The document provides diary extracts from participants in Project Kenya, a 12-day trek and community service project in Kenya organized by Hays to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Over the 12 days, the 20 participants from Hays took part in trekking, visiting local schools and Masai homes, climbing two volcanoes, and carrying out refurbishment work at a local school. The project raised over £82,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care and had a profound impact on both the local community and the participants, who formed strong bonds and found the experience incredibly rewarding.
Our new format has officially been launched! In this edition we cover: live music on Graham Street, the latest neighbourhood updates, Giving the Gift of Good Food and more.
The document summarizes the history and activities of Roslin Orphanage in West Timor, Indonesia. It was started in 1999 to care for abandoned babies. Over the years it has expanded to provide education, clean water, libraries, and vocational training to children and the local community. Current projects include building a storage room, opening a banana farm, and becoming self-sufficient in food through rice farming and animal breeding.
The Village Storytelling Centre had a busy year delivering various services including consultation and evaluation, employability support, equalities projects, health and wellbeing activities, heritage and environmental work, and learning programs. Some highlights included working with local communities, supporting unemployed individuals, addressing mental health stigma, reminiscence sessions, heritage education, and public events. There was also an update on staff changes.
Our Winter 2015 edition with our cover story on the proposed sale of Blanshard School, further editorial on the proposed sale of Blanshard School, upcoming Neighbourhood Small Grants projects, memories of life on wark street and more.
Learning about the Good Earth: Gardening with Cognitive Challenges ~ Marbridge Center
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Senegal July 2017 Report by Christopher Jonesffwpuorguk
Three first and second generation members traveled to Dakar, Senegal for two weeks to support various educational and community projects. They helped build a protective wall around a primary school playground, constructed vegetable gardens to provide healthy food for local families, distributed gifts donated by sponsors to sponsored children, and facilitated a workshop for 22 Blessed Children. The trip strengthened cultural and spiritual connections between members and deepened their commitment to supporting the people of Senegal.
The Children's Formation Ministry Team meeting discussed changes to the Sunday service schedule including childcare responsibilities. They also discussed Sunday School class sizes and needs for the upcoming year. Plans were made for upcoming children's programs including Easter egg hunts and Vacation Bible School. The Buildings and Grounds Ministry Team meeting covered various facility projects and maintenance tasks including landscaping, repairs to the nursery, and removing a trailer. They also discussed an upcoming volunteer work day and parking lot expansion.
This document provides an overview of the Transportation Infrastructure Model (TIM), which identifies least cost infrastructure options to balance regional gas supply and demand in Indonesia until 2040. The model minimizes transportation costs across pipeline and LNG connections between regions based on inputs from the Detailed Assessment of Supply Scenarios model. Key outputs include optimized interregional flows, infrastructure capacity requirements, unmet demand volumes, and delivered gas costs by region. The document outlines the model assumptions, scenarios, limitations, and how to operate the model by running optimizations and adjusting inputs and connection concepts. It also provides an example of comparing results from base and high demand cases and adjusting connection concepts to find a more optimal infrastructure combination.
Our new format has officially been launched! In this edition we cover: live music on Graham Street, the latest neighbourhood updates, Giving the Gift of Good Food and more.
The document summarizes the history and activities of Roslin Orphanage in West Timor, Indonesia. It was started in 1999 to care for abandoned babies. Over the years it has expanded to provide education, clean water, libraries, and vocational training to children and the local community. Current projects include building a storage room, opening a banana farm, and becoming self-sufficient in food through rice farming and animal breeding.
The Village Storytelling Centre had a busy year delivering various services including consultation and evaluation, employability support, equalities projects, health and wellbeing activities, heritage and environmental work, and learning programs. Some highlights included working with local communities, supporting unemployed individuals, addressing mental health stigma, reminiscence sessions, heritage education, and public events. There was also an update on staff changes.
Our Winter 2015 edition with our cover story on the proposed sale of Blanshard School, further editorial on the proposed sale of Blanshard School, upcoming Neighbourhood Small Grants projects, memories of life on wark street and more.
Learning about the Good Earth: Gardening with Cognitive Challenges ~ Marbridge Center
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Senegal July 2017 Report by Christopher Jonesffwpuorguk
Three first and second generation members traveled to Dakar, Senegal for two weeks to support various educational and community projects. They helped build a protective wall around a primary school playground, constructed vegetable gardens to provide healthy food for local families, distributed gifts donated by sponsors to sponsored children, and facilitated a workshop for 22 Blessed Children. The trip strengthened cultural and spiritual connections between members and deepened their commitment to supporting the people of Senegal.
The Children's Formation Ministry Team meeting discussed changes to the Sunday service schedule including childcare responsibilities. They also discussed Sunday School class sizes and needs for the upcoming year. Plans were made for upcoming children's programs including Easter egg hunts and Vacation Bible School. The Buildings and Grounds Ministry Team meeting covered various facility projects and maintenance tasks including landscaping, repairs to the nursery, and removing a trailer. They also discussed an upcoming volunteer work day and parking lot expansion.
