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Discover the current happenings at Emmanuel International Canada and our latest projects, events and products.

How one email changed many lives!

How one email changed many lives!

The Mailbox Club in the Philippines is run by Anita and Paul Bertrand. They have seen many successes through their continued dedication in seeing children and youth draw closer to God and ultimatel...

A Legacy of a faithful one

A Legacy of a faithful one

After 35 years of faithful service to Emmanuel International we would like to reflect on Edna Santos’ time with us as she prepares to retire March 31, 2021. She is a faithful servant of God. Edna ...

CCRDA Letter to the Prime Minister

CCRDA Letter to the Prime Minister

EIC was a part of a recent letter sent by Canadian Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA) to the Prime Minister and cc: Minister Gould in support of Canada’s contribution to the globa...

Do Entrepreneurship Projects work?

Do Entrepreneurship Projects work?

EI Tanzania has been working with the Tanzania Assemblies of God in Mwanza region since 2017 on Ukerewe island in 8 villages, 3 of which started in 2020. The goal of the project is to train people ...

A look back on Lupembelwasenga Water Project

A look back on Lupembelwasenga Water Project

Have you ever wondered how a village sustains a project once it is completed?EI Tanzania staff had the opportunity to return to Lupembelwasenga village in Iringa Rural District just 50km from Iring...

Phase 2 is underway for Nguvu na Hadhi project in Tanzania

Phase 2 is underway for Nguvu na Hadhi project in Tanzania

Over the last 1 1/2 years the girls project in Tanzania “Nguvu na Hadhi”, which means “Strength and Dignity” has been helping girls understand more about themselves. It is based on Proverbs 31:25, ...

Thank you to all who participated

Thank you to all who participated

Our 2020 Christmas Catalogue was a success Without your support we can not provide funding to our project counties. See below how your funding is making a difference.  If you are interested in see...

Graduating Students of Terena Bible School Reflect

Graduating Students of Terena Bible School Reflect

For a number of years Emmanuel International has supported the Terena Bible School in Brazil an indigenous organization led by the Terena Indigenous Church. Support has allowed for project partners...

Circus Art Workshops Changing Lives in Brazil

Circus Art Workshops Changing Lives in Brazil

Our Partner Church Monte Claros 7th Presbyterian Church in Brazil has been changing lives of 50 youth through a unique project through Circus Art Workshops. EI Brazil and EI Canada have been invite...

Physical Challenges have not stopped Janepher! - Malawi

Physical Challenges have not stopped Janepher! - Malawi

Janepher Makawa (not her real name), 45 years is from Group Village Head Chikawonda, Traditional Authority Kawinga, Machinga in Malawi. She is physically challenged and she has speaking difficultie...

Impact of Hand washing facilities on local businesses in Malawi: A case of Fatima

Impact of Hand washing facilities on local businesses in Malawi: A case of Fatima

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Malawi, Fatima’s business was greatly affected. Fatima is a 24-year-old woman from Traditional Authority Katuli, in Mangochi District. She is a small-Scale businesswo...

A Report of Thanks from Malawi

A Report of Thanks from Malawi

A Story of Emma from Beneficiary to Benefactor The 2019 Cyclone Idai Flood brought devastating impact in Zomba District, Malawi.  Traditional Authority Mwambo area was not spared from the destructi...

A Promise Kept – Malawi Project Report

A Promise Kept – Malawi Project Report

We are pleased to share with you the project end report for the PROMISE project in Malawi. Over the past 4 years the project strived to reduce mortality rates of pregnant women and children under 5...

Covenant Statement

Covenant Statement

Our ongoing mission at Emmanuel International  is to encourage, equip and assist local churches to serve the poor in wholistic ministry and we reaffirm our calling and commitment to serve people ev...

It is with great sadness we share of the passing of Andy Atkins

It is with great sadness we share of the passing of Andy Atkins

After a long battle with cancer, Andy Atkins, alumnus of Emmanuel International passed away on June 18, 2020 with family by his side."Well done, good and faithful servant!  Enter into the joy of th...

EI Tanzania Responds to COVID-19

EI Tanzania Responds to COVID-19

COVID-19 has affected everyone around the world in much the same way, but in Tanzania Africa, and many other African countries, handwashing stations are not readily available. EI Tanzania has stepp...

Ready for some good news?

Ready for some good news?

Have you heard a lot of bad news lately? Here's a good news story.Donors like you have planted seeds of hope—and they're growing even now.There is good news in the village of Bundilya, Tanzania. A ...

Canadian Charities make urgent ask during Covid-19 Crisis

Canadian Charities make urgent ask during Covid-19 Crisis

March 26, 2020 - The leaders of over 180 Canadian charities have written a letter to the Government of Canada asking for urgent financial support to prevent the irreparable collapse of the sector, ...

Can We have an honest talk?

Can We have an honest talk?

You are “fearfully and wonderfully made."This is a big revelation for girls in Mwanza, Tanzania as they experience their first menstrual cycles.We’d also like to share this wonderful story with you...

Have you ever asked this question?

Have you ever asked this question?

Can one person make a difference in today’s world?It’s a big world. And its problems are usually complex.Let me tell you a story. It seems fitting during International Development Week (IDW), Febru...

Standing at 5'6", Heather Taylor is not what you would call a giant.

Standing at 5'6", Heather Taylor is not what you would call a giant.

​Born in Stouffville, Ontario, Canada, Heather grew up loving the water. She first tried rowing as an alternative to risking another concussion after a high school rugby tackle gone wrong. In rowin...

Founding member of Emmanuel International George Middleton aged 93 has passed away.

Founding member of Emmanuel International George Middleton aged 93 has passed away.

Richard McGowan Director of Emmanuel International Canada said,” George was a great friend and someone I looked up to. I am so grateful for the time I spent with him as he was such an inspiration t...

Canadian consortium making a difference on UN Global Day of Parents

Canadian consortium making a difference on UN Global Day of Parents

The Global Day of Parents is observed on June 1st every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2012 with resolution A/RES/66/292 and honours parents throughout the world. The Gl...

World Bee Day

World Bee Day

World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20. On this day Anton Janša, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born in 1734. The purpose of the international day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollin...