Naseema Mustapha, an International Tourism and Hotel Management student at Griffith Business School, was awarded the Outstanding Volunteer category at the 2016 Queensland Multicultural Awards. She has extensive experience in volunteer and community work, organizing donations, fundraising, and social programs to help refugees, asylum seekers, indigenous communities in Australia and Africa. Her volunteer efforts stem from being raised by her community-minded father and her goal is to pass on values of giving back to future generations.
VIDES Philippines Volunteers Foundation, Inc.srjojofma
VIDES Philippines is a volunteer organization established by the Daughters of Mary Help Christians to promote social change through empowering women and children. It operates community-based programs, including livelihood training, mobile education, scholarships, medical missions, and annual mission camps. Its mobile education program, Busina Mo Dunong Ko, provides both formal and informal education to children in underserved communities around Manila.
The Giving Tree program organized by the Community Center Shanghai has been providing gift bags to migrant children since 2003. Each year around winter, bags filled with clothes, school supplies, and small toys are donated by individuals and organizations for over 80,000 children. The program aims to teach the children the importance of giving to others and help those in need. It benefits both the donors who help deliver the gifts and see the joy it brings the children, as well as the recipients who receive much needed supplies.
This year, GolinHarris celebrated its fifth annual worldwide community service initiative, Al’s Day. The day honors founder and chairman Al Golin’s dedication to community service and is held each year on, or around, Al’s birthday on June 19.
Offices around the world celebrated Al’s Day by participating in activities ranging from volunteering at Café 458 in Atlanta to feed the homeless; to working with Little People, an international NGO providing care for children and young people affected by cancer in Bucharest; to painting murals and helping the Ashburn Community Elementary School in Chicago prepare for the new school year; to spending the day with the kids at Manzil Special Needs School in Dubai; to volunteering with client Ronald McDonald House Charities in Shanghai.
We’re happy to share, in the following pages, all of the ways in which we gave back on Al’s Day to help communities around the world look forward to a brighter day and a better year.
Mandy Evans Ewing has over 30 years of experience working in personal and community development. She currently works as a humanist celebrant and chaplain at several universities in Scotland. She has conducted over 1,000 ceremonies and provided pastoral care and support. In her personal statement, she emphasizes her experience facilitating projects and promoting equal rights and humanism. She also highlights her skills in engagement, competence, and dedication to causes.
The Oude Werf Hotel in Stellenbosch, South Africa supports various social investment projects in the local community through its Corporate Social Investment program called "Our Kids of the Cape Fund". The hotel donates funds each month to long-term beneficiaries providing services like childcare, education, and healthcare. It also supports short-term, ad-hoc projects addressing needs like school feeding schemes and job creation. Employees are encouraged to volunteer and raise awareness of issues like HIV/AIDS, cancer, and wellness.
Dorothy Dix is a mother of two from Zimbabwe who started a charity called Creating Better Futures to help orphans in Zimbabwe get an education. She benefited greatly from education herself and wants to provide that opportunity to other children. The charity recently helped build new toilets at a school in Africa to improve sanitation and increase attendance. On November 14, the charity will hold its third annual fundraising ball to help support its efforts in providing education to children in Zimbabwe.
The document summarizes a night walk fundraising event held by CHASE hospice care for children. The event was successful in recruiting 500 participants and raising over £86,000. Key aspects included a 10 mile route at Surrey Sports Park at midnight on May 22nd with a superhero theme. Marketing included social media, mailings and PR. Feedback was very positive and there are plans to make it an annual event with adjustments for next year.
VIDES Philippines Volunteers Foundation, Inc.srjojofma
VIDES Philippines is a volunteer organization established by the Daughters of Mary Help Christians to promote social change through empowering women and children. It operates community-based programs, including livelihood training, mobile education, scholarships, medical missions, and annual mission camps. Its mobile education program, Busina Mo Dunong Ko, provides both formal and informal education to children in underserved communities around Manila.
The Giving Tree program organized by the Community Center Shanghai has been providing gift bags to migrant children since 2003. Each year around winter, bags filled with clothes, school supplies, and small toys are donated by individuals and organizations for over 80,000 children. The program aims to teach the children the importance of giving to others and help those in need. It benefits both the donors who help deliver the gifts and see the joy it brings the children, as well as the recipients who receive much needed supplies.
This year, GolinHarris celebrated its fifth annual worldwide community service initiative, Al’s Day. The day honors founder and chairman Al Golin’s dedication to community service and is held each year on, or around, Al’s birthday on June 19.
Offices around the world celebrated Al’s Day by participating in activities ranging from volunteering at Café 458 in Atlanta to feed the homeless; to working with Little People, an international NGO providing care for children and young people affected by cancer in Bucharest; to painting murals and helping the Ashburn Community Elementary School in Chicago prepare for the new school year; to spending the day with the kids at Manzil Special Needs School in Dubai; to volunteering with client Ronald McDonald House Charities in Shanghai.
