Empowering Communities in Latin America
Sombrilla partners with communities in Latin America to empower them to assert their democratic, economic, cultural, and social rights. We strive to improve quality of life by addressing needs such as food security, clean water, health care and education so that communities may become self-sustaining.
In Canada, Sombrilla implements a public engagement strategy with two main objectives: the first focuses on presenting the Canadian public with the issues resonating from Latin America and the Global South, in an effort to develop basic awareness. Secondly, the strategy attempts to move from this basic awareness to the involvement of groups and individuals in organized action in support of communities in Latin America.
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Bravo at One! From Opera to Carols
November 23, 2025
Sombrilla’s final event of the year! A free concert (but donations gratefully accepted at the door) featuring internationally acclaimed singers Emma Petersen and Carrillo Martinez. We will serve refreshments during intermission. Come enjoy the beautiful music and wonderful company! Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 – 84 ave, Edmonton. Doors open 12:30, concert at 1 pm. for information or to reserve your ticket, contact: Patsy@sombrilla.ca
Just One World
November 4, 2025
Join us at the Just One World Market on Saturday November 15 (9:30 AM to 4 PM) or Sunday November 16th (10 AM to 3 PM). The market offers the opportunity to purchase gifts that help to make the world a better place. Sombrilla and the other groups that participate in Just One World bring you fair trade products and use the money earned at the event to support community-based projects in many parts of the world. Just One World also features local entertainment and food. Just One World takes place at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd. Entry by Donation.