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- [More Than Medicine: Dr. Christian Anderson's Eyeglass Experience](https://rayjon.org/more-than-medicine-dr-christian-andersons-eyeglass-experience/) - We are so proud to share this story from the University of Toronto's Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, featuring our very own Rayjon Eyeglass Team member Dr. Christian Anderson. Dr. Anderson was a recipient of Rayjon's Recent Grad Award, which is designed to support newly graduated optometrists and opticians in joining one of
- [With Deep Gratitude, We Say Goodbye to Ben](https://rayjon.org/with-deep-gratitude-we-say-goodbye-to-ben/) - Ben McKillican was a quiet, behind-the-scenes organizer and leader who exemplified Rayjon’s focus on establishing strong relationships with partners and communities in the Dominican Republic. Despite his limited Spanish, Ben had an extraordinary ability to communicate through his actions and unwavering commitment. In Canada, Ben and his wife Dianne filled numerous roles, organizing, supporting, and
- [In Loving Memory of John Barnfield, Founder and Friend](https://rayjon.org/johnbarnfield-inmemoriam/) - It is with immense sadness that we share news of John Barnfield’s death. At the same time, it is with deep gratitude that we celebrate John’s life and his unwavering commitment to Rayjon’s work in Haiti and the Dominican Republic over the past 39 years, as co-founder and President of Rayjon Share Care Sarnia Inc.
- [Forty Years of Rayjon: From Two Friends to a Global Community](https://rayjon.org/40yearsofrayjon/) - Dear Friends of Rayjon, I am incredibly grateful and proud to be celebrating with you as Rayjon turns 40! What began in the hearts of two friends who wanted to make a difference has grown into four decades of solidarity in practice. Forty years of showing up, of listening, and of standing alongside communities with
- [Join Us – From the Field: Fueling Minds & Filling Plates in Cap-Haïtien](https://rayjon.org/join-us-from-the-field-fueling-minds-filling-plates-in-cap-haitien/) - We’re excited to invite you to the next session of our quarterly webinar series From the Field, where we bring the voices of our partners directly to you. Join us on September 10, 2025, from 12–1:30pm EDT via Zoom for a compelling look at how the start of the school year in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, is
- [Voices and Realities from the Dominican Republic](https://rayjon.org/voices-and-realities-from-the-dominican-republic/) - A discussion with Partners about the situation in their communities around political changes and its effects on community members in precarious documentation situations.
- [Tale of Two Gardens: The Importance of Gardening for Food Sovereignty and Environmental Impact](https://rayjon.org/tale-of-two-gardens-the-importance-of-gardening-for-food-sovereignty-and-environmental-impact/) - At Rayjon, our programs are led by the communities themselves—because we believe the people who live there are the true experts. They tell us what their priorities are, and we listen. Across several communities we partner with, two common goals have emerged: the need for consistent access to healthy food and the urgent call to
- [Culture & Cuisine is back - Heart of Haiti](https://rayjon.org/culture-cuisine-is-back-heart-of-haiti/) - A Taste of Haiti in Sarnia: An Evening You Won’t Forget On May 25th, join us for a one-of-a-kind evening that brings the vibrant heart of Haiti to Sarnia-Lambton. From the soulful sounds of Magdala Mizik to an exquisite 4-course tasting menu by Alie’s Kwizin, this intimate event promises a rich blend of culture, cuisine,
- [Trail & Ale 2025 - Registration now open!](https://rayjon.org/trail-ale-2025-registration-now-open/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Registration for the Annual Trail and Ale for Rayjon is now open! 5 or 10 K, Walk or Run. Live or Virtual. Local craft beer, unique trail route, awesome merch, free kids’ run and more! Participants 19+ receive 1
- [The Domino Effect: How Global Decisions Are Impacting Local Communities](https://rayjon.org/the-domino-effect-how-global-decisions-are-impacting-local-communities/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_text_color=”#000000″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Part 1 – Haiti While we have countless inspiring stories of resilience from our partner communities in Haiti, the growing uncertainty around funding adds a bittersweet layer to these narratives. The recent cuts
- [Rayjon's Statement on the Rise of Anti-Haitian Hate](https://rayjon.org/rayjons-statement-on-the-rise-of-anti-haitian-hate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ min_height=”671.3px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ text_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]We at Rayjon are concerned about the increase of violent hatred towards immigrant communities, especially Haitian diaspora communities in the United States and Canada. This has come to the international spotlight following recent outrageous remarks
- [Cap Haitian: Another Haiti](https://rayjon.org/cap-haitian-another-haiti/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Cap Haitian: Another Haiti by Peterson Benjamin [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]“There are these corners of land in Haiti, sheltered from decibels of erupting confusion, where dignity prevails.”[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Did you know that the Republic of Haiti is not just
- [Welcoming our next Executive Director](https://rayjon.org/executive-director/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]We’re thrilled to share with our community of supporters that we have confirmed selection of Rayjon’s next Executive Director. Please join us in extending a very warm welcome to Allison Kingston! Allison is not a new face to Rayjon.
