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The Human Relief Organization is dedicated to the relief of human suffering among the underprivileged people of the world. Our core values are that the needs of humanity are best served by supporting conditions and activates that integrate service to body, mind, and spirit.
Through HRO programs; beneficiaries are brought from a state of helpless dependence to one of personal and community independence and empowerment.
HRO serves as a link to bring together individuals, corporations, institutions and other entities that have essential resources and good will to provide relief and empowerment to those who lack the fundamental necessities of life.
AWEC/Alliance recognized Joe Byers for the ” Against All Odds” award, have unselfishly given of himself to help and inspire others.
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Minutes of Organizational Meeting of the HRO Board of Directors
The fourth Quarterly meeting was held on October 25, 2008 at the office of the Human Relief Organization. Olga Crupper acted as chairperson of the meeting and Bryan Landrum acted as Secretary. Also present were Clinton Hardy, Dr. Pillai, Reverend Otta, Mimi Wyche, Paula Grimsley,Amy Reineri, Wrigth Aloba.
Project Updates
v HRO donated medical supplies for Lady Care to Paula Grimsley/President.
v Amy Reineri is now working with Miranda and the first Lady from the Dominican Republic, and Cameron.
v HRO continues to work closely with the United Way.
v HRO’s Bread Program is ongoing. The HRO is plannig a Field trip in
August 2009 To Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek.
v HRO is still working with Jungle MedicMissions.
v HRO/International working in Costa Rica with Kathia Montez, HRO/International representative.
v HRO working in India with Mercy and Grace Charitable Trust , with Mrs, B. Nirmala Kumari /Managing Trustee and Mr. B. Madhava Rao/Founder & Trustee
2009 Missions
v HRO is working with NAYD with Thomas Mitchell.
v Ienergy Inc. helping HRO programs.Thanks to Jonathan Pratt/CEO
v HRO/Vice President/Joe Byers joined NAYD. He is working with Grange for laptop donations for the computer litercy programs in Liberia.
v HRO recognizes our newest Board Member Mr. Wrigth Aloba.
v HRO is looking forward to future collaboration with Chris Jacobson.
v Katherine Byers will be helping to plan a fundraising event in Gloucester for next year.
v Rev. Otta did a presentation of the Family Peace Federation for HRO Board.
Having no further issues to discuss, the board adjourned at 12 P.M..
Bryan Landrum Olga Crupper
Secretary Chairman
October 21, 2008
CEO, NAYD International
Cameroon, East Africa
From: Mr. Thomas P. Mitchell Jr.
West Africa Regional Director
NAYD International
Liberia, West Africa
Subject: One Day Workshop on Youth Leaders as “Social Change Activist”
A one day workshop was held on the Saturday, 18th of October 2008 at the conference hall of the Liberian Innovation Foundation for Empowerment (LIFE Inc.). The title of this one day workshop was YOUTH LEADERS AS “SOCIAL CHANGE ACTIVIST”, which was intended to educate and strategize workable youth leadership plans for social change and youth led initiatives. The workshop was interactive and participatory, involving representatives of youth led organizations in Liberia.
The facilitation was done by the following personalities:
Name Topics
George Karyah (1st Facilitator) The Importance of Youth Leadership in Social Change
Adama Dempster (2nd Facilitator) Youth Actions on Social Change
Thomas Mitchell (Co-Facilitator) Both Topics Above
The first facilitation was carried on by Mr. George Karyah. He was able to fully engaged participants, making the workshop participatory. During his facilitation, some questions were (a) who are youth? (Ages 18-35), (b) what is change? (Moving from stage to another) and (c) What is leadership? (The act of inspiring people in pursuit of a desire goal). Mr. Karyah also elaborated on some key leadership styles as follow; (a) Authocrative, (b) Authoritative, (c) Democratic, and (d) Laisez-faire. These four leadership styles were discussed in the simplest form relating to leader and youth leaders.
The second facilitation, which was carried on by Mr. Adama Dempster, was also participatory. Question posted to participants were, who an activist is? These are answers from participants; (a) A person who speaks on behalf of marginalize people, (b) A committed person speaking for voiceless, and (c) A person who advocates for positive change.
Mr. Dempster, primarily lecture on three sub-topics; (a) Youth Activism, (b) Youth Empowerment, and (c) Youth Mainstreaming. The facilitator was able to deeply define and explained the above sub-topics to participants at the simplest level.
At the end of each topic discussed, participants and facilitators were engaged into questions and answers. According to our evaluation, as organizer of this youth leadership workshop, both topics were 98% achievable and comprehensive. This has shown the level of expectation from participants.
Some of the participants, were urged to made special remarks including Ms Beageorge M. Cooper, representative of Youth Action International (YAI-Liberia), Mr. Teewon N. Dolopei, representative of Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI-Liberia), Mr. Samuel Karyah, youth representative of the Liberian Innovation Foundation for Empowerment (LIFE Inc.), and Mr. Urias W. Vakona, youth representative of Sand Town Community.
Recommendations were made after the workshop from participants, namely;
Ø Community leader’s involvement
Ø Inviting NGO Leaders with experience
Ø Asking for recommendation from participants
Ø Involving into practical aspect to bring social change
CONCLUSION
The workshop was organized by the Network of African Youths for Development (NAYD Liberia) and sponsored by NAYD International West Africa Regional Office. Because of the high enthusiasm of participants and facilitators through recommendations, NAYD Liberia has promised to enhance future youth leadership workshop and make more lively.
WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS
Names Organizations Acronym
Adama Dempster (M) Human Rights and Protection Forum HRPF
Agatha M. Nimene (F) GSA Road Community (Incoming Member) NAYD Liberia
Andrew D. Kuwon (M) Network of African Youths for Development NAYD-Liberia
Beageorge M. Cooper (F) Youth Action International-Liberia YAI-Liberia
Charles W. Wilson II (M) Network of African Youths for Development NAYD-Liberia
George B. Karyah (M) Liberian Innovation Foundation for Empowerment LIFE Inc.
