City2Sunrise Fundraiser -19 November
November 3, 2009
4 blokes – 4 bikes – for charity – www.city2sunrise.org
Zulu is supporting Vickianne Lane – another dedicated supporter of Sunrise Children’s Villages in Cambodia. Vickianne and her mates e are putting on a fundraiser: 19 November at the Quarryman’s Hotel in Pyrmont ( Sydney)
ABOUT THIS ADVENTURE ( from Vickianne)
Back in 2005 a mate had enough foresight to plan his ‘mid life crisis’ for 2010! As a guest at a dinner for the kids of Sunrise Children’s Villages, he was moved by the spirit of the kids, most of whose tragic circumstances were betrayed by their smiles and sense of hope. He enlisted 3 mates, all Dads themselves, to make their ‘crisis’ less about them and more about making the difference for kids who would never have the chances their own children will take for granted.
Here we are, nearly 2010 and the boys have come together to create ‘city2sunrise’ and they’re about to head off on the adventure of a lifetime
The aim: to raise money for the education of these kids so that they can make a difference in their own lives! To book your ticket head to the website www.city2sunrise.org and secure your spot. If you cant make it on the night, visit the site and make a donation to the boys journey and while you’re there have a look at the video of the boys with the some of the kids who visited Australia recently.
4 blokes – 4 bikes – for charity – www.city2sunrise.org
Zulu to Match Donations $ for $ for Candles
November 3, 2009
Zulu’s Candles for Community 2009 – supporting communities in Cambodia and the Congo.
ZULU WILL MATCH THE DONATION PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE $ FOR $ FOR ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE
15 NOVEMBER. Delivery guarenteed before 5 December
Choose from our specially selected range of 100% natural Soy Candles and give your friends, family and clients a gift that will be appreciated and loved for its beauty, simplicity and supports the principles of good health, sustainable living and giving back to our communities.
All candles are made by Zulu and come packaged and ready for giving. Purchase price includes a donation to Charity!
THE RANGE includes:
- Mosaic: Heart Throb Red or Clear Glass Holder.
- Traveller: A handy travel tin for those on the road in Gold or Silver
- Candelina: A really sweet candle in little clear glass jar with a lid
- Shots: Cute little candle in a shot glass
- Tealights: Tea lights in a lovely takeaway packs of 5 or 10 tealights
FLAVOURS : You can have your candles unscented or choose from the following 5 flavours : Spiced Orange, Green Melon, Sweet Lemongrass, Pink Grapefruit & Vanilla.
Visit Zulu’s Candles for Community for
further information about the range,
pricing, delivery and who we’re supporting this year
The 2009 Range from Zulu's Candles for Community
January 17, 2009
Introducing the 2009 Range of Zulu’s 100% Soy Candles with Spice and Soul
2009 Range
The Mosaic Candles are back from the Christmas range and so are the tealights !!
- New on the scene are the Sweet Candelinas – a clear glass jar with a lid!
- Refills of the Mosaic Glass holders are also available.
- Also choose from Spiced Orange, Green Melon and Vanilla frangrances – or go unscented!!
Buying Candles from Zulu’s Candles for Community helps support communities in need.
$1.50 from every purchase is donated to a charitable organisation. Click here for the Candle range, pricing and to find out who we’re supporting in 2009
$250 raised from Soy Candles helps Maternity Services in the Congo
January 14, 2009
January 2009
Those of you who purchased Candles from Zulu’s Candles for Community at the end of 2008 will be pleased to know that over $250 was raised – with $1.50 from each candle pack sold donated to Lucy Hobgood Brown and Handup Congo.
Others also donated directly to Lucy – and we THANK YOU for your support and generosity with helping us raise awareness for HandUp Congo and contributed to community projects in this very troubled country.
SUPPORTING MATERNITY SERVICES IN THE CONGO – LUCY’S REPORT
As you know Sue, I was born in the Congo and my father was also born and raised in Lotumbe.
I return at least every 18 months to work on a range of capacity building projects with a Congolese women’s NGO. This community based organisation focuses on women and children, and provides such basic necessities as insecticide treated mosquito nets, new baby outfits and free pre-natal checks for women who give birth at the hospital (or in canoes!). The NGO makes a huge difference to infant survival rates, reports Lucy, adding, “Mum and babies are doing well.”
Birth on the river - woman gives birth to twins in a canoe in the Congo
You will be pleased to know that the funds raised through Zulu’s Community will go towards Lotumbe’s maternity ward.
Located in a remote village more than 200 km from the provincial capital of Mbandaka, Equatorial Province (Democratic Republic of Congo), this maternity ward is only accessible on foot over jungle paths or by dugout canoe.
Birth on the River
Under the scorching African sun, I saw a woman give birth to twins…in a canoe. I heard the excited chatter of village children who happened to be swimming nearby when the canoe was paddled to shore.
The children told the woman’s husband where the hospital was located, and as he ran for help the woman lay stoically in the bottom of a dugout canoe, shielding her eyes from the sun’s glare. Her husband returned with a midwife, who helped deliver the babies.
What a miracle that the mum and babies survived the canoe trip and the filthy birthing conditions!
ABOUT LUCY HOBGOOD BROWN and HandUp Congo
Lucy lives in Sydney and is a co-founder of HandUp Congo (www.handupcongo.org). She and her colleagues Anne Zolnor, Betsy Brill and Roma Mehta work pro bono on a variety of DRC projects.
