The 2007 Rice Raiser Campaign results are in and the funds for global projects have been sent out.
Together, with the involvement of 21 schools throughout the Fraser Valley and on Vancouver Island we collected
- over 6,300 kilograms of rice and 1,400 cans of food to help feed people locally! (a value of over $11,000)
Plus – we were able to send off
- over $16,000 in cash to the four developing countries to help feed people globally!
That equals a grand total of
- over $27,000 raised in cash and food for the 2nd Rice Raiser Campaign!
19 April 2007 | Continue Reading
The Rice Raiser has two goals: The first is obviously to see the state of hunger changed and enough food for everyone. The other goal is to raise awareness about global hunger and instill seeds of compassion in our youth so that they will care for others in need now and in the future. The comments that came back from the participating students makes it clear that they are concerned about people who suffer from hunger and are ready to work towards change now.
Comment from a high school student
I for one know what it is like to feel hunger. I was raised by a single mother and many times my brother and I did not have enough food to eat. My mom went without the most.
If it can be this bad here in Canada, one of the richest countries in the world, imagine what it must be like in developing countries where there is no help.
12 April 2007 | Continue Reading
