Project Amigo
The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen has been supporting Project Amigo for over 8 years with ongoing financial aid for students and with in-person visits for a week of service.
Project Amigo has been empowering disadvantaged and marginalized children from the state of Colima, Mexico to achieve their highest potential since 1984. By offering comprehensive scholarships for formal education, school supplies, access to educational assistance centres, homework clubs, enrichment activities and healthcare services not otherwise available to them, they are committed to ending poverty through education, one child at a time.
Recently, a team of Tsawwassen Rotarians and friends travelled to Colima, Mexico and enjoyed some cultural experiences before heading to Project Amigo during "Christmas Fiesta" week. Rotarians are already planning to take another team back as they feel they can make a difference in helping the students further their education. In the words of one Rotarian, "we went to help the students but, in the end, we found the experience was life-changing for all of us."