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H.E.A.L. International is extremely proud to announce that three of our volunteers/board members were awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This medal is awarded to individuals who made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region, or community of Canada or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.

Congratulations to Salma Murji, Kelly Deis, and Arif Alibhai, who each received this distinguished honor.

We are grateful for the dedicated work of our volunteers and the wonderful support of our donors who made these special recognitions possible.  These awards represent an acknowledgment of the positive impact that our charity has had on the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda.  It also reminds us of the importance of this work and how we need to continue to do what we can to uplift those who live at the margins of society.

BUT THERE’S MORE:

H.E.A.L. International had two volunteers, each recognized as a Top 30 Under 30 by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation. The award features 30 outstanding young people, nominated by their community and selected by a committee of peers, for their commendable work in making the world a more just, fair, and sustainable place for all.  Congratulations go to Aliza Jaffer and Grace Kunnel for receiving this honor.

This past weekend marked a truly memorable occasion for H.E.A.L. International as we had the honor of welcoming His Worship, Basaiji Steven from Uganda, and our Honourary Patron, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.

Steven is currently a magistrate in Uganda and, as an orphan, was supported by HEAL so he could attend school. He continued to receive support through HEAL and ultimately graduated with a degree in Law, practiced law, and recently was appointed a magistrate (judge) before the age of 30. Meeting him reinforced that the efforts of a few can help change the world.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our guests for taking the time to meet with our board members and volunteers. To all our dedicated volunteers and supporters, we express our heartfelt appreciation for your efforts and commitment to our cause. It is through your hard work and contributions that we can continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable and orphaned children.

Together, we stand united in our pursuit of a brighter, more equitable future for all.

St. Lawrence School has been doing so well that enrollment has increased far more than anticipated. This year 220 students have enrolled instead of our anticipated 170.  That’s a 30% increase! The reputation of St. Lawrence is becoming widely known and students are traveling further to attend our school. Please help to support these eager-to-learn students by clicking the DONATE button.

HEAL is honoured to announce that Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, has accepted to become an Honourary Patron of our organization.

Her Honour was installed as Alberta’s 19th Lieutenant Governor on August 26, 2020. Her longstanding service as a community leader and volunteer has been guided by her deep commitment to the values of pluralism and inclusion and her dedication to championing those who face barriers in life.

Find out more about the Honourable Salma Lakhani.

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