ABOUT  TDTF

The objectives of  TDTF:

A. To work collaboratively with partners, leveraging our respective resources, to improve the standard of living of vulnerable populations and communities domestically and internationally.

Understanding that individuals and communities have both urgent, essential needs, as well those that build capacity and provide a sustainable longer-term benefit, TDTF has a broad mandate that ranges from disaster response and reconstruction to education initiatives, as well as the provision of critical infrastructure. This scope of activities provides TDTF sufficient flexibility to take a holistic approach when considering how to best support those in need.

 

B. To provide support to disadvantaged individuals, vulnerable populations and communities, at home and abroad, TDTF has the following key areas of focus:

- Disaster Relief

- Health & Wellness

- Public Utilities

- Education

- Social & Affordable Housing

- Gender Equality & Diversity

- Arts & Culture

 

C. TDTF is particularly focused on assisting individuals and groups of people most at risk or in the greatest need in their respective communities. These often include:

- Women, Children & Families

- The Elderly

- Disabled Individuals

- Indigenous Peoples

- Visible Minorities

 

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The aim of TDTF:

A. Disaster Relief 

TDTF intends to support individuals and communities impacted by  natural disasters and man-made events that cause human suffering during both the response and recovery phases. Examples contemplated include natural disasters such as pandemics, floods, wildfires, drought, seismic and extreme weather events or man-made episodes such as supporting refugees from conflict zones.

 

B. Health and Wellness

TDTF believes that for communities to not only survive but thrive, there needs to be a holistic approach to health and wellness. This is accomplished by ensuring that there is sufficient access to primary healthcare, as well as a strong focus on prevention, by supporting healthy living, including access to clean water, a healthy diet and promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyle.

 

Example contemplated: Encourage children, adults, seniors and indigenous communities to get involved in sports, physical activity.

 

C. Public Utilities - Energy, Drinking Water, Waste Disposal

TDTF believes one of the most significant influences on the overall health of a community is access to clean, safe drinking water. Ensuring a sanitary environment by providing the safe and environmentally appropriate disposal of waste is also a key factor. From an economic perspective, access to affordable and reliable energy is imperative to allow a society to prosper economically. With this in mind, TDTF is committed to working with industry, government and local partners in developing countries and communities globally to advance the provision of public utilities to promote the development of healthy and economically thriving communities.

 

Example contemplated: Developing alternative energy sources, such as Geothermal, Wave Energy, Tidal Energy, Biomass Energy, Biofuel Energy, Wind and Solar power with storage that can help decarbonize power systems, expand energy access, improve grid reliability and increase energy systems’ resilience to help increase and diversify a communities energy supply which would add another tool in our efforts to encourage environmentally responsible development of renewable energy resources.

 

D. Education

TDTF believes access to a quality education is one of the primary factors effecting an individual’s future health, economic prosperity and engagement with the justice system. It is the great equalizer in societies with significant income disparity and conveys an economic benefit to individuals, their community and their nation. Understanding that literacy and numeracy are education’s building blocks, the Society will focus on the promotion and implementation of those skills in developing countries and communities globally with limited resources. Disabled learners in these circumstances face extraordinary challenges and the TDTF will seek partnerships with organizations domestically and internationally to support their needs in particular, as well as those of the community as a whole.

 

Example contemplated: Strengthen the overall quality, accessibility and relevance of education programs for girls and indigenous peoples. Support classroom and professional development projects that support anti-racism, reconciliation, diversity and cultural education outcomes and promote the understanding, respect, appreciation, acceptance and celebration of all people as equally valuable in our society. 

 

E. Social and Affordable Housing

TDTF believes the provision of adequate shelter is a basic human requirement for survival and is often a significant challenge for the disadvantaged members of a community. In particular, those that are the most vulnerable often have the greatest need for affordable housing. TDTF is committed to work with community partners in the public, private sectors and not-for-profit to provide affordable, safe housing for the disadvantaged at home and abroad.

 

Examples contemplated: 

a. Provide housing to women & children fleeing domestic violence/intimate partner violence, and sexual abuse. 

   

b. Provide  affordable housing, Inclusive Housing,  Seniors housing to Indigenous peoples and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

 

c. Provide Accessible Housing for the Mobility Impaired & Visually Impaired adults & children.

 

E. Gender Equality and Diversity  

TDTF believes one of the hallmarks of a progressive society is the equal access to opportunities, such as education and employment, by all members of the community. To achieve that goal, valuing gender equity and diversity, in all its forms, is essential. Particular emphasis will be given by TDTF to advancing the interests of women and children, as well as other disadvantaged individuals, which in turn will also benefit their families and communities.

 

Example contemplated: Provide and assist with sexual reproductive health care, gender discrimination and contemporary social practices for adolescents and improving maternal health to help manage childhood illness, encourage safe childbirth and provide emergency care.

 

F. Arts and Culture

Research has demonstrated the broad economic and social benefit to a society that promotes and supports the arts and culture. In general, the arts and culture has a wide, measurable impact on our economy, health and wellbeing, society and education. TDTF believes in enabling continuous learning in developing countries and communities globally and views the arts and culture as an essential element of that process. TDTF will seek partnerships with individuals, as well as public, private and not-for-profit organizations that seek to promote and support the arts and culture towards the planning, development and/or implementation of projects that strengthen the arts sector.