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Thank you for visiting Hearts to Africa
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Samuel
10 years ago, we set out to make a difference in Africa, but to be different means to be unique.
Over the years of working in Africa, we believe there is no single ways of helping. That is why our development programs are set up to suit the individual and small communities at an interaction level that can be maintained by everyone.
Our greatest achievements have been finding the right people in Africa and the UK that have helped us to make that difference. From 1997 to 2007, we have worked with over 400 volunteers that have enabled us to help over 40,000 people, building/maintaining schools and libraries, delivering over 400 computers, helping to set up internet connections, plus lots more.
All the above has been achieved without any sponsorship.
We look forward to 2008 and your continuous support.
Thank you.
Mr Samuel Burke Director
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THANKS TO ALL LISTED BELOW FOR HELPING HEARTS TO AFRICA
WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE FOLLOWING PERSONS AND BUSINESSES WHO HAVE PROVIDED THEIR TIME AND HELP
ALL HEARTS TO AFRICA’S MEMBERS, MR RON CUSHNIE, MS JULIET SHARPE, ROOTS FM RADIO 95.4, MR A PRINCE, NEW NATION NEWSPAPER, MR IAN PARKES, GENESIS RADIO 91.6FM, GALAXY RADIO 99.5FM, COLOURFULRADIO.COM, ROCSOLIDFMONLINE.CO.UK, MR T KALI FOR MEDICAL AID, ROCKPOOLS, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL OPERATIONAL SERVICES, MASTERS WINE BAR, CRYSTAL BAR & COCKTAIL LOUNGE, ALL TRAVELLING MEMBERS, CORINTHIA ATLANTIC HOTEL, GAMBIA EDUCATION AUTHORITIES, GAMBIAOBSERVER NEWSPAPER, BURNTWOOD SCHOOLAND FRIENDS OF HTA IN GAMBIA AND UK.
THEIR ASSISTANCE HAS BEEN TRULY WELCOMED AND HAS HELPED TO MAINTAIN OUR COSTS TO THE MINIMUM
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Supporting, Involving and Strengthening Local People
Supporting
Supporting a development program that can be utilised by everyone
Each One Teach One Repairing and Maintaining
Giving Farming Tools Giving Educational Material
Involving
Involvingvolunteers in The Gambia and UK
Each year we work with over 50 volunteers; having regular discussions with our Gambian volunteers about our main objectives and how we can maximise our achievements and goals.
Strengthening Local People
Outstanding Children's Achievement Awards
Outstanding Children Achievement Awards has been recognised as one of the most prestigious and largest ceremony for school children in the Gambia.
Ambassador For Peace Awards
Mr Lamin D Jammeh Mr Sulayman Bojang Mr Farna Jarju
Over the years, we have worked closely with the people of The Gambia, which has allowed us to help thousands of people throughout the country and for our 10thanniversary; we recommended a list of names along with other information to Universal Peace Federationasking if they would honour these people with an Ambassador For Peace Award.
The Universal Peace Federationan is an organisation affiliated with the United Nations& was proud to recognize them with an Ambassador For Peace Award.
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Random distribution of gifts
We also randomly distribute gifts to people in rural villages who we see working, the gifts we give can be the equivalent of four to six months salary, sometimes even more for bigger families. This is an enjoyable ‘paper free’development program that helps the local economy.
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Gambia’s Media Supporting Hearts to Africa
Hearts to Africa’s two weeks visit was covered by 80% of Gambia's media. This included stories in their three newspapers, radio station coverage and the Gambia TV Station showing programs and bulletins supporting the charity's work.
Observer Newspaper - Press Clippings Reporter: H E Lamin Kujabi Hearts to Africa, Giving gifts to village people and schools helps the family; helping families, takes children of the street and into school. Hearts to Africa your work in our country is priceless
Today Newspaper Reporter: Mr Bubacarr Kalley We to can make a difference and with Hearts to Africa’s educational and development program for the people, you will always have our support.
