Your gifts make a difference

Last year 4,623 of you supported UVic students! Here are some of their stories 
A lost boy’s journey -- UVic thank you to donors, 2018
When he was 12 years old, Atem Machar’s village in South Sudan was attacked by unknown gunmen. Separated from his family, Atem became a child soldier, and later, a refugee in Kenya. Through the WUSC program he came to Canada and enrolled at the University of Victoria. Now, support from UVic donors is helping him complete his degree in Health Information Science. In 2017, Atem wrote a letter to Denis and Pat Protti to share his story and gratitude for the bursary. This video is based on that letter. In 2004, a group of generous donors came together to honour Denis and Pat Protti’s contributions to the Canadian healthcare system. Through their efforts, a large endowment was created that supports several undergraduate and graduate students each year through scholarships, travel awards and bursaries. You can learn more about those awards here: https://uvic.ca/hsd/hinf/undergraduate/finances/awards To learn more about the impact of giving at UVic, go to http://give.uvic.ca
An Invaluable Gift -- UVic Donor Relations
Retired social worker Anna Allen chose to support students in UVic’s social work programs. Her invaluable gift has touched many lives. When you give to the University of Victoria, you contribute to stories like this one, creating vital impact in, and beyond, the university. This film was created by Fine Arts student and scholarship recipient, Ellery Lamm https://vimeo.com/elleryroselamm Music created and performed by Fine Arts student, Jillian Broughton. With special thanks to Alysha and Anna for sharing their story. For more stories on the impact of giving, or to find out how you can become a UVic donor go to http://give.uvic.ca Find out more about our Master of Social Work (MSW) Indigenous specialization https://uvic.ca/hsd/socialwork/current/msw/mswi

See more videos from the Video Gallery - Donors playlist on YouTube.

Donor Impact Report

There’s a donor behind each inspiring student, research breakthrough, or community initiative, behind each achievement we celebrate. The Impact Report explores how your support for students and programs transforms people, places and the planet. 

Student Stories

Your generosity touches the lives of hundreds of students at UVic everyday. Find out how.