The 37 metre wide moustache has been cultivated in a field in Somerset, England, as efforts get underway worldwide for moustache growing prostate cancer awareness raising and fundraising for prostate cancer charities, including Prostate Cancer UK.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Gigantic Movember Moustache (pic)
A father and son farmer duo are backing the Movember prostate cancer charity campaign with their cultivation of a gigantic grass moustache.
The 37 metre wide moustache has been cultivated in a field in Somerset, England, as efforts get underway worldwide for moustache growing prostate cancer awareness raising and fundraising for prostate cancer charities, including Prostate Cancer UK.
The 37 metre wide moustache has been cultivated in a field in Somerset, England, as efforts get underway worldwide for moustache growing prostate cancer awareness raising and fundraising for prostate cancer charities, including Prostate Cancer UK.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Giving quote
Blessed are the givers?
Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting...Elizabeth, Princess Bibesco
Friday, November 2, 2012
Free, cool charity banners
Want to help charities all over the world, check out the free funky charity banners, like the one below!
And this one:
There are currently 5,871 charities listed at our main website from all over the world. Possibly, the biggest and best store of international charities in one place.
Find more charity banners here plus free wallpapers.
We provide charities and donors with a wide range of multi-media fundraising and technology solutions. Click on the banners and find out more.
|
And this one:
|
There are currently 5,871 charities listed at our main website from all over the world. Possibly, the biggest and best store of international charities in one place.
Find more charity banners here plus free wallpapers.
We provide charities and donors with a wide range of multi-media fundraising and technology solutions. Click on the banners and find out more.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Winston Churchill - Noble causes
“What is the use of living, if it not be to strive for noble causes and to make this muddled world a better place for those who will live in it after we are gone?”
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
Monday, October 15, 2012
Crisis Christmas Appeal London
Homeless charity launches Christmas appeal to help Londoners
Crisis the homeless charity has launched its Christmas appeal for volunteers to help London's homeless.
Homeless problems in London are particulary acute due to the cost of housing and other expenses in the capital compared to the rest of the UK.
Leslie Morphy, Chief Executive of Crisis, explains: “Sadly, it is no surprise that we see homelessness rising so quickly in London.
“Though homelessness is going up nationally, it is Londoners who are particularly vulnerable as rents and housing waiting lists are so high...”
The charity says those sleeping rough are just the tip of the iceberg though with many people squatting and living in poor or overcrowded accommodation.
As a long-term solution the charity is calling for more affordable social housing to be built.
But in the short-term Crisis will provide its annual emergency services over Christmas 2012 to thousands of the city's most vulnerable people.
Crisis the homeless charity has launched its Christmas appeal for volunteers to help London's homeless.
Homeless problems in London are particulary acute due to the cost of housing and other expenses in the capital compared to the rest of the UK.
Leslie Morphy, Chief Executive of Crisis, explains: “Sadly, it is no surprise that we see homelessness rising so quickly in London.
“Though homelessness is going up nationally, it is Londoners who are particularly vulnerable as rents and housing waiting lists are so high...”
The charity says those sleeping rough are just the tip of the iceberg though with many people squatting and living in poor or overcrowded accommodation.
As a long-term solution the charity is calling for more affordable social housing to be built.
But in the short-term Crisis will provide its annual emergency services over Christmas 2012 to thousands of the city's most vulnerable people.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Hope Mission, Kenya, child sponsorship appeal
Helping kids go to school in Kenya, it's easy
Xp has launched a child sponsoring platform that is already proving very successful with its first project the Hope Mission Centre. You can see more here with sponsorship donations for young people already up and running. It's very easy to find out more about the Hope Mission Project in Kenya via its dedicated sponsorship page; and it's easy to get involved, keep updated and spread the word about this fantastic initiative.
The Hope Mission Centre non-profit runs volunteer led programmes supporting the most vulnerable people in Kenya including orphans in children’s homes, and those suffering HIV/Aids. It supports projects that are all about empowering communities via education delivery, schools building and social health care.
The Kenya based charity is involved in a direct appeal to support a school building project. For fundraising updates from the charity, you can find out more at the Hope Mission news update pages, another great free charity service from Xperedon.
Xp has launched a child sponsoring platform that is already proving very successful with its first project the Hope Mission Centre. You can see more here with sponsorship donations for young people already up and running. It's very easy to find out more about the Hope Mission Project in Kenya via its dedicated sponsorship page; and it's easy to get involved, keep updated and spread the word about this fantastic initiative.
