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Local Action. Global Compassion.
We believe in showing up where help is needed most. Through education, healthcare, and advocacy, we build bridges of support across borders.
Our Vision
Our vision is to bring mutual understanding and learning and aid in fostering better futures.
Our Mission
YEEPI Education Foundation of Calgary seeks to increase access to health care, education, and general support by developing global partnerships, rallying volunteers, and establishing sustainable solutions for the Maroon community and other racialized people living in Canada and Suriname.
OUR VALUES
We implement our vision by placing high value on:
YIELD
We humbly yield to other perspectives, lived experiences, expertise and understandings.
EDUCATION
We provide respectful learning experiences to foster understanding and achieve positive outcomes.
EXCELLENCE
We ensure our actions meet the highest standard of quality and serve the greatest needs.
PEOPLE
We treat one another with respect and take pride in the significant contributions that come from the diversity of individuals and ideas.
INTEGRITY
We are each personally accountable for the highest standards of behavior, including honesty and fairness in all aspects of our work.
From One Backpack to a Village of Hope
What started as a simple act of kindness has grown into a mission to uplift lives through education, healthcare, and support for communities in need. In 2010, one family embarked on a mission to collect backpacks and other items for the children in Suriname.
Today, this organization has grown to improve lives in Suriname through education, healthcare, and support where it’s needed most.