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ContentsISSACHAR COUNCIL Tool Kit ................................................................3

Tell your story ................................................................................................4

Welcome to the WORLD RELIEF CANADA family ..............................5

Introduction to our work ............................................................................7

Three Stories From The Field .....................................................................9

Event Tools ................................................................................................. 12

Available at: ................................................................................................ 13

Social Media................................................................................................ 14

START YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER ....................................................... 16



ISSACHAR COUNCIL Tool KitThank you so much and welcome again to the Issachar Council!As an engaged member of our Issachar Council, you share our vision of eliminating poverty for future generations and improving the lives of those we serve.

Now, we invite you to join us in learning more about World Relief Canada and sharing the mission with your friends, colleagues, faith communities and churches.

The resources that follow contain ideas and tools for sharing what we are able to do because of YOU!

Volunteering at World Relief Canada on the Issachar Council is a great way to multiply your impact by encouraging others to join you in supporting sustainable development around the world.

There are plenty of different ways that you can support WRC through this council such as:

Committing to making World Relief Canada your charity of choice

Participating in Issachar Insider education opportunities

Hosting a fundraising event for WRC

Put on an awareness event for WRC Make World Relief Canada your businesses

charity of choice Help out with some specific marketing and

fundraising projects and events in your area

Harness our clients entrepreneurial spirit and come up with your own unique ideas!



The most impactful way you can convey your passion for alleviating poverty is by sharing your personal experiences.

Why do you want to help others break the cycle of poverty?

How did you first get involved with World Relief Canada?

Why do you believe WRC changes lives?

To enhance your story, youll find facts about World Relief Canada, an explanation

of our model of development, our partners, videos, and discussion questions and lots more on the following pages.

Please feel free to add this information to your Issachar Council binder. If you need any additional copies of these resources, please let your Regional Director know and we will get them to you immediately.

Tell your story



Welcome to the WORLD RELIEF CANADA family

Statement of Faith We believe in...

The Holy Scriptures as given by God, divinely inspired, infallible, entirely trustworthy and the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.

One God, eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; who created the world as an expression of His love, power, and creativity; who sent Jesus Christ into the world as healing and liberating Saviour to bring about reconciliation and restoration through His death and resurrection; and who sustains and completes His plan through the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit; A day, appointed by God, in which He will judge the world in righteousness

The Gospel as ministry to the whole person; understanding it to be Gods desire to see individuals and communities healed and restored; physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.



Our Mission...World Relief Canadas mission is to respond to the relief and development needs of the worlds poor in the name of Jesus Christ, through our global network of Christian organizations, in partnership with Canadian and overseas Churches.

Our Vision...World Relief Canadas vision is to see you responding, with compassion and justice, to the needs of the poor, oppressed and suffering in ways that bring healing and transformation in the worlds poorest communities.

Our Core ValuesWorld Relief Canada aims to work to the highest possible standards with integrity and transparency. Our set of Core Values support of our vision and the delivery of our programming.

Economic JusticeRecognizing the need to care for all people, we are committed to the development of economic opportunities for people living in poverty in less-developed countries so that they have sustainable access to the basic necessities of life.

TransformationBelieving we are called to bring the love and hope to all people, especially the poor; we engage in relief and development programs, through a global network of Christian organizations, for the purpose of enabling economic, social and spiritual transformation in the lives of the poor.

Empowerment and EquityRecognizing all people as inherently equal, we are committed to the strengthening of civil society where all receive equitable treatment regardless of gender, race and religion. We seek to support programs that move beyond the meeting of basic needs and provide opportunities for economic and social empowerment.

Environmental IntegrityRecognizing the earth must be cared for and maintained for the benefit of all, we are committed to assessments, programs, training and practices that positively affect the environment.

Mutual InterdependenceRecognizing the communal nature of humanity and the equality of peoples within it, we are committed to working in mutually interdependent relationships with our indigenous partners, other northern and southern organizations, the Canadian government and our supporting constituency, including individuals, churches and the agricultural, professional and business communities.

Financial AccountabilityRecognizing our financial support to be from partners and donors who believe in our work, we are committed to the wise use of such resources through professional, focused and strategically selected programming; results-based management; and cost effectiveness.

Please check out our 2012 annual report here! www.worldrelief.ca/file/documents/FY2012-annual-report.pdf

Please find our 2012-2013 annual report here!http://worldrelief.ca/finances



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Introduction to our work



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World Relief Sunday Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JNCoAGkIkM&index=1&list=PLNkKNzqiYh_bOj7VLpZBNFCkxuDTgIFEM



Three Stories From The FieldWorld Relief Canada changes millions of lives. Here are three stories that exemplify the core of our mission.