This document provides an overview of the Transportation Infrastructure Model (TIM), which identifies least cost infrastructure options to balance regional gas supply and demand in Indonesia until 2040. The model minimizes transportation costs across pipeline and LNG connections between regions based on inputs from the Detailed Assessment of Supply Scenarios model. Key outputs include optimized interregional flows, infrastructure capacity requirements, unmet demand volumes, and delivered gas costs by region. The document outlines the model assumptions, scenarios, limitations, and how to operate the model by running optimizations and adjusting inputs and connection concepts. It also provides an example of comparing results from base and high demand cases and adjusting connection concepts to find a more optimal infrastructure combination.
The document provides an overview of the Gas Development Master Plan (GDMP) modeling framework, which consists of two key models - the Demand and Supply Scenarios model (DASS) and the Transport Infrastructure Model (TIM). The DASS estimates gas demand, supply, exports, and government revenue projections. The TIM identifies the least-cost gas infrastructure portfolio to balance regional supply and demand. The key outputs of the GDMP models are lists of recommended infrastructure investments, adjusted supply-demand balances, estimated government revenues, and total infrastructure costs.
This document summarizes a program offered by Hays Specialist Recruitment that allows employees to receive a new computer for home use through salary sacrifice. Key details include:
- Employees can choose equipment packages valued up to £1,400 with savings of up to 35% on the retail price through reduced taxes and subsidies. Salary is reduced over 39 pay periods to pay for the equipment.
- PC World provides the equipment choices and support. A variety of computers, accessories, and 10 software titles are available. Installation and warranty options can also be purchased.
- To be eligible, employees must have 6 months tenure, be a UK taxpayer, and earn above minimum wage even after salary reductions. Redu
The document outlines scenarios that could be analyzed using the DASS-TIM model to identify optimal gas transportation infrastructure investments and assess the impacts of alternative gas policies in Indonesia. It proposes 5 policy scenarios: 1) Business-As-Usual, 2) Accelerated Current Policies, 3) Green Growth, 4) Domestic Market Growth, and 5) Export Market Growth. Key inputs and assumptions for each scenario are described. The scenarios will be compared based on outputs from DASS-TIM like infrastructure costs, government revenues, economic benefits, and emissions, as well as considerations like changes in subsidies and distribution infrastructure costs.
This document provides guidance for recruiters on conducting the final stage of the selection process, which involves candidates spending time in the office they would work in. The objectives are to give candidates experience of the real work environment and culture, and for recruiters to observe communication skills and fit with company values. Candidates meet team members and participate in activities like client calls. Recruiters do not directly assess candidates but observe behaviors. This stage experience helps candidates and recruiters determine if the role and environment are suitable prior to a job offer.
The document outlines the proposed structure and purpose of a gas development master plan model for Indonesia. The model will integrate inputs from other parts of the study to analyze alternative scenarios and provide various output indicators to policymakers. It will take into account factors like supply, demand, price projections, investment projects and assess total costs and impacts. The model aims to help develop policies to achieve desired outcomes and support Indonesia's gas development goals over the long term out to 2050.
The document outlines Indonesia's Gas Development Master Plan (GDMP) which aims to develop a long-term gas strategy over 50 years. It identifies key gas infrastructure needs and policy measures required. The plan involves three inter-linked tasks: 1) developing an optimal gas usage model, 2) identifying medium-term infrastructure needs, and 3) addressing barriers through capacity building. Task A focuses on developing demand and supply scenarios to model optimal gas usage. Task B examines policy issues like increasing production and developing domestic markets. The deliverables include interim reports, a draft final report, and training workshops on using the gas development model.
The document announces an office decoration competition where the office that is judged to have made the best improvements with what they currently have will win a trophy and prizes including a night out. Offices are encouraged to show love for their workspace by caring for and improving their desks, kitchens, and reception areas. The UK Board will judge finalists over the specified month with finalist offices receiving a visit from Andy McRae in the following month. Employees are asked to get started on improvements now for a chance to win.
This document provides guidance for managers on conducting return to work interviews following an employee's absence. It outlines steps managers should take before, during, and after the interview. Managers are instructed to put employees at ease, explain the purpose of the confidential interview, ensure accurate notes are taken, discuss any support needed, and create an agreed upon action plan. Managers are also told not to make assumptions or share employee information, and to store documentation securely after completing the interview. The goal is to determine an employee's readiness to return while establishing support needed and reviewing attendance levels.
This document discusses Hays Taxation's partner recruitment services for accounting firms. It summarizes that Hays Taxation helps firms expand their tax business by recruiting the right tax partners. They have specialists who recruit for equity, fixed share, and salaried partner opportunities across all tax disciplines. Hays Taxation also provides firms tools to attract candidates, such as networking through their national office network, media profiling, and targeted mailshots to institutes. Their goal is to provide top-level recruitment strategies to help firms source the best partner candidates.
