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9 October 2014
Kiwi charity launches 'Orphan Weekend' in New Zealand
Orphans Aid International's launch of the first ever 'Orphans Weekend' in November aims to get Kiwis thinking about how
they can help millions of abandoned children around the world, one child at a time.
Orphans Aid International co-founder and CEO Sue van Schreven says the event is, "a time to stop, reflect and do
something practical to help those children who simply have no-one to call their own."
"It's a time to become an advocate and a voice for those who otherwise don't have a voice by telling others about the
cause and growing awareness."
Held 1-2 November, 'Orphan Weekend' also gives any group, family or individual an opportunity to do something practical
to support an orphaned child.
"Our free "Orphan Weekend' resource packs, which include a DVD and event ideas for planning and hosting an 'Orphan
Weekend', can be ordered via email or by phone at office@orphansaidinternational.org or 0800 ORPHAN (0800 677426)
"We would love to see this become an annual event, Kiwis have so much to give"
Founded in 2004, Orphans Aid International is celebrating 10 years of supporting orphans in Romania, Russia, Uganda,
India and Bhutan, while regularly giving to needs involving children in New Zealand. The charity currently runs three op
shops in Invercargill, South Dunedin and Hastings, as well as a fair trade shop in Queenstown.
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For more information www.orphanweekend.org.nz