Story1 MeetMaombi, CEO

Maombi (age 22), her husband Muicandirwa (age 24), and their two small children (ages 3 and 1), live in a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Their village, hanging on the side of a mountain, was overrun by M23 rebels backed by Tutsi cattle owners, and they as Hutu cultivators had to flee for their lives. After the removal of M23 by UN forces, Maombi and her family could return to their home but their livelihood was totally destroyed.2

With help from supporters like you, World Relief is responding by assisting farmers to begin cultivation again with basic tools, seed, and agricultural training. Also local savings groups are being formed to assist returnees with financial services.

Maombi joined one such savings group of 25 villagers called Tuungane (meaning lets be united). Each week members save from

1 to 5 shares each (~ 50 cents per share). Some members take micro-loans for income-generating activities from the groups savings and all members earn interest from those loans on their savings.

Before the rebels destroyed her food stock, Maombi used to buy cassava roots, grind it into flour, and sell it for a small profit. Her husband did haircuts. After returning to her village, Maombi took a micro-loan of $20 from her group and used the capital to purchase cassava roots and restart her flour production. Also $5 was provided from a small group social fund to purchase needed medicine for her husband who had become sick. Now her business has been restarted and her husband has recovered! Praise God! Maombi wanted us to express her deep gratitude for the assistance and Christian love expressed by her fellow group members and World Relief supporters! Thank you!



Joba and her family struggled to make it through the lean times in rural Bangladesh.Work is seasonal and food easily becomes sparse. To help during the lean times, Joba signed up for a class on raising ducks.

After just 5 days of training on how to make a duck farm, which ducks will lay more eggs, how to prepare houses to keep ducks, about their food, how to keep their house clean, different types of duck diseases and how to keep them out of diseases and more, Joba was ready for her own flock.

Thanks to generous Canadians like you who support World Relief Canadas Road to Independence project, Joba received 10 ducklings to help her on her way. Jobas ducks quickly began laying 8 eggs a day allowing her to feed her 2 boys and sell them for a total of 64 taka (about a dime short of a dollar).

With her savings from her new business, she bootstrapped her way to a flock of 25 ducks and a handful of hens.

Without our support, Joba would still be struggling. Thank you so much for making a difference!

Meet

Joba who is starting her own Duck Dynasty!

Story2



We could get a tractor and do this job in less than half the time. But we dont and heres why. Development is about empowering communit-ies to work their way out of hunger and poverty. Its about giving them the tools and the knowledge they need to change their situation. We also want to make sure that they are able to continue their development long after we have gone. This is what it means to work in partnership with the poor. Canal excavation may not seem lifesaving, however, when you dig further theres more than meets the eye.

During the rainy season in Bangladesh, fields become flooded and it becomes impossible to cultivate new crops. By excavating the canal systems, excess water flows off the fields and into the cleared canals. Then during the dry season, farmers can use water in the canals to irrigate their fields. Furthermore, all the mud thats been excavated gets piled up to create an elevated dirt road. This allows for children to travel to school safely and for people to sell their goods in neighboring communities more easily.

To help make sure that erosion doesnt fill the canal system again, trees are planted on the both sides of the elevated road and the roots help to hold the soil together. When the trees mature, they can be harvested and sold to further benefit the community. New trees are then planted and managed by the community. Often, its widows who are hired by the village to care for the trees. Because clearing the canals helps to revitalize an entire community, many people come out to work. This provides temporary employment to those who would otherwise be waiting for seasonal work to open up on the farms. Because this helps farms to grow more crops, it also means that more members of the community are hired throughout the year. We dont want to use a tractor to clear this canal because using one is a fix, not a solution. Using a tractor would also take away many jobs from the rural poor who struggle to feed themselves and their families. In providing work, we are empowering men and women to earn a living that will care for their most important needs. Essentially, more good comes from helping men and women to overcome the obstacles they face than if we were to just do it for them.

Digging for Survival

Story3



Event Tools

NETWORKING EVENT

Share your passion for World Relief Canada and give friends and colleagues a chance to connect personally with our mission. Consider hosting the event with other Issachar Council members to help you work the room and share a variety of experiences. This can be a lunchtime work environment, an after church fellowship time or any other time.

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

This is an engaging format to use when bringing together an interactive group. Use the questions provided in the next section to get the conversation going, or develop your own talking points after reviewing the cause and project one pagers. It may be helpful to send questions in advance so guests have a chance to prepare their thoughts.