The document provides guidance on effective recruitment techniques for employers in a competitive job market. It emphasizes the importance of focusing recruitment efforts on the most relevant candidates, and convincing candidates at every stage that the organization offers the best opportunities. Some key techniques discussed include carefully preparing job specifications, screening candidates flexibly, properly preparing for interviews, handling offers sensitively, and maintaining contact with new hires after they begin working. The document stresses that successful recruitment requires a considered approach and investment of time and resources from employers, but that this effort can make the process more organized, productive and enjoyable.
The document outlines the next steps for Indonesia's Gas Development Master Plan project. It discusses updating the DASS-TIM model with revised assumptions and using it to model agreed policy scenarios. The results will be used to complete Task A analyses and inform the next set of Policy Notes under Task B. A draft technical report and policy notes will be submitted in October, with final reports in November. Further capacity building meetings will be held in August-September to present modeling results and discuss initial conclusions. The DASS-TIM model will be transferred after a final workshop.
This document provides information about a gas development master plan project in Indonesia, including:
- The project team led by David Aron and funded by AusAID through Indii, with quality assurance from the World Bank.
- The objectives are to prepare a long-term gas development master plan, recommend policies to attract private sector participation, and review gas utilization options.
- The components include preparing supply-demand scenarios and infrastructure projects, developing policy notes, and training workshops like the one described.
- The workshop will introduce the DASS-TIM modeling tool to counterparts and agree on scenarios to model infrastructure plans and policy impacts.
The DASS component of the Gas Development Master Plan models gas demand and supply scenarios for Indonesia through 2070. It consists of input sheets to define parameters, a control panel to select scenarios, calculation sheets to project demand, supply, exports and government revenues, and output sheets to visualize results. Key outputs include graphs comparing initial and adjusted regional supply and demand after transfers through the TIM model, and calculations of government revenues from gas exports and costs of unmet domestic demand over time.
The document discusses GTI's water-based life cycle model for analyzing and planning sustainable shale gas development. The model tracks changing water outputs, waste, and infrastructure needs over 30-50 years to identify challenges and solutions. It accounts for variable well drilling and changes in water reuse opportunities over time. The model helps predict issues like increased transportation needs and landfill capacity to support long-term planning and improved environmental performance of shale gas operations.
This document is a salary guide for senior finance roles that was compiled based on over 3000 qualified accountant placements made in the last year. It provides salary ranges for newly qualified accountants based on their qualifications and region of work, both for those leaving public practice and those qualifying within industry. It also briefly summarizes an article about a survey of finance director salaries and compensation at FTSE 100 companies, which found that 41 FDs received over £1 million in remuneration.
10 Insightful Quotes On Designing A Better Customer ExperienceYuan Wang
In an ever-changing landscape of one digital disruption after another, companies and organisations are looking for new ways to understand their target markets and engage them better. Increasingly they invest in user experience (UX) and customer experience design (CX) capabilities by working with a specialist UX agency or developing their own UX lab. Some UX practitioners are touting leaner and faster ways of developing customer-centric products and services, via methodologies such as guerilla research, rapid prototyping and Agile UX. Others seek innovation and fulfilment by spending more time in research, being more inclusive, and designing for social goods.
Experience is more than just an interface. It is a relationship, as well as a series of touch points between your brand and your customer. Here are our top 10 highlights and takeaways from the recent UX Australia conference to help you transform your customer experience design.
For full article, continue reading at https://yump.com.au/10-ways-supercharge-customer-experience-design/
How to Build a Dynamic Social Media PlanPost Planner
Stop guessing and wasting your time on networks and strategies that don’t work!
Join Rebekah Radice and Katie Lance to learn how to optimize your social networks, the best kept secrets for hot content, top time management tools, and much more!
Watch the replay here: bit.ly/socialmedia-plan
http://inarocket.com
Learn BEM fundamentals as fast as possible. What is BEM (Block, element, modifier), BEM syntax, how it works with a real example, etc.
The document summarizes a mission trip by a group from Kentucky to the Divine Mercy community in Honduras. Over the course of a week, the group worked with community members on various projects including starting the foundation for a new building, providing dental care to children, training women on water purification systems, and holding craft activities for women and kids. The community has ongoing goals such as expanding access to clean water, supporting education of children, and building additional community structures which the Kentucky group hopes to continue assisting with through future mission trips.
Ria Hooper, a volunteer from England, visited South Africa for 6 weeks to help out with various tasks at Nourish, including spreading manure for their vegetable garden and assisting with email jobs. Nourish is grateful for Ria's support and hopes she will continue to be involved with their organization in the future. They were also able to get a water supply for their community garden through donations, which will help support many families in the area. Several local businesses are now working with Nourish on fundraising initiatives and selling their recycled crafts. Nourish continues to expand their outreach efforts through school programs, homestays with local families, and collaborating with anti-poaching groups.
The document provides an overview of the Gas Development Master Plan (GDMP) modeling framework, which consists of two key models - the Demand and Supply Scenarios model (DASS) and the Transport Infrastructure Model (TIM). The DASS estimates gas demand, supply, exports, and government revenue projections. The TIM identifies the least-cost gas infrastructure portfolio to balance regional supply and demand. The key outputs of the GDMP models are lists of recommended infrastructure investments, adjusted supply-demand balances, estimated government revenues, and total infrastructure costs.