The Hope Mission Centre non-profit runs volunteer led programmes supporting the most vulnerable people in Kenya including orphans in children’s homes, and those suffering HIV/Aids. It supports projects that are all about empowering communities via education delivery, schools building and social health care.
The Kenya based charity is involved in a direct appeal to support a school building project. For fundraising updates from the charity, you can find out more at the Hope Mission news update pages, another great free charity service from Xperedon.
Monday, October 1, 2012
K'Naan video Global Citizen Festival (New York)
Video clip of hip hop / world music fusion artist K'Naan appearing at the Global Citizen Festival in New York, organised by the Global Poverty Project.
K'Naan is originally from Somalia and resided briefly in New York. The festival sought to raise awareness about global poverty and has a number of charity partners including UNICEF and World Vision.
K'Naan is originally from Somalia and resided briefly in New York. The festival sought to raise awareness about global poverty and has a number of charity partners including UNICEF and World Vision.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Harry Belafonte celebrates Paul Robeson’s The House I Live in
Harry Belafonte on Paul Robeson - inheritance tracks on Radio Four
What a great pleasure it was hearing Harry Belafonte on Radio Four on Saturday morning. What a wonderful spirit. The singer, philanthropist and civil rights icon was talking about his chosen inheritance tracks. The segment was a bit squidged in at the end but nonetheless was the highlight of the show. Amazing stuff.
His chosen tracks included Bruce Springsteen’s Jack of All Trades and Belafonte paid tribute to Springsteen quite rightly as the inheritor of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, a special songwriter that continues that American folk tradition, celebrating the magic of ordinary people and the idea of the common good...
However, Belafonte also paid a warm tribute to Paul Robeson’s The House I Live In, clearly an important inspiration for Belafonte, that was especially moving...
He said of The House I Live In:
“It talks to the human condition and the brotherhood of mankind...
“The house that I live in is part of a street I live on that is part of a neighbourhood and the lyric celebrated the diversity not only of colour and race and language but the diversity of occupation.
“It was a homage to the workers of America...
“The house that I live in is a house for all people. We come together as a human family and share in the joy of each other and we share the difference of each other...”
The House I Live In talks to America but is an amazing song celebrating peace and solidarity that could be about any country, any place, it’s a universal...
You can still hear the whole Saturday Live Belafonte piece.
Belafonte also talked about the importance of living a life with no regrets and making a difference. It was powerful stuff.
Here’s Robeson's The House I Live In:
The house I live in,
The friends that I have found,
The folks beyond the railroad
and the people all around,
The worker and the farmer,
the sailor on the sea,
The men who built this country,
that's America to me.
The house I live in,
my neighbours white and black,
the people who just came here
or from generations back,
the town hall and the soapbox,
the torch of liberty,
a home for all God's children,
that's America to me.
What a great pleasure it was hearing Harry Belafonte on Radio Four on Saturday morning. What a wonderful spirit. The singer, philanthropist and civil rights icon was talking about his chosen inheritance tracks. The segment was a bit squidged in at the end but nonetheless was the highlight of the show. Amazing stuff.
His chosen tracks included Bruce Springsteen’s Jack of All Trades and Belafonte paid tribute to Springsteen quite rightly as the inheritor of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, a special songwriter that continues that American folk tradition, celebrating the magic of ordinary people and the idea of the common good...
However, Belafonte also paid a warm tribute to Paul Robeson’s The House I Live In, clearly an important inspiration for Belafonte, that was especially moving...
He said of The House I Live In:
“It talks to the human condition and the brotherhood of mankind...
“The house that I live in is part of a street I live on that is part of a neighbourhood and the lyric celebrated the diversity not only of colour and race and language but the diversity of occupation.
“It was a homage to the workers of America...
“The house that I live in is a house for all people. We come together as a human family and share in the joy of each other and we share the difference of each other...”
The House I Live In talks to America but is an amazing song celebrating peace and solidarity that could be about any country, any place, it’s a universal...
You can still hear the whole Saturday Live Belafonte piece.
Belafonte also talked about the importance of living a life with no regrets and making a difference. It was powerful stuff.
Here’s Robeson's The House I Live In:
Here’s a few lyrics from The House I Live In:
The friends that I have found,
The folks beyond the railroad
and the people all around,
The worker and the farmer,
the sailor on the sea,
The men who built this country,
that's America to me.
