About Child Haven International

Inspired by the ideals and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Child Haven International is an Ottawa-based, non-profit, Non-Governmental Organization that cares for formerly destitute women and children in India, Nepal, Tibet and Bangladesh.

Over 1050 destitute children and 144 destitute women are rescued from poverty and despair, and brought to the safety of one of the nine Child Haven homes, where they receive food, shelter, education, and love.

Girls and boys are treated equally, and without regard to race, caste, colour, religion or culture. Living is simple and meals are vegetarian. We try not to Westernize the children, but rather attempt to raise them according to the highest ideals of their own cultures. We respect the heritage of each child, whether Hindu, Muslim, Jain, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, secular or other.

All this is accomplished by the dedication of the three founders, Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino, of Maxville, Ontario (recipients of the Order of Canada, and UNESCO's Teaching of Human Rights Award), and Dr. N.H.Shah of Cornwall, Ontario (recipient of the Order of Ontario).

Child Haven operates on a shoe-string budget, with only four paid employees in North America. The "Organization Headquarters" is the 100-year old farm house owned by Bonnie and Fred, where they raised their 21 children (19 adopted from all over the world).

For more information about Child Haven and its remarkable founders, the Cappuccinos, check out their official website: www.childhaven.ca




Sponsors:

  • CTV
  • Le Droit
  • The Ottawa Citizen
  • Ishina: Distinguished Indian Cuisine
  • Child Haven International

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