This document summarizes a program offered by Hays Specialist Recruitment that allows employees to receive a new computer for home use through salary sacrifice. Key details include:
- Employees can choose equipment packages valued up to £1,400 with savings of up to 35% on the retail price through reduced taxes and subsidies. Salary is reduced over 39 pay periods to pay for the equipment.
- PC World provides the equipment choices and support. A variety of computers, accessories, and 10 software titles are available. Installation and warranty options can also be purchased.
- To be eligible, employees must have 6 months tenure, be a UK taxpayer, and earn above minimum wage even after salary reductions. Redu
The document outlines scenarios that could be analyzed using the DASS-TIM model to identify optimal gas transportation infrastructure investments and assess the impacts of alternative gas policies in Indonesia. It proposes 5 policy scenarios: 1) Business-As-Usual, 2) Accelerated Current Policies, 3) Green Growth, 4) Domestic Market Growth, and 5) Export Market Growth. Key inputs and assumptions for each scenario are described. The scenarios will be compared based on outputs from DASS-TIM like infrastructure costs, government revenues, economic benefits, and emissions, as well as considerations like changes in subsidies and distribution infrastructure costs.
This document provides guidance for recruiters on conducting the final stage of the selection process, which involves candidates spending time in the office they would work in. The objectives are to give candidates experience of the real work environment and culture, and for recruiters to observe communication skills and fit with company values. Candidates meet team members and participate in activities like client calls. Recruiters do not directly assess candidates but observe behaviors. This stage experience helps candidates and recruiters determine if the role and environment are suitable prior to a job offer.
The document outlines the proposed structure and purpose of a gas development master plan model for Indonesia. The model will integrate inputs from other parts of the study to analyze alternative scenarios and provide various output indicators to policymakers. It will take into account factors like supply, demand, price projections, investment projects and assess total costs and impacts. The model aims to help develop policies to achieve desired outcomes and support Indonesia's gas development goals over the long term out to 2050.
The document outlines Indonesia's Gas Development Master Plan (GDMP) which aims to develop a long-term gas strategy over 50 years. It identifies key gas infrastructure needs and policy measures required. The plan involves three inter-linked tasks: 1) developing an optimal gas usage model, 2) identifying medium-term infrastructure needs, and 3) addressing barriers through capacity building. Task A focuses on developing demand and supply scenarios to model optimal gas usage. Task B examines policy issues like increasing production and developing domestic markets. The deliverables include interim reports, a draft final report, and training workshops on using the gas development model.
The document announces an office decoration competition where the office that is judged to have made the best improvements with what they currently have will win a trophy and prizes including a night out. Offices are encouraged to show love for their workspace by caring for and improving their desks, kitchens, and reception areas. The UK Board will judge finalists over the specified month with finalist offices receiving a visit from Andy McRae in the following month. Employees are asked to get started on improvements now for a chance to win.
This document provides guidance for managers on conducting return to work interviews following an employee's absence. It outlines steps managers should take before, during, and after the interview. Managers are instructed to put employees at ease, explain the purpose of the confidential interview, ensure accurate notes are taken, discuss any support needed, and create an agreed upon action plan. Managers are also told not to make assumptions or share employee information, and to store documentation securely after completing the interview. The goal is to determine an employee's readiness to return while establishing support needed and reviewing attendance levels.
This document discusses Hays Taxation's partner recruitment services for accounting firms. It summarizes that Hays Taxation helps firms expand their tax business by recruiting the right tax partners. They have specialists who recruit for equity, fixed share, and salaried partner opportunities across all tax disciplines. Hays Taxation also provides firms tools to attract candidates, such as networking through their national office network, media profiling, and targeted mailshots to institutes. Their goal is to provide top-level recruitment strategies to help firms source the best partner candidates.
The document provides guidance on effective recruitment techniques for employers in a competitive job market. It emphasizes the importance of focusing recruitment efforts on the most relevant candidates, and convincing candidates at every stage that the organization offers the best opportunities. Some key techniques discussed include carefully preparing job specifications, screening candidates flexibly, properly preparing for interviews, handling offers sensitively, and maintaining contact with new hires after they begin working. The document stresses that successful recruitment requires a considered approach and investment of time and resources from employers, but that this effort can make the process more organized, productive and enjoyable.
The document outlines the next steps for Indonesia's Gas Development Master Plan project. It discusses updating the DASS-TIM model with revised assumptions and using it to model agreed policy scenarios. The results will be used to complete Task A analyses and inform the next set of Policy Notes under Task B. A draft technical report and policy notes will be submitted in October, with final reports in November. Further capacity building meetings will be held in August-September to present modeling results and discuss initial conclusions. The DASS-TIM model will be transferred after a final workshop.
This document provides information about a gas development master plan project in Indonesia, including:
- The project team led by David Aron and funded by AusAID through Indii, with quality assurance from the World Bank.