The house I live in,
my neighbours white and black,
the people who just came here
or from generations back,
the town hall and the soapbox,
the torch of liberty,
a home for all God's children,
that's America to me.
No wonder one commentator on YouTube refers to it as their national anthem.
Fantastic. A record and a vision of how things can be. We need that passion and inspiration today.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Rocky Horror Show fundraiser promises to be a blast
Canadian non-profit AIDS Niagara is getting set for its tenth
annual Rocky Horror show fundraiser
A Rocky Horror Show series in Niagara Falls, Canada while being a hoot is also set to raise funds for a local AIDS/HIV charity.
The dedicated community-based non profit org AIDS Niagara that provides support and advocacy for HIV and AIDS sufferers, benefits from an annual Rocky Horror Show season.
The 2012 fundraising performances of the popular musical presented by Oh Canada Eh? dinner theatre and AIDS Niagra are on October 25, October 26, October 27, October 31, November 1, November 2 and November 3.
AIDS Niagara launched in 1987 as the AIDS Committee of Niagara and developed into a not-for-profit, community-based organisation run by staff and volunteers, offering a range of practical and emotional support services, as well as AIDS/HIV education and prevention programmes.
More details are at the AIDS Niagara website. You can also find out more about AIDS Niagara at the dedicated Xperedon fundraising page.
A Rocky Horror Show series in Niagara Falls, Canada while being a hoot is also set to raise funds for a local AIDS/HIV charity.
The dedicated community-based non profit org AIDS Niagara that provides support and advocacy for HIV and AIDS sufferers, benefits from an annual Rocky Horror Show season.
The 2012 fundraising performances of the popular musical presented by Oh Canada Eh? dinner theatre and AIDS Niagra are on October 25, October 26, October 27, October 31, November 1, November 2 and November 3.
AIDS Niagara launched in 1987 as the AIDS Committee of Niagara and developed into a not-for-profit, community-based organisation run by staff and volunteers, offering a range of practical and emotional support services, as well as AIDS/HIV education and prevention programmes.
More details are at the AIDS Niagara website. You can also find out more about AIDS Niagara at the dedicated Xperedon fundraising page.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Jakaranda Children's Home
CountrySouth Africa
Category
Children/Education
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
Jakaranda Children's home caters for a number of different activities, all with a therapeutic undertone.
Jakaranda Children's home caters for a number of different activities, all with a therapeutic undertone.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Monday, February 27, 2012
JOHN BISHOP: Week of hell
Comedian embarks on a 290 mile triathlon from Paris to London in aid of Sport Relief
John Bishop has started his week of hell this morning in Paris.
Liverpool’s comic legend hopes to complete his punishing trip in five days combining a cycle dash across France, rowing across the channel and then running to London.
Bishop, a popular circuit comedian and star of TV shows like John Bishop’s Britain, hopes to cycle the 185 miles to Calais today (27/2) in a single day followed by rowing the English Channel the following day. The last stage across Southern England will involve the equivalent of running three marathons in three days.
The fundraising event which the comedian has been describing as his 'week of hell' was only made possible at the last minute when Bishop was granted permission by the French authorities. An initial request to row across the channel from the French coast was turned down…
Last week the fundraiser was refused permission but Bishop and his group of celebrity rower pals that include TV presenter Davina McCall, Olympic champion Denise Lewis and England cricketing legend Freddie Flintoff appealed against the decision. Much to the delight of the team yesterday it was announced the Admiral of Cherbourg had granted the request, taking into account the humanitarian aims of the charity challenge.
The comedian known for his entertaining stories about family life is raising money for vaccination programmes for children in Africa… Bishop recently visited Sierra Leone and saw the terrible effects that preventable diseases have on children in Africa.
His efforts are also drawing attention to how very small sums of money can save the lives of children in Africa. Just a few pounds can provide immunisation for a child against five potentially deadly diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B and haemophilus, the latter which can cause meningitis and pneumonia…
Sport Relief points out that almost two million children each year in Africa die from diseases that can be prevented by simple vaccines, facts that are leading to a great effort by international agencies to step up commitments to global vaccination programmes.
As part of his challenge Bishop has already complained about the traffic in Paris... And the comedian has already suffered one accident already falling off his bike at traffic lights in Paris, although he has recovered to continue.