- [Culture & Cuisine Is Back!](https://rayjon.org/culture-cuisine-is-back/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|-281px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” inline_fonts=”Akaya Kanadaka” global_colors_info=”{}”]We’re thrilled to announce the return of Culture and Cuisine, with our first event of 2024 Culture & Cuisine: India on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we explore India through an expertly
- [Breadfruit Transformation Success](https://rayjon.org/the-transforming-power-of-breadfruit/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”ReadMore” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”282px” custom_margin=”|auto|-38px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_text_color=”#000000″ min_height=”228px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] You won’t believe how far the Haitian Women’s Federation has come since the “Breadfruit Project” was first launched in partnership with PWRDF back in 2020. 350+ women strong, and representing 7 distinct villages, these ladies are leading the
- [Tapestry 2030 podcast Season 2 now live!](https://rayjon.org/tapestry-2030-podcast-season-2-now-live/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”630.5px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tapestry 2030 is a new podcast and illustration series in partnership with the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC), focused on the future of international cooperation and global
- [Reflections on UnCharitable](https://rayjon.org/reflections-on-uncharitable/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Were you able to catch the free screening of UnCharitable that Rayjon hosted last week? That was some heavy content, so it’s worth revisiting some of the key ideas and perspectives from the film. The point is not that there is
- [Renaud's Visit to Canada - What a Gift!](https://rayjon.org/renauds-visit-to-canada-what-a-gift/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]What an incredible time we had with our special Haitian visitor to Canada, Director of Rayjon Share Care Haiti, Renaud Thomas! We want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made Renaud feel welcome, who shared time with him
- [Another Amazing Curling Event for Rayjon](https://rayjon.org/4th-annual-curling-event-for-rayjon2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”431.9px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Huge thanks to all of the curlers, volunteers, donors and friends who rallied together to make our 4th Annual Curling Event for Rayjon such a success! We’re still tallying final funds raised, but we’re estimating very close to our
- [Annual Report](https://rayjon.org/annual-report-2023/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Don’t miss our Annual Report! Through many challenges our Haitian & Dominican partners have achieved incredible progress. Good things are happening, here in Canada, too! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-Annual-Report-2023.pdf” button_text=”Annual Report ” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#E1864E” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Sarnia Journal: Sarnians Making a Difference in Haiti](https://rayjon.org/sarnia-journal-sarnians-making-a-difference-in-haiti/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]By Cathy Dobson For the Journal In a country where countless international charities attempt to help, Sarnia’s Rayjon Share Care stands out for its ability to improve living standards for the residents of Haiti, says director Renaud Thomas. Thomas is in
- [Écoutez: Franco Découvertes avec Écrivan Gabriel Osson et Renaud Thomas](https://rayjon.org/ecoutez-franco-decouvertes-avec-ecrivan-gabriel-osson-et-renaud-thomas/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1259.1px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”523.8px” custom_margin=”|auto|-116px|auto||” custom_padding=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-63px|||||” link_option_url=”https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cV-krDUC_ZHjjzVsfhj1tqBoTAwQRPhw/view?usp=sharing” global_colors_info=”{}”]Did you know that during his visit to Canada Renaud Thomas, director of Rayjon Share Care Haiti, was invited to be a special guest on Franco Découvertes, a radio show hosted by esteemed Haitian-Canadian writer
- [Sarnia Journal: CaribeFest](https://rayjon.org/sarnia-journal-caribefest/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”458px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]By Stella EsengiFor The Journal Residents are invited to Lambton College for a free, fun, and colourful cultural event on Friday, September 15 at the Cestar Group Athletics & Fitness Complex. Sarnia CaribeFest, running from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
- [The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to Transform Our World by 2030.](https://rayjon.org/the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-to-transform-our-world-by-2030/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_video src=”https://youtu.be/Mdm49_rUMgo” _builder_version=”4.16″ z_index_tablet=”500″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px”