- The objectives are to prepare a long-term gas development master plan, recommend policies to attract private sector participation, and review gas utilization options.
- The components include preparing supply-demand scenarios and infrastructure projects, developing policy notes, and training workshops like the one described.
- The workshop will introduce the DASS-TIM modeling tool to counterparts and agree on scenarios to model infrastructure plans and policy impacts.
The DASS component of the Gas Development Master Plan models gas demand and supply scenarios for Indonesia through 2070. It consists of input sheets to define parameters, a control panel to select scenarios, calculation sheets to project demand, supply, exports and government revenues, and output sheets to visualize results. Key outputs include graphs comparing initial and adjusted regional supply and demand after transfers through the TIM model, and calculations of government revenues from gas exports and costs of unmet domestic demand over time.
The document discusses GTI's water-based life cycle model for analyzing and planning sustainable shale gas development. The model tracks changing water outputs, waste, and infrastructure needs over 30-50 years to identify challenges and solutions. It accounts for variable well drilling and changes in water reuse opportunities over time. The model helps predict issues like increased transportation needs and landfill capacity to support long-term planning and improved environmental performance of shale gas operations.
This document is a salary guide for senior finance roles that was compiled based on over 3000 qualified accountant placements made in the last year. It provides salary ranges for newly qualified accountants based on their qualifications and region of work, both for those leaving public practice and those qualifying within industry. It also briefly summarizes an article about a survey of finance director salaries and compensation at FTSE 100 companies, which found that 41 FDs received over £1 million in remuneration.
10 Insightful Quotes On Designing A Better Customer ExperienceYuan Wang
In an ever-changing landscape of one digital disruption after another, companies and organisations are looking for new ways to understand their target markets and engage them better. Increasingly they invest in user experience (UX) and customer experience design (CX) capabilities by working with a specialist UX agency or developing their own UX lab. Some UX practitioners are touting leaner and faster ways of developing customer-centric products and services, via methodologies such as guerilla research, rapid prototyping and Agile UX. Others seek innovation and fulfilment by spending more time in research, being more inclusive, and designing for social goods.
Experience is more than just an interface. It is a relationship, as well as a series of touch points between your brand and your customer. Here are our top 10 highlights and takeaways from the recent UX Australia conference to help you transform your customer experience design.
For full article, continue reading at https://yump.com.au/10-ways-supercharge-customer-experience-design/
How to Build a Dynamic Social Media PlanPost Planner
Stop guessing and wasting your time on networks and strategies that don’t work!
Join Rebekah Radice and Katie Lance to learn how to optimize your social networks, the best kept secrets for hot content, top time management tools, and much more!
Watch the replay here: bit.ly/socialmedia-plan
http://inarocket.com
Learn BEM fundamentals as fast as possible. What is BEM (Block, element, modifier), BEM syntax, how it works with a real example, etc.
The document summarizes a mission trip by a group from Kentucky to the Divine Mercy community in Honduras. Over the course of a week, the group worked with community members on various projects including starting the foundation for a new building, providing dental care to children, training women on water purification systems, and holding craft activities for women and kids. The community has ongoing goals such as expanding access to clean water, supporting education of children, and building additional community structures which the Kentucky group hopes to continue assisting with through future mission trips.
Ria Hooper, a volunteer from England, visited South Africa for 6 weeks to help out with various tasks at Nourish, including spreading manure for their vegetable garden and assisting with email jobs. Nourish is grateful for Ria's support and hopes she will continue to be involved with their organization in the future. They were also able to get a water supply for their community garden through donations, which will help support many families in the area. Several local businesses are now working with Nourish on fundraising initiatives and selling their recycled crafts. Nourish continues to expand their outreach efforts through school programs, homestays with local families, and collaborating with anti-poaching groups.
Helping Angels is a Cape Town-based NPO that organizes various community projects to help those in need, including visiting old age homes, children's homes, and providing meals and donations to farm workers. Upcoming July projects include a Christmas in July celebration at a old age home, an arts and crafts day at a children's home, and meal deliveries to farm children. The document provides details on recent projects in June that provided soup donations, outings, and winter clothing to beneficiaries. Contact and donation details are provided at the end.
The document describes a 5-day leadership development program called "Walking with the Whales" held in the De Hoop Nature Reserve in South Africa. The program uses hiking along the Whale Trail and exposure to the natural environment to help participants reconnect with themselves, refine their leadership skills, and reflect on their lives and roles through facilitated discussions and case studies. It accommodates 10 people and includes guided hikes between coastal cottages, leadership coaching and development sessions, and gourmet catering.
The document describes a 5-day leadership development program called "Walking with the Whales" held in the De Hoop Nature Reserve in South Africa. The program uses hiking along the Whale Trail and exposure to the natural environment to help participants reconnect with themselves, refine their leadership skills, and reflect on their lives and roles through facilitated discussions and case studies. It accommodates 10 people and includes guided hikes between coastal cottages, leadership coaching and development sessions, and gourmet catering.
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.