The comic set off at 8.35 am this morning on his bicycle from the Eiffel Tower…
Bishop hopes to raise enough money to pay for vaccinations for 250,000 children in Africa safeguarding them against the five deadly diseases mentioned, and also support charities in the UK.
Read more Xperedon Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
John Bishop has started his week of hell this morning in Paris.
Liverpool’s comic legend hopes to complete his punishing trip in five days combining a cycle dash across France, rowing across the channel and then running to London.
Bishop, a popular circuit comedian and star of TV shows like John Bishop’s Britain, hopes to cycle the 185 miles to Calais today (27/2) in a single day followed by rowing the English Channel the following day. The last stage across Southern England will involve the equivalent of running three marathons in three days.
The fundraising event which the comedian has been describing as his 'week of hell' was only made possible at the last minute when Bishop was granted permission by the French authorities. An initial request to row across the channel from the French coast was turned down…
Last week the fundraiser was refused permission but Bishop and his group of celebrity rower pals that include TV presenter Davina McCall, Olympic champion Denise Lewis and England cricketing legend Freddie Flintoff appealed against the decision. Much to the delight of the team yesterday it was announced the Admiral of Cherbourg had granted the request, taking into account the humanitarian aims of the charity challenge.
The comedian known for his entertaining stories about family life is raising money for vaccination programmes for children in Africa… Bishop recently visited Sierra Leone and saw the terrible effects that preventable diseases have on children in Africa.
His efforts are also drawing attention to how very small sums of money can save the lives of children in Africa. Just a few pounds can provide immunisation for a child against five potentially deadly diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B and haemophilus, the latter which can cause meningitis and pneumonia…
Sport Relief points out that almost two million children each year in Africa die from diseases that can be prevented by simple vaccines, facts that are leading to a great effort by international agencies to step up commitments to global vaccination programmes.
As part of his challenge Bishop has already complained about the traffic in Paris... And the comedian has already suffered one accident already falling off his bike at traffic lights in Paris, although he has recovered to continue.
The comic set off at 8.35 am this morning on his bicycle from the Eiffel Tower…
Bishop hopes to raise enough money to pay for vaccinations for 250,000 children in Africa safeguarding them against the five deadly diseases mentioned, and also support charities in the UK.
Read more Xperedon Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
Friday, February 24, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Norwegian People's Aid
CountryNorway
Category
Humanitarian Aid
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
We support people in their struggle for more power and influence over their own lives and in the development of their societies.
We support people in their struggle for more power and influence over their own lives and in the development of their societies.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
VALENTINE: Charity events
Lots of Valentine fundraising events to choose from
Roses are red, violets are blue, and we think you will agree there's a charity fundraising event for you...
For Valentine's Day there are an unprecedented amount of charity fundraising events to choose from this year. There must be a charity event out there for you somewhere in your local area this week…
So why not get out and about and have some fun and support a local good cause or even an event supporting a national or international charity?
One of the more unusual has to be the Christian Aid fundraiser in Exeter at St Thomas the Apostle Church… To raise funds for Christian Aid's anti-poverty campaigns you can abseil 80ft down this large historic church!
Fundraisers are invited to take on the challenge solo or with their partner, either way really get the pulses racing by soaring down this amazing sandstone building… This could be the perfect opportunity on February 14 to show your partner your romantic qualities!
Other events around the country include a Valentines charity ball in Bristol at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Friday February 17 in aid of St Peter's Hospice and the African-Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, featuring music from the Substitute Supremes.
On February 14 the Rotherham Hospital Charity Valentine's Day cake day in the Rooftop Restaurant offers tasty treats in aid of charity...
There's also a Valentine's Day fundraiser at the Groundlings Theatre in Portsea supporting the tropical storm Washi appeal. The event Love Mindano on February 14 features music and arts from the Portsmouth and Southsea area.
For those seeking humour in the Brighton area to warm you up this Valentine's Day, the Charity Chuckle event featuring Rich Perry, Lee Hume and others on February 14 at the Latest Music Bar is raising money for SPIN, the Single Parent Information Network.
Valentine fundraisers offer a perfect opportunity for charities to raise funds each year especially with themed, novelty events as well as selling distinctive goods... as well as auctions, novelty items, raffles and more...
There's still time to enjoy a Valentine's Day event this week for charity or even host your own Valentine's event if you want to raise funds for your local charity... Why not get creative and come up with a Valentine's charity event with a difference?
