The committee of Two Countries One World (TCOW) has made the tough decision to wrap up our initiatives for the time being. After 20 wonderful years, the team is ready to rest and excited to see what new path TCOW may take in the future. Following our Easter theology, we look forward to discovering how God will guide the resurrection of TCOW and its values in the future, and what other forms it may take.
We would like to extend our greatest thanks and appreciation to all who have been involved with TCOW over the years. We have been overwhelmed by the support, involvement, encouragement, ideas, participation, eagerness to learn, and excitement that so many people have contributed to TCOW. Thank you to past participants & leaders, volunteers, family & friends, congregations, churches and everyone who has supported TCOW emotionally, spiritually, financially and otherwise throughout our first 20 years. Our four pillars have allowed us to serve and learn through relationships with communities in Nicaragua, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Colombia. What a difference we have all made in so many ways, including the development of active faith and global citizenship among hundreds of United Church youth. We look forward to future opportunities and conversations about Two Countries One World.
To uphold the values of TCOW, portions of our financial balance will be contributed to the Woodland Cultural Center Language Program in Brantford, Ontario, and to the ICM Clinic in Brisas del Mar, Colombia. A portion will continue to be held in trust for the future resurrection of the TCOW program.
The website and email (info@waterlootcow.ca) will continue to be monitored for anyone looking to reach out.
Thank you TCOW for your wonderful contributions to the world. We have two sons who benefited from the program and came home from trips with a whole new perspective on the world and the many blessings have to offer.
One son became a minister and a farmer and the other is just so grateful for all he has although life can be difficult. And I have benefited from their points of view and have an appreciation for the environment, climate change. We have also met a wonderful friend in Kelly who we have connected with in our family and her family here in Nova Scotia. Thanks so much