We’re happy to share, in the following pages, all of the ways in which we gave back on Al’s Day to help communities around the world look forward to a brighter day and a better year.
Mandy Evans Ewing has over 30 years of experience working in personal and community development. She currently works as a humanist celebrant and chaplain at several universities in Scotland. She has conducted over 1,000 ceremonies and provided pastoral care and support. In her personal statement, she emphasizes her experience facilitating projects and promoting equal rights and humanism. She also highlights her skills in engagement, competence, and dedication to causes.
The Oude Werf Hotel in Stellenbosch, South Africa supports various social investment projects in the local community through its Corporate Social Investment program called "Our Kids of the Cape Fund". The hotel donates funds each month to long-term beneficiaries providing services like childcare, education, and healthcare. It also supports short-term, ad-hoc projects addressing needs like school feeding schemes and job creation. Employees are encouraged to volunteer and raise awareness of issues like HIV/AIDS, cancer, and wellness.
Dorothy Dix is a mother of two from Zimbabwe who started a charity called Creating Better Futures to help orphans in Zimbabwe get an education. She benefited greatly from education herself and wants to provide that opportunity to other children. The charity recently helped build new toilets at a school in Africa to improve sanitation and increase attendance. On November 14, the charity will hold its third annual fundraising ball to help support its efforts in providing education to children in Zimbabwe.
The document summarizes a night walk fundraising event held by CHASE hospice care for children. The event was successful in recruiting 500 participants and raising over £86,000. Key aspects included a 10 mile route at Surrey Sports Park at midnight on May 22nd with a superhero theme. Marketing included social media, mailings and PR. Feedback was very positive and there are plans to make it an annual event with adjustments for next year.
Vineyard Hotel & Spa Imvelo Awards 2012 Best Social Involvement ProgrammeVineyard Hotel & Spa
The document summarizes the Vineyard Hotel & Spa's corporate social investment programs and initiatives over the past year. Some of the key projects included supporting children's homes like Baphumelele and Woodside Special Care Centre, as well as organizations providing meals to schoolchildren, healthcare for underprivileged communities, and job creation projects. Funds were raised through guest contributions to the Our Kids of the Cape Fund and matched by the hotel. A charity golf day raised money that was used to install a hoist at Woodside Special Care Centre to help caregivers assist disabled children.
The team supports many local charities through events like Ham It Up, where they give away hams and raffle prizes to community members. They also host youth lacrosse clinics to engage with children, spread their love of the sport, and help young players develop their skills and interest in lacrosse. Additionally, each player finds importance in involving youth and sharing their experiences from when they first took up the sport.
2016 Community Builders Newsletter - 1 docDiane Boyd
The document discusses various community initiatives supported by Sainsbury's in Clacton, including the SOS Emergency Bags project, Vegtastic project at Whitehall Academy to promote healthy eating, reprinting the Community Builders Pocket Handy Guide, and fundraising throughout the store. The Community Builders Project has been named Sainsbury's Charity of the Year for 2015-2016 in recognition of their supportive partnership. Key initiatives discussed include providing emergency supply bags for homeless individuals, launching a produce distribution project called Vegtastic at Whitehall Academy, and reprinting a community services guide with Sainsbury's support.
The Humane Society of Charles County (HSCC) 2016 annual report summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments over the past year. Key points include:
- The HSCC adopted out 1,625 animals, reunited 278 lost pets with owners, and helped other animals through partnerships with other shelters and rescues.
- Programs like spay/neuter services, humane education, pet therapy, and a foster program helped care for additional animals. The spay/neuter clinic sterilized over 3,300 pets.
- Community outreach grew to assist over 75 families with pet food and sterilize over 500 outdoor cats. This helps reduce shelter intake.
- Over 20
international student volunteers have been fundamental in helping out the poor communities in Tanzania. Kivolex abroad volunteers has been organizing their trips every year
China Volunteering: Guided Reading for TravelersMurali Adhikari
This document provides a guide for volunteering in China, covering topics such as popular volunteer projects, locations, seasons, choosing an organization, preparation steps, cultural expectations, and frequently asked questions. Some key points include: popular volunteer projects involve teaching English, childcare, healthcare, and panda conservation. Recommended locations include Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Chengdu. October is generally the best season due to warm weather. When choosing an organization, consider reputation, reviews, cost, and commitment to local communities. Top recommended organizations are RCDP Volunteers and World Teach.
The annual report summarizes Maggie's Place activities in 2014. It celebrates preserving life as the organization's most important success, housing 47 newborns and their mothers. The report details housing, counseling, job training, and educational support programs that helped over 300 women. A new administrative center provided expanded outreach and support for alumni mothers. Financial information shows support from individual donors funds most programming.