Read more Xperedon Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
Roses are red, violets are blue, and we think you will agree there's a charity fundraising event for you...
For Valentine's Day there are an unprecedented amount of charity fundraising events to choose from this year. There must be a charity event out there for you somewhere in your local area this week…
So why not get out and about and have some fun and support a local good cause or even an event supporting a national or international charity?
One of the more unusual has to be the Christian Aid fundraiser in Exeter at St Thomas the Apostle Church… To raise funds for Christian Aid's anti-poverty campaigns you can abseil 80ft down this large historic church!
Fundraisers are invited to take on the challenge solo or with their partner, either way really get the pulses racing by soaring down this amazing sandstone building… This could be the perfect opportunity on February 14 to show your partner your romantic qualities!
Other events around the country include a Valentines charity ball in Bristol at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Friday February 17 in aid of St Peter's Hospice and the African-Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, featuring music from the Substitute Supremes.
On February 14 the Rotherham Hospital Charity Valentine's Day cake day in the Rooftop Restaurant offers tasty treats in aid of charity...
There's also a Valentine's Day fundraiser at the Groundlings Theatre in Portsea supporting the tropical storm Washi appeal. The event Love Mindano on February 14 features music and arts from the Portsmouth and Southsea area.
For those seeking humour in the Brighton area to warm you up this Valentine's Day, the Charity Chuckle event featuring Rich Perry, Lee Hume and others on February 14 at the Latest Music Bar is raising money for SPIN, the Single Parent Information Network.
Valentine fundraisers offer a perfect opportunity for charities to raise funds each year especially with themed, novelty events as well as selling distinctive goods... as well as auctions, novelty items, raffles and more...
There's still time to enjoy a Valentine's Day event this week for charity or even host your own Valentine's event if you want to raise funds for your local charity... Why not get creative and come up with a Valentine's charity event with a difference?
Read more Xperedon Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Foundation Maisha
CountryBelgium
Category
Research/Dev
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
To help the Congolese youngsters to find a decent job.
To help the Congolese youngsters to find a decent job.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Monday, February 6, 2012
PENELOPE CRUZ: Anti-fur campaign
Acclaimed Spanish actress says no to fur on eve of New York Fashion Week
Penelope Cruz is partnering with PETA, the animal welfare charity, to pile pressure on the fashion industry to join her and boycott fur...
With New York Fashion Week getting set to get underway (February 9-16) PETA US has launched a new anti-fur advert featuring Penelope Cruz, the celebrated actress and fashion icon.
PETA US is running a 70ft billboard in New York for fashion week that stars the Oscar-winning actress and includes the slogan: Give Fur the Cold Shoulder.
PETA's campaign will continue in London and Milan.
Cruz is the latest female fashion icon to become vocal about the distasteful process of using real fur in fashion. Other women speaking out on this subject have included Michelle Obama, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Twiggy, Kelly Osbourne, Pink, Pamela Anderson, Eva Mendez and others.
Designers such as Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood and Tommy Hilfiger have also taken the fur-free pledge in line with the modern fashion view that sees animal cruelty as the antithesis of elegance and style.
Animal rights charities have long campaigned against fur in fashion on account of the suffering animals must endure to create the fur trims and materials used in a range of garments. But despite fur becoming increasingly such an offensive faux pas in enlightened quarters, PETA says millions of animals continue to suffer cruelly each year, including some which are skinned alive for their fur.
The range of animals that are exploited for fur is numerous and includes foxes, minks, rabbits, and even dogs and cats…
PETA has been one of the leading charities drawing attention to the abhorrence of the fur trade that uses such animals for fashion, especially the horror of fur farming. It says eighty-five per cent of the fur industry's skins come from animals raised on fur factory farms, where animals are cramped for their entire lives in wire cages, only to be killed for their fur. Animals are also trapped in the wild for some fur clothing products, a practice which is also inhumane, ensuring they often suffer horribly for days before being killed.
PETA's current campaigning involves asking animal lovers to pledge support and let the fashion industry and others who profit from cruelty to animals know it is totally unacceptable. In doing so, they will be joining Penelope Cruz and many other public figures, famous for their fashionable attire, who are increasingly saying no to fur in fashion.
At the end of the day a stop to the consumer demand of such products globally has the power to halt the cruelty to these animals in the name of fur for good...
