London: Indian-origin entrepreneur and fellow Lord Raj lumba Have taken advantage of a foundation created for the upliftment of widows in India to raise over GBP 60,000 to help war-torn families. Ukraine To build new life in Britain.
Loomba FoundationAn international UN-recognised NGO dedicated to improving the lives of widows in India and around the world, celebrated its 25th anniversary on International Widow Day on 23 June.
A fundraising campaign launched with children’s donations barnardoFormer British Prime Minister attends an anniversary celebration in London Tony Blair And his wife, Cheri Blair, has continued to attract donations this week.
The Loomba Foundation aims to reach 100,000 GBP, moving the initiative with Bernardo to help 1,000 families.
“I was deeply impressed by the generosity of our supporters in helping women fleeing Ukraine and their dependents and I am calling on anyone in a position to do what they can as we support the families working with Bernardo. UK,” said Lord Loomba, who founded the foundation in honor of his widowed mother 25 years ago.
The Loomba Foundation lobbied for the cause and in 2010, United Nations 23 June is designated as International Widow Day.
“It has been a great privilege to work on their side and to see our community of global supporters grow. While we have come a long way, there is still a long way to go. We will not rest until the widows “Removed for good,” said Cherie Blair, president of the Loomba Foundation, which aims for the day when every widow should be able to rebuild her life and secure the bright future of her children. help do it.”
Michelle Lee-Izzu, executive director of development and innovation at Bernardo, said the funds raised through the Loomba Foundation partnership will help support children and families seeking sanctuary in the UK.
Each family immigrating to the UK from Ukraine will be issued a GBP 100 voucher to be spent at any of Barnardo’s 630 physical stores or online on essentials including clothing, toys and furnishings.
“We know that many women and children will have lost their fathers and husbands, and all have suffered the trauma of fleeing their homes and moving to a new country. This new scheme will allow them to take the first important step towards settling in the UK. and is working towards a positive future,” she said.
Bollywood filmmaker Firoz Nadiadwala, who was a special guest at the fundraiser last week, announced that he will launch a feature to raise awareness of the plight of widows around the world as well as money to help them. Will produce the film.
Loomba FoundationAn international UN-recognised NGO dedicated to improving the lives of widows in India and around the world, celebrated its 25th anniversary on International Widow Day on 23 June.
A fundraising campaign launched with children’s donations barnardoFormer British Prime Minister attends an anniversary celebration in London Tony Blair And his wife, Cheri Blair, has continued to attract donations this week.
The Loomba Foundation aims to reach 100,000 GBP, moving the initiative with Bernardo to help 1,000 families.
“I was deeply impressed by the generosity of our supporters in helping women fleeing Ukraine and their dependents and I am calling on anyone in a position to do what they can as we support the families working with Bernardo. UK,” said Lord Loomba, who founded the foundation in honor of his widowed mother 25 years ago.
The Loomba Foundation lobbied for the cause and in 2010, United Nations 23 June is designated as International Widow Day.
“It has been a great privilege to work on their side and to see our community of global supporters grow. While we have come a long way, there is still a long way to go. We will not rest until the widows “Removed for good,” said Cherie Blair, president of the Loomba Foundation, which aims for the day when every widow should be able to rebuild her life and secure the bright future of her children. help do it.”
Michelle Lee-Izzu, executive director of development and innovation at Bernardo, said the funds raised through the Loomba Foundation partnership will help support children and families seeking sanctuary in the UK.
Each family immigrating to the UK from Ukraine will be issued a GBP 100 voucher to be spent at any of Barnardo’s 630 physical stores or online on essentials including clothing, toys and furnishings.
“We know that many women and children will have lost their fathers and husbands, and all have suffered the trauma of fleeing their homes and moving to a new country. This new scheme will allow them to take the first important step towards settling in the UK. and is working towards a positive future,” she said.
Bollywood filmmaker Firoz Nadiadwala, who was a special guest at the fundraiser last week, announced that he will launch a feature to raise awareness of the plight of widows around the world as well as money to help them. Will produce the film.