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IDRF sends Relief Aid to Gaza |
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Friday, 05 December 2008 |
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As Muslims throughout the world are observing Muharram in
prayer and reflection, IDRF is following through on the message that we posted
on December 31, 2008, as our concern deepens for the tragic and deteriorating
situation in the Gaza strip in the Middle East.
With the turning of the New Year came the decision of the
Israel Defense Force to escalate the violence beyond the retaliatory bombing
and strafing of the urban areas of the Gaza Strip. The new year began with the
IDF entering the lesser occupied areas of the strip, thus dividing and further
breaking down community life in the built up cities and refugee camps that make
the Gaza Strip one of the most densely occupied spaces on earth. Casualties
continue to mount, with last reports indicating approximately 550 killed and
more than 2000 wounded. The Government of Israel continues to stall any efforts
by the international community to negotiate a cease fire in the conflict until
such time as Israel
achieves its military and political objectives with regards to the Hamas led
government of the Gaza Strip. Other than the cessation of the intermittent
shelling of nearby Israeli towns by Hamas militants, these military and
political objectives remain unclear.
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Raising Awareness in Local Schools |
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Thursday, 18 December 2008 |
Lord Dufferin Students Hold a Basketball Fundraising Event
The students at Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School
held a Basketball fundraising event in November for IDRF. Ms. Atiya Husain, her students, and other staff members successfully raised over $200
for children with Cerebral Palsy in South Africa
and for other programs in Bangladesh.
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10th Annual IDRF Gala Dinner -November 1, 2008 |
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Friday, 21 November 2008 |
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The 10th Annual IDRF Gala Dinner, held at the charming Liberty Grand hall in Toronto, was a huge success. The gala was held  to celebrate the courage of IDRF's beneficiaries who are striving against complex barriers and vulnerabilities as well as to applaud the generosity of IDRF's donors. The event featured Kumi (Kumaran) Naidoo, a compelling keynote speaker. Guests were further welcomed by Program Host Andrew Ignatieff (IDRF Executive Director), Charles Coffey O.C. (Co-Chair, Annual Gala Dinner), Winston Kassim (RBC's presenting sponsor), Dr. Cassim Degani (President, IDRF Board of Directors), and IDRF founder Dr. Fuad Sahin.
See the complete article for event photos and an event news coverage by Canadian Asian News.
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2009 IDRF Calendars Now Available for Purchase!! |
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Friday, 07 November 2008 |
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![]()  Support IDRF and its various relief and development projects through the purchase of your very own informative and eye-catching 2009 IDRF Calendar!
Begin your new year with the satisfaction of knowing your support is making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged individuals around the world. Each month's photographic image will allow you to think about the lives and work of our project partners and beneficiaries, and the difference you are making in their lives through the support of IDRF's work.
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