Horizons of Friendship

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Horizons of Friendship Horizons of Friendship is a charity committed to eliminating the root causes of poverty and injustic

Since our founding in 1973, Horizons of Friendship has grown from a small group of concerned citizens from rural Ontario to the only charity in Canada with an exclusive focus on development in Mesoamerica. As we evolve, we remain inspired by the creativity and resilience of our Central American and Mexican neighbours.

You are invited! Find some treasures and get some yummy homemade baked goods! 🧁
10/18/2026

You are invited! Find some treasures and get some yummy homemade baked goods! 🧁

It's time to secure your spot on this years Educational Tour! Contact Erin at info@horizons to find out how you can join...
10/15/2026

It's time to secure your spot on this years Educational Tour! Contact Erin at info@horizons to find out how you can join us in El Salvador.

10/14/2026

What can Canada and Guatemala learn from each other about healing?

For generations, Indigenous communities have carried knowledge that Western medicine has too often ignored — practices of balance, community, and care rooted in land and ancestry. This month, Horizons of Friendship welcomes our Guatemalan partners PIES de Occidente for a conversation on what it means to decolonize Indigenous health systems.

Join us for Decolonizing Indigenous Health Systems — an evening of dialogue on identity, migration, and ancestral healing across two continents.

Save your seat. We'd love to see you there. https://horizons.ca/decolonizing-indigenous-health-systems/

Today is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. We highlight how people and communities around the world are red...
10/13/2026

Today is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. We highlight how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness of the risks climate change can bring.

Our partner ACUDESBAL in El Salvador promotes natural disaster prevention by educating community members on evacuation techniques, first aid, search and rescue, and more. This project ensures that communities are ready and prepared to face climate-related natural disasters.

To learn more about ACUDESBAL, visit: https://horizons.ca/acudesbal-el-salvador/

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ferlen Valles, a dedicated volunteer at Horizons of Friendship.For ove...
10/12/2026

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ferlen Valles, a dedicated volunteer at Horizons of Friendship.

For over 11 years, Ferlen was an integral part of the Thrift Store. She gave selflessly her time and effort to support the charity and our team will not be the same without her.

Visitation will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, Cobourg, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 1:30 pm. Interment to follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery.

We are keeping her family and friends in our thoughts at this difficult time.

https://maccoubrey.com/service/8787/ferlen-lustre-valles

Yesterday our Executive Director had the chance to meet our partner DESMI in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas (Mexico...
10/08/2026

Yesterday our Executive Director had the chance to meet our partner DESMI in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas (Mexico), and get an update on their amazing work in the area of food security and food autonomy in indigenous communities in the region.

Tickets are still available for this special event. Come meet our Guatemalan partners PIES de Occidente to Canada. Durin...
10/07/2026

Tickets are still available for this special event.
Come meet our Guatemalan partners PIES de Occidente to Canada. During the visit, Horizons of Friendship is hosting Decolonizing Indigenous Health Systems: A Conversation About Traditional Healing, Community Leadership, and Health Equity in Canada and Guatemala at the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough.
This event that aims to explore the similarities of traditional Indigenous health systems in Canada and Guatemala, including the intersecting challenges Indigenous communities face within Western Medical Systems, and will provide a space for reflection on the effects of colonization in traditional healing practices in Canada and Guatemala.
Keynote Speaker: Samantha Roan – Manager, Indigenous Health , Lakelands Public Health
Panelists:
Dr. Gladis Pérez is Executive Director of PIES de Occidente
Norma Itzep, Project Coordinator, PIES de Occidente
Vilma Oliveros, Health Equity Expert
Jorge Luis Morales Centes, Seasonal Migrant Worker from Guatemala
For registration and more information go to https://horizons.ca/decolonizing-indigenous-health-systems/

You are invited to join us in our next Educational Tour to El Salvador! 🇸🇻 If you are interested, please contact Erin at...
10/06/2026

You are invited to join us in our next Educational Tour to El Salvador! 🇸🇻

If you are interested, please contact Erin at [email protected] for more information.

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50 Covert Street
Cobourg, ON
K9A2L6

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+19053725483

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