<h3 data-end="213" data-start="140" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Help Us Equip 130 Children for Success &mdash; One Backpack at a Time</h3>Bright Lights for Africa Foundation (BLFA) is a charitable, non-profit organization operating in both Canada and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We empower marginalized communities by addressing critical needs, fostering resilience, and promoting self-sufficiency. In Canada, our work centers on supporting Francophones of African descent in Calgary and surrounding areas through culturally sensitive programs that break systemic barriers, enhance well-being, and create pathways to long-term success. Our work is guided by one core belief: When people are seen, supported, and empowered, communities thrive.<h3 dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;" id="isPasted" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Corbel,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Corbel, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Why This Matters</h3>Every child deserves to start the school year with confidence &mdash; yet for many families in Calgary&rsquo;s Afrodescendant Francophone communities, even the basics like school supplies remain out of reach. Poverty, cultural isolation, and limited support continue to prevent children from fully engaging in school and reaching their potential. That&rsquo;s why the&nbsp;Education Support &ndash; Back-to-School Kit initiative exists: To remove barriers, restore dignity, and ensure that every child begins the school year equipped, empowered, and ready to thrive. Our Impact So FarSince launching our Back-to-School Kit initiative, Bright Lights For Africa Foundation has made a tangible difference in the lives of Afrodescendant Francophone families in Calgary and surrounding areas<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="647" data-start="168" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">100 children supported in 2024 &mdash; each received full school kits with backpacks, supplies, calculators, and essentials.</li><li data-end="647" data-start="168" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">One joyful community event &mdash; our Back-to-School Family Bash brought families together for music, food, and fun.</li><li data-end="647" data-start="168" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A celebration of dignity and inclusion &mdash; children felt proud, prepared, and supported as they returned to school.</li><li data-end="647" data-start="168" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">More than supplies &mdash; this initiative promotes confidence, equity, and a stronger sense of belonging.</li></ul> In 2024, we supported 100 children through the Back-to-School Kit program. Families left empowered, and children returned to school prepared and proud. <h3 data-end="2682" data-start="2657" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Our Goal for 2025</h3><article data-scroll-anchor="true" data-testid="conversation-turn-84" dir="auto" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><div fr-original-style="" style="line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;" tabindex="-1"><div data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="4a3e362d-8a5c-45dc-8707-1f19fdcae7cf" data-message-model-slug="gpt-4o" dir="auto" fr-original-style="" style="line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">This year, we aim to support 130 children across Calgary and surrounding areas with full Back-to-School Kits &mdash; and we need to raise $10,000 CAD to make it possible.Your support will ensure that each child starts the school year equipped, confident, and ready to thrive, no matter their background or financial situation. </div></div></article> <h3 data-end="2869" data-start="2836" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">What Your Support Will Do</h3>With just $10,000, we can:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Provide 130 full Back-to-School Kits: Each kit includes backpacks, notebooks, pencils, calculators, and school essentials for children aged 6&ndash;17.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Promote equity, dignity, and academic success: By removing barriers and creating spaces where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated.</li></ul><h3 data-end="172" data-start="131" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">What This Means for Our Community</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="578" data-start="174" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Children will start the school year equipped and confident. They will feel included, proud of their identity, and excited to learn. Most importantly, they will know their community believes in their potential.</li><li data-end="578" data-start="174" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Parents will receive tangible support during a financially challenging season. They will experience a strong sense of community and connection, and be reminded that they are not alone.</li></ul><h3 data-end="3825" data-start="3785" fr-original-style="text-align: center;" id="isPasted" style="text-align: center; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Join Us &ndash; One Backpack at a Time</h3>When you give to this campaign, you&rsquo;re not just filling school bags &mdash; You&rsquo;re filling hearts with confidence, dignity, and belonging.Donate today and help us ensure every child walks into school empowered and ready to thrive. <p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 12pt 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Your donation is eligible for a charitable tax receipt. Charitable Registration Number: 71650 4535 RR0001

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our cause. This donation greatly helps our mission. If you would like to contribute further to our cause, contact us to become a volunteer, or spread the word about our mission! Jenny Rutayomba Motofunding@brightlightsforafrica.ca

Help Us Equip 130 Children for Success — One Backpack at a TimeBright Lights for Africa Foundation (BLFA) is a charitable, non-profit organization operating in both Canada and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We empower marginalized communities by addressing critical needs, fostering resilience, and promoting self-sufficiency. In Canada, our work centers on supporting Francophones of African descent in Calgary and surrounding areas through culturally sensitive programs that break systemic barriers, enhance well-being, and create pathways to long-term success. Our work is guided by one core belief: When people are seen, supported, and empowered, communities thrive.Why This MattersEvery child deserves to start the school year with confidence — yet for many families in Calgary’s Afrodescendant Francophone communities, even the basics like school supplies remain out of reach. Poverty, cultural isolation, and limited support continue to prevent children from fully engaging in school and reaching their potential. That’s why the Education Support – Back-to-School Kit initiative exists: To remove barriers, restore dignity, and ensure that every child begins the school year equipped, empowered, and ready to thrive. Our Impact So FarSince launching our Back-to-School Kit initiative, Bright Lights For Africa Foundation has made a tangible difference in the lives of Afrodescendant Francophone families in Calgary and surrounding areas<ul><li>100 children supported in 2024 — each received full school kits with backpacks, supplies, calculators, and essentials.</li><li>One joyful community event — our Back-to-School Family Bash brought families together for music, food, and fun.</li><li>A celebration of dignity and inclusion — children felt proud, prepared, and supported as they returned to school.</li><li>More than supplies — this initiative promotes confidence, equity, and a stronger sense of belonging.</li></ul> In 2024, we supported 100 children through the Back-to-School Kit program. Families left empowered, and children returned to school prepared and proud. Our Goal for 2025<article><div><div>This year, we aim to support 130 children across Calgary and surrounding areas with full Back-to-School Kits — and we need to raise $10,000 CAD to make it possible.Your support will ensure that each child starts the school year equipped, confident, and ready to thrive, no matter their background or financial situation. </div></div></article> What Your Support Will DoWith just $10,000, we can:<ul><li>Provide 130 full Back-to-School Kits: Each kit includes backpacks, notebooks, pencils, calculators, and school essentials for children aged 6–17.</li><li>Promote equity, dignity, and academic success: By removing barriers and creating spaces where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated.</li></ul>What This Means for Our Community<ul><li>Children will start the school year equipped and confident. They will feel included, proud of their identity, and excited to learn. Most importantly, they will know their community believes in their potential.</li><li>Parents will receive tangible support during a financially challenging season. They will experience a strong sense of community and connection, and be reminded that they are not alone.</li></ul>Join Us – One Backpack at a TimeWhen you give to this campaign, you’re not just filling school bags — You’re filling hearts with confidence, dignity, and belonging.Donate today and help us ensure every child walks into school empowered and ready to thrive. Your donation is eligible for a charitable tax receipt. Charitable Registration Number: 71650 4535 RR0001

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