Read more about Lucy’s activites in the Congo – in Zulu’s Community
Free Basketballs for Kids in need
October 31, 2008
One of Zulu’s Community long time supporters, who wishes to remain nameless – (but let’s just call him Michael) has generously donated 50 Basketballs to Zulu’s Community left over from a promotion.
Basketballs for kids in need
“Michael” and Zulu’s Community would like to donate these basketballs to projects or organisations that support children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds – either in Australia or overseas. So, If know of or a re connected to a project or cause who would LOVE to have some of these basketballs, please send me an email and tell me about your organisation and your kids. First in – best dressed!
- Limit of 10 balls per organisation – they are flat and need to be inflated.
- Collect from Balmain by Friday 14 November
Collection of clothes and goods for Wagga refugees
August 28, 2008
Zulu’s client Aspire Australia is collecting general goods and clothing to take down to refugee communities in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
CEO Sarah Gillis has been supporting these settlers who have arrived from war ravaged and politically unstable countries across Africa and Asia after suffering various forms of political, physical, religious or cultural persecution.
Sarah and her daughter Emily transported the first trailer load of goods to Wagga in May this year.
COLLECTING FOR SEPTEMBER TRIP NOW:
So have a look in your cupboards and see if you have any items in good condition which could be donated to help the refugee families in Wagga – either for the children, parents or household.
Contact Aspire Australia to arrange delivery (you can drop off to our North Sydney office) or collection: 02 9956 6011 or visas@aspireaustralia.com.au
Sarah is also raffling a Zulu donated quilt to help raise money to continue her support of refugees in Wagga. Find out how you can buy a raffle ticket to win the quilt.
Zulu donates quilt for Wagga refugees
August 28, 2008
Zulu has donated a quilt to client Aspire Australia who has, for the past 18 months, been assisting the refugee/humanitarian communities in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
These settlers have arrived from war ravaged and politically unstable countries across Africa and Asia after suffering various forms of political, physical, religious or cultural persecution.
Aspire Australia provides migration advice and assistance to settlers to help bring husbands and wives, children, siblings and relatives to Australia where possible.
In support of Aspire Australia’s work in this area, Zulu has donated one of the beautiful hand made quilts from the Women at New Hope for Cambodian children which will be raffled to raise funds for Aspire’s on-going workwith refugees in Australia.
Contact Aspire Australia to purchase a raffle ticket and for more information about how you can be involved in helping refugee communities. Phone: 02 9956 6011 or email visas@apireaustralia.com.au
- Aspire Australia collecting your winter woolies for Wagga
- Find out more about New Hope Quilts and how you can buy or fundraise with one
Bomb Harvest the Film – 31 July Screening
July 23, 2008
Emergency Architects Australia are holding a screening of an Inspiring Australian Documentary:
BOMB Harvest the film
"This timely story is terrifying and yet filled with eccentric characters and moments of humour, it gives us a fresh and lyrical view of the most bobmed country on the planet, LAOS"
This fundraising event includes a Q&A with Director Kim Mordaunt and Producer Sylvia Wilczynski
Screening: 6:30pm – Thursday 31st July 2008
Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall Cnr Oxford Street & Oatley Rd Paddington NSW
Cost: $25 ( including post screening drinks)
Phone: 02 9332 4352 or 02 8004 7982 for more details or visit www.emergencyarchitects.org.au
Sri Lankan Computer Shop named after Sue
June 24, 2008
When I was in Sri Lank back in the first half of 2005 with Bruno doing our Tsunami relief effort – I spent a lot of time talking with him about his aspirations for a future beyond being a tour guide.
The volatile political situation in Sri Lanka means that the tourism industry fluctuates and Bruno is often not able to work for lack of tourists.
I have been mentoring Bruno since 2005 to help him realise his dream of buying a building and setting up a business in his home town of Haputale in the hills of Sri Lanka. Our mentoring has included giving advice on business planning and the practicalities of running a small business, a small business loan to help Bruno secure the premises and the collection of some computer bits, pieces and software to help him get started.
In October 2007, Bruno proudly opened the JBS Liu Computer Centre in Haputale, Sri Lanka
St George Private raises $1000 with New Hope quilts
June 11, 2008
Fundraising efforts have been led by some very dedicated supporters at the hosptial. Special thanks is due for Ros Berryman ( with Geraldine Cox- right) for her dedication and support with organising the raffles and sales of the 7 New Hope quilts.
Geraldine Cox paid a visit to St George Private Hospital on Valentine’s day 2008 to meet and thank staff for embracing Sunrise Children’s Village as one of their special charities to support.
St George Private Hosptial is one of Zulu’s most treasured clients. Sue has worked closely with CEO Tracey Burton to incorporate Social Responsibility programs supporting a select group of organisations working to help communities overseas.
The hospital’s Christmas 07 campaign included a substantial donation to Sunrise Children’s Village – as a gift on behalf of the Doctors at the Private Hosptial – which went toward feeding 300 children 3 meals a day for a month. The hospital also bought calendars for all their staff and suppliers for Christmas, embracing the spirit of giving and generosity in the truest sense.
Zulu applauds the leadership and generosity of the hospital’s Executive for their contributions and support.