- [UPDATE: Visa granted!](https://rayjon.org/visa-wait-time-injustice/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]We are ecstatic to announce that our dear colleague Renaud Thomas (Director of Rayjon Share Care Haiti in St. Marc, Haiti) has finally received his visa to come visit us in September! You, our community of supporters, helped make that
- [Celebrating Black History Month: Haitian Exceptionalism](https://rayjon.org/celebrating-black-history-month-haitian-exceptionalism/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]In celebration of Black History Month we invite you to listen to this incredible historical piece by Mr. Etzer Cantave. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/background4.png” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Cantave_E_01.jpg” alt=”Etzer Cantave” title_text=”Cantave_E_01″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Etzer Cantave is
- [Rayjon Re-Imagined](https://rayjon.org/rayjon-re-imagined/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ link_option_url=”https://rayjon.org/goals-strategic-plan/”]Welcome to Rayjon Re-Imagined. We’re so excited to share with you our re-imagined mission and vision, and plan for HOW we hope to get there. We’ve designed a complete information page, loaded with fun videos, testimonials from our
- [Annual General Meeting 2022](https://rayjon.org/annual-general-meeting-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”40px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”33px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Rayjon Share Care of Sarnia, Inc. is pleased to inform all members and supporters that our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held in a hybrid fashion (both IN-PERSON and VIRTUALLY) on Tuesday, October
- [Highlights & Challenges from a Covid Year](https://rayjon.org/highlights-challenges-from-a-covid-year/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” inline_fonts=”Arial”]A year ago who could have imagined where we’d be in October 2021? Who could have imagined how the COVID-19 would affect every country in the world. For our Haitian and Dominican partners and friends, the pandemic increased the challenges faced and brought
- [Hate Has No Home Here (Equity Piece #2)](https://rayjon.org/hate-has-no-home-here-equity-piece-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#1B4A7E”]Hate Has No Home Here An interview with Lindsey Travis Lindsey Travis is the John Howard Society’s Project Coordinator with Sarnia Lambton Alliance Against Hate (SLAH), an organization that was recently formed as a partnership between the John Howard Society of Sarnia Lambton, Lambton Kent District School
- [Covid-19: At the intersection of fear and hope](https://rayjon.org/covid-19-fear-hope-july-30-2020/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″ min_height=”991px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_margin=”|auto|-127px|auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_text module_id=”Chaddah” _builder_version=”4.0.11″]Fear, Danger, Destruction: At a time of global and national crisis as Covid-19 continues to spread, Haitians are struggling with additional challenges that are hard for us to comprehend from the safety and comfort of Canada: rising gang violence, escalating political unrest, increased food insecurity, and

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- [Who We Are](https://rayjon.org/who-we-are/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ parallax=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”About Us” subhead=”Since 1986 Rayjon has sought to eliminate inequalities, build relationships, and foster collaboration toward a more just world.” text_orientation=”center” button_one_text=”DONATE” button_one_url=”https://rayjon.org/donate/” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” _builder_version=”4.17.1″ title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”|600|||||||” content_font_size=”16px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”|600|||||||” subhead_font_size=”20px” subhead_line_height=”1.8em” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.96) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0.24) 53%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.96)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0.24)” background_color_gradient_end_position=”53%” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optimized-Rayjon-baby-girls-1920×800.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#E1864E” button_one_font=”||||||||” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_color=”#ffffff”
- [Where Does the $ Go? - Our Finances](https://rayjon.org/faqs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23″ background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/annie-spratt-695480-unsplash.jpg” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”
- [Curling Save the Date](https://rayjon.org/curlinginvite/) - November 22, 2025 Sarnia Golf and Curling club Be the first to get updates and notified when sign-ups are ready.
