Jane Harbottle and Fundraising Event for 'Vision Sisters'

In the final year of her undergraduate degree at McGill, Ishe participated in a research based study abroad program in East Africa. She remained to volunteer in Nairobi, Kenya and became involved with The Vision Sisters, a women’s group in Kibera, Kenya. The Sisters are working to establish a “women and youth in crisis centre" as a shelter for abused women and children, a youth recreation centre and a voluntary counseling and testing centre for the estimated 15% of people living in Kibera with HIV/AIDS.   The funds raised from this event would directly benefit this centre.

In Jane's own words:

In light of the current political situation in Kenya, I strongly believe that I have a responsibility to raise awareness in my own privileged community and to raise funds to assist these women in this time of need.  I believe in the power of grass roots initiatives- these women understand their community and what will help. I believe that if we each give something, big or small, we could change their lives forever.

Jane will be holding an après work event to raise funds for The Vision Sisters.

The event will be held at Elixir and Opus Bar, Opus Hotel on February 25^th, 2008.

We wish Jane all the best with the event and hope that many in the Collingwood community will support her and the women in Kenya!   For more information on The Vision Sisters, please visit 'Alumni Events'.