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 | Senior Students Work Together with Junior Students to Promote Reading |
 19 December 2009
On Tuesday, November 24th, 2009, 13 Diploma students and 25 Junior School students participated in a Fun Reading Day at Ng’ombeni Primary School in Kwale. Under the leadership of Diana Maina, (a 2009 AKA, M graduate), Omar Mwangari, and Sara Sadiq, (current Diploma 2 students), a whole school Book Drive, the creation of storybooks by junior school students, and donations from local businesses, were organized to support the Fun Reading Day. In total, over 170 books were donated to establish the school’s first library that will cater to Ng’ombeni’s lower primary classes, which are over enrolled and in one case have students learning outside under a tree.
But the day was not only about establishing a much needed library. It was also meant to promote the importance of early grade reading and the enjoyment that reading can bring to students lives, both academically and personally. As well as to be a day for primary and Junior School students from diverse backgrounds to learn from and about each other.
Note: The Aga Khan Foundation and AKA, M have been linked through an ongoing Community Service Partnership between the two AKDN agencies.
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| Aga Khan Foundation Canada: |
2010-2011 International Development Fellowship Program
Aga Khan Foundation Canada is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 International Development Fellowship Program.
This nine-month program provides unparalleled opportunities for young professionals to apply their skills and share their expertise with development organizations in Asia and Africa while broadening their understanding of international development.
For more information or to download the application form, please visit AKFC's website at www.akfc.ca. The deadline for application is February 1, 2010.
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| FOCUS recognised for its disaster response and relief efforts |
FOCUS recognised for its disaster response and relief efforts in the wake of hurricanes
At a Gala Dinner on 9 October, the South Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) of Houston, Texas honoured Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) with the 2009 Outstanding Community Organization Award for their disaster response and relief efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav, Rita and Ike that affected the Southern United States.
Founded in 1993, the SACC is a non-profit organisation representing South Asian Americans, whose mission is to provide leadership that helps create regional economic prosperity and success for its members.
Focus Humanitarian Assistance is an international disaster planning, risk management and crisis response agency. Its planning function includes training, stockpiling and expertise in times of crises. During a crisis, whether natural or man-made, it provides emergency relief to all communities in its areas of operation.
“The reason Focus Humanitarian Assistance was chosen for the Outstanding Community Organization Award was because it’s doing impressive humanitarian work for the community at large, not only in the US, but globally, ” said SACC President Mustafa Tameez.
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