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You’ll find info about upcoming local events and the latest news from our projects in Haiti and the DR on this page.
Special Video from Haiti
Haitian Women's Federation shares their vision for a sustainable, economic development project.
Updates & Upcoming Events
The Transforming Power of Breadfruit
Rayjon is excited to announce an exciting new initiative in support of the grassroots Haitian Women’s Federation. The federation is made up of representatives from 7 different women’s associations from 7 villages in the rural St. Marc region of Haiti. They are 350+...
Annual General Meeting 2020
Rayjon Share Care of Sarnia, Inc. is pleased to inform all members and supporters that our Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 6:30 PM online via Zoom Meetings.* All are welcome. Business to be conducted includes: Reports...
President’s Zoom Connection
Who are the people creating real positive change in Haiti and the Dominican Republic? What amazing things are they doing? How can I support their efforts? Rayjon's President's Zoom Connection is your chance to find out. Join us online Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 from...
Trail & Ale Walk/Run 2020
Trail & Ale - 5/7K Run/Walk for Rayjon Our 1st ever Trail and Ale event was a huge success! Over 100 participants joined us from across Canada. Everyone enjoyed the great outdoors, exercise, stylin' T-shirts, and refreshing ale from the Refined Fool. ...
Covid-19: At the intersection of fear and hope
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...
We Envision a World
Since 1986 Rayjon has sought to eliminate inequalities, build relationships, and foster collaboration toward a more just world. We envision “A world in which people have an equal opportunity to thrive…” (Rayjon Vision). However, we recognize that in our world today...
Our Stories
Behind every program there are real people, with real life stories of transformation and hope. You’ll find them here.
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Dorcin was orphaned at a young age and had no other means of help. Through Rayjon he received support to attend elementary and secondary school. He struggled with academics in secondary school, so was offered the opportunity to participate in a pilot program offering vocational skills training. He learned about heavy equipment operation, and he is very proud to have (and show off) his certificate. Now he wants to give back. Of the vocational program he says: