Who we are
The Hands Across Africa Society was started by colleagues at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, Canada, who wanted to improve the lives of others. It has evolved into a group of volunteers who focus on fundraising for projects in two African countries: Tanzania and Sierra Leone. From time to time, the group holds fundraisers in the Edmonton area.
In the fall of 2006, 20 members climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, in a fundraising effort.
In 2010, two Edmonton friends, Axel Hallbauer and Mike Maiani, travelled by motorcycle across parts of Canada, Europe, Asia and Africa, to raise funds for Hands Across Africa. Their adventure ended with a hike to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. To learn more about their trip, go to www.RideForAfrica.org.
Our mission
"Hands Across Africa empowers children and families in Africa by supporting grassroots initiatives that promote independent, sustainable communities."
Who benefits?
1. Sierra Leone
Orphanage and rural rehabilitation clinic
offering services to people affected by war2. Tanzania
Amani Children's House, which offers education, vocational training and housing for abandoned and abused childrenCan a few people make a difference?
We believe they can.
So far, our group has raised more than $120,000.How can you become involved?
1) Volunteer to help with fundraising.
2) Make a donation.
3) Join us on one of our adventures.
How to Donate
Hands Across Africa has formed a partnership with Change for Children, a registered charity. Your donation of $20 or more to Hands Across Africa through Change for Children may qualify for a tax receipt. You may send us a cheque or donate online on our GivingPage at CanadaHelps.org. For details, click here.
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Hands Across Africa
P.O. Box 65063
Mission Hill Plaza
St. Albert, AB
Canada T8N 5Y3
Email: kili4kids@yahoo.ca