Read more Xperedon Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
Penelope Cruz is partnering with PETA, the animal welfare charity, to pile pressure on the fashion industry to join her and boycott fur...
With New York Fashion Week getting set to get underway (February 9-16) PETA US has launched a new anti-fur advert featuring Penelope Cruz, the celebrated actress and fashion icon.
PETA US is running a 70ft billboard in New York for fashion week that stars the Oscar-winning actress and includes the slogan: Give Fur the Cold Shoulder.
PETA's campaign will continue in London and Milan.
Cruz is the latest female fashion icon to become vocal about the distasteful process of using real fur in fashion. Other women speaking out on this subject have included Michelle Obama, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Twiggy, Kelly Osbourne, Pink, Pamela Anderson, Eva Mendez and others.
Designers such as Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood and Tommy Hilfiger have also taken the fur-free pledge in line with the modern fashion view that sees animal cruelty as the antithesis of elegance and style.
Animal rights charities have long campaigned against fur in fashion on account of the suffering animals must endure to create the fur trims and materials used in a range of garments. But despite fur becoming increasingly such an offensive faux pas in enlightened quarters, PETA says millions of animals continue to suffer cruelly each year, including some which are skinned alive for their fur.
The range of animals that are exploited for fur is numerous and includes foxes, minks, rabbits, and even dogs and cats…
PETA has been one of the leading charities drawing attention to the abhorrence of the fur trade that uses such animals for fashion, especially the horror of fur farming. It says eighty-five per cent of the fur industry's skins come from animals raised on fur factory farms, where animals are cramped for their entire lives in wire cages, only to be killed for their fur. Animals are also trapped in the wild for some fur clothing products, a practice which is also inhumane, ensuring they often suffer horribly for days before being killed.
PETA's current campaigning involves asking animal lovers to pledge support and let the fashion industry and others who profit from cruelty to animals know it is totally unacceptable. In doing so, they will be joining Penelope Cruz and many other public figures, famous for their fashionable attire, who are increasingly saying no to fur in fashion.
At the end of the day a stop to the consumer demand of such products globally has the power to halt the cruelty to these animals in the name of fur for good...
Read more Xperedon Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Charity Spotlight: The Edward Starr Charitable Trust
CountryUnited Kingdom
Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
To improve the lives of children in the UK and around the world by providing project based funding.
To improve the lives of children in the UK and around the world by providing project based funding.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
News - HOMELESS: Crisis exchange
African volunteers help British homeless as part of international exchange programme
Volunteers from Namibia are supporting homeless projects in the North East of England as part of an international exchange programme.
Volunteers from Namibia are supporting homeless projects in the North East of England as part of an international exchange programme.
The volunteers are spending the next few months assisting homeless charity projects across Newcastle after returning from Africa. The initiative aims to bring organisations together to share skills and best practices and is focused around the idea of empowering vulnerable people wherever they may be in the world.
The 17 volunteers, aged between 18 and 25, have spent the last three months in Namibia and come from the UK and Africa. They are volunteering as part of Global Xchange (GX) an international partnership between VSO, The British Council and other organisations around the world.
GX also works directly with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and is part of the pilot year of International Citizen Service (ICS). In Newcastle Global Xchange will be run through local partner organisation Crisis Skylight which is run by the national homeless charity Crisis.
The scheme consists of accredited education and training, offering creative and practical workshops that lead to qualifications and employment.
Crisis has Skylight centres in Birmingham, Edinburgh, London, Merseyside, Oxford as well as Newcastle and is currently preparing to spread its services to other UK cities. Newcastle’s Crisis Skylight centre offers classes in ICT and English language amongst its skill sets.
Crisis says the exchange programme has been set up to allow young people the chance to live, experience and volunteer in another culture with the aim of promoting international cooperation and development. The volunteers all live in pairs with one from each country in host homes. The Newcastle exchange with Namibia at present means all the volunteers are currently staying with host families in Newcastle.
The young people will be volunteering at homeless organisations across the city until March when they will stage an event at a local homeless centre, explaining the work they have been involved in...
The youngsters previously spent three months volunteering in Namibia with a network of nurseries that support vulnerable children.
Crisis has paid tribute to the enthusiasm of its young volunteers who it has described as deeply caring and supportive...
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Davidson College
CountryUnited States
Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
To assist students in developing humane instincts and disciplined and creative minds for lives of leadership and service.
