The #JOY of literacy. We are inspired by the readers who are raising funds to support young readers in #uganda and #kelowna to open doors for bright & hopeful futures through the gift of literacy. Join us in this mighty work: canadahelps.org/en/charities/n…

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My equity work began in the far reaches of Africa. Now, as my work deepens, I’m committed to creating equity both locally AND globally. Karine Veldhoen 📚 Check out Niteo Africa for more information. #LearnForward #literacy #reading #equity #schoolleaders #principalsinaction

Today is the last day of the spring session of our Family Reading Program! We will be sharing a meal together to celebrate our learning & friendship 💕 #StoryAsCommunity #lifewidelearning #literacymatters #kelowna

On the last day of our Spring Family Reading Program we celebrate our learning & friendship over a meal ✨ #StoryAsCommunity #lifewidelearning #literacymatters #locallibrary #partnership

Seeing the growth in confidence, ability, and love of reading in our program participants is one of our favourite things 🙌 #literacymatters #StoryAsCommunity #lifewidelearning #volunteer #kelowna

For the month of June your donation to Niteo Africa gives us a chance to win $20,000 🎉 Every gift helps to further our work on literacy equity both locally & globally. To give: canadahelps.org/en/charities/n… #literacymatters #kelowna #globalpartners #localimpact

Of Gardens & People. We’ve got a new post up on our blog: niteo.org/blog #gardens #flourish #thrive #community #literacy

Today we want to acknowledge #WorldRefugeeDay and celebrate the courage and resilience of the 26.4 million refugees in our global community.

Thank you to everyone who has donated thus far! If you’d like to give the gift of a literacy kit, head over to: niteo.org/donate #literacymatters #globalpartners #giveback #payitforward

We’re only 2 kits away from reaching our goal!

Everyone else is getting the facebook ads seeking applicants for the upcoming bachelor-style reality show “Farming for Love” too, right? 🤷🏻‍♀️👀

Sisters, the greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.

Our August newsletter is out! mailchi.mp/2c6ba50357f8/a… #literacymatters #localimpact #globalpartnership #kelowna #storyascommunity

“Having a soft heart in a cruel world is courage, not weakness.” —Katherine Henson

I have a WILDLY HOPEFUL idea…! What if we could raise $10,000 to support kiddos in our global village? What if all you had to do was give $5 and invite 5 friends to join you?? gofundme.com/f/urue5-i-have… #kelowna #kelownanow #livegenerously #thanksgiving

Our online auction is now LIVE! Make your bid to build bright & hopeful futures (and get some awesome, quality items & experiences!). app.galabid.com/niteoauctionbo… #kelowna #kelownanow

When we’re not hungry for justice, it’s because we’re full with privilege.

"Neighbor is not a geographic term. It is a moral concept." - Rabbi Joachim Prinz

At the request of elders we will now refer to the unidentified Indigenous woman murdered by the serial killer in Winnipeg as ‘Buffalo Woman’ instead of unidentified woman. Until her name is found, we honour her. kitotimnaw (our relative)