Context
Kidnappings and arbitrary detentions are frightening and often lonely experiences, impacting not only the hostage but their family, friends, community, colleagues and employer. It is essential to ensure that those affected are supported throughout their ordeal – and beyond.
Goals
To support the families of hostages and former hostages around the world.
Activities
Activities may include:
- Delivering direct and tailored support, guidance and information, and access to specialist services for those affected by hostage-taking and arbitrary detentions outside their home country.
- Offering access to free professional services and bespoke advice, to include legal, media, trauma therapy, medical and dental care, while helping to reduce the burden of administrative, financial, and employment-related challenges.
- Providing bespoke training to organisations, government departments and NGOs, around best practice in family support and hostage reintegration.
Myriad Canada is working with Hostage International on this project. Hostage International exists to support the families of hostages and former hostages around the world. It is the longest-established international charity offering independent and tailored support for families affected by a hostage incident regardless of their nationality or place of residence.
It was founded in 2004 by former hostage Sir Terry Waite KCMG CBE, and Carlo Laurenzi OBE, in response to a gap they saw in support for families and former hostages. Hostage International has helped more than 500 individuals including families and loved-ones who have had someone taken hostage or arbitrarily detained, and former hostages after their release. Their work continues to grow and at any given time, they are typically supporting around 100 people.
Myriad Canada’s role is to carry out charitable activities across the globe in accordance with its charitable purposes. We control and monitor the use of funds and the progress of charitable activities to ensure that donations made to Myriad Canada have the greatest impact in accordance with donors’ expressed wishes. As a member of the Myriad Alliance with offices in Canada, the US, Europe, Asia and Australia, Myriad Canada has a vast international network and extensive practical expertise.
How to support this project?
By credit card: At the top right of this page, indicate the amount you wish to donate, and make the donation online by credit card. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes by e-mail just a few minutes after making the donation. It is simple and quick!
By cheque:
- Make your cheque out to Myriad Canada.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: We receive a lot of cheques! You must please indicate “Project B604 – Support for former hostages and their families” in the memo line of your cheque to ensure that it is allocated correctly.
- Mail your cheque to: Myriad Canada, 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 1670, Montreal, QC, H3B 2B6, Canada.
By Direct Deposit:
- For transfer instructions, please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Donation of Securities:
- Please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Monthly Donations:
- We use CanadaHelps. Please find the link here.
If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
All donations are eligible for a tax receipt in Canada.
The projects are managed with the greatest care and professionalism.