“Career Trek gives participants a tangible goal to aspire to by removing the remoteness and awe with which many at-risk students view post-secondary education.”

– Principal,
Archwood School

Career Trek’s Executive Director, Darrell Cole, recently took a trek all the way to Sri Lanka, and he couldn’t help but spread a little goodwill. 

Darrell and members of the management staff and Board of Directors, rallied and donated food to a local orphanage, Ruhunu Child Care & Probation Orphanage.  

"The orphanage was well run by passionate, committed staff, but was very under-resourced," says Darrell. "It felt good to be able to provide some relief for the staff and children, even if it was small."  

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Career Trek management staff members have an opportunity to be part of a social action initiative. This involves contributing financially and otherwise to another not-for-profit organization that is equally passionate about providing a brighter future for young people.

We believe doing so is a good reminder of how we can all move beyond ourselves and help others who are making a difference. Also, in the process we gain a better understanding of what it is to be a funder.

 Johann Olav Koss, president & CEO

  

Every year, the team chooses a new agency to support. Right To Play (RTP) is our pick for 2011. 

RTP is the leading international humanitarian and development organization using sport and play as tools to effect behaviour and social change. Their trained coaches and community leaders implement programs which are designed to develop basic life skills, prevent diseases, teach conflict resolution and instil hope in children affected by war, poverty and disease.

RTP implements programs in 20 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America. A pioneer in its field, RTP sets standards for quality sustainable programming, promotes best practices and advances research on the efficacy of sport-based development efforts. 

Founded in 2000 by Johann Olav Koss, four-time Olympic gold medalist and social entrepreneur, RTP fosters the hope and skills that are essential to envisioning and realizing a better future. 
 

(Please note: Career Trek staff members do not accept proposals or submissions for funding.)

SOCIAL ACTION

Why We give Back

“Social action is an important expression of my family's everyday life. 
It includes keeping aware of issues that affect our community,
volunteerism and supporting movements that bring us closer to families
across the globe.” – Dianne Little, Director of Administrative Operations

"What we say and do in life affects our environment and the people around us. To make changes we need to take responsibility for our own impact on our community. During our self reflection we can see how our actions or in-actions influence the world we live in.” – Judy Schau, The ‘M’ Project Manager

“With the current challenges facing us, it is easy to become overwhelmed, frustrated and cynical. What keeps me hopeful is my belief in the goodness at the core of humanity and knowing that there are many groups and organizations that exist to mobilize this goodness to create positive change. Only when we support each other and act together is there hope for changing the world for the better.” – Fairy Wong, Children Rising Program Manager

“Career Trek is part of an entire group of people who are trying to do positive work with young people. It's important to support each other, to send out a message that we are working together towards the same cause: Empowering young people to realize and utilize their potential. It doesn't matter if it's through career education, literacy, sports or theatre - we just want kids to succeed. I don't know a better reason to financially support the people who want to make that happen.” – Elena Anciro, Curriculum Developer

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