Visit and discussion at La Casa de la Sal
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, visited La Casa de la Sal in Mexico City, a non-profit center that provides psychological, pedagogical and educational support for children living with AIDS.
Mon, 09/13/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0481-001
The Governor General also visited an internet classroom. For 25 years, the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives has supported the efforts of Mexican civil society organizations such as La Casa de la Sal.
Mon, 09/13/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0481-003
During her visit, the Governor General had the opportunity to meet with medical staff. Founded in 1986 by education specialist Rosa Maria Rivero, the purpose of the centre is to increase the children's life expectancy, which is limited by a social background that does not enable them to access antiretroviral treatments, or education and schooling that could provide an opening to the labour market. For 25 years, the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives has supported the efforts of Mexican civil society organizations such as La Casa de la Sal.
Medical staff
Mon, 09/13/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0481-002