The document proposes a CAS week plan involving daily hikes in Hong Kong country parks to raise funds for Mother's Choice. Each day's hike would be in a different park, such as Tai Tam Country Park, Aberdeen Country Park, Shek O Country Park, Pok Fu Lam Country Park, and Lion Rock Country Park. Students would get sponsors to pledge money for each hike, with funds raised donated to Mother's Choice to support programs like drop-in centers or providing milk for babies. The hikes would highlight health, environment, and support the charity through fundraising, benefiting both students' CAS hours and Mother's Choice.
Charis Webb has extensive experience volunteering domestically and internationally helping children and families in need. She has volunteered at orphanages and schools in countries such as Ethiopia, Vietnam, India, South Africa, and Brazil. Domestically, she has volunteered at Riley Hospital for Children and Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis. She is currently a junior at Butler University studying religion and anthropology and maintains a high GPA. Her resume demonstrates a strong commitment to social justice issues and helping underserved communities through volunteer work and internships abroad.
This newsletter from the Daktari Bush School provides updates on their programs and animals from January to March 2015. They thank supporters for their ongoing donations, which allow the school to pursue its mission. Updates include a video about a student made by a filmmaker, winners of a game drive prize, new animals at the school including puppies and mongooses, and facility expansion projects like a new meerkat camp. The school also promotes ways for readers to donate and get involved to support the animals and children's education.
The newsletter summarizes DAKTARI's activities over the last 3 months, including delivering over 800 portable desks to local schools, welcoming new volunteers and babies being born at the organization. It also discusses releasing a rescued pangolin back into the wild, ongoing construction projects, and environmental education programs for local children. The newsletter thanks donors and partners for their ongoing support of DAKTARI's conservation and outreach work.
Here is your last DAKTARI Newsletter of 2014!! As always, it keeps you update about the local underprivileged children, the orphaned animals and all our exciting projects! Enjoy the reading! www.daktaribushschool.org
The Nomad Foundation has partnered with Rotary Clubs since 2005 to implement over $500,000 in grants to help nomadic communities in northern Niger. This includes founding the first Rotary Club in the Sahara desert region and numerous impactful projects providing health services, education, water access, and economic opportunities. Current efforts focus on expanding the Tamesna Center for Nomadic Life, which centralizes essential services and education for nomads on their annual migration route. A district grant is seeking commitments to build new classrooms and further continuing education opportunities that will benefit thousands of lives by promoting stability in the crucial but underserved region.
This document is a letter from Fertile Ground, a non-profit organization in Assam, India. It summarizes Fertile Ground's work promoting sustainable agriculture and upcoming initiatives. The letter announces a new project to create community gardens near schools in Sadiya, Assam to benefit 250 flood-affected families through organic farming education. It requests donations to support developing the gardens, maintaining a demonstration site, and providing educational outreach.
2021 State of the City Henderson HeroesTim D'Souza
This document provides summaries of various individuals and organizations in the Henderson, Nevada community who helped others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Examples mentioned include a hospital medical supply director who ensured adequate PPE, a teacher who created online learning content, a non-profit that provided rent assistance, and businesses like restaurants and distilleries that donated food, hand sanitizer and masks to support frontline workers. The document recognizes these "Henderson Heroes" who stepped up to serve and support their community during the crisis.
The document is a sponsorship proposal for D3 Queensland 2012, a dance competition event that will showcase the top 20 Queensland dance performances in a single evening show. It aims to promote sponsor brands to the anticipated 1,750 attendees, including dance families and volunteers. The event organizers are seeking sponsors at various levels, from Platinum ($5,000) to Bronze ($1,000), offering marketing benefits like signage and booth display. Proceeds will benefit an Australian charity chosen by the youth organization Chilarity, which runs D3.
Press Release Director of The Big Draw Reveals STEAM Powered AgendaJae Hoon Bang
Kate Mason has been appointed the new Director of The Big Draw, an arts education charity focused on drawing. Under her leadership, the charity has adopted a STEAM agenda to promote the arts having equal status with STEM subjects in education. Mason aims to increase recognition of visual literacy and believes drawing helps people understand the world. The 2016 Big Draw Festival theme highlights the STEAM agenda. Mason has over 20 years experience in the arts and creative sectors and hopes to help spread the message that drawing changes lives.
This document summarizes the mission and activities of the Second Chance organization. It aims to promote community cohesion and understanding between diverse religious groups through various educational and social activities. Its goals include empowering youth and vulnerable community members. It provides regular community events like weekly coffee mornings, Ramadan iftar meals, Eid gatherings, and excursions. It is seeking to expand its facilities and services through a new office space. The organization welcomes volunteers and donations to continue supporting community integration and understanding.
