Stories

These stories feature interviews and offer glimpses into how people’s lives are affected, impassioned, or transformed by and through poverty alleviation in Canada and the world.

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Thaiyamma’s Story

Others – Stories

A $15 loan led to one cruel man's control over Thaiyamma and her family. Their abuser and slave owner was called "The Beast". [ read more ]

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Jeremy’s Story

Self – Stories

Despite being locked in a cell, this prisoner has inspirational words of encouragement for us all I am a Christian, and I believed in Jesus at a very [ read more ]

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Veronica’s Story: A Nightmare That Lasted Six Years

Others – Stories

When she was 13-years-old, Veronica* ran to her mother Leonor* in tears. She began to utter words that would strike fear into the heart of any parent. [ read more ]

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Angeline

Others – Stories

As a teenager, Angeline spent her evenings in the streets because she was worried about her safety at home where her father was selling drugs to c [ read more ]

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Isiah

Self – Stories

“My mom had me when she was 14. We went through some rough times, staying in shelters, random houses, and going to food banks. But I just thought [ read more ]

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Ruby

Others – Stories

“My son Glenn and I have always had a good relationship, but when he was struggling with addiction, there were some very frustrating times. It’s hard [ read more ]

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Ariane

Self – Stories

Ariane was just 4 years old when she was diagnosed with acute leukemia. She began an arduous 8 years of chemotherapy treatment which has since left he [ read more ]

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Agasoro’s Story

Others – Stories

When adorable Agasoro from Rwanda was born with a cleft pallet, her mother was very frightened. [ read more ]

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Yeison’s Story

Others – Stories

Yeison, a 20-year-old sponsored student in Colombia, is using soccer as a strategy to help local children. "I am happy about training these childre [ read more ]

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Lucas’s Story

Others – Family

“I was never afraid of people who looked homeless, but I never really knew why this was happening. Sometimes I thought maybe they were born homeless… [ read more ]

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Fatima’s Story

Others – Stories

Fatima's life is not easy. After her husband died of a long illness—which was later discovered to be HIV/AIDS—she learned she was also infected wit [ read more ]

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Josiele’s Story

God – Stories

Since she was born, Josiele has had several health problems, such as asthma, osteoporosis and low immunity. At twelve, Josiele was diagnosed with scol [ read more ]

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