Posts from March, 2008
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Inspiring Teens
The ASYV project, while ‘restoring the rhythm of life’ for Rwandan orphans, also includes an effort to educate and engage the next generation of Americans in global social responsibility. We are very proud of the b’nei mitzvah who are showing their support for ASYV and their belief in tikkun olam –helping others less fortunate than themselves, by making ASYV their personal mitzvah project and asking friends and family to donate to ASYV in lieu of their bar mitzvah gifts. These youngsters are making a tangible effort to fundraise and raise awareness on behalf of other youth who are so in need. These inspiring young philanthropists are also taking action by organizing projects in support of the Village that include: Collecting bottle caps and cans; screening the movie Hotel Rwanda and inviting friends and family to join in on a conversation afterward; speaking at a synagogue and a school, encouraging others to support the project too.
To show our gratitude for the commitment they have made to transforming the lives others, the teens were recently honored at an event held at the home of Anne Heyman, ASYV founder, were she and ASYV’s Executive Director Sifa Nsengimana gave an update on how these efforts are making a real difference, and presented framed certificates in recognition of their work on behalf of ASYV (see photo below).
