Thank You! Donors

Thanks to your generous support, we have raised 100% of the targeted goal and have started implementing both the Home Food Garden and Thennamaravady Farm project through the North and East Economic Development (NEED) Centre.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the 12th Annual Tamil Canadian Walk will be Virtual and Global. You can participate and support form wherever you are and choose your own activity and route.   

Walk, Run, Bike or Hike!
 
 Join us virtually on Saturday, September 19th: 9 am, as we hit the sidewalks and trails in support of Food Security and Economic Empowerment of Tamil families living in war-affected regions of Sri Lanka. 
 
All donations for this Walk will go towards the Home Food Garden (Micro Agriculture – Food Security) project and the Thennamarawady Farm project currently implemented by the NEED Centre in Sri Lanka. (www.needcentre.org)

2020 VIRTUAL TAMIL CANADIAN WALK
IN SUPPORT OF
Food Security & Economic Empowerment for the War Affected Regions of Srilanka

Saturday September 19,2020 -9AM

IMPLEMENTED BY

HOSTED BY

DATE , VENUE & GOAL


September 19, 2020 9 AM
Venue: Place of your choice
Goal: $ 45,000

BACKGROUND

Since 2009, Tamil Canadian walk has raised over $500,000 for deserving charities in Canada and around the world- Sick Kids Foundation (2009),Canadian Cancer Society (2010), Amnesty International (2011),Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (2012). Holland Bloorview Foundation (2013), Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation (2014), Sampur Resettlement (2015), Canada Batticaloa Friendship Farm (2016), Thennamarawady Re-settlement (2017), Northern Province Palliative Care Initiative (2018) and Toronto Tamil Chair (2019).

The 2020 recipient is no exception to this amazing network of charities and causes. This year, Tamil Canadians join Tamil walkers globally and will be fundraising for
the Food Security and Economic Empowerment for the war affected regions of Sri Lanka.

This initiative has the power to transform the lives of thousands of families in the war-affected Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka. Walkers globally will be raising funds this year to improve the livelihood of people by contributing to their food security and economic empowerment.

How can you help?

  • Register yourself online and urge your friends and your family to participate in the virtual Global Tamil (Canadian) Walk before September 18th, 2020
  • Make a Donation towards the campaign in support of Food Security and Economic Empowerment for the war affected regions of Sri Lanka.. Your donation will help struggling communities during the COVID-19 pandemic in the war affected regions of Sri Lanka.
  • Spread the word! Tell your community and close circle to donate to this worthy cause. Every dollar makes a difference and your entire donation goes to the project!
  • Join us on September 19th choose your own route and walk, run, bike or hike in support of the struggling Tamil families in the war affected regions of Sri Lanka! Your support will help us reach our fundraising goal of $45,000
  • Show your support virtually! Post pictures or videos of your plans to participate in 2020 Tamil Canadian Virtual Walk and use the hashtag #GlobalTamilWalk and tag the Canadian Tamil Congress’ Facebook or Instagram account!

REGISTER TO WALK

Register Online

Walking participants

Beneficiary videos

Toronto – Head Office
10 Milner Business Court, Suite 513
Toronto, Ontario
M1B 3C6  

Phone: (416) 240-0078
Fax: (416) 240-1601
Email: events@canadiantamilcongress.ca