Improving the quality of life of people with ostomies About Us Friends of Ostomates Worldwide Canada is a non-profit organization operated solely by volunteers. Since 1986, FOW Canada has collected and sent over 50,000 KG of ostomy supplies and literature to more than 52 needy countries. Here is a list of some countries receiving these donations: Algeria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Croatia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Romania, Russia-Belarus, Santo Domingo, Thailand, Vietnam and Yugoslavia. Goals and Objectives Friends of Ostomates Worldwide Canada endeavors to improve the quality of life of people with ostomies and assist in educating their caregivers in countries where the latest technology is not available. Friends of Ostomates Worldwide Canada works in cooperation with the International Ostomy Association in shipping products. For general information about Friends of Ostomates Worldwide Canada please call 647-951-3940 or email info@fowc.ca.