Our Contribution
Community Development Initiatives
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Health & Education
We believe in promoting the health of communities through cross-cultural education as well as educating the public on the prevention and treatment of common healthcare issues.
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Peace & Conflict Prevention
Drawing from Canada's rich peacekeeping heritage, we advocate for collaboration to enhance societal well-being through initiatives fostering peace, harmony, diversity, and community acceptance.
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Heritage & Indigenous Preservation
We believe in preserving the culture of a community through initiatives that respect heritage and indigenous traditions.
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Established in 1998
by entrepreneur & philanthropist Shawky Fahel
Registered Canadian Charity
Our Mission
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CIDO partners with organizations to invest in projects that promote education, health, peace, conflict prevention and the creation of healthy environments that empower people to make lasting change in their lives and communities.
CIDO invests in projects that assist ethnocultural groups, immigrants and refugees in Canada.
Charitable # 886 428 960 RR0001
Our Partners & Collaborators
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Together We Care
By Changing the Attitude of the Mind, We Can Change the Course of History
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CIDO’s goal is to aid in the development of communities in the areas of education, health, social justice and the environment through continued education and collaboration with on-the-ground partners
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