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One World Group

Bishop Eton One World Group

We are a small group of parishioners who raise funds to support three or four projects in the developing world to help them on an educational level and to try and improve their health care standards. The group was started in 1983, because we had direct links through parishioners with the groups supported. The groups heavily rely on the financial assistance the One World Group provides so that they can plan for tomorrow. We have no administrative costs. Every penny raised goes to improve the lives of those in the developing world and the letters, photos and project updates we receive are a great source of inspiration and encouragement.

Father Max McKeown was a local priest before gong to Zambia where he is involved in a school for children with hearing difficulties. Until the school was founded there was no provision made for the deaf children, they were simply left unable to communicate with other people. The school provides them with the means of communication and as a result they can benefit from education. The money they receive provides food and clothing for the children many of whom are orphans.

The Chigwell Sisters (the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary) run a programme called "Households in Distress" based in Zambia. They provide centres to give help, advice and assistance to families affected by HIV/AIDS. The sisters educate families in how to provide care for their dying relatives at home. Essential equipment for example a mattress, basic medicines and clean water are provided. Our connection with the order came through a parishioner whose own sister was a Chigwell Sister working in Zambia. Click here to read a volunteers story.

Sister Bridie, originally from Broughton Hall, now works with refugees near Nairobi in Kenya. Most of the refugees are illiterate and she provides them with education for life. Some of those who have been educated have gone on to become teachers.

More recently we have supported the Kenyan Orphan Project and the Tanzanian Education Project. Two of our young parishioners (students at Nottingham University) have been directly involved with these projects. The money we have sent to them has helped to build a school and a medical centre.

Contacts:

Teresa Jackson (Chairperson)

Cath McVey (Secretary) 07866 798 158 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Colette Nawrocki (Treasurer)

The AGM is normally held in January. New members are always welcome with new ideas for fundraising or projects to support.



Thank you from the One World Group October 2011

The One World Group would like to thank all those who have supported our fundraising events that we have held this year. All the events have been so well attended and the atmosphere has been lovely. We would like to highlight the events and the money raised through your generous support be it through your attendance or kind donations.

Our year began in style with a Chinese Buffet in the Fishermore Hall this January. The musical entertainment was provided by a cabaret singer and disco. The night was solely for the benefit of the Zimbabwe project and what a great night it was! A staggering £2,777 was raised.

On 20th March, we held our Sunday Afternoon Cream Tea with beautiful homemade sandwiches and delicious cakes. Supporting us on this and indeed on one or two other occasions, was Margaret with her wonderful flower arranging demonstrations. We raised £749.20.

25th June was our "Midsummer Evening" at Childwall Golf Club. What a great venue, food, disco and fun. We raised £1,357.80.

17th September saw the return of the ever popular Safari Supper where lovely culinary dishes were shared at different locations. A good time was had by all and £305 was raised in the process.

For our final event of the year, on 16th October we hosted a "Sunday Lunch" at 60 Hope Street. We had a really good turn out in a great venue, good food and a lovely relaxed atmosphere (by popular request we are planning to repeat this in the Spring – watch this space!). The amount raised £612.

Once again on behalf of the One World Group, thank you all so much for supporting these events. As you know, all funds raised do go to our projects in Africa.

Teresa Jackson , One World Group

 


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Events This Week

Mon Feb 06 @ 7:00PM
Safeguarding Awareness Workshop
Wed Feb 08 @12:30PM
Wednesday Lunch
Wed Feb 08 @ 7:30PM
CONFIRMATION meeting - Bishop Eton school
Wed Feb 08 @ 8:00PM
One World Group AGM
Wed Feb 08 @ 8:00PM
St Mary's UCM study evening
Fri Feb 10 @ 7:30PM
Confirmation meeting - Carlton House
Sat Feb 11
Knights of St Columba charity social
Sun Feb 12
SVP Monthly Collection

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