Saying Goodbye and Thank you to Pres. Cory

Here is a message from Ms. Nina Yuson, the President of the International Movement, ATD Fourth World, regarding our former President Corazon Aquino.

http://www.atd-quartmonde.org/Cory-Aquino-a-symbol-of-justice.html

President Aquino wrote a letter of support to the International Movement, ATD Fourth World during the first commemoration of the International Day of Overcoming Extreme Poverty at Trocadero Plaza, Paris, France on October 17, 1987. During her term as as the Philippine president, she officially commemorated October 17. It was during President Fidel Ramos' term that October 17 was officially declared as a National Day wherein government agencies and local governments will actively participate in its commemoration.

Sept 12 - New date for ATD Orientation

Due to a conflict of schedule by Powerbooks Megamall, the ATD Orientation of New Friends have been moved to September 12, 2009 (Saturday) instead of September 5, 2009.

The event is still at Powerbooks Megamall, from 3 - 5 p.m.

We like to apologize for the any inconvenience or confusion.

Thank you!

Share YOUR Creative HeARTs!

For a generous amount of P 200, you will help families living in poverty have Creative HeARTs!


Last November 2008, we successfully conducted Creative HeARTs; a celebration of ART against Poverty.
www.atd-fourthworld.org/ATD-Fourth-World-gives-the-poor.html

Creative HeARTs is a fundraising project featuring beautiful artworks of families living in poverty. With the help of friends, Creative HeARTs will provide funds for the families’ Christmas workshops and Street Libraries.

Can YOU share your Creative HeARTs?

November 14, 2009 (Saturday), 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Venue: To Be Announced

YES!

1) Deposit your donation at any PNB branch under the account name ATD Fourth World Philippines CA 002528302303, PNB Pandacan Branch .

2) Fax the deposit slip at fax number 563.9312 or email it at atdmnl@pldtdsl.net

Please write your full name, address, email, and contact numbers in the deposit slip. ATD will send you an Official Receipt to acknowledge your donation.

3) Donate newspapers, glossy magazines and plastic water bottles (all sizes).

4) Share you artistic talent in mentoring and teaching the families.


For more information, you can call 563.9312, email atdmnl@pldtdsl.net


“People think it’s enough for poor people to have a roof over their heads and a piece of bread to eat to be happy. Shelter and bread are important, but art is essential. It gives meaning to life and makes you want to continue to struggle.”
– woman living in poverty

ATD Orientation for New Friends

We like to invite everyone to join us in an orientation session...

September 5, 2009 (Saturday)
3 - 5 p.m.
Powerbooks Megamall

Learn more about our programs and how you can help in your own small way and make a BIG difference.

How?
Sharing your talents (any!).
Providing links with private and public companies, universities, and other organizations.
Creating awareness in your own communities, schools, companies and organizations.
Raising funds for the ATD programs.

AND MANY OTHER WAYS!
You can also do volunteer work within the confines and comfort of your own homes and offices.

We will have a FUN art workshop to cap the orientation session.

Please pass this invitation to more people who may be interested in helping others!

For any questions, please feel free to call us at 563.9312 or email atdmnl@pldtdsl.net

We wish to thank Anvil Publishing in supporting us in this event!

Be an ATD Friend =)

ATD Fourth World Philippines is looking for friends to help us in our programs.

You can be a friend through many ways even within the confines of your homes and offices!

How?

Answer and post the attached questionnaire in the comment box or you can email atdmnl@pldtdsl.net .

For any questions, please call telephone number 563.9312 or email us at atdmnl@pldtdsl.net.

We look forward to meeting you and being our friend!

ATD Friend Questionnaire

Name/Company:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Mobile Number:

Email:

What are your interests?

o Internet

o Blogging

o Web Design

o Writing

o Sports

o Arts & Crafts

o Drawing

o Painting

o Music

o Dance

o Theater

o Composite

o Photography

o Others

YES, I like to volunteer (please check on the programs and activities):

o Street library:

- Visit communities Saturdays or Sundays

- Storytelling and read books to children

- Teach children art & crafts, songs, musical instruments, dance or any workshops

o Festival of learning (summer program):

- Visit communities during months of April and May

- Storytelling and read books to children

- Teach children art & crafts, songs, musical instruments, dance or any workshops

- Have excursions in museums, zoos and other interesting places

- Conduct sport activities

o Project with the youth:

- Propose and conduct programs with the youth (e.g. computer skills, writing, sports, art workshop, music, livelihoods)

- Link with organizations that can help the youth

o Forums:

- Lively discussions with the adults of the communities, once a month (2^nd Sunday of every month)

- Translate Filipino to English/English to Filipino during forum

- Take notes during the forum

- Write English translations after forum

o International Day to Overcome Extreme Poverty commemoration:

- Join the International Day to Overcome Extreme Poverty commemoration on October 17 at Luneta Park

- Create awareness for this national day

- Help in the preparation

o Training for ATD facilitators:

- Share your talents and skills with the facilitators

- Conduct workshops or training seminars (e.g. storytelling, computer skills, web design, writing, public speaking, photography, arts & crafts)

o Linkages:

- Help ATD link with partner organizations/individuals to support its programs

- Partnerships can be with government agencies, schools, NGOs, foundations, media publications, organizations, and private companies

o Fundraising:

- Propose and help in the fundraising activities for ATD

- Solicit donations (money, books, and art materials)

o Awareness campaign:

- Write and blog in ATD website

- Help in publicity

- Create marketing materials (brochures, flyers, and banners)

o Translation work:

- Translate from English to Tagalog/Tagalog to English some ATD documents

o Office work:

- Create and update the database of ATD friends

- Help in the annual report

ATD News around the World

Here are some links happening in the different ATD communities...

1) Tanzania, Africa

http://www.atd-fourthworld.org/June-2009-Newsletter.html

2) Toronto, Canada

http://www.atd-fourthworld.org/Urs-Kehl-Paintings-out-of-the-box.html

To all the friends and families who helped make the Assise a success and a joyous occasion...

Maraming salamat!


"I feel the whole Movement here, the volunteers, families, and friends - the three legs of the stool... There is nothing missing!"

- Caroline Faudot, French volunteer based in Bangkok, Thailand

"You welcomed us into your communities - your commitment inspires us."

- Ton Redegeld, Dutch volunteer based in France