Universal Primary Education:
Empowering the Future |
Eradication of Extreme Poverty:
Economic Empowerment through Capacity
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IRFF-Nigeria Holistic Microfinance Program Consolidates
New Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria |
 On February 20, 2010 IRFF-Bangladesh held its scholarship presentation ceremony for the students of the Jaigeer and Utter Bakchar Primary Schools who were receiving scholarships from Supporting Success. The event was held at the Jaigeer Peace Center of the Jaigeer School and over two hundred students, guests, government officials and local residents attended the ceremony.The chief guest was the renowned lawyer and social worker, Advocate Aftab Hossain, and the Master of Ceremonies was the Assistant Head Teacher Shamsul Huq. During the ceremony, one student representative of the scholarship recipients, one guardian, and teachers of each school gave a speech expressing their gratitude for the scholarships and the impact they are having on the local children. 
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 The IRFF-Microfinance Program in the village of New Karu in Nasarawa State of Nigeria is gaining grounds. From a modest beginning with 15 women in August of 2006 the Program has expanded to include 75 women. The loan cycle for the first half of 2009 ended July 31 and a new loan cycle was begun on August 2nd. A total of fifty new loans were disbursed including seventeen persons that were upgraded to receive higher amounts. There are two criteria for upgrading: 1. repayment of loan installments as and when due; 2. attendance of monthly meetings during which motivational and empowerment talks are given to help participants to be better focused in making good use of the loans. Repayment of loan installments on schedule and attendance at meetings are signs of seriousness on the part of the participants and those that met these conditions were encouraged by being upgraded to receive double the amount they previously received.
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Donate now to the Supporting Success Scholarship Fund. |
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Donate now to the “Family Support Family Program” / Nigeria |
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Discover True Friendship Service Tour:
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International Experiential Learning Program |
 Special Joined Project of WFWP & IRFF: Haiti Service Project; July 8, 2009, Platon and the city of Les Cayes, Haiti Our service project in Les Cayes, Haiti this year was focuses on building a culture of heart and service. We focused our energies on developing the relationships between Haitian students and American students for the purpose of learning each others cultures, traditions and life styles. This journey that was foreign to all of us was embarked upon by 30 people form both countries. The vision for the service project was to realize one family under God. The project took place in Platon, Les Cayes, which is located near the Peak of the Macaya Mountains. There, we planted Moringa trees near the peak, to offset deforestation and we worked to serve the medical needs of the inhabitants of this region. |
 The International Experiential Learning Program (IELP) is a service learning program for young men and women who want to commit a month to a year volunteering in a developing country. Participants live in a needy community and work on IRFF programs or with partner organizations that serve the people there. In 2008, the IELP had six participants, five of whom volunteered in Zambia, and one of whom volunteered in Moldova. Five of them were from the United States, while one was from Switzerland. |
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Disaster Relief Service:
Bringing Hope and Relief to Disaster Victims and Refuges |
Health Care Services:
Improving Access to Healthcare and Education |
 IRFF is partnering with, ABITSU (http://abitsu.org), a Burmese NGO to help the victims of Cyclone Negris in Myanmar. By working with Burmese and Thai relief workers, this joint effort guarantees that all disaster. |
 To address the lack of oral care and dentists in the villages of Peru, IRFF began a campaign of oral health in 2006. In three campaigns, 219 children and adolescents received dental treatment, education in oral hygiene, and free tooth brushes. By also educating their parents, IRFF ensured that the knowledge would be passed on to other siblings, extending the reach of the program. |
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Sharing the Blessing:
Joined Project of IRFF and TMDO: Unified Martial Arts |
Partnership with the United Nations:
Achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals |
The celebration of this year’s National &
Global Youth Service Day 2008 is now
history. In Kingston NY, the original capital
of New York State, this year’s event took
place at the shores of the Hudson River on
April 26. The theme ‘Bringing the Youth of
Our Community together’ was fulfilled
as120 local youth came together to serve the
community, enjoy food donated by local businesses and celebrate with
music.
Sharing The Blessing, the main sponsor of this celebration and a project
of the International Relief Friendship Foundation (IRFF) wanted to echo
the spirit of the Global Peace Festival being celebrated all around the
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 Culture of Peace Initiative : August 2009
Dear Culture of Peace Initiative Participants (CPI)
Momentum for this year's International Day of Peace is building as indicated by the activity on the CPI events calendar. Make sure your Peace Day activity gets posted on the event calendar no matter how big or small it may be. This year, CPI participants can upload photos and video of Peace Day events that we hope to inspire future participants! Lets Participate >>
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International Friendship and Service: