Two Villages Official Website - Community Helping Community

We invite you to browse through the site and get to know the nature of our work. Two Villages grew from a decision to approach things differently. International aid can be achieved with leadership at the community level. The opportunity to help others is tremendous. With the support of international organizations we are able to connect with others in need. The ability to generate community capacity lies in each of our hands.

Since our beginning in 2005 the partnerships created and community spirit witnessed has been amazing. Our future promises to be exciting and we welcome you to take part in addressing the needs of others.

Troy Mitchell & Krista Percy
Founders

2007 Project - Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland
- Building The Kartaha Primary School Project, Kartaha, Sindhuli
In Association with USC Canada

The Burin Peninsula project represented the kind of growth and community spirit envisioned at the start of this organization. Community leaders Kim Slaney and John Wrixon brought Two Villages and international development to their communities. In association with USC Canada and with assistance from Two Villages, the duo promoted the project and engaged in fundraising activities. Mr. Wrixon took on the project in his 90s. With Ms. Slaney’s support they engaged community members and talked with local schools. Over several months the people of the Burin Peninsula successfully raised the required $7500.00 to help build a school for 200 primary children in Sindhuli, Nepal.

We are humbled by the determination and giving spirit of John Wrixon. Mr. Wrixon worked tirelessly and enthusiastically to raise the money to help build this school. Within a week of having that goal accomplished, on April 26, 2008, Mr. Wrixon passed peacefully away at the age of 96. He is an inspiration to all who consider their ability to make a difference in the lives of others.

2007 Project - Eastern Newfoundland
- 10 Schools Helping 10 Schools - Zambia, Africa
In Association with CARE Canada

In association with CARE Canada, Two Villages engaged the people of eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada to help the people of Zambia, Africa within the Kopano project. In supporting CARE Canada’s CAREconnects program, Two Villages reached out to more than 5,400 impoverished children in Zambia, allowing them an opportunity to attend school, increase their earning potential and ultimately give them hope to one day escape their life of poverty. The funds provided will be dispersed to the neediest of the recipient schools. The program allows for updates and a link between both areas of the world. By virtue of generosity, 10 schools and students in Canada have been linked with 10 schools and students in Zambia.

In October, 2007, 10 schools on the east coast of Newfoundland and Labrador participated in a Rice Day. On that day the children donated their lunch money in exchange for a simple meal of rice. The funds have been sent from each school to CARE Canada. The total funds raised and utilization will be communicated to Two Villages and to each donor school.

2006 Project - Clarenville, Newfoundland
- Building A School in Sindhuli District, Nepal, Asia
In Association with USC Canada

This was the first Two Villages project and was completed by the people of the Clarenville and the surrounding area in Newfoundland. This project successfully raised over the required $10,021 in under 10 months. In conjunction with USC Canada, the people of Clarenville helped to build a much needed school in the Sindhuli District of Nepal.