Volunteer-run Christian charity based in Canada.
The idea begins — a small group of friends starts sending support to India and SriLanka.
LYNAYC
Mark 12:31
OUR STORY
Small Acts of Love. Lasting Change.
What began as a small group of friends helping families during times of crisis has grows into a mission of health, education, hope, and shared humanity.
HOW IT STARTED
Our Founding Story
In 2019, four individuals from a small Indian Tamil Christian community in Canada began a simple act of faith — sending support to families in India and Sri Lanka who were struggling with poverty and a lack of basic resources.
What started quietly grew into something significant. When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived and floods devastated Chennai, the group responded with emergency aid — groceries, oxygen concentrators, and financial support for families in desperate need.
“We did not set out to build an organization. We simply could not look away.”
Two more members later joined, and the group committed to consistent monthly support. Over the years, they assisted college students, funded a rural school bus, provided educational materials, and supported urgent medical needs — all as volunteers, with no salaries taken from donations.
From 2020 to November 2025, CAD 22,400 plus ₹81,252 INR was contributed. As requests for support increased, the group recognized the need to formalize what they had been doing — and Love Your Neighbours was established.
Our Journey
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Now
A six-member team forms, committing to consistent monthly giving.
Education, medical, food, and emergency assistance grows. CAD 22,400+ and ₹81,252 INR contributed.
Love Your Neighbours As Yourself Charity (LYNAYC) begins its next chapter as a formally established charity initiative.
PURPOSE
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To connect children and families whose lives are limited by poverty, crisis, and lack of opportunity with generous hearts who want to make a difference. We bring hope, dignity, and support by creating meaningful human connections rooted in faith, compassion, and shared humanity.
Our Vision
A world where every child, regardless of circumstance, has access to health, education, and the dignity of a hopeful future — supported by a community that lives out the command to “Love your neighbour as yourself.”
WHAT GUIDES US
Our Core Values
Compassion
We respond to need with genuine care and empathy, always placing the well-being of others at the centre of our actions.
Transparency
We communicate openly about how support is received, used, and tracked, building trust with donors and communities alike.
Integrity
We act honestly, responsibly, and consistently — in our decisions, our communications, and our stewardship of contributions.
Dignity
Every person we serve is treated with full respect and privacy. We never exploit those in need for fundraising purposes.
Stewardship
We use every contribution wisely, ensuring that donations reach their intended purpose with minimal overhead
Faith in Action
Inspired by the command to love our neighbour as ourselves, we turn faith into practical service for those in need.
Community
We believe change happens through relationships — between donors, volunteers, and the communities we serve together.
OUR TEAM
Leadership & Volunteers
Joseph Jeyaprakash (JP)
FOUNDER
JP initiated Love Your Neighbours in 2019, bringing together a small group of friends to help families in India and Sri Lanka during times of crisis. His vision of practical, compassionate giving continues to guide the organization.
Vincent Melhias
CO-FOUNDER
Vincent joined JP in establishing the foundation of Love Your Neighbours. His dedication to transparent stewardship and community trust has been central to the charity’s growth.
Jerald
VOLUNTEER LEAD
JP initiated Love Your Neighbours in 2019, bringing together a small group of friends to help families in India and Sri Lanka during times of crisis. His vision of practical, compassionate giving continues to guide the organization.
Anthony Muthu
Field Support Coordinator, India
JP initiated Love Your Neighbours in 2019, bringing together a small group of friends to help families in India and Sri Lanka during times of crisis. His vision of practical, compassionate giving continues to guide the organization.
Open Volunteer Positions
Treasurer
VOLUNTEER POSITION AVAILABLE
We are looking for a volunteer Treasurer to help manage financial records, support reporting, and ensure strong stewardship of donor contributions.
Communications & Social Media
VOLUNTEER POSITION AVAILABLE
We are looking for a volunteer to support social media management, storytelling, and donor communications in alignment with our values and content guidelines.
OUR SUPPORTERS
Generous Hearts Behind Our Work
Every contribution, large or small, creates a real and lasting difference in a child’s life.
Anbu
A long-standing supporter whose consistent contributions have helped sustain educational programs for multiple children.
Dervin Paul
Dervin’s generosity has supported urgent healthcare needs and family assistance, making a direct difference in vulnerable communities.
Glory
Glory’s compassionate giving has contributed to nutrition, education, and emergency support for families facing hardship.
OUR REACH
Where We Work
Every support request is reviewed by trusted local volunteers before funds are released.
Canada
Operations, communications, and fundraising
Dubai
Volunteer Leadership
India
Local verification and program support
Sri Lanka
Local verification and community assistance