- [Culture and Cuisine Invitation List](https://rayjon.org/culture-and-cuisine-invitation-list/) - Be the first to get updates and be notified when tickets launch. Save the date - May 25,2025
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- [Who We Are](https://rayjon.org/who-we-are-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ parallax=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”About Us” subhead=”Since 1986 Rayjon has sought to eliminate inequalities, build relationships, and foster collaboration toward a more just world.” text_orientation=”center” button_one_text=”DONATE” button_one_url=”https://rayjon.org/donate/” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” _builder_version=”4.17.1″ title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”|600|||||||” content_font_size=”16px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”|600|||||||” subhead_font_size=”20px” subhead_line_height=”1.8em” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.96) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0.24) 53%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.96)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0.24)” background_color_gradient_end_position=”53%” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optimized-Rayjon-baby-girls-1920×800.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#E1864E” button_one_font=”||||||||” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_color=”#ffffff”
- [Thank You For Supporting Our Curling Event](https://rayjon.org/thank-you-for-your-donation-curling/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/curling-cover.png” background_position=”top_center” min_height=”526px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”curling cover” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-38px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#298999″ min_height=”106px” custom_margin=”-5px||5px|||” custom_padding=”18px||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Thank you for supporting our 5th Annual Curling Event Your gift will empower teachers and ensure quality education for more than 250 students at
- [Rayjon's Annual Meeting 2024](https://rayjon.org/rayjons-annual-meeting-2024/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Cover-Annual-General-Meeting.png” title_text=”Cover Annual General Meeting” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]We invite all Rayjon supporters to join us at our Annual Meeting Virtually via Zoom on October 29th, 2024 at 6:30pm EST We are excited
- [Awareness Trip Program](https://rayjon.org/awareness-trips/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ background_color=”#1B4A7E” custom_padding=”||0px|||” min_height=”146px”][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” background_color=”#298999″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#298999″ global_colors_info=”{}”]We are currently reviewing our awareness trip model to better suport our partner communities. More information to come.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Trips](https://rayjon.org/trips/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ parallax=”on” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Rayjon’s Trip Program” subhead=”The first visit of Rayjon’s founders to Haiti in 1985 inspired a vision to create opportunities for others to share their experience. ” text_orientation=”center” button_one_text=”Donate” button_one_url=”https://rayjon.org/donate/” button_two_text=”Connect” button_two_url=”https://rayjon.org/contact/” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”|600|||||||” content_font_size=”16px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”|600|||||||” subhead_font_size=”20px” subhead_line_height=”1.8em” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optimized-Rayjon-volunteer-thumbs-up-1920×800.jpg”
- [Podcast: Reimagining with Rayjon](https://rayjon.org/podcast/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e7d5bf” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”More Than ‘Resilient’” image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Reimagining-1.png” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_font_size=”60px” header_line_height=”1.3em” body_text_color=”#1B4A7E” body_font_size=”32px” header_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]Facts, Fiction and Forward to a Self-Made Haiti[/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]News reports from Haiti aren’t good: political insecurity,
- [Stories](https://rayjon.org/stories/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||-13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Stories” subhead=”It is an honour and a privilege to share stories about Haitians & Dominicans who are creating real positive change in the world.” text_orientation=”center” button_one_text=”OUR CAUSES” button_one_url=”https://rayjon.org/causes/” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”||||||||” content_font_size=”16px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font_size=”20px” subhead_line_height=”1.8em” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optimized-rayjon-strong-woman-1920×800.jpeg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#e1864e” button_one_font=”||||||||”
- [Where We Work](https://rayjon.org/our-team/intl-partners/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||-13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bannerweb2.png” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Where We Work: Our Haitian & Dominican Partners” button_text=”Donate Now” button_link=”https://rayjon.org/donate/” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”61px” body_font_size=”21px” custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”#E1864E” header_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ body_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]Learn more about our incredible Haitian and Dominican partners, and the communities where they are working to effect lasting change.[/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/textured-orange-background.jpg”
