Management gets hands on: Paul Dewhirst, Professional Services Director (middle) and Bill Padfield, CEO, (right)
9 children with the completed bikes on stage to thank Datacraft |
Building a Good CauseAs part of its Carecraft activity at Datacraft FY'08 Sales Kick-off conference in October in KL, Malaysia, about 400 employees (in groups of 10) rolled up their sleeves to assemble and build a total of 35 children bicycles from scratch in 40 mins. The assembled bicycles were donated to the Harvest Centre, a Children's Support and Educational Centre for children of poor and disadvantaged families
in Malaysia. 9 children (who were treated with ice-cream at the hotel) from the centre were present on-site to receive their presents. This is the first time they would get to ride on bicycles.
To show their appreciation for our gifts, these adorable kids took turns to recite a thank-you poem on stage. This was a very special touching moment for all the employees who have worked together as a team in building the bikes for a good cause, and make a difference to the children's lives. |
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Thank You Letter from UNICEF to Datacraft Japan for their contribution to the Change for Good® program
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Meet the 2 children sponsored by Datacraft New Zealand from World Vision
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Ywe Tun, Myanmar
8 yrs old
Ywe Tun comes from a big family of 10. Her father is a fisherman and mother is a housewife. As her family is poor, she is currently unable to study and has to work to help support the family. Her favourite pastime is to play cooking and she lives with her parents in Myeik Community in Myanmar.
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Naing Soe, Myanmar
9 yrs old
Naing Soe is currently in primary school and his favourite subject is the local language and enjoys playing football. He has 1 sister and 2 brothers. His father is an odd-job worker and his mother is a housewife. Together with his parents, they live in Myeik Community, Myanmar.
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This year in August, Datacraft New Zealand donated to the Cancer Society of New Zealand's Daffodil Day. This Day symbolizes hope for the 1 in 3 New Zealanders affected by cancer and provides an opportunity to raise awareness of cancer. |
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2 baskets full of coins/ notes, approx 25kg. Only Japanese coins were counted - total 8,041 |
Datacraft Japan donates to change children's lives
Change for Good®, a UNICEF fundraising program, collects unused coins and notes of anyNNov currencies to benefit children. Datacraft Japan adopted this program since February 2007 and after 7 months; they donated the money collected to UNICEF, which would be used to help children in need worldwide. As a token of appreciation, Datacraft Japan received a thank you letter from the non-governmental organisation. |
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Used Book Recycling Campaign Sale - 14 August 2007
The 18- team volunteers
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Used Book Recycling Campaign
In giving back to our communities, Datacraft Hong Kong encouraged all employees to donate their used books to the 'Used Book Recycling Campaign', and had 18 staff who volunteered their time. Through this campaign, World Vision Hong Kong (WVHK) aims to raise funds for a construction project of Yong-Feng Secondary School in Shaanxi Province, which will enable over 3,000 youths to pursue their dreams of studying.
For the Datacraft team, the "rewards" they received for their social efforts were threefold: the 'Used Book Recycling Campaign' promotes environmentalism, helped raise funds for poor children in China so that they can complete their education and also benefits the society for buyers to purchase these second-hand books at minimum prices. |
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A "Thank You" poster to Datacraft China/ Hong Kong Ltd from World Vision Hong Kong for their humanitarian efforts
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Skip-A-Meal Campaign
69 team members from Datacraft Hong Kong (DCHK) took part in the 'Skip-a-meal' campaign and donated the cost of the meals to World Vision Hong Kong (WVHK) on Children's Day (4 April 2007), a day to promote children's rights.
It was the second year DCHK participated in this meaningful fund raising event organized by WVHK. The company gave a dollar-to-dollar match against the contributions from the employees and thus raised HK$17,100. The result was encouraging as the donation collected from staff was 73% more than last year.
The donations to WVHK would help provide these children with immediate access to essential necessities and facilitate the implementation of long-term programs that ensures food availability in poor countries. |
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SOS kids at Datacraft Bangalore "Fun & Frolic' Day
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A Little Thought Means So Much
What can be more satisfying than doing our bit for the society and at the same time take home fond and cherishedmemories? The Global Service Centre (GSC) Shine Team & HR team at Datacraft Bangalore organized a 1-day ‘Fun & Frolic' program on 8th September 2007 for children of the SOS Children's Village of India.
They provided lunch for these kids and spent the rest of the day with them in various dancing, singing contests and games - accompanied by the children's mirth and laughter. The small joys they shared with these children will be cherished by all those involved. |
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Pragathi Virajpet
Lalit Virajpet |
Happy Childhood for 2 Needy Children
Through SOS Children Villages, Datacraft India sponsors 2 six years old children, Pragathi Virajpet and Lalit Virajpet.
This sponsorship will enable Pragathi and Lalit to have a proper home to live in at the SOS Children's Village, where they can experience security in the care of a SOS mother and the companionship of their SOS brothers and sisters. More importantly, they will be provided with healthy food, clothes, toys and the opportunity to learn in school; allowing them to lead a normal and happy childhood like all children should. |
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Life Flight Rescue
Helicopter
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Life Flight Trust
Datacraft New Zealand is a sponsor of the Life Flight Trust, which is a charitable trust. Its mission is to provide two essential community services, the Wellington-based Westpac Rescue helicopter and the Life Flight NZ air ambulance service, based in both Wellington and Auckland.
The service has helped to save thousands of people every year, from premature babies through to elderly patients. Their services include undertaking intensive care level medical transport, helping accident victims or rescuing a tramper in the bush. |
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