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“Voluntour” Team Prepares for Feb 2012 Departure

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:06:58 +0000

Departing February 9th, 2012, volunteers from across Canada will travel to Uganda for an experience that will change their lives, and positively impact the lives of Ugandans. Canadian citizens, ranging from ages 16 to 68, with a varied set of skills, and a common passion and determination to make a difference, will participate in the malaria prevention and control program offered through Buy-a-Net Canada and Uganda. “I am so excited to be going,” said Joanne Douglas, member of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada. “It’s an opportunity of a lifetime.” Led by Debra Lefebve, the group will be in Uganda until the end of February. The team will join the Ugandan community based information and education program aimed at protecting primarily women and children from malaria, and will also participate in the distribution of bed nets and program evaluation initiatives. In addition, the group will meet Ugandan “beaders”, the women who create the jewelry available through Buy-a-Net’s unique “Beading Up Malaria” initiative. For more information or if you wish to be considered for an upcoming “volunteer” experience, please contact Gail Fones or Katie McNeill at 613-542-1264 or buyanet@buyanet.ca.

Registered Nurse Uses Network to Fight Malaria & Poverty

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:06:53 +0000

Registered Nurse, Ann Murray, is using her network to help end malaria and poverty. As a nurse union leader, she has taken the message to Ontario Nurses Unions. As a member of the Catholic Women’s League, she is taking the message to end malaria and poverty to other league members. Ann is a model of caring and compassion in action. She is a strong advocate who is making a positive difference in the lives of women and children in Uganda. Thank you so much Ann. You are a champion of children.

Gift of Life and Peace

admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:35:48 +0000

CWL of Our Lady Queen of Peace in Fenelon Falls, ON., brought peace to the children of Kayunga. Thank you ladies for the gift of life and peace.

St. Paul the Apostle CWL

admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:26:57 +0000

Thank you Ladies of the Catholic Women’s League of St. Paul the Apostle, Conston, ON, for your generous gift! The women in Kayunga District will be happy to know that women of CWL, St. Paul the Apostle, cared enough to help!

CWL Did it Again!

admin — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:41:49 +0000

The Catholic Women’s League of St. Peters Council netted a village in the Kayunga Campaign. Father Emmanuel will be so pleased!

Gift of Life

admin — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:10:28 +0000

The Cathlic Women’s League of St. Peters in Cornwall gave the gift of life and netted an entire village. Thank you for bringing the true meaning of the holidays to those who need it most!

CWL Hearst Diocese Council happy to help save lives

admin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:22:59 +0000

Netting 2 and one-half villages, the Catholic women of the Hearst Diocese Council are “glad we could help out”. So are we, ladies! Thank you for your willingness and kindness to help families protect themselves from malaria.

St. Andrew’s Catholic Women’s League Responds to Need

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:49:19 +0000

St. Andrew’s CWL of Nova Scotia raised $1,050 and netted 3 villages. Through the distribution of Buy-A-Net flyers and announcements at Mass, lives have been saved from malaria! “We are very pleased to do this Project, and the response was great”, said one CWL member. Thank you St. Andrew’s!

Cornwall Catholic Women’s League brings hope

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:49:15 +0000

July 11, 2010 – Cornwall, Ontario Members of the Catholic Women’s League bring peace and hope to families in Uganda. Debra Lefebvre, Executive Director, Buy-A-Net, arrived in Cornwall, Ontario to participate in the Catholic Women’s League of Canada 63rd Annual Ontario Provincial Convention at the Nav Canada Training and Conference Centre from July 11 th to 14th. The Convention will bring over 300 delegates from 13 dioceses from across Ontario. In honour of the event, Mayor Bob Kilger has proclaimed July 10th to 16th as “Catholic Women’s League” week in the city. The Most Reverend Archbishop Brendan O’Brien will be in attendance. As “Women of Peace and Hope”, the Catholic Women’s League has provided 4,000 bed nets to the Lugazi Parish, Uganda, and thousands more to the District of Kawempe, Uganda, as well as anti-malaria medication to children.

Pauline and Jane of St. Peter’s CWL and Parish

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:12:38 +0000

Pauline and Jane of St. Peter’s CWL and Parish, Thunder Bay, raised over $1,000.00 for bed nets, protecting three villages! Pauline and Jane said, “It is noteworthy…our youth group of about 10 kids held a yard sale…”