- [Strategic Plan and Goals 2023-2028](https://rayjon.org/goals-strategic-plan/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Our Strategic Plan & Vision for the Future” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/rayjon-smiling-baby-girl-1080×608.png” custom_margin=”||-11px|||” custom_padding=”||123px|||” z_index_tablet=”500″ title_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ title_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ content_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” content_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” content_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” subhead_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” subhead_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” subhead_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” content_link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” content_link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” content_link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” content_ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” content_ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” content_ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” content_ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” content_ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” content_ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” content_quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” content_quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” content_quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” button_one_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” button_one_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” button_one_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” button_two_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” button_two_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” button_two_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px”
- [Rayjon Share Care - Member Registration](https://rayjon.org/membership/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optimized-Rayjon-young-girls-in-school-1920×800.jpg” background_position=”top_center” min_height=”526px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” link_option_url=”https://forms.gle/7pjBFQ8oe8TMoE5D7″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”21px” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” header_2_text_color=”#ffffff” header_2_font_size=”12px” header_2_letter_spacing=”0.5em” header_2_line_height=”2em” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_3_font_size=”36px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” header_3_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_3_font_size_phone=”20px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” text_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ text_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_2_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_3_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_3_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” text_font_size__hover=”14px” text_font_size__hover_enabled=”14px” text_letter_spacing__hover=”0px”
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- [CaribeFest Sarnia](https://rayjon.org/caribefest/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CaribeFest-square-photo-5-×-12-in.png” custom_padding=”10%||1.1%|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|||” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”4%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subtitle” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_font=”||||||||” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”600px” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]Experience the rhythm of the Caribbean[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ text_font=”Bangers||||||||” header_font=”Bangers|700|||||||” header_font_size=”64px” header_letter_spacing=”3px” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”600px” animation_style=”fold”
- [Local to Global](https://rayjon.org/shop/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ parallax=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Welcome to our shop!” subhead=”A portion of proceeds from all sales will directly support Haitian & Dominican leaders as they create transformative change in their own communities. ” text_orientation=”center” button_one_text=”Donate” button_one_url=”https://rayjon.org/donate/” button_two_url=”https://rayjon.org/become-a-volunteer/” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”Montserrat||||||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”||||||||” content_font_size=”16px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Montserrat||||||||” subhead_font_size=”20px” subhead_line_height=”1.8em” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on”
- [Education](https://rayjon.org/education/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/schoolgirls1.jpg” custom_margin=”|||20%” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”|||0px” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”21px” header_font=”||||||||” background_layout=”dark” text_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ text_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]RAYJON SUPPORTS EDUCATION Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
