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Friends of Londiani Chairperson receives Inheritance Award
Maria Kidney, Chairperson of Friends of Londiani was honoured at the recent inheritance exhibition in Cork on October 11th, 2008. The inheritance exhibition contains 100 portraits of Cork people since the 1700s who have made a contribution to the world. A portrait of each of those honoured is on display in the Cork Vision Centre. INHERITANCE consists […]
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Friends of Londiani volunteer receives Faith Award
Simon Henleywillis received the Fr. Michael Whelan O.P. Award for Faith Development at the recent Annual Awards Ceremony at Christian Brothers’ College, Cork. The award acknowledges those who do most to further the faith and spiritual development of their fellow pupils. Simon received this award in recognition of his work with the children of Bethel […]
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Kenyan director visits Ireland
FOL Ireland was delighted to welcome Anna Mainek, the Director of FOL Kenya to Ireland for a two week study and business development visit. Anna was in Ireland from 7th-20th April, 2008. During her time here she visited many of FOL’s supporters and attend business training courses. Anna visited schools in Dublin, Kildare and Cork, […]
Read MoreKenyan medical exchange
As part of the partnership between Friends of Londiani, Ndubusat Bethel Medical Clinic and Irish Aid, FOL were delighted to welcome two employees from the clinic to Ireland on a month long medical exchange in April 2008. Ben Cheruiyotis a Laboratory Technician in the clinic and Stephen Cheruiyotis the nurse-in-charge. While here, they worked in: […]
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Maria Kidney (FOL Ireland) receives the TOYP Humanitarian Award from Yiannis Lagos (2006 JCI Vice President)
The recipients of this year’s Rehab Galway People of the Year awards have been announced. The winners received their awards at a glittering Gala Banquet and Presentation in the Clayton Hotel on Saturday 26 January 2008. The winners were nominated by members of the public for their work and contribution in a variety of fields, […]
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Friends of Londiani receives world recognition
Through The Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) Program, Junior Chamber International (JCI) formally recognizes young individuals who excel in their chosen fields and exemplify the best attributes of the world’s youth. Honorees selected in past years have represented the heights of progress in numerous human endeavors. Many have gone on to even greater […]
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Research thesis for Friends of Londiani
Nicola Ballantyne is a volunteer with Friends of Londiani. She travelled to Kenya for the first time in 2005 as part of the Harambee 2005 project. She stayed in Kenya for nine weeks. During this time she met a lot of women’s group, and was taken by the plight of women in Kenya. In 2007 […]
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Outstanding Contribution to Society/Humanitarian Alumni Award
Helen has been on the path to make a difference to the lives of others, particularly those less fortunate since an early age. She has been involved in projects in Georgia and India, and now is Vice Chairperson of Friends of Londiani. In the words of the Award presenter on Friday night “Helen’s track record […]
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Friends of Londiani receives Vodafone “Passion of the World Around Us” Award
The aim of the Vodafone Passion for the World Around Us Awards is to acknowledge people who demonstrate a keen commitment to improving the world in which we live. The awards programme honours those people who have made a positive difference to their community. Maria Kidney, Director of Friends of Londiani has received this Award […]
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