Welcome To The SPARK Foundation
Empowering youth voices, while creating change one SPARK at a time
SPARK acknowledges that it operates on the traditional, unceded territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen First Nations peoples.SPARK acknowledges that it operates on the traditional, unceded territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen First Nations peoples.
Mission Statement
SPARK Foundation is dedicated to empowering the next generation through free life education programming, fostering personal growth, and breaking down barriers to access higher education. We strive to ignite a passion for lifelong learning, equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Vision
Our vision is to empower youth to drive meaningful change aligned with the UN SDGs, creating a sustainable world by 2030.
Values
- S: We prioritize sustainability in our programs, materials, and methods of operation.
- P: We demonstrate philanthropy through our charitable contributions and community events.
- A: We embrace adaptability in unfamiliar settings, striving to generate innovative solutions.
- R: We honour our elders, cherish the land we inhabit, and show gratitude to those who nurture our community.
- K: Our guiding principle is kindness, extending compassion to everyone above all else.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
At SPARK we are working towards creating a sustainable world along side the UN through the following Sustainable Development Goals
Through our workshops and camps we aim to provide quality life education.
Through our participants action plans and policy work.
Through our climate change challenge and sustainable local sourcing for all of our in house materials.
Through partnerships and cross collaboration.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
The SPARK Timeline
March 2014
First Mega Series
Founding and First Mega Series camp with 10 grade 10 students, at Camp Hazlmere.