The point Newspaper - Press Clippings Reporter: Mr Soury Camara Your education program is helping to build future leaders and for that, we will always support Hearts to Africa
Gambian TV - Video Clips TV Presenter: Ms Sainabou Jallow I was a press officer at the president's office now transferred to the TV station in the education, gender equality and entertainment unit. Hearts to Africa, I was pleased to see the support you are giving to Africans, I'm looking forward to working with you in the future because it's a worthy cause.
Brikama Community Radio Station
DJ: Mr Modon Touray
We are the voice of the community and the people love you Hearts to Africa.
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12th December 2007
Gifts
Your gifts were given to 23 schools, Clinics, Hospital, sick children, children in the street, disabled people and people in small, remote villages.
We gave computers, educational materials, first aid, books and clothes that will benefit thousands of people. Diary
Thank you for supporting us.
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11th December 2007
Transport for children
Bicycles were given to children that have to travel a long distance to get to school
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9th December 2007
International Children Day
On the 9th December, Hearts to Africa were invited to attend Gambia’s International Children Day at GTRS - Gambia Radio and Television Station.
International Children's Day is a day when the children of The Gambia are invited to participate in the production and broadcast of Radio and Television Programmes.
We were warmly welcomed and very proud to see hundreds of children taking control and having a great time.
Thank you for inviting us
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8th December 2007
Outstanding Children's Achievement Awards
After 10 years of giving educational equipment and helping the development of 35 schools, we organised an award ceremony for the school children in conjunction with the education authorities, Corinthia Atlantic Hotel and Hearts to Africa.
Our aim was to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of outstanding pupils throughout the country. 23 schools were invited and attended theceremony at Corinthia Atlantic Hotel.
69 students received an Outstanding Children’s Achievement Award and they all had their travelling expenses paid for by a fundraising event held at Island Fusion, www.islandfusion.co.uk
(Award reads) CONGRATULATIONS ON RECEIVING AN OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. MAY YOUR SUCCESS CONTINUE TO GROW WHILST ENCOURAGING OTHERS TO PROGRESS.
Sponsors and VIPs attending the Awards
CorinthiaAtlanticHotel - Video Clips GM: Mr Sylvain Chauvet I believe this award ceremony is a good learning tool, in which I strongly support and we look forward to working with you in the future
Education and Gender Equality Department From GRTS Ms Sainabou Jallow Thank you for inviting me to your Outstanding Children Achievement Awards. All the children, parents and Head teachers are delighted to be here, this is a good step forward for education and I was also very pleased with your gender equality program
Department Of State For Education - Video Clips Mr Ousman Ceesay Mr Omar Jatta Thank you Hearts to Africa, our doors are open to you and we look forward working with you.
Hearts to Africa Overseas Communications Representative - Ms Pamela Caton Having been unable to travel, I was very pleased to hear that OCAA was a successful event, in particular as it was the first. I hope it is possible to repeat in future years. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate those students who received a certificate and hope it encourages other students to do their best. I also wish the participating schools every success in 2008.
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6th December 2007
Welcoming CeremonyVolleyball Match
KuloroLowerBasicSchool VHearts to Africa Hearts to Africa won this year
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30th NOVEMBER 2007
Hearts to Africa's members travelled to The Gambia
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17th November
HEARTS TO AFRICA FUNDRAISING EVENT
@ ISLAND FUSION
Thank you for your support, we raised £430.00
Please always support us.
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4th November 2007
All Gifts Collected
From 1997 to 2007, all donated gifts we have collected were valued at £449,103.00 which we have given to people in need.
We receive no financial gain from the gifts we collect. On the 4th November, Hearts to Africa’s operational running cost totalled at £95,000.00 made up from donations, membership fees, personal loans and is help by all members being volunteers.
Hearts to Africa believe our contribution to Africa has been outstanding and we will keep on contributing towards educating children and adults with the help of others.
