Ist annual Fundraiser – Dar Al Awlad Orphanage – Lebanon

8:00 PM

Canadian Convention Center , 79 Bramsteel Road, Brampton

Campaign – Dar Al Awlad Orphanage Funding

In February 2019, Happy Kidz took the initiative to support Dar Al Awlad Orphanage, a home for orphaned and at-risk boys in Lebanon. We flew our missionary member, Ms. Camilia Doro (a retired Ontario teacher who grew up in an orphanage), to visit the Orphanage and assess their situation. The boys seem to be loved and well cared for but their needs are great. After roaming the premises, listening to the kids, and speaking with onsite caretakers we concluded there are 3 areas in need of replacement/building:

1. The boys’ beds and mattresses are about 27 years old. Most are squeaky, broken and standing on their last legs. The mattresses are stained and the springs poke the boys’ backs. The furniture in the rooms is as bad as everything else.

2. All kitchen appliances are in need of replacement. They are all over 27 years old and are dysfunctional, broken, rusty and covered in mold.

3. The boys are all very passionate about soccer, but they are in desperate need of a field to play in. Currently they all play on a cemented basketball court and divide the court into 3 parts. One group of boys play basketball on one side, another group plays football on the other side, and in the middle, the younger boys play on their bikes and scooters. Many injuries occur during play time as the boys keep bumping and tripping over each other.

We have uploaded some photos of the boys/living spaces and the sponsorship options. We are asking our donors to generously give these children a healthy, safe and fun environment to live in.

Once we raise the needed funds, Happy Kidz will directly hire the tradesman and execute the work. You will be able to see the difference you made once everything is complete.