Documentary Screening: Home in a Foreign Land
Tory Building, University of Alberta Henry Marshall Tory Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaHome in a Foreign Land A documentary on forced migration in Central America In partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Arts, Department of History and Classics. Download Poster
Silent Auction
Sombrilla is raising much needed funds to support our communities in Latin America. They have all been hit hard by Covid and are in desperate need of food and basic cleaning supplies. Our partners in Honduras have the added stress of dealing with the destruction caused by Hurricanes Iota and Eta. All money raised through … Continue reading Silent Auction
Apply to be a Board member with Sombrilla!
Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2021 If you are passionate about or interested in becoming involved in international development consider joining our team at the Sombrilla International Development Society as a volunteer member of our Board of Directors! Sombrilla is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as a volunteer board member to be appointed at our Annual … Continue reading Apply to be a Board member with Sombrilla!
Sombrilla AGM
Join Us for our 2021 Virtual Annual General Meeting We are grateful for your tremendous support while fundraising for the humanitarian aids for our partners. We Thank You from the bottom of our hearts. We invite you all to join us in our AGM on March 6, 2021 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. This event … Continue reading Sombrilla AGM
Chocolatada! 2022
11424 77 Avenue, Edmonton AB 11424 77 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaJoin us for a unique Peruvian holiday celebration, Chocolatada!, on December 4th,2022 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on 11421 77Avenue, Edmonton Alberta. Gather with us to drink a hot chocolate, enjoy chocolaty treats, children's games and activities to build friendships. Come for 15 minutes or several hours! This event will help us raise funds to benefit … Continue reading Chocolatada! 2022
You’re invited to our AGM!
Jasper Place Library 9010 156 Street, EdmontonYou're invited to our AGM February 21 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm Jasper Place Library Meeting Room (9010 156 Street) Please join us as we gather to celebrate of our year, to recognize the contributions of our members, supporters and volunteers and to elect our new board. We are looking for new board members and volunteers … Continue reading You’re invited to our AGM!
Women’s Justice – Community-driven solutions to gender-based violence in Honduras
Ukranian Centre 11018 97 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaCome hear Karla Marquez, the lawyer from our "Access to Justice for Women of Honduras" project, speak about her experience operating a mobile legal clinic serving women affected by domestic violence. Karla was selected as one of the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation's (ACGC) "Top 30 under 30" award for her work with the project. … Continue reading Women’s Justice – Community-driven solutions to gender-based violence in Honduras
Annual International Dinner
Polish Hall 10960 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB, CanadaTo purchase tickets through Eventbrite (click here) or email [email protected]
Snowfall and Psalms: A Classical Winter Concert
Holy Trinity Anglican Church 10037 84 avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaAmerican soprano Emma Petersen and musician David Vazquez warmly invite you to a charity concert on November 25, 2023, from 12 PM to 2 PM at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Edmonton. In collaboration with Sombrilla, this musical initiative aims to raise funds for a crucial project in El Salvador. The project facilitates scholarships … Continue reading Snowfall and Psalms: A Classical Winter Concert
You Are Invited to Sombrilla’s 2024 AGM
Idylwylde Library 8310-88 avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaPlease join us as we gather to celebrate our year, to recognize the contributions of our members, supporters and volunteers and to elect our new board. All Sombrilla members in good standing can vote and memberships will be available at the meeting. This year we are happy to welcome Bill Howe as our keynote speaker. Bill … Continue reading You Are Invited to Sombrilla’s 2024 AGM