Barka Canada representatives Wally Placewicz and Misheel Enkhtuya attended the Good Business Forum at Surrey City Hall. The program included motivating key note speakers and informative workshops on topics of social innovation, entrepreneurship, value-based business. Followed by plenty of opportunities to network. Continue reading
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Substance Use Awareness Week is almost here!
Have you pledged to take the Habit Change Challenge?!
Take the Habit Change Challenge!
Due to the success of last year’s “Habit Change Challenge” we are continuing the contest for the 2015 campaign. The Challenge is an opportunity for you to reduce or eliminate a habit, create a healthier lifestyle, and gain understanding about substance use and people living with addictions. Continue reading
224th Anniversary of the proclamation of the May 3rd Constitution
Barka Canada representatives were invited to attend the 224th Anniversary of the proclamation of the May 3rd Constitution of the Republic of Poland. Continue reading
Meet Sue Hammell MLA
Ewa Sadowska and Barka Canada representatives met with Sue Hammell, MLA for Surrey-Green Timbers. Ewa presented Barka’s philosophy and work in Europe and new projects in Africa. Discussed how Barka models and strategies could be applied in Canadian social services. Continue reading
The Mayor Who Ended Homelessness
Ewa Sadowska and Maria Placewicz participated in the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition workshop in Vancouver. The Mayor of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Ted Clugston, presented his five-year strategy for ending homelessness. His strategy has so far been successful that the city is on target to reach its goal by next year. Ted Clugston said „Our goal is to be the first municipality in Canada to end homelessness.”