- [Health Programs](https://rayjon.org/health-programs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Health Programs” subhead=”Locally-led health programs ensure healthy starts for children, training and improved well-being for parents, and support families to overcome poverty.” text_orientation=”center” button_one_text=”Donate” button_one_url=”https://rayjon.org/donate/” button_two_url=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Christmas-letter-web-version-2019.pdf” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”Montserrat||||||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”||||||||” content_font_size=”16px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Montserrat||||||||” subhead_font_size=”20px” subhead_line_height=”1.8em” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optimized-rayjon-children-with-food-1920×800-4.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#e1864e” button_one_font=”|||on|||||” custom_button_two=”on”
- [Empowerment of Women](https://rayjon.org/empowerment-of-women/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optimized-Rayjon-laughing-girls-1920×800.jpg” custom_margin=”|||20%” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”|||0px” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|auto|-265px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”21px” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” background_layout=”dark” min_height=”178px” custom_margin=”201px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” text_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ text_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN By standing in support women’s initiatives we can empower women to overcome
- [Causes](https://rayjon.org/rayjons-causes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ parallax=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Rayjon’s Causes” subhead=”For 37+ years our Haitian & Dominican partners have been creating lasting change in their communities.” text_orientation=”center” button_one_text=”Donate” button_one_url=”https://rayjon.org/donate/” button_two_text=”Volunteer” button_two_url=”https://rayjon.org/become-a-volunteer/” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”Montserrat||||||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”||||||||” content_font_size=”16px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Montserrat||||||||” subhead_font_size=”20px” subhead_line_height=”1.8em” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optimized-Rayjon-girls-in-school-bw-1920×800.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#e1864e” button_one_font=”|||on|||||” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_color=”#ffffff”
- [Thank You For Your Donation - Cap Haitian](https://rayjon.org/thank-you-cap-haitian/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bannercnewc.png” background_position=”top_center” min_height=”526px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”bannercnewc” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”21px” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” header_2_text_color=”#ffffff” header_2_font_size=”12px” header_2_letter_spacing=”0.5em” header_2_line_height=”2em” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_3_font_size=”36px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” header_3_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_3_font_size_phone=”20px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” text_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ text_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_2_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_3_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_3_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” text_font_size__hover=”14px”
- [Thank You For Your Donation](https://rayjon.org/thank-you-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optimized-Rayjon-young-girls-in-school-1920×800.jpg” background_position=”top_center” min_height=”526px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”21px” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” header_2_text_color=”#ffffff” header_2_font_size=”12px” header_2_letter_spacing=”0.5em” header_2_line_height=”2em” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_3_font_size=”36px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” header_3_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_3_font_size_phone=”20px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” text_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ text_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_2_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_3_text_shadow_style=”preset5″ header_3_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” text_font_size__hover=”14px” text_font_size__hover_enabled=”14px” text_letter_spacing__hover=”0px” text_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”0px”
- [Get Involved](https://rayjon.org/get-involved/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/church-22.jpg” parallax=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Get Involved with Rayjon” subhead=”For 37+ years volunteers have been the backbone of our organization. You’re invited to get involved and use your gifts to make a difference with Rayjon!” text_orientation=”center” button_one_text=”Donate” button_one_url=”https://rayjon.org/donate/” button_two_text=”Volunteer” button_two_url=”https://rayjon.org/become-a-volunteer/” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”|600|||||||” content_font_size=”16px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”|600|||||||” subhead_font_size=”20px” subhead_line_height=”1.8em” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0)
