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In search of peace

November 20, 2014

(Picture -Attending a Press Conference with Ukrainian Afghanistan War Veterans) This year is the centenary of the war that was supposed to end all wars, yet it appears it was …

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A world of dislocation

July 17, 2014

Recent statistics from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees relating to the dislocation of people gives one cause to ponder.  What kind of world have we created?  What have …

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Ultimately a societal failing

May 15, 2014

(Picture of a young beggar in India) The financial gap between the haves and have-nots of society is a subject of much interest.  But, there are numerous gaps between the …

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Shattering Youthful Dreams

March 13, 2014

If one could look at time through a wide angle lens the visible parallels between this period and that of the 1930s would be startling. In fact, analysis of economic …

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From privilege to entitlement

September 5, 2013

A sense of entitlement appears to have taken over modern society, especially among those most wealthy and powerful.  Responsibility has been delegated to those with the least or without. In …

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Welcome to my website!

It is intended to be a forum to communicate, share and engage with others the lessons learned from people in many countries of the world. It is my way of paying tribute to the teachers and mentors from all walks of life who shared so openly their ideas, knowledge and beliefs. Hopefully we can generate a dialogue on the importance of community in our lives; no matter where or how we live.

William Pardy

MBAA Kano Foundation

We hope to create an example that will inspire a network of small-scale foundations across Canada

A Mother's Love
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