Sarah Douglass has experience in writing, editing, yoga instruction, volunteering, and working in retail. She has worked as a staff writer for multiple publications, organized volunteer events to pack meals and raise money for books, and instructed beginner yoga. Her experience also includes internships at a museum and newspaper, working in a snack shop, and leading mission trips to Asia and Africa to deliver supplies and help schools. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Mississippi.
In 2011, over 500 GolinHarris employees from around the world volunteered nearly 25,000 hours for Al's Day, an annual community service initiative honoring the company's founder. Offices carried out service projects from May to July, including donating time and supplies to schools, homeless shelters, food banks, and other charities. Activities ranged from painting and cleaning facilities to preparing and delivering meals to those in need. The global event demonstrated the company's commitment to improving communities through volunteer work on and around founder Al Golin's birthday each year.
The document announces the second annual Sala Hantle Walk & Fun Run fundraiser organized by UBC Pharmacy and SOLID to support HIV/AIDS care projects in Africa. It will take place on March 15, 2009 with registration at 8 AM and the 5km and 10km races starting at 9 AM. The document also provides details about SOLID's history and goals of supporting various community-led health, education, and food security projects in sub-Saharan Africa through long-term partnerships with communities in the region.
This document summarizes an issue of the newsletter "Forging Links" from Tools for Self Reliance, which is dedicated to the memory of Glyn Roberts, the founder of the organization who recently passed away. It provides updates on various projects, including a tailoring program in Zambia, the arrival of a shipment of tools in Ghana to be used for vocational training, and appeals for donations of supplies and funds to continue the organization's work providing tools and skills training to communities in Africa.
Vineyard Hotel & Spa Imvelo Awards 2012 Best Social Involvement ProgrammeVineyard Hotel & Spa
The document summarizes the Vineyard Hotel & Spa's corporate social investment programs and initiatives over the past year. Some of the key projects included supporting children's homes like Baphumelele and Woodside Special Care Centre, as well as organizations providing meals to schoolchildren, healthcare for underprivileged communities, and job creation projects. Funds were raised through guest contributions to the Our Kids of the Cape Fund and matched by the hotel. A charity golf day raised money that was used to install a hoist at Woodside Special Care Centre to help caregivers assist disabled children.
The team supports many local charities through events like Ham It Up, where they give away hams and raffle prizes to community members. They also host youth lacrosse clinics to engage with children, spread their love of the sport, and help young players develop their skills and interest in lacrosse. Additionally, each player finds importance in involving youth and sharing their experiences from when they first took up the sport.
2016 Community Builders Newsletter - 1 docDiane Boyd
The document discusses various community initiatives supported by Sainsbury's in Clacton, including the SOS Emergency Bags project, Vegtastic project at Whitehall Academy to promote healthy eating, reprinting the Community Builders Pocket Handy Guide, and fundraising throughout the store. The Community Builders Project has been named Sainsbury's Charity of the Year for 2015-2016 in recognition of their supportive partnership. Key initiatives discussed include providing emergency supply bags for homeless individuals, launching a produce distribution project called Vegtastic at Whitehall Academy, and reprinting a community services guide with Sainsbury's support.
The Humane Society of Charles County (HSCC) 2016 annual report summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments over the past year. Key points include:
- The HSCC adopted out 1,625 animals, reunited 278 lost pets with owners, and helped other animals through partnerships with other shelters and rescues.
- Programs like spay/neuter services, humane education, pet therapy, and a foster program helped care for additional animals. The spay/neuter clinic sterilized over 3,300 pets.
- Community outreach grew to assist over 75 families with pet food and sterilize over 500 outdoor cats. This helps reduce shelter intake.
- Over 20
international student volunteers have been fundamental in helping out the poor communities in Tanzania. Kivolex abroad volunteers has been organizing their trips every year
China Volunteering: Guided Reading for TravelersMurali Adhikari
This document provides a guide for volunteering in China, covering topics such as popular volunteer projects, locations, seasons, choosing an organization, preparation steps, cultural expectations, and frequently asked questions. Some key points include: popular volunteer projects involve teaching English, childcare, healthcare, and panda conservation. Recommended locations include Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Chengdu. October is generally the best season due to warm weather. When choosing an organization, consider reputation, reviews, cost, and commitment to local communities. Top recommended organizations are RCDP Volunteers and World Teach.
The annual report summarizes Maggie's Place activities in 2014. It celebrates preserving life as the organization's most important success, housing 47 newborns and their mothers. The report details housing, counseling, job training, and educational support programs that helped over 300 women. A new administrative center provided expanded outreach and support for alumni mothers. Financial information shows support from individual donors funds most programming.
The document proposes a CAS week plan involving daily hikes in Hong Kong country parks to raise funds for Mother's Choice. Each day's hike would be in a different park, such as Tai Tam Country Park, Aberdeen Country Park, Shek O Country Park, Pok Fu Lam Country Park, and Lion Rock Country Park. Students would get sponsors to pledge money for each hike, with funds raised donated to Mother's Choice to support programs like drop-in centers or providing milk for babies. The hikes would highlight health, environment, and support the charity through fundraising, benefiting both students' CAS hours and Mother's Choice.