Thank you Mr Hamish Davidson: Chairman of Rockpools
For seven years, Mr Hamish Davidson has been Hearts to Africa’s largest donor. Donations made by Mr Davidson and Rockpools in year 2005 enable us to deliver over 200 computers to 35 schools throughout Africa. This has allowed thousands of children to gain access to computers. 800 children from FarabaBantaBasicCycleSchoolin The Gambia got together and wrote a school scroll for Mr Davidson that reads:
YOU HAVE GIVEN YOUR HEART TO AFRICA BECAUSE YOU CARE FOR OUR WELFARE. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US
Thank you Mr Hamish Davidson
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29th September 2007
HEARTS TO AFRICA FUNDRAISING EVENT
@ MASTERS WINE BAR
Thank you for your support, we raised £1350.00
Please always support us.
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16th June 2007
REMEMBER AFRICA AWARDS
Hearts to Africa’s Secretary Ms Ann Morant and Director Mr Samuel Burke
(Award reads)
Remember Africa Awards 2007
Mr Samuel Burke
Hearts to Africa
Lifesaving Projects In Africa
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Director of BEN Television Director of Moneygram International
Remember Africa Awards was a small and private award ceremony. Receiving the Awards were, The President of Federal Public of Nigeria, CNN, OBE TV, BEN TV, MoneyGram International, Advisor to the Princess Trust and other dignitaries.
All round support given to Hearts to Africa and their management team Ms Hermina Etienne supported by her proud father Mr Etienne
Some of the names, which have received this award in year 2006, were: The Prime Minister Tony Blair, General Olusegun Obasanjo, Prince Harry, Sir Bob Geldof, Dr Caroline Hoth and other dignitaries
Please always support us.
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6th May 2007
TEN YEARS OF SORTING AND PACKING Year 2004 to 2007 MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Year 2001 to 2003 Year 1997 to 2001
Volunteers, members and friends of Hearts to Africa.
Thank you for your continued support with the sorting and packing of all the gifts.
Please always support us.
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26th March 2007
Universal Peace Federation
WAS PROUD TOGIVE TWO AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE AWARDS TO:
Her Excellency Ann Morant
Hearts to Africa’s Secretary for ten years. Working to help thousands of African people
Shaun, Ann Morant son was also proud.
His Excellency Orantes Moore London-based journalist and media consultant, he works closely with several African Caribbean media companies including Bashment Vibes, Fire Media PR, over ground Events, New Nation Newspaper and helping Hearts to Africa to collect gifts for thousands of African people
Thank you for Supporting Hearts to Africa
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6th March 2007 International Federation for World Peace Samuel Burke: Director of Hearts to Africa Cllr. Margaret Ali: Director of Universal Peace Federation – UK
On the 6th March 2007, 120 Ambassadors For Peace were invited to become members of the General Peace Council in the UK. Ten Ambassadors accepted the position to be on the AFRICA & GOOD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE along with Samuel Burke. We all look forward to working together towards universal peace.
(Mr Samuel Burke - Committee position was held for a year)
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8th March 2007
Mighty Men of Valour Awards Mr Samuel Burke and Deputy Mayor of Croydon - Councillor Graham Bass
Mr Kwame Djaba (sister Ms D Djaba) and His Excellency Darren Campbell & Family
His Excellency Darren Campbell Since 2001, I have been travelling to Africa to help thousands of children. I have worked with the charity Hearts to Africa to do sorting, packing, the collection of clothing and other suitable items for UK and African children.
The work I do with Hearts to Africa is rewarding because of the thousands of children that we help each year. I will always work with children no matter where I am, but my greatest joy will be returning to Africa to continue my work. Please always support people whom help others. Thank you.
Mr Kwame Djaba Since becoming a member of Hearts to Africa, I have work with the disabled, street children and many other people in need. This has become the greatest moment of my life, in which I will always help others for many years to come.
Thank you.
MIGHTY MEN OF VALOUR “WE NEED YOU, THEY NEED US, TOGETHER AS ONE WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE”
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!
TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS SUPPORT HEARTS TO AFRICA
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Hearts to Africa have personally help in the building and maintaining of schools
Old Pirang Nursery School - 1997
New Pirang Nursery School - 2007
Old Faraba Banta Day Care Centre And Nursery School- 1999
New Faraba Banta Day Care Centre And Nursery School- 2007
