RAFFA International Development Agency

VENUE

Wednesbury Town Hall
Holyhead Rd
Wednesbury
West Midlands
WS10 7DF

Entertainment: Haiti History, drems, poet, sketch, gospel, irish, dancers, comedians, choir, dhol players, saxophonists, raffle,

For tickets please call Colleen Laing, COGOP on 0121-358-2231

The Domino Effect ” Bringing People Together”

The Weekly Gleaner and RAFFA hosted a reception at their London offices to celebrate IDF Dominoes Festival of Sport 2010-2012 on Thursday, 15th April with support from Jewel Isle Beverages and  Grandiosa Hotel, Montego Bay.

The first ever Domino World Cup, was held at the Ocean Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica, 14-18 April 1993 and the first ever Domino Festival was held in London, 1995.

Education and Health-related RAFFA projects in the Caribbean ( Haiti, Montserrat and Jamaica ) are set to benefit from the revival of International Dominoes in England as part of a information, advice and guidance campaign to improve community development.  Anita Witter, Frank Kitchen, Noel Williams and George Walters  UK Domino Fellowship  and Anglo Caribbean Domino Leagues attended to show support for a new era for Dominoes.

Elite, Social, QYD Youth and Womens Teams will be given a boost by a new approach to governance, structure and Tournaments.Dominoes Festival of Sport 2010-2012, will be co-ordinated by IDF in association with accredited organisations. Dominoes Festival of Sport 2010-2012 initiative, aims to encourage the participation of people from diverse ages and backgrounds. Planning has begun for a Domino and Community Development Tour of Jamaica during 2011 and a return invitation to Jamaica Ambassadors Domino Team, July 2012.

“RAFFA derives its support from local communities so we can assist children and adults in Haiti” explained Rudi Page, CEO, RAFFA. “We are happy to support local businesses, who have a heart for serving vulnerable people. This approach to “transforming community services” also provides vital partnership opportunities with local  NHS related bodies to ensure that people with diabetes understand their disease and are empowered to live healthier lives”

The Weekly Gleaner and RAFFA will host a reception at the African Caribbean Millennium Centre, Dudley Rd, Birmingham to celebrate  Festival of Sport 2010-2012 ( Dominoes & Football ) on Wednesday 12th May, 6pm.

For more information: Rudi Page, tel. 07958 744660 e: rudipage7@gmail.com

Dear Friends,

Your kind and generous support is requested for our LondonMarathon participant Ms Marielle Powell who will be running in aid of RAFFAInternational Development Agency and all the project it supports.

All donations can either be made online
www.virginmoneygiving.com/mariellepowell or here at the National Office by credit/debit card, check or cash in person.

Click here to download our sponsorship form.
Every penny counts so give generously.

Thank you!

Colleen Laing

Haiti Rehabilitation Programme: Translating Humanitarian Aid into Community Development

Wilton Powell,Charman, RAFFA
Sadrack Duclonat, RAFFA Advisor for Haiti
Baroness Howells off St Davids
Sheree Duclonat, RAFFA Advisor for Haiti
Maurice Ellington, Christian Life Centre

RAFFA Haiti Rehabilitation Programme briefing at House of Lords

RAFFA, recently briefed Baroness Howells of St David at the House of Lords, on how the Charity intends to translate humanitarian aid into community Development. Haiti Rehabilitation Programme, consists of three inter-locking programmes: community renewal, education and healthcare.  RAFFA Caribbean Board, will be responsible for monitoring the Haiti Rehabilitation Programme and receive feedback from the Community Involvement Panel. The Community Panel will provide on the ground support for the RAFFA Haiti Task Group in partnership with local relief agencies and church leaders.

RAFFA Learning & Skills Workshop

Academy for Community Development
COGOP Park Lane Handsworth Birmingham B21 8LE

Saturday 17th July 2010, 10.30am – 4.00pm
The event’s primary focus will be on the capacity-building,knowledge-sharing and practice innovation.