Charis Webb has extensive experience volunteering domestically and internationally helping children and families in need. She has volunteered at orphanages and schools in countries such as Ethiopia, Vietnam, India, South Africa, and Brazil. Domestically, she has volunteered at Riley Hospital for Children and Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis. She is currently a junior at Butler University studying religion and anthropology and maintains a high GPA. Her resume demonstrates a strong commitment to social justice issues and helping underserved communities through volunteer work and internships abroad.
This newsletter from the Daktari Bush School provides updates on their programs and animals from January to March 2015. They thank supporters for their ongoing donations, which allow the school to pursue its mission. Updates include a video about a student made by a filmmaker, winners of a game drive prize, new animals at the school including puppies and mongooses, and facility expansion projects like a new meerkat camp. The school also promotes ways for readers to donate and get involved to support the animals and children's education.
The newsletter summarizes DAKTARI's activities over the last 3 months, including delivering over 800 portable desks to local schools, welcoming new volunteers and babies being born at the organization. It also discusses releasing a rescued pangolin back into the wild, ongoing construction projects, and environmental education programs for local children. The newsletter thanks donors and partners for their ongoing support of DAKTARI's conservation and outreach work.
Here is your last DAKTARI Newsletter of 2014!! As always, it keeps you update about the local underprivileged children, the orphaned animals and all our exciting projects! Enjoy the reading! www.daktaribushschool.org
The Nomad Foundation has partnered with Rotary Clubs since 2005 to implement over $500,000 in grants to help nomadic communities in northern Niger. This includes founding the first Rotary Club in the Sahara desert region and numerous impactful projects providing health services, education, water access, and economic opportunities. Current efforts focus on expanding the Tamesna Center for Nomadic Life, which centralizes essential services and education for nomads on their annual migration route. A district grant is seeking commitments to build new classrooms and further continuing education opportunities that will benefit thousands of lives by promoting stability in the crucial but underserved region.
This document is a letter from Fertile Ground, a non-profit organization in Assam, India. It summarizes Fertile Ground's work promoting sustainable agriculture and upcoming initiatives. The letter announces a new project to create community gardens near schools in Sadiya, Assam to benefit 250 flood-affected families through organic farming education. It requests donations to support developing the gardens, maintaining a demonstration site, and providing educational outreach.
2021 State of the City Henderson HeroesTim D'Souza
This document provides summaries of various individuals and organizations in the Henderson, Nevada community who helped others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Examples mentioned include a hospital medical supply director who ensured adequate PPE, a teacher who created online learning content, a non-profit that provided rent assistance, and businesses like restaurants and distilleries that donated food, hand sanitizer and masks to support frontline workers. The document recognizes these "Henderson Heroes" who stepped up to serve and support their community during the crisis.
The document is a sponsorship proposal for D3 Queensland 2012, a dance competition event that will showcase the top 20 Queensland dance performances in a single evening show. It aims to promote sponsor brands to the anticipated 1,750 attendees, including dance families and volunteers. The event organizers are seeking sponsors at various levels, from Platinum ($5,000) to Bronze ($1,000), offering marketing benefits like signage and booth display. Proceeds will benefit an Australian charity chosen by the youth organization Chilarity, which runs D3.
Press Release Director of The Big Draw Reveals STEAM Powered AgendaJae Hoon Bang
Kate Mason has been appointed the new Director of The Big Draw, an arts education charity focused on drawing. Under her leadership, the charity has adopted a STEAM agenda to promote the arts having equal status with STEM subjects in education. Mason aims to increase recognition of visual literacy and believes drawing helps people understand the world. The 2016 Big Draw Festival theme highlights the STEAM agenda. Mason has over 20 years experience in the arts and creative sectors and hopes to help spread the message that drawing changes lives.
This document summarizes the mission and activities of the Second Chance organization. It aims to promote community cohesion and understanding between diverse religious groups through various educational and social activities. Its goals include empowering youth and vulnerable community members. It provides regular community events like weekly coffee mornings, Ramadan iftar meals, Eid gatherings, and excursions. It is seeking to expand its facilities and services through a new office space. The organization welcomes volunteers and donations to continue supporting community integration and understanding.
Sarah Douglass has experience in writing, editing, yoga instruction, volunteering, and working in retail. She has worked as a staff writer for multiple publications, organized volunteer events to pack meals and raise money for books, and instructed beginner yoga. Her experience also includes internships at a museum and newspaper, working in a snack shop, and leading mission trips to Asia and Africa to deliver supplies and help schools. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Mississippi.