To assist students in developing humane instincts and disciplined and creative minds for lives of leadership and service.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Try our Interactive Tour!
No need to register - keep your settings by converting to a real account when you finish the interactive tour and start donating to your favourite charities
www.xperedon.com
www.xperedon.com
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Rainforest Foundation US
CountryUnited States
Category
Environment
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
The mission of the Rainforest Foundation is to support indigenous and traditional people of the world's rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfill their rights.
The mission of the Rainforest Foundation is to support indigenous and traditional people of the world's rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfill their rights.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Try our Interactive Tour!
No need to register - keep your settings by converting to a real account when you finish the interactive tour and start donating to your favourite charities
www.xperedon.com
www.xperedon.com
Monday, January 16, 2012
Try our Interactive Tour!
No need to register - keep your settings by converting to a real account when you finish the interactive tour and start donating to your favourite charities
www.xperedon.com
www.xperedon.com
Charity Spotlight: ACCES Employment
CountryCanada
Category
Community & Family
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
ACCES assists job seekers from diverse backgrounds who are facing barriers to employment, to integrate into the Canadian job market. We achieve this by providing employment services, linking employers to skilled people and building strong networks in collaboration with community partners.
ACCES assists job seekers from diverse backgrounds who are facing barriers to employment, to integrate into the Canadian job market. We achieve this by providing employment services, linking employers to skilled people and building strong networks in collaboration with community partners.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Friday, January 13, 2012
Charity Spotlight: PAWS - Performing Animal Welfare Society
CountryUnited States
Category
Animals & Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
PAWS is dedicated to the protection of performing animals, to providing sanctuary to abused, abandoned and retired captive wildlife, to enforcing the best standards of care for all captive wildlife, to the preservation of wild species and their habitat and to promoting public education about captive wildlife issues.
PAWS is dedicated to the protection of performing animals, to providing sanctuary to abused, abandoned and retired captive wildlife, to enforcing the best standards of care for all captive wildlife, to the preservation of wild species and their habitat and to promoting public education about captive wildlife issues.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Chintan International Trust
CountryUnited Kingdom
Category
Humanitarian Aid
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
The overall goal is to promote health and sustainable development among disadvantaged and vulnerable populations in India, and other developing countries, while preserving and restoring the environmental heritage.
The overall goal is to promote health and sustainable development among disadvantaged and vulnerable populations in India, and other developing countries, while preserving and restoring the environmental heritage.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Bubble Gum Club
CountryIreland
Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
The BubbleGum Club is an Irish registered charity whose mission is to provide extraordinary outings for extraordinary children, many of whom suffer from life threatening illness, long term debilitating illness or are disadvantaged in some other way.
The BubbleGum Club is an Irish registered charity whose mission is to provide extraordinary outings for extraordinary children, many of whom suffer from life threatening illness, long term debilitating illness or are disadvantaged in some other way.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Refugees International
CountryUnited States
Category
Human Rights
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises.
Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Monday, January 9, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Rescue Argentina
CountryUnited Kingdom
Category
Disability
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
St. Teresa's Foundation rescues people from appalling conditions and we provide over 100 residents with love and dignity.
St. Teresa's Foundation rescues people from appalling conditions and we provide over 100 residents with love and dignity.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Friday, January 6, 2012
Charity Spotlight: SanWild
CountrySouth Africa
Category
Animals & Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
To raise funds to pay for the land, rescue injured and orphaned wild animals and to secure the animals’ long-term welfare and safety.
To raise funds to pay for the land, rescue injured and orphaned wild animals and to secure the animals’ long-term welfare and safety.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Ethical Culture Fieldston School
CountryUnited States
Category
Children & Education
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
The ideal of the school is to develop individuals who will be competent to change their environment to greater conformity with moral ideals.
The ideal of the school is to develop individuals who will be competent to change their environment to greater conformity with moral ideals.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Guide Dogs Queensland
CountryAustralia
Category
Disability
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
To provide services which reduce the disadvantage of vision impairment, with services that assist our clients to achieve their optimal level of mobility.
To provide services which reduce the disadvantage of vision impairment, with services that assist our clients to achieve their optimal level of mobility.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Geelong Animal Welfare Society
CountryAustralia
Category
Animals & Wildlife
Charity Mission Statement
_______________________________________________________________
To improve the welfare of lost and unwanted animals.
To improve the welfare of lost and unwanted animals.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)