Camelman Dreaming and the Children First FoundationRussell Osborne
A slide presentation of the Darwin to Melbourne Thank You Camel Expedition 2008-2009
The expedition took thirteen years to organise and almost two years to walk the 6500kms across some of the Harshest Environments in the world.
Russell Osborne and Ros Consoli walked their camel train through Melbourne City on the 22/11/09 to meet with Trishna and Krishna's Australian Guardian, Moira Kelly to say thank you to her for a life of changing and saving children's lives.
Russell Osborne is planning a solo camel expedition from Perth to Sydney in 2013. Again in support of Moira Kelly and the Children First Foundation.
Perth to Sydney Thank You Camel Expedition website:
http://perthtosydneycamelexpedition.blogspot.com/
Over the past 10 years, CRC has engaged in numerous community projects to help those affected by disasters like Hurricane Katrina and to support local schools and charities. Some of their efforts include rebuilding employee and community homes after Katrina; hosting field trips, mentoring programs, and donating equipment to local schools; providing holiday meals and gifts to families in need; assisting with relief efforts after disasters like tornadoes in Oklahoma and Alabama; and ongoing support of charities through donations and volunteer events. CRC's community programs aim to empower youth, embrace communities where they operate, and care for those in need.
The Catholic school students and staff walked three miles along the beach to raise money and awareness for hunger in their local community. They collected over $7,300 in donations for two organizations that provide meals and a food pantry for the poor and homeless. The event showed the school's commitment to helping those in need.
This document provides a summary of events and accomplishments at Holy Family Catholic School over the 2013-2014 school year. It discusses trips taken by students, guest speakers, awards won, fundraising efforts, and extracurricular activities. The document emphasizes the school's commitment to providing students a rich curriculum beyond academics alone and instilling strong values of faith and social justice. It highlights the school's successes in areas like exams, inspections, and student participation in various opportunities.
The document outlines the logistics and experiences of the author's trip with Me to We to Ghana. In 2 weeks, the author volunteered at Me to We headquarters in Toronto, learning about their culture and mission of empowering youth. For 3 weeks in Ghana, the author and 19 students built a school in Nyameyekrom village. The village embraced the project and students, experiencing extreme poverty but hope for change. Between construction, the group processed their experiences to understand global issues and their role in creating positive change.
Coedcae school has an active eco-committee and eco-club that works towards earning green flags for their environmental efforts. They encourage recycling of items like batteries, phones, clothes, and ink cartridges. The eco-club meets weekly and students can progress from being on the action team to becoming eco-rangers or eco-ambassadors. Their action plan focuses on litter, recycling, energy savings, improving school grounds, and raising money for charities. The eco-club has participated in litter picks and learned about recycling facilities.
The Big Burke and Wills Trek is a new iconic Australian outback walk established in 2014 that follows the route of the historic 1861 Burke and Wills expedition. The trek begins at the Dig Tree in Queensland and travels through the outback of Queensland and South Australia, crossing two deserts along the Diamantina River to Innamincka. The trek highlights the original route taken by Burke and Wills and allows trekkers to see indigenous artifacts and historic locations through varied outback landscapes. It is a fully catered and supported 100 person trek that costs $3,950 per person.
Herefordshire - Golden Valley - Big Brownie Birthdaybeanjardo
This document provides information about upcoming events and activities for Brownie troops in the Golden Valley area of the UK. It discusses planned celebrations and challenges for the Big Brownie Birthday in March, April, and June, including stays at a science museum and World Centers. Details are given about badges the Brownies can work on, past activities like a World Thinking Day celebration and knitting lessons, and how to get involved with Girlguiding Brownies.
The newsletter provides an overview of events from Term 1 of the Future Footprints program in 2016. It discusses the Welcome to Country event at Kings Park, the first student camp, and the election of the Student Council President and Vice President. It aims to inspire and support Indigenous students to be successful, confident leaders.
The Kericho, Kenya Foreign Mission Projects has been operating since 2004 and has accomplished several initiatives to support communities in Kericho, Kenya. This includes establishing the Kipsitet Baptist Church Medical Clinic in 2006 to provide healthcare to over 550,000 people living over 560 miles from the nearest facility. The project coordinates fundraising activities to purchase medications and support additional programs like a widows group, job training center, food and shoe distributions. The annual budget to operate these programs and maintain the clinic is approximately $20,000 for medications and $3,000 for staff salaries.
The document provides information about the COSY (Synagogue Emanu-El, Charleston, SC) USY chapter's application for the USY International Chapter of the Year Award. It includes details about the chapter's membership numbers from 2013-2014, funds raised for tikun olam projects in those years, attendance at various events, and descriptions of notable Israel, religious education, social action, tikun olam, social, and overall programs held by the chapter. Specifically, it discusses an "Israeli Inventions Awareness" program that educated members about important Israeli innovations, a Harry Potter-themed Sukkah lock-in religious education program, a "COSY Cafe" social
1) The announcements notify students of various events at the school including a reuse campaign counting containers in student lunches, a basketball game outcome, and eco team activities.
2) It recognizes students demonstrating the character traits of responsibility and respect.