In 2011, over 500 GolinHarris employees from around the world volunteered nearly 25,000 hours for Al's Day, an annual community service initiative honoring the company's founder. Offices carried out service projects from May to July, including donating time and supplies to schools, homeless shelters, food banks, and other charities. Activities ranged from painting and cleaning facilities to preparing and delivering meals to those in need. The global event demonstrated the company's commitment to improving communities through volunteer work on and around founder Al Golin's birthday each year.
The document announces the second annual Sala Hantle Walk & Fun Run fundraiser organized by UBC Pharmacy and SOLID to support HIV/AIDS care projects in Africa. It will take place on March 15, 2009 with registration at 8 AM and the 5km and 10km races starting at 9 AM. The document also provides details about SOLID's history and goals of supporting various community-led health, education, and food security projects in sub-Saharan Africa through long-term partnerships with communities in the region.
This document summarizes an issue of the newsletter "Forging Links" from Tools for Self Reliance, which is dedicated to the memory of Glyn Roberts, the founder of the organization who recently passed away. It provides updates on various projects, including a tailoring program in Zambia, the arrival of a shipment of tools in Ghana to be used for vocational training, and appeals for donations of supplies and funds to continue the organization's work providing tools and skills training to communities in Africa.
EDGE of AFRICA is the ideal organisation to provide an ethical volunteering experience for school groups. We are based in a safe and vibrant location for school learners; our accommodation is comfortable and homely; and our well-established community outreach projects provide young learners with a fantastic opportunity to broaden their horizons, help those less fortunate than themselves and learn about African cultures. It's a real life changing experience!
Pitch presentation for Sea Life to draw more group visitsAnnabel Nguyen
The document outlines a marketing campaign by The Journey Agency to increase senior citizen visits to Sea Life centres. It identifies senior citizens aged 65+ living within a 2 hour drive as the target audience. Insights show they value community and new experiences. The brand proposition is that Sea Life provides an engaging experience with the ocean near their homes. The big idea is that Sea Life offers "the beautiful life of the ocean to the beautiful life on shore." The campaign strategy involves partnerships with retirement communities to organize special packages and activities. Tactics include competitions, conferences, brochures and advertorials. The goals are to raise awareness of Sea Life and increase senior group visits.
Mary MacKillop Foundation Newsletter Issue 2 - 2014Natalie Sykes
Inside this issue:
◗ Message from Sr Monica Cavanagh RSJ p2
◗ Kid's Camps engaging the youth p2
◗ Our scholarship recipients graduate p3
◗ Events calendar p4
◗ Looking at scholarships for Indigenous Aussies p4
To find out more about the Mary MacKillop Foundation visit our website www.mackillopfoundation.org.au
Georgie Fienberg founded AfriKids 15 years ago after being inspired during a gap year in Ghana. AfriKids now employs 160 local Ghanaian staff and supports thousands of children through programs addressing root causes like education and healthcare access. Rather than dictate solutions, AfriKids works with communities to support existing effective local efforts. The charity also focuses on social enterprises to financially sustain its work in Ghana with a goal of closing its UK office as the Ghanaian operation becomes self-sufficient.
A presentation for Sea Life aquarium by fictional agency "The Journey" for campaign planning class, MA Advertising and Marketing Communications, Bournemouth University UK.
The document summarizes research conducted by students from the University of Glasgow and University of Dar es Salaam on the impacts of soil erosion on agriculture in the Bunju ward of Tanzania. Key findings include:
1) Soil erosion was found to lead to crop failure, food insecurity, and environmental degradation according to farmers surveyed.
2) Terracing was identified as the most effective method for protecting soils from erosion, followed by leaving crop residues, while multi-cropping was seen as less effective.
3) While farmers were aware of soil erosion, they felt they had no alternative but to continue normal agricultural practices due to lack of options.
The document discusses Bond University's efforts to create educational pathways for Indigenous Australians through scholarships and support programs. It provides statistics on the growth of the program, including a 79% increase in Indigenous student enrollment since 2012. It highlights some student success stories and invites readers to support the program through sponsoring scholarships, contributing to bursaries, or participating in the annual Indigenous Gala fundraising event. The goal is to provide equal opportunities through education and close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
The newsletter discusses Rotary's focus on basic education and literacy. It provides statistics showing the benefits of education, such as reduced poverty and maternal mortality. While literacy rates are rising, many children worldwide are still out of school or lack basic reading skills. The newsletter describes local projects supported by Rotary clubs that provide books, food, and other resources to schools and preschools in South Africa. These initiatives aim to improve access to education and support for basic needs.
Antipolo City Post Disaster Humanitarian Aid for Orphans Apr 2015Alex Louis
Sr. Neriza E Nicolasora visited Singapore in December 2014 to meet with members of the UNAS subcommittee on humanitarian affairs to discuss providing aid to orphans in disaster areas. A temporary classroom was set up in a garage to provide basic education to children, and meals and supplies were needed to ensure regular attendance. The meeting aimed to discuss Singapore Chinese Girls School's strategic partnership with UNAS to support humanitarian projects through student engagement in resolving issues like poverty eradication at conferences like SCMUN.