Johnette Schofield (F) Network of African Youths for Development NAYD-Liberia
Kish Trokon Beadeh (M) Network of African Youths for Development NAYD-Liberia
Nathaniel Hunder (M) GSA Road Community (Incoming Member) NAYD-Liberia
Samuel D. Karyah (M) Liberian Innovation Foundation for Empowerment LIFE Inc.
Mark Zeway (M) Liberian Innovation Foundation for Empowerment LIFE Inc.
Teewon N. Dolopei (M) Youth for Human Rights International-Liberia YHRI-Liberia
Thomas P. Mitchell Jr. (M) Network of African Youths for Development NAYD International
Urias W. Vakona (M) Sand Town Community
FACILITATORS/ TOPICS
Mr. George B. Karyah —- The Importance of Youth Leadership in Social Change
Mr. Adama Dempster —- Youth Actions on Social Change
CO-FACILITATOR
Mr. Thomas P. Mitchell Jr — (Both topics above)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Specials to the following organizations and individuals:
Liberian Innovation foundation for Empowerment (LIFE Inc)
Human Rights and Protection Forum (HRPF)
NAYD International West Africa Regional Office
Network of African Youths for Development (NAYD Liberia)
Youth Action International-Liberia (YAI-Liberia)
Youth for Human Rights International-Liberia (YHRI-Liberia)
Sand Town Community
GSA Road Community
Individuals
George B. Karyah
Adama Dempster
Thomas P. Mitchell Jr.
An earthquake in Balochistan province of Pakistan killing more than 150 people, over hundreds injured and more than 15,000 become homeless as a result of houses fall due to quake.
HRO needs to work in the quake affected area to suppply tents for shelter, food items, and non food items in the early relief phase of the quake affected people.
Dr. Ali
Head of Programmes
HRO Pakistan
Wanted
-Volunteers for local (Hampton Roads) & International programs
-Donations of medicine and educational materials
-Surplus goods for humanitarian programs
If your organization can donate/contribute medicine, educational materials or
needed items of clothing such as shoes; HRO can get it delivered to those in need.
Human Relief Organization (HRO) is a non-profit (501C)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductible.
On the behalf of the editors please find attached the latest e-magazine from NAYD. May I draw your attenttion to the Malawian Intiative for the Naitonal Development (MIND) lauched recently in Aberdeen, Scotland which aims to mobilise, streamline and coordinate volunteering efforts of Diaspora Malawians. The directors of MIND are extremely interested in your views-please make a comment here.
A few changes have been made to the website. A site search facility is now available, all main pages have a country list, members who have submitted organization details are now together at www.nayd.org/members.htm. We would encourage all readers to send in their own organization summaries, news of events, photos and anything of general interest for inclusion on the web site and INSPIRE to pochitamba@nayd.org. Submission date is the 25th of each month. The more that get involved, the stronger the network, the easier to exchange resources and skills, so get involved now by joingin NAYD discussion group here, become a member here. link us in with other youth networks here.
STOP PRESS- A conference on the ” The Place of Toxicology in Cameroon Unversities” is to be held October 25 at the Unveristy of Buea. The organizers are looking for paper abstracts by Oct. 10. Email nefcameroonconfernece2008@yahoo.com for further details or visit our news page here.
The INSPIRE distribution list has been extended considerably over the last few months and we apologize if you are receiving this twice or do not wish to receive it at all. Please reply to this email with ‘unsubscribe’ in the subject line and your email will be moved.
Many thanks
Paul Shaw
NAYD Webmaster
Beginning of HRO Video
Flying School bus Lands in Guatemala!
HRO “Flies” Mobile Clinic to Guatemala for Jungle Medic Mission
Seeing is believing. That is a BUS coming out of a C17 cargo plane. This is a very special bus converted into a mobile medical clinic.
Child Reach & Project Hope Fundraising
In the last 12 years the Human Relief Organization has facilitated the delivery of over $100 million in global aide to more than 30 countries. Now HRO is undertaking the building of facilities and schools for the homeless children of the world, with unique structures and operating methods designed to uplift not only the lives of the children, but the surrounding community as well.
As HRO Approaches it’s 13th Anniversary year, we have a $15 million goal to achieve in support of ChildReach and Project Hope. Please participate in our numerous fund raising events or become one of our donors by making a contribution with your credit card now. Your name will be added to the Contributors list here on this website to say thank you, as you join the global community of philanthropists dedicated to serving humanity around the world.
Human Relief Organization (HRO) is a non-profit (501C)(3), tax exempt, international relief organization established in 1995 in the United States that serves the needy around the world. (EIN#: 54-1703803). Your donation is tax deductible.
United States Military Supporting HRO’s Missions
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 52
Provides Relief To Children of Djibouti Africa
Delivery to Djibouti Orphanage
The Denton Program is a commodities transportation program authorized under Title 10 U.S.C. Section 402. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of State (DOS), and the Department of Defense (DoD) jointly administer the Denton program. The program provides the authority for DoD to use any extra space on U.S. military cargo aircraft to transport humanitarian assistance materials donated by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations (IOs), and private voluntary organizations (PVOs) for humanitarian relief. HRO would like to thank the Denton Program for it’s continued support and assistance in the transport of numerous donations to various countries the we reach out to in need.
U.S. Navy Aviation Maintenance Duty Officers
Combined Federal Campaign Organizational Code: #6239
HRO Sponsors
iENERGY Inc.
J B Aerospace Supporting HRO Projects
http://www.joebyersaerospace.com