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<p>Thank you for your generous support, your friendship and belief in this cause. I will work hard for your donations to make a difference in these people's life:</p>
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<li><span style="color: #000000;">Louay & Rana Cherri;</span></li>
<li>Ramzi & Ines Khanfour;</li>
<li>Yves & Zena Khoury;</li>
<li>Kim Douglas & Annie Despres;</li>
<li>Mark & Kathy Wrogmann;</li>
<li>Eric, Nada & Yasmina Dion;</li>
<li>Barry Morocho & Alisson Larrea;</li>
<li>Ziad & Mireille Nader;</li>
<li>Vlado and Roza Zrinscak;</li>
<li>Francoise Dion;</li>
<li>Fadi & Sharon Haouili;</li>
<li>Rabih& Nayla Abuchakra;</li>
<li>Arun Raman;</li>
<li>Alex and Sheryl Chan;</li>
<li>Muafaq & Roula Tannus;</li>
<li>Toni & Lina Rinaldi;</li>
<li>Jason & Becky Benoit and Grace; </li>
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<p>Hi,<br /> <br />Throughout my travel in South America I got to meet & know people from many different cultures and from all genres of life. But what touched me most occurred when I was riding through rural and remote communities; There, I met and lived with humble and down to earth people working hard to meet their daily needs; I was always welcomed with a smile and they shared their home and food with me. They were <strong>living happy</strong>, content with what they have earned <strong>yet dreaming for a less harsh life</strong>.<br /> It struck me more than ever <strong>how lucky we are</strong>... how lucky I am: my family and I are in good health, we live in a great country enabling me to just go “out-there” and discover the world, knowing that when I come back home I can (relatively) easily start anew again. This is when I realized that my trip can only be <strong>complete, worthy and true</strong> if I can contribute back to others what I have received in life. Throughout my adventure I knew volunteering, helping others improve their livelihood, will be my next endeavor. I want to make a long lasting sustainable difference within families and communities in need of just another chance, of a helping hand, to get started in making a reality their dreams of a better life. "<strong>INSPER</strong>" has just the right challenge for me.<br /> <br />I joined <strong>INSPIRE </strong>(formerly MondoChallenge) and volunteered for one of their unique & rewarding program: <strong style="background-color: #ffff33; color: #000099;">Women Empowerment: Business Development Grants for HIV sufferers in Tanzania</strong>. I will be helping mothers in Tanzania's rural regions to setup small businesses (of their choice) and accompany them through the challenging startup issues they will face during their endeavor. Within a 3 months time frame, our aim is to allow these new business women to be <strong>self sufficient</strong> and establish a <strong>sustainable business</strong> which will support their family's needs for years to come. The future will be our judge but today we will <strong>do our utmost to guide them</strong> on the <strong>road to success</strong>.<br /> You can read the program's details on either of these websites:<br /> <a href="http://www.inspirevolunteer.co.uk/volunteer-work/business/business-development-grants-for-hiv-sufferers-in-tanzania/" target="_blank">http://www.inspirevolunteer.co.uk/volunteer-work/business/business-development-grants-for-hiv-sufferers-in-tanzania/</a><br /><a href="http://www.mondochallenge.co.uk/support-a-womens-empowerment-programme.html" target="_blank">http://www.mondochallenge.co.uk/support-a-womens-empowerment-programme.html</a><br /><br /> The impact of our work can be felt in a relatively short period of time and its effect is widespread: the mother, her children, the community,.. will all benefit from this new stable income.<br /><br />I will be volunteering between 4 to 6 month depending on our work's requirements and how it's flourishing. I will rely on your donations to allow me to tackle this next endeavor. First & foremost I need to raise ~U$D100 per family I wish to help (on average 10 families per 3 month period)... and second, your donation can also sponsor my volunteer cost. Please spread the word to family and friends but I also encourage you to approach your companies and ask them to contribute.<br /> <br />To <strong><span style="background-color: #66ffff;">make a contribution</span></strong> you can go through this webpage: JustGiving is secure, reliable and honest way (<a href="http://www.justgiving.com/about-us">http://www.justgiving.com/about-us</a>) to make your donations to <strong>FutureSense Foundation</strong> which is a partner of <strong>INSPIRE</strong>. Or you can simply contribute directly to me and I will forward your donations to <strong>INSPIRE</strong>.<br /> <br />With your financial support we will make a positive impact in these people lives. Please dig deep and donate.<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />Sami Haouili<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Note on Tax implications/refunds:</span><br />- FutureSense Foundation is a <strong>UK </strong>registered charitable organization (number 1132101); Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer;<br /> - For <strong>USA </strong>residents, it seems possible but I am still awaiting final confirmation if Tax Receipts can be issued.<br />- Unfortunately, FutureSense is not <strong>Canadian </strong>registered and cannot issue a tax receipt for Canadian residents.</p>