The document summarizes creative works, performances, and initiatives related to theatre for young audiences in Southeast Asia between 2016-2019. It highlights projects focused on cultural sensitivity, building communities of practice, and using creativity to drive social change. Specific projects mentioned include the ricca ricca festival in the Philippines, ATH space in Vietnam, Ayo Dongeng puppetry in Indonesia, BICT fest in Thailand, and challenges and strategies for artists working in the Philippines.
Anticipation Grows as Former President is set to attend Future African Leader...b7lzhri276
Anticipation over tonight’s Future African Leaders Awards (FALA), has reached an all-time high with the surprise announcement that the former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, will be attending tonight’s proceedings alongside the Honourable Solomon Dalong, Minister of Youth and Sport and Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy.
On November 15th, Emirates NBD held a 2-hour financial boot camp at New York University in Abu Dhabi to teach faculty and staff about budgeting, saving, and managing credit and debt. Two sessions were offered - one for faculty and staff, and another for lower income contract workers. The workshops were well-received and Emirates NBD plans to offer them to other companies starting in 2017. The document then discusses Emirates NBD's CSR activities in the last quarter of 2016, which included volunteer events, fundraising, panels on disability employment, and health awareness campaigns.
The East West Festival at QUT Caboolture campus celebrated culture and diversity with performances, workshops, and food from around the world. Over 200 students attended and enjoyed dishes from Italy, Pakistan, the Pacific Islands, and Sri Lanka cooked by multicultural students eager to share their culture. The festival highlighted the cultural diversity at the campus and importance of understanding different cultures. It is one of the highlights of the year for students.
Luiz Fernando Pereira Bispo volunteered over 250 hours this year through The Volunteer Army program at the University of New South Wales. He participated in numerous volunteering opportunities, including fundraising events for charities. Luiz exceeded expectations and demonstrated strong commitment, initiative, and leadership as a mentor to other volunteers. He received two awards for his contributions and was an asset to the program.
EcoPLUS Adventures offers sustainable tourism experiences in Kenya that educate travelers about local culture and conservation efforts while benefiting communities. Through guided tours led by experts in the local environment and culture, EcoPLUS immerses visitors in authentic activities that support indigenous rights, biological diversity, and charitable initiatives. EcoPLUS ensures security, personalized service, and responsible tourism practices to provide high-quality safari experiences that inspire travelers.
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UniversityFund,whichwouldleadtoa paidrole onthe fund-raisingcommittee forthe Multi Faith
Centre project,theninitsinfancy.A paid positionthatstemmedfromaninitial volunteerrole isa
patternthat wouldbecome veryfamiliartoNaseema.
“Volunteerpositionshave allowedme toshow myworkethic,myskillsandmypersonality.They’ve
alsoempoweredme tomake a difference,sometimessignificantenoughtobringaboutchange and
leadto offersof employment.”
Social inclusion
Naseematooksome time outfollowingthe birthof herchildrenbefore dippinghertoesbackinto
the worldof volunteeringbystartinga blanketdrive forrefugeesandasylumseekersfromher
2. home.Griffithwouldalsocome callingagain,asherinterestincommunitydevelopmentandsocial
inclusionpromptedhertoenrol ina Bachelorof Human Services.
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Her volunteereffortsacceleratedasshe embracedsocial media.In2008 she setup Humanity
EmbracedFoundation,aFacebookpage to raise awarenessandraise fundsforpeople inneedin
Queenslandandthousandsof milesaway.Indigenouspeople inAustraliaandAfricancommunities
were amongthe beneficiariesof herpassionanddedication.She hasalsofocusedherattentionson
orphanagesinSierraLeone,Swaziland,GhanaandMozambique andrunfeedingprogramsforthe
MuslimcommunityaroundRamadanandEid.
Upliftment
Fundsraise froma chocolate partyinher Brisbane home were directedto BreadlineAfrica.This
contributedtothe creationof a custom-builtlibraryinside astorage containerwhichwasdelivered
to a settlementinSouthAfrica’sWesternCape province.
A local coat and blanketdrive earned293donationsthisyearwhichshe personallypassedontothe
homelessandneedyinBrisbaneandLogan,withthe helpof herchildren.
“I get themto walkupto people andpresentthe gift.It’simportanttome to passthese valuesonto
my children,justasmyfatherpassedthemonto me.It drivesme.Iget far more out of it thanI give.
I gainspiritual upliftmentfromthis.”
