RefugeRoot Foundation of Canada is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving vulnerable children and families through practical, long-term support. We focus on child care, food security, education, and sustainable community initiatives that help create lasting change.
We support projects that meet urgent needs while building long-term stability. Our work includes safe shelter for children, sustainable farming and fish-farming initiatives, music education, support for widows, and volunteer-driven humanitarian outreach.
We serve vulnerable children, widows, and families facing hardship, especially in communities where access to food, safety, education, and stable support is limited. Our priority is to protect the most vulnerable while helping communities grow stronger over time.
RefugeRoot is based in Canada and supports projects in communities where the need is significant and where trusted local relationships make sustainable action possible. Our current initiatives include projects connected to Benin and Togo, as reflected in the causes featured on the site.
We believe lasting impact goes beyond temporary relief. That is why we invest in initiatives that can continue supporting children and families over time—such as farming, aquaculture, education, and local capacity-building—so that today’s help can become tomorrow’s stability.
We prioritize projects that:
We also look for opportunities where local leadership and community participation can help the project grow responsibly and sustainably.
Your donation helps fund real, mission-driven initiatives such as food production, child protection, education, volunteer support, and community-based care. Depending on the cause you choose, your gift may help cover items such as land preparation, operating costs, educational resources, shelter needs, transportation, communication, or basic materials needed to serve effectively.
Yes. You can donate to a specific cause featured on our website, including programs such as Loaves and Fish for Children, Safe Shelter, Keys of Hope, Mothers of Courage, Kpokissa Farming Project, or Volunteer Funding.
We are committed to integrity, accountability, and responsible stewardship. We aim to direct support toward clearly defined projects, work with trusted partners, and communicate our mission and priorities transparently so donors can give with confidence.
Yes. RefugeRoot welcomes people who want to serve with compassion, humility, and practical action. Volunteers can support our mission in different ways depending on current needs, skills, and opportunities available.
You can visit the Become a Volunteer section on our website to learn more and apply. We encourage volunteers who are aligned with our mission and ready to support children and communities with care, respect, and commitment.
Yes. We welcome partnerships with individuals, churches, businesses, and organizations that share our desire to support vulnerable children and build stronger communities. Partnerships may include funding, in-kind support, program collaboration, or volunteer engagement.
Yes. RefugeRoot is a faith-based organization, and our mission is deeply rooted in compassion, love, dignity, and service. Our Christian faith helps shape the way we serve and the hope we seek to share. At the same time, we welcome all—regardless of background, beliefs, or circumstances—and we are committed to serving every person with respect, care, and compassion.
You can follow our News & Updates section, explore our blog, check upcoming events, or sign up for the newsletter through the website.
Not yet. RefugeRoot is currently in the process of completing the necessary steps for charitable recognition in Canada. We will update our website as soon as we receive an official decision from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
You can reach us through the Contact Us page, by email, or by phone using the contact details listed on the website.
We would be glad to hear from you. Please contact us through our website, and a member of the RefugeRoot team will respond as soon as possible.