3) The daily message discusses the origins of blue box recycling in Canada.
1. Extracts from theProject Kenya Diary
Day 7
First day of trekking, Mount Suswa crater rim and
volcanic caves, where bats and baboons live.
Visited the school the previous MCCC group
had worked on for more dancing and singing.
Visited Masai homes (manyattas) made of wood
and dried cow dung, incredibly dark and basic.
Day 8
Another hot day, trekked past natural volcanic
steam vents singing ‘is this the way to Amarillo’. Another spectacular sunset walk across the valley
plains, saw live zebra but ‘Trevor’ the zebra skull joins the group!Day 9
Trekking to Suswa town, it’s so poor and run down but really important for us to see all parts of this
area. Climbed the very steep ‘Christmas Pudding’ late afternoon. We had an emotional memorial
service at the top for those the group have lost or those close to them who are ill. Incredibly moving, a
testimony to a fantastic group and the way everyone has embraced and supported each other.
Day 10
Woke up and sang Happy Birthday to Georgie from the tents. Trekking 10 metres away from a giraffe
family. Onto Hells Gate Gorge with steep cliffs and baboons either side of us led through to a river.
Team climbed to the top, through waterfalls and precarious rocks and drops. Then through the only
National Park you can walk through, in the rain, where Born Free was filmed. Saw buffalo, warthog and
zebra. At fisherman’s camp we enjoyed campsite
showers, colobus monkeys and a bar followed by an
amazing boat ride on Lake Navaisha to hippo watch.Day 11
5.30am start to climb Mount Longonot, the 9000ft
volcano. Group anxious and excited! Reached
crater rim for a photo before most of the group
then took the 3ft wide crater up to the summit,
saw leopard tracks. Trekking over we went to
our hotel in Nairobi before our Finale Dinner at
Carnivore restaurant, amazing meal of eight
different meats including crocodile and ostrich,
an awards ceremony with speeches followed
by dancing (including the legendary Hokey Cokey)
until 4am.
Day 12
Up at 5.00am singing ‘Jambo, JamboBwana’ all the way to Nairobiairport.
Project Kenya
and charity update
Marie Curie Cancer Care provides high quality
nursing, totally free, to give terminally ill people the
choice of dying at home supported by their families.
In November of 2007, 20 Hays
employees took part in an amazing
adventure – Project Kenya. The
purpose of the project was to raise
money for our charity partner
Marie Curie Cancer Care. As you
will read from these diary extracts,
participants took part in a 12 day
trek in the Rift Valley.
In addition to the trek and in a four
day scheduled community project,
they carried out essential
refurbishment and maintenance
at a local school, working with the
Masai people. The volunteers even
managed to climb two dormant
volcanoes in their spare time.
Everyone really enjoyed the
experience, which has raised the
huge sum of £82,000, with each
trekker raising a minimum of £3,500
through sponsorship and fundraising
events. The project has attracted a
fair amount of attention and has
been featured in ‘Here is the City’
and onrec.com publications. If you
would still like to make a donation
please send a cheque payable to
Marie Curie Cancer Care to:
HR Department, Euston Road
Head Office.
Marie Curie Cancer Care is one of
the UK’s largest charities. Employing
more than 2,700 nurses, doctors
and other healthcare professionals.
It expects to provide this year, care
for around 27,000 terminally ill
patients in the community and within
its 10 hospices. Marie Curie is the
largest provider of hospice beds
outside the NHS.
Hays has donated a total of
£140,000 (£70,000 employee
fundraising matched by Hays) in
06/07. Our 07/08 target is £80,000
and if this target is reached, Hays
will also match it, potentially bringing
the total amount donated to Marie
Curie in our 2-year Partnership, to
£300,000. Thanks to your
fundraising efforts and Project
Kenya, since August we have
already raised £96,000, which is
well above our yearly target.
There are lots of fundraising ideas
like quiz nights for clients and
candidates on the Charities page
of the intranet as well as Cash for
Care/Dress Down days on 1st
February, 25th April and 18th July
2008.
Andy McRae – MD, UK & Ireland
Project Kenya Reunion
The trek allowed people to make friends for life, the group continue to see each
other and had their first of many official reunions in London on Friday 18th January,
joined by the English guide, Alan and Dr Ross! The group will continue to help the
local area by personally financing building materials and sending school supplies
out via Alan.
A truly memorable challenge;
rewarding, hard work, emotional,
great people to trek with and
knowing we made a difference
to the children of Kenya and
families in the UK.
Poppy Penhallow
Other challengesAlthough Hays won’t be running an overseas
challenge in 2008, we plan to run one nextyear, in the meantime here are some ideasfor you to pursue personally if this has given
you appetite for making a real difference...