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Back at GriffithNaseemaalsoworksatas an equitymentorwiththe Uni-Key programandasa
studentpartnerwith StudentServices.She hasbeeninvolvedthisyearinre-energisingthe Griffith
UniversityRefugee StudentsAssociationwhichhighlightsthe achievementsof refugeeswithin
Griffith’sstudentbody.“There are somany amazingpeople inourcommunityrighthere,andwe are
tryingto getaway fromthe negativitythatisoftenassociatedwithrefugeesandasylumseekers.”
She isaimingto complete herdegree in2017 and put hertourismstudiestouse inAfricalateron.
“I’d like todoan honoursyear studyingAfricanindigenoustourism.Myvisionistodeveloptours
witha value-addedexperiencearoundAfricanculture.Iwouldtake people toanAfricanvillage
whichwouldinvolveahomestay,the chance tobuygenuine,local artsandcrafts and whichwould
alsoincorporate an opportunityfortouriststoputback intothe communitythroughsponsorship.”
Vital
On Saturday Multicultural AffairsMinisterGrace Graceannouncedthe eightwinners and
congratulatedall 27 finalistsduringagalaluncheon alsoattendedbyHealthMinisterandMember
for Woodridge CameronDick.
“These awardsrecognise some of the outstandingorganisationsandindividualswhoare sucha vital
part of Queensland’smulticultural successstory,”she said.
https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/news/2016/08/19/business-student-a-finalist-in-qld-multicultural-
awards/
7. Radio4EB Podcast http://www.cpod.org.au/page.php?id=224
Title: NaseemaMustapha
Author: Ellie Freeman
Subtitle: Where are youfrom?
Summary:
InterviewwithNaseemaMustapha,arefugee healthvolunteertalkingaboutgrowingup
inBrisbane inthe 80s.
Published: Fri,23 Aug 2013 3:07 PM
Duration: 6:44
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
AmnestyInternational VolunteeringQueensland
Multicultural DevelopmentAssociation MuslimCharityFund
UNHCR Australia MuslimAidAustralia
AustralianVolunteersInternational AustralianIndigenousCommunities
Mater Foundation IslamicRelief Australia
VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT
1999 VolunteerAdminAssistanttothe ManagerGriffithUniversityFund
1998 Southside CommunityCare Inc.Volunteereducationalworkshopcoordinator
1999-2001 TAFE QueenslandESLVolunteerTutorat SouthbankInstitute of TAFE
1997 – 2014 VolunteerTravel Consultancy withinmycommunity
2000 Nominated for the Adult Multicultural Education Services Humanitarian
Award
2011 Volunteer – RNA Flood Evacuation Centre – counselling individuals,
collectionanddistributionof itemsforhygiene,clothing,halal food,babyneeds.
2011 VolunteerMuslimCharitableFund –Brisbane Floods - Food& Clothing
CollectionandDistributiontoToowoomba
2011 Coordinationof CommunityFundRaisingEvent
2011 Weddingplanningfor250 guestsincludingarrangements of venue,catering,guests,
gifts
2011, 2012 and 2013 Brisbane HomelessBlanketDrives
2012 CommunityGraduationCeremony –EventCoordination –650 guests
2012 and 2013 As-SalaamInstitute FoodDrive forAsylumSeekers
2013 As-SalaamInstitute Clothing&Furniture Drive forAsylumSeekers
2012-2013 Fundraising&SponsorshipCoordinationforAsylumSeekercommunities
2013-2014 Volunteer–Mater Hospitals –Refugee Services
8. 2012 FundraisingforanAIDSOrphanage inSwaziland,SouthernAfrica.
47 ChildrenvaccinatedandgivenAIDSTreatmentfromfundsraised.
2013 FundraisingforBreadlineAfricainCape Town,SouthAfricaforthe Nelson
Mandela Container Library Project. A library was fully renovated and stocked with books and
takento an AfricanTownshipinthe WesternCape fromfundsraised.
2013 Fundraisingforan Africanvillage inMalawi fora feedingscheme.180 people
were fedontwo occasions.
2014 Fundraising for Khayelitsha African Township in Cape Town, South Africa
where 250 people have beenfedonthree occasionsthisyear.
2014 Funds raised to provide equipment for a Homeless Children’s education
centre in Khayelitsha where equipment, multifunction centre and computer was purchased
fromfundsraised.
2014 Mozambique fundsraisedforthree childrenfor2014 educationexpenses
2008-2015 Coordinated events and fundraising for various projects through Humanity
EmbracedFoundationandAsSalaam Institute of IslamicStudies
2016 FACESOF ISLAM ProjectFounder&Leader
2016 Mama Rugi’sChildrensHome –SierraLeone – West Africa– ProjectFounder
2016 KhayelitshaCape Town – Orphanage BlanketDrive
2016 Brisbane & LoganBlanketDrive
2016 Ramadaan FeedingPrograms –Cape Town,Soweto,Zimbabwe
2016 Eid FeedingPrograms –Soweto, Zimbabwe,MalawI