GAiN's Water for Life Initiative Dinner
Come be part of an unforgettable evening dedicated to responding to the global water crisis with compassion, action, and hope. Enjoy inspiring stories of how clean water and the eternal hope found in Christ, the Living Water, is impacting communities across Africa.
“Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.” - Amos 5:24
Minister at Large
The Peoples Church Toronto
Charles Price has preached in over 100 countries on every continent and is the author of 8 books, some of which have been translated into a variety of languages. Originally from England, for many years he was the Principal of Capernwray Bible school in the North of England. Charles was Lead Pastor with The Peoples Church in Toronto Canada, from 2001 to 2016. The weekly congregation doubled to over 4000 attending each Sunday during his time there.
Charles is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for services to humanitarian need, cited as having raised several millions of dollars through his television programme for global mission projects in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and India. Charles Price sermons are much sought after and is available on Youtube and Podcast (CPM - Charles Price Ministries).
He is married to Hilary and they have two daughters, one son, two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and seven grandchildren.
GAiN's Country Manager for Benin + Togo
Patrice is the Country Manager for GAiN Benin. He was born in small village called Dossouhoue. His father was a farmer and a famous Voodoo priest in his area. From 1976 to 1977 there was a tough famine and Patrice and his family were starving to death. His father sent him away to school in Atomey, about 40 km away. There, he received Jesus-Christ as his personal Savior. After four years schooling, he came back to his home town. He started university in 1991 where he studied Mathematics, law, Linguistics and Literature. Patrice then worked for a security company up to 2000. He then became an English teacher until 2004. From 2005 up to now, Patrice has worked for Global Aid Network. With GAiN God has given him the opportunity to bring clean water to people in his country and this has allowed him to bring many people to the light of Christ.
He is married to Mireille Sylvie DOSSOU-YOVO and they have two girls and two boys.
GAiN's CEO & Executive Director
Born in Pune, India, Aaron grew up in Kuwait in the Arabian Gulf. He has a commerce degree from the University of Pune with a major in Accounting and Auditing. His professional career began with the set up and management of a private limited company in Pune in the Machine Tool Industry. He worked with Otis Elevator Company, Kuwait, a subsidiary of United Technologies, from 1989 to 1998, first in pricing and estimating, and then in the Finance and Administration Department as its Assistant Financial Manager. He worked in the finance office at CCCC’s Head Office from January 1999 to June 2000. From there he went on to manage the Creative Communications department of CCCC until July 2001. Aaron and his wife Madhvi immigrated to Canada in September 1998 with the faith that God wanted them here. They have been married since July 1993.
Aaron has been involved with GAiN since July 2001. Aaron is passionate about doing whatever it takes to get the job done. This has been important in his career as he has fit into a variety of different roles over the years. His prayer is that God would always give him a passion to do what he is doing. It’s this passion that excites Aaron in his current role with GAiN Canada — touching people through acts of compassion and seeing their lives transformed through the love of God.
Other ways to RSVP and/or any questions:
Email: events@globalaid.net
Call: 604.514.2030
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is Global Aid Network (GAiN)?
GAiN is a Christian International Relief and Development non-profit organization that is focused on revealing hope by sharing God’s unconditional love and restoring life by demonstrating the gospel through compassionate action to those living in injustice, poverty, and crisis around the world. Their vision is to see flourishing communities where people are physically, spiritually and emotionally thriving.
GAiN has three core strategies:
To find out more information about GAiN, go to globalaid.net.
How do I contact you to ask a few things about the event?
Please contact Jennifer at events@globalaid.net or call 604.514.2030.
Is the program the same for Sept 23 and 24?
Yes!
How long is the event?
We have tightened the schedule to ensure every single moment is inspiring, impactful, and full of value from start to finish.
Our goal is to wrap up this unforgettable evening by 8:30 pm.
Who are the Speakers?
Our plan is to have Patrice Lavagnon, the Country Manager for Benin and Togo, as well as a few local staff.
We will continue to update this website as we confirm the speakers.
Is there a cost to attend?
No, it is a free event.
Although, since this is a fundraiser, you will hear about an opportunity to partner with GAiN's Water for Life Initiative in revealing hope and restoring life.
Who do I contact if I have food allergies?
Please contact Jennifer at events@globalaid.net or call 604.514.2030.
Other ways to RSVP and/or any questions:
Email: events@globalaid.net
Call: 604.514.2030