March 16th Edinburgh half MarathonApril 17th-20th SwimathonApril 27th
Peak DistrictMay 4th
Forest of Dean bike rideMay 4th
BUPA Great
Edinburgh RunMay 13th
Macclesfield BikeathonMay 17th-25th Great Wall of ChinaMay 18th
BUPA Great
Manchester Run 10kMay 18th
Archer Grand Prix,Chiltern Classic bike rideMay 22-June 1st Inca TrailMay 31st-June 1st/June 28th & 29th Ben Nevis ChallengeJune 1st
SnowdonJune 29th
BUPA Great WalesRun 10kJune 29th
Humber Half MarathonJune 23rd-July 2nd KilimanjaroJuly 5th
Yorkshire, 3 peaksJuly 11th-14th Sailing to St Malo
Beat your ultimate challenge– your way! Further details onMarie Curie Cancer Care websitewww.mariecurie.org.uk
Life changing. Completing
the challenge of the project,
trekking and seeing the team
spirit and unity. Fantastic
experience, fantastic cause,
and fantastic people.
Scott Robinson
Project Kenya, a truly
memorable and amazing
experience that I will
cherish forever! 12 days
full of excitement, new
experiences, amazing
people and lots of
emotions.
Richard Gorse
Simply the most
rewarding, challenging
and enjoyable
experience of my
life, and I feel very
lucky to have been
a part of it!
Leonie Yates
A once in a
lifetime opportunity
I was extremely
privileged to
experience which
will stay with
me forever.
Rebecca Kitchen
2. Extracts from the
Project Kenya Diary
Day 1
20 Hays employees, 1 Marie Curie Cancer Care
rep and a doctor meet at Heathrow for our
overnight mainly sleepless, excited night flight
to Nairobi!
Day 2
On route from Nairobi we saw zebra, gazelles and an ostrich. Went to the
school, saw 300 children, in 7 classrooms each with 5 or 6 tiny wobbly desks
with nails poking out, rest sit on concrete floor. There are absolutely no pens or
paper there. Can’t wait to make a difference... welcome to Project Kenya.
Day 3
‘Colour Crew’ starts painting in Marie Curie Cancer Care blue. Desks being
constructed by ‘Team Chippies’ and ‘Gutter Gang’ start making guttering
tomorrow when materials arrive in Kenyan time! A great first full day in the
Rift Valley, 23 fantastic people, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Day 4
Had a Remembrance Day service at the school. A few of the team
managed to shower today after a full day working on the school before
setting off for a giraffe hunt, past Masai homes, exhilarating as is
everything here on the Project. Around the campfire that night we heard
hyenas very close.
Day 5
Woke to rain on the tents, back down to school for last full day on project.
Put up posters and wall charts in the classrooms, added the Marie Curie logo
and our handprints with names on Class 1’s wall. Practised our performance
for the school handover, Hokey Cokey, Old MacDonald’s Farm and the
National Anthem! Had a Kenya v England football match and a volleyball game
with the children. In total we built 37 desks, painted 4 rooms and constructed
guttering across the back of the school.
Day 6
Today we officially handed over classrooms.
A market had formed at the school, mothers
walking for hours to come and see us. The
children performed a Masai dance for us, then
we sang our songs! Many moving speeches
from the locals. Keith Watt and Clare Turner
spoke, was a very moving day.
Cont overleaf...
List of Trekkers
Ruth Munday, Executive
Emma Simmons, A&F
Richard Gorse, Office Support
Jenny Scrivener, Human Resources
Catherine Hill, Candidate Attraction
Andy Fowler, C&P
Clair Munro, Compliance
Poppy Penhallow, HR Dept
Anna Roberts, C&P
Leonie Yates, C&P
Tracy Howden, Banking
Claire Turner, A&F
Rebecca Kitchen, Legal
Sian James, Education
Keith Watt, Office Support
Scott Robinson, Hays City
Neil Dunnigan, Hays City
Georgina Pawley, Senior Finance
Nikki Batt, Information Technology
Kirsty How, Resource Management
Life changing! To know
that we have had a positive
impact on so many people’s
lives, both at home and
away, and enjoyed an
amazing experience
personally too.
Nikki Batt
The most
rewarding, enjoyable,
emotional and
challenging
experience I have
ever had, made new
friends, had new
experiences and
opened my eyes
to a new and
different world.
Jenny Scrivener
It was a fantastic
experience to
contribute to a
community that
genuinely appreciated
our efforts. This project
has enabled us to
make a hugely positive
impact on people’s
lives both in this
country and abroad.
A truly humbling and
rewarding achievement.
Keith Watt
Making this trip has touched both my heart & my soul with the
wonderful people I have encountered and the experiences I have
gained, and I leave Kenya with such an immense sense of pride
knowing of the real difference we as a group made, in such a short
but truly memorable time.
Neil Dunnigan
Masai Culture
The community use Masai language as their mode of communication. In the past the
Masai wore skins and hides. Currently the mode of dressing has changed and they
mostly put on the ‘shuka’ although some put on modern clothing. They also prefer
the red colour which they take as a source of beauty.
In the past they used meat, blood and
milk from their animals (goats, sheep
and cows). Currently their diet has
changed and they have excluded
blood and added the vegetables.
Their most preferred food is still
meat and milk.
They live in small houses which are
built by women, they use grass, sticks
and cow dung as their materials. A
few of them have acquired the
modern houses.