Vote for your favourite charity
Which project will you choose?
We have shortlisted a total of 15 Belgian charity
projects for you to
choose from. The 5 charity projects that receive
the most votes will
then go forward to the vote that takes place on 12 September at the Twestival.
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Aditi
SEXUALITY AND THE HANDICAPPED - the organization
of a campaign on sexuality and the handicapped, aiming to sensitize the
population and induce a societal debate on the subject. Check
out www.aditivzw.be
BIK - Buurt Initiatieven Kuurne
CLOSE THE GAP - ICT training & Internet access
for Refugees/Asylum seekers of 20+ different nationalities, aiming
to reduce the digital divide and improve their social ability and autonomy,
in collaboration with www.socialware.be
BZN Atlas
FORUMSTUK - the development of an interactive improv theatre
event with/for children subject to Domestic Violence, in combination
with video and narrative, intended to induce sustainable change in
their situation, both physical and psychological. Check out www.stukyoutoo.com and http://www.bznatlas.be
Creatief Schrijven
WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR PRISONERS - the promotion and
organization of thematic writing workshops for prisoners, and facilitating
the publication of prisoners’ chronicles/stories. Check out www.creatiefschrijven.be
Eau-Défi
WATER TANKS FOR INDIAN SCHOOLS - building
water tanks in Indian schools and organizing related activities in
Belgian schools (educating, engaging, twinning), to both help
and mobilize both student populations. www.eau-defi.org
EVA - Ethical Vegetarian Alternative
VEGGIE DAY AT SCHOOL - the development of an
educational package to inform students on the benefits of
eating less meat. In the city of Ghent, students at
city schools will eat vegetarian every Thursday... Check
out www.vegetarisme.be/ghent
Heide Velden
Wii WITH SENIORS - the usage of
the Nintendo wii console to introduce senior citizens/patients
to video gaming, thus improving on their social life and abilities.
Huize Walden
WHEELCHAIR BICYCLING - allowing physically handicapped
people to benefit from outdoors cycling tours through the use of specially
design combi-cycles. Check out www.huizewalden.be
Joka
STORIES OF A LIFETIME - youngsters producing
a collection of stories in collaboration with elderly people, thus
preserving memories/experiences for the future and reinforcing the
linkages between generations. Check out www.jokaweb.be
Life Improvements
DOLPHIN THERAPY FOR AUTISTICS - allowing parents
to take their autistic children to the Harderwijk dophinarium for
therapeutic sessions. The interaction with the dolphins enables emotional,
cognitive, and social development. Check out www.stichtingsam.nl or www.lifeimprovements.be
De Markgrave
THE BLIND GARDEN - the development of a garden specially
designed and equipped for the blind, offering them the opportunity
to connect with nature, relax and meditate. Check out www.demarkgrave.be
Oscare
POST-BURN CARE FOR CHILDREN - psychosocial screening of
children with burn wounds, allowing their successful integration into
normal life, accounting for health, home, leisure activities,
school, and other key aspects of their lives. Check out www.oscare.be
OTU UMU NWANYI IGBO - the organization of a conference and campaign against Domestic Violence in migrant communities, with a special focus on women, aiming to sensitize this population and challenge negative traditional beliefs, train and follow-up.
Trias
YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN TANZANIA - help young entrepreneurs
developing sustainable farming businesses through education, support,
and collaboration. Establish a north-south dialogue between farmer
organizations on business, ethical and social themes. Check out www.triasngo.be
De Werkbank
JOBCLUB - supporting people with an employment
challenge/handicap in their professional development & search for
a job, through self-help in small groups, coaching, training, and exchange
of experience. Check out www.dewerkbank.be