- [Rayjon E-Bulletin - October 2021](https://rayjon.org/rayjon-e-bulletin-october-2021/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ parallax=”on”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”E-Bulletin – October 2021 (#4)” subhead=”Exciting updates from Haiti & the DR, and all the latest Rayjon news. ” text_orientation=”center” button_one_text=”Donate” button_one_url=”https://rayjon.org/donate/” button_two_text=”Volunteer” button_two_url=”https://rayjon.org/become-a-volunteer/” module_id=”haitiearthquake” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ title_font=”Montserrat||||||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”||||||||” content_font_size=”16px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Montserrat||||||||” subhead_font_size=”20px” subhead_line_height=”1.8em” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/banner-for-web1.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#e1864e” button_one_font=”|||on|||||” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_color=”#ffffff” button_two_bg_color=”#1b4a7e” button_two_font=”|||on|||||”
- [Rayjon E-Bulletin - August 2021](https://rayjon.org/rayjon-e-bulletin-august-2021-3/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ parallax=”on”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”E-Bulletin – August 2021 (#3)” subhead=”Exciting updates from Haiti & the DR, and all the latest Rayjon news. ” text_orientation=”center” button_one_text=”Donate” button_one_url=”https://rayjon.org/donate/” button_two_text=”Volunteer” button_two_url=”https://rayjon.org/become-a-volunteer/” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ title_font=”Montserrat||||||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.3em” content_font=”||||||||” content_font_size=”16px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Montserrat||||||||” subhead_font_size=”20px” subhead_line_height=”1.8em” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://rayjon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/banner-for-web1.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#e1864e” button_one_font=”|||on|||||” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_color=”#ffffff” button_two_bg_color=”#1b4a7e” button_two_font=”|||on|||||” custom_padding=”10vw||0vw|||”
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- [General Updates](https://rayjon.org/category/general-updates/)
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- [Events](https://rayjon.org/category/events/)
- [Community Aid](https://rayjon.org/category/community-aid/)
- [Challenges](https://rayjon.org/category/challenges/)
- [Dominican Republic](https://rayjon.org/category/dominican-republic/)
- [Human Rights](https://rayjon.org/category/human-rights/)

## Tags

- [Sustainable Goals](https://rayjon.org/tag/sustainable-goals/)
- [Millenium Development Goals](https://rayjon.org/tag/millenium-development-goals/)
- [No poverty](https://rayjon.org/tag/no-poverty/)
- [Quality Education](https://rayjon.org/tag/quality-education/)
- [Gender Equality](https://rayjon.org/tag/gender-equality/)
- [Decent Work & Economic Growth](https://rayjon.org/tag/decent-work-economic-growth/)
- [Partnerships for the Goals](https://rayjon.org/tag/partnerships-for-the-goals/)
- [sarnia events](https://rayjon.org/tag/sarnia-events/)
- [rayjon share care](https://rayjon.org/tag/rayjon-share-care/)
- [Rayjon](https://rayjon.org/tag/rayjon/)
- [annual general meeting](https://rayjon.org/tag/annual-general-meeting/)
- [Rayjon annual general meeting](https://rayjon.org/tag/rayjon-annual-general-meeting/)
- [breadfruit](https://rayjon.org/tag/breadfruit/)
- [SDGs](https://rayjon.org/tag/sdgs/)
- [sustainable tree nursery](https://rayjon.org/tag/sustainable-tree-nursery/)
- [reforestation](https://rayjon.org/tag/reforestation/)
- [empowerment of women](https://rayjon.org/tag/empowerment-of-women/)
- [AGM](https://rayjon.org/tag/agm/)
- [Rayjon AGM](https://rayjon.org/tag/rayjon-agm/)
- [strategic plan](https://rayjon.org/tag/strategic-plan/)
- [Rayjon Re-Imagined](https://rayjon.org/tag/rayjon-re-imagined/)
- [Black history](https://rayjon.org/tag/black-history/)
- [race](https://rayjon.org/tag/race/)
- [prejudice](https://rayjon.org/tag/prejudice/)
- [discrimination](https://rayjon.org/tag/discrimination/)
- [equality](https://rayjon.org/tag/equality/)
- [February](https://rayjon.org/tag/february/)
- [visitor visa](https://rayjon.org/tag/visitor-visa/)
- [visa](https://rayjon.org/tag/visa/)
- [immigration](https://rayjon.org/tag/immigration/)
- [CBC](https://rayjon.org/tag/cbc/)
- [injustice](https://rayjon.org/tag/injustice/)
- [Sarnia-Lambton events](https://rayjon.org/tag/sarnia-lambton-events/)
- [haiti](https://rayjon.org/tag/haiti/)
- [Renaud](https://rayjon.org/tag/renaud/)
- [CaribeFest](https://rayjon.org/tag/caribefest/)
- [community events](https://rayjon.org/tag/community-events/)
- [Lambton College](https://rayjon.org/tag/lambton-college/)
- [Caribbean](https://rayjon.org/tag/caribbean/)
- [curling](https://rayjon.org/tag/curling/)
- [Sarnia Journal](https://rayjon.org/tag/sarnia-journal/)
- [Journal](https://rayjon.org/tag/journal/)
- [Sarnia news](https://rayjon.org/tag/sarnia-news/)
- [Sarnia volunteers](https://rayjon.org/tag/sarnia-volunteers/)
- [Renaud Thomas](https://rayjon.org/tag/renaud-thomas/)
- [renaud's visit to Canada](https://rayjon.org/tag/renauds-visit-to-canada/)
- [French-Canadian](https://rayjon.org/tag/french-canadian/)
- [Haitian-Canadian](https://rayjon.org/tag/haitian-canadian/)
- [Franco Découvertes](https://rayjon.org/tag/franco-decouvertes/)
- [Gabriel Osson](https://rayjon.org/tag/gabriel-osson/)
- [UnCharitable](https://rayjon.org/tag/uncharitable/)
- [aid](https://rayjon.org/tag/aid/)
- [US foreign funding](https://rayjon.org/tag/us-foreign-funding/)
- [American Funding](https://rayjon.org/tag/american-funding/)
- [impact](https://rayjon.org/tag/impact/)
- [USAID](https://rayjon.org/tag/usaid/)
- [garden](https://rayjon.org/tag/garden/)
- [food soverignty](https://rayjon.org/tag/food-soverignty/)
- [John Barnfield](https://rayjon.org/tag/john-barnfield/)
- [Passing](https://rayjon.org/tag/passing/)
- [Death](https://rayjon.org/tag/death/)
- [Founder](https://rayjon.org/tag/founder/)