangrima.
via St. John’s Kilmarnock School.
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