by Shae | Jun 2, 2022 | Haiti
On our last post, we recounted our team’s trip to Haiti and the challenges faced by the communities our projects are located in. Poor infrastructure, state negligence and limited access to education are among the main problems the communities face. Fueled by this...
by Shae | May 13, 2022 | Haiti
Last month, Westbow founder Dick Westeringh, along with a small team of Westbow employees and members of Hungry for Life, took a trip to Haiti to check in on a few of our initiatives. After seven and a half hours in the air, our team landed in the commune of Pignon,...
by Shae | Apr 7, 2022 | Yogo Glory Centre
Founded by Pastor Silas, Yogo Glory Centre Academy opened its doors in 2008. The village of Yogo never had a school, so a large portion of the population had never received proper education. Pastor Silas, born and raised in this community, had the opportunity to visit...
by Shae | Mar 11, 2022 | Columbia
The Tenjo Girls’ Home The home was a refuge for at-risk girls from broken families in dangerous internally displaced people zones. The home provided a safe and healthy environment for these girls to help them recover from abuse and neglect. The Tenjo Home...
by Shae | Mar 11, 2022 | Guatemala
Westbow helped in the recent expansion and the operations of the Cubulco Hospital.
by Shae | Mar 10, 2022 | Guatemala
Infrastructure Improvements at Camp Canaan which provides week-long camps for 3,200 children each year.
by Shae | Mar 10, 2022 | Nigeria
Westbow supported the construction of classrooms in Makurdi and Koti-Yough. Makurdi has 200 students and Koti-Yough has 700 students.
by Shae | Mar 10, 2022 | India
Through the Chilliwack Business Group, Westbow has assisted in providing quality education to children in rural parts of India. The 1,800+ children receive help with studies, Bible teaching, and a nutritious meal.
by Shae | Jan 28, 2022 | Education, Lives Impacted, Local, Voice of Hope
In November of 2021, our team took a trip to Kenya to assess the current and future needs for many of our projects. They flew straight to Nairobi with a layover in Istanbul and shortly landed with full hearts and open arms. Located in Nairobi,...
by Shae | Sep 15, 2021 | Local
With everything crazy going on in our world right now there’s no better time then now to take initiative. And we decided to start where it hits close to home for many of us, BC fire relief. Many people have lost their land, their homes and more due to the fire crisis....
