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World Vision Canada

February 2010

Dear Justice Network Subscriber, In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, World Vision's relief work is currently in full swing. Having been in operation in the country for over 30 years, World Vision has 800 staff in-country responding to this disaster. Your donation is vital to the success of this undertaking. We encourage you to give on or before February 12, and the Government of Canada will match your contribution dollar for dollar. Learn more and donate now.   Donate by February 12 and the Canadian government will double your contribution. Donate now. And now for an update on our Five for 5 campaign. Great Step Forward for Our Campaign Since the Five for 5 campaign kicked off on November 26, more than 1,750 MP letters have been sent, and the Facebook fan page has surpassed 1,000 members. We have realized a significant success in this campaign. On January 26th, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced through an article in the Toronto Star that Canada "...will champion a major initiative to improve the health of women and children in the world's poorest regions. Members of the G8 can make a tangible difference... and Canada will be making this a top priority in June."i World Vision Canada President Dave Toycen with Canadian musician Tom Cochrane and a group of new parents, expectant moms and their children at the November 26 launch of the Five for 5 campaign. This is a great success. World Vision is now interested in seeing how this G8 Summit initiative will result in an increase in funding for child and maternal health programs and that these programs are effective in preventing illness and ensuring treatment for mothers and children in the world's poorest regions. Send Us Your Thoughts We're grateful that you sent your opinions to your MPs, but we'd also like to hear and share your unique viewpoints. Tara shares her reason for fighting for global child health: "As a first-time mom-to-be, I think about health and baby care quite a bit. I've received top-notch prenatal care, but I know that millions of mothers don't have access to a well-equipped clinic to monitor their health and the health of their baby, or essential nutrition and vitamins, or even education about options for a safe delivery and breastfeeding. I was lucky to be born in Canada. But luck should not determine whether an expectant mom or newborn baby lives or dies." Tell us your reasons for caring and we'll share them with our campaign supporters—on our website, and on Facebook. We'll even try to get the Prime Minister's attention on them before the June summit in Muskoka! Tara and Cheryl, your Advocacy Campaigns Team World Vision Canada www.fivefor5.ca Join the movement online Join Five for 5 on Facebook. P.S. From Tara: This is my last communication with you for a while as I am going on maternity leave. I wish you all a great year of peace and justice! ______________________________________________ i Stephen Harper, "G8 agenda: Focus on human welfare," Toronto Star 26 Jan 2010: A13.

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. As followers of Jesus, we are motivated by God's love to serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

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