“To awaken hearts, inspire humans, and heal humanity.”
Our Origin: From Toronto to Haiti
For over a decade, our founder, Serena Bufalino, dedicated her life to supporting at-risk youth in Toronto, advocating for students facing mental health challenges, neglect, and addiction.
The vision for Help Heal Humanity was birthed within the walls of the Toronto District School Board. Serena’s students wanted to reach beyond their own borders, leading to the "Haiti School Building Project." Under the motto “Something local, something global,” these students raised over $200,000 to build a school from the ground up in Canaan, Haiti.
Canaan was born out of the 2010 earthquake: a suburb of a million people living in tent-like structures without consistent access to water or power. In 2018, we opened the doors to our school, providing 126 fully sponsored students with the books, nourishment, and education they need to thrive.
Powered by Service, Inspired by Love.
The HHH Culture
We operate through a lens of Positivity, Generosity, and Safety. We are committed to Transparency in our funding, Our shared values act as our compass, navigating us toward a more compassionate and sustainable future:
01
Be of Service
We live to serve those in need with humility and dedication.
03
Nourishment
A fed child is a child who can learn, grow, and dream.
05
Respect Culture
We honour the dignity and traditions of every community we serve
02
Education
Knowledge is the foundation every child deserves to build their future on.
04
Connection
We build bridges between communities, cultures, and hearts
06
Empowerment
We give people tools to build their own future.
“It is not how much we love, but how much love we put into giving."
Mother Teresa
We have always known that "It takes a village to raise a child." our success is inseparable from the relationships we build, whether with local vendors, partner organizations, donors, volunteers, and the communities themselves. Help Heal Humanity is not something we do to people. It is something we build together.
This is still just the beginning.