Posted: 26 Nov 2007, 8:35pmSubject: Think of the children
I received an email from a couple of good friends of mine who have been doing community work in the (socially/governmentally turbid) Philipines for the last year plus. Before they come back to Oz, they are planning a charity function for street kids. It is a completely legitimate cause, there are no sick aunties. Please read on, and if you want to help, PM me or email me for details.
Dear All,
I hope this email finds you all safe and well.
As you may or may not know, Ben and my time in the Philippines is quickly drawing to an end. One of my last task's before leaving will be to plan the logistics for the "Equality and Inclusion" Festival, A celebration of Street Children, in Manila.
The event will take place on January 26th 2008, Australia Day. The event will be catering for approximately 1500 street children. The event will be an opportunity for them to access much needed services such as Medical, Dental, Education and Nutritional services. It will also be an opportunity for Bahay Tuluyan and partner organisations to focus, advocate and educate children and the general public about children's rights, and the issues of Street Children in the Philippines.
Of course we know we have our work cut out for us planning the event. I have certainly been working hard and fast. The biggest job of course is seeking funds!!!
Of course there are many things we need to seek funding for, but one in particular is the feeding of the children at the event. I have secured Food For Life to provide the feeding at the event. However, they can only afford to provide snacks. For this reason I am seeking people who may be able to offer as little or as much as possible to sponsor the feeding for the day.
We will require P45000 to feed all the children a complete meal. That's at P30 per head. As the moment Food For Life have offered P8000, But we still need to raise about AUD$1200.
If any one is able to donate even $5, it is guaranteed to go to a good cause.
Please let me know if you are willing to donate any amount, and I will provide you with the details of how to do so!
If we raise over the required amount the money will go towards other much needed supplies such as medication, shoes, etc. The money raised will only go towards providing for the children.
I appreciate your time and help.
Thanks
Stella and Ben
Dear All,
I hope this email finds you all safe and well.
As you may or may not know, Ben and my time in the Philippines is quickly drawing to an end. One of my last task's before leaving will be to plan the logistics for the "Equality and Inclusion" Festival, A celebration of Street Children, in Manila.
The event will take place on January 26th 2008, Australia Day. The event will be catering for approximately 1500 street children. The event will be an opportunity for them to access much needed services such as Medical, Dental, Education and Nutritional services. It will also be an opportunity for Bahay Tuluyan and partner organisations to focus, advocate and educate children and the general public about children's rights, and the issues of Street Children in the Philippines.
Of course we know we have our work cut out for us planning the event. I have certainly been working hard and fast. The biggest job of course is seeking funds!!!
Of course there are many things we need to seek funding for, but one in particular is the feeding of the children at the event. I have secured Food For Life to provide the feeding at the event. However, they can only afford to provide snacks. For this reason I am seeking people who may be able to offer as little or as much as possible to sponsor the feeding for the day.
We will require P45000 to feed all the children a complete meal. That's at P30 per head. As the moment Food For Life have offered P8000, But we still need to raise about AUD$1200.
If any one is able to donate even $5, it is guaranteed to go to a good cause.
Please let me know if you are willing to donate any amount, and I will provide you with the details of how to do so!
If we raise over the required amount the money will go towards other much needed supplies such as medication, shoes, etc. The money raised will only go towards providing for the children.
I appreciate your time and help.
Thanks
Stella and Ben