LUNCHEON OR DINNER PARTY

Invite friends and colleagues to join you in an intimate setting that allows you to share your passion for World Relief and gives them the chance to ask questions. Consider showing a video about our work or sharing your personal experiences. Our team are available as speakers for these events too.

We value your creativity and passion for sharing WRCs mission with your friends and colleagues. Below are some suggestions that have been successful events. The word event can be very intimidating for some people. Please know that if this is not in your comfort zone there is no requirement. As well, the World Relief Canada team are ready and able to help with any or all of the details.

Event Ideas

BIBLE STUDY OR SMALL GROUP Share the mission of World Relief Canada with your Bible study or small group.



Questions To Facilitate Reflection And DiscussionUse these questions to start conversations about the needs of those living in poverty around the world today, and how, with help from supporters, WRC is meeting these needs one person, one family, and one community at a time.

Ice-Breakers Whats your experience traveling in

developing countries? How did those experiences impact you?

Are you familiar with WRC, our partners, our development model?

Share about a time someone gave you an WRC that changed your life.

Digging Deeper How do loans affect a persons life beyond

the economic impact?

How do jobs and an income affect a family and a community differently than other forms of aid? Which solutions to poverty seem sustainable and which do not?

What are some risks faced by women with no income opportunities? How do Savings groups address the particular needs of women?

What would you do if the person who supported you passed away and you had no savings or insurance?

Follow Up and Reflecting How do you feel about WRCs development

model?

When you choose charities to which you give your time and resources, what criteria are most important to you?

Have you spent time working to fight poverty before? What did you do? What did you learn?

What could you do to keep helping the poor? In what ways could you improve your social service and better accomplish your goals?

Available at:www.worldrelief.ca/Issachar-council-resources(These Have Not Been Added To Website Yet)

Bulletin or Agenda Template

Casual Invite Corporate Invite

Donation Form

Feedback Form Formal Invite Photos Thank you Cards

Home Event Checklist

Event Timeline template



Facebook is the most popular online social networking service in the world. It is a platform for users to share messages, photos, and updates with friends, learn more about causes they care about, and connect with their favorite companies, organizations, and more. After signing up for the site, users create a personal profile page which can include information about their relationships, interests, background, and many other areas. They can also join common-interest user groups, organized by workplace, school, or areas of interest, and quickly and easily see updates from those groups on their homepages.

Social Media

Facebookwww.facebook.com/worldreliefcanada

Sample Facebook posts:

To join Facebook and start connecting with friends and World Relief Canada

www.facebook.com/signup

When you invest in one person, you start her on a cycle of success that affects herself, her family, and her community. Learn more about how WRC empowers clients. Visit www.worldrelief.ca

World Relief Canada provides the financial services and training people need to lift themselves out of poverty. Learn more at www.worldrelief.ca

At World Relief Canada, we offer long-term, sustainable solutions to poverty that will last for generations. Learn more at www.worldrelief.ca

Our clients are innovative, hard-working, and ambitious. When theyre empowered with the right financial services, theyre impossible to stop. Your gift will create unstoppable change. Visit www.worldrelief.ca



Twitter is an online social networking service that enables its users to send and read messages of up to 140 characters, known as tweets. Users can search for friends, companies, and organizations on Twitter, and follow them; this means that every time those users send a tweet, their followers will see it on their Twitter homepages. In addition, users can send tweets directly to other users, allowing them to interact with friends, companies and organizations on a personal level.

Twitterwww.twitter.com/

Sample Tweets:

To join Twitter and start sending and reading tweets, visit

twitter.com/signup

With just $150, you can provide a small business loan that will change a life. www.worldrelief.ca

Millions of people have worked their way out of poverty with help from World Relief Canada. Learn more at www.worldrelief.ca

When you make an investment in one woman, it keeps going and impacts everyone around her. Learn more at www.worldrelief.ca



Weve made it easy for you to design and promote your own fundraiser. Follow five simple steps to launch your personal page like the one below. If you have any questions, please connect with us.

START YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER

Share your fundraiser! Add the emails of your friends, family, coworkers, classmates, and neighbors. You can even upload a list from you address book. The more people you tell the better!

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Go to **** URL LINK Click Get Started and create or sign into your account.

Design your fundraisername it and give it a URL, set a fundraising goal and a time frame.

Choose the need that speaks most powerfully to you and, if you would like to, associate your fundraiser with a current campaign.

Enter in a personal statement and upload a photo. Share why you are taking on the fundraiser and what you are hoping to accomplishyour friends and family will enjoy reading about your personal motivation for fundraising for World Relief Canada.



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