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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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First Reports of an Earthquake in Pakistan |
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Wednesday, 29 October 2008 |
 Pakistan has again been seriously affected by an earthquake, which struck Wednesday morning in the southwestern border region of Baluchistan. The earthquakes, measuring 6.2 and 6.4 on the Richter scale, hit the region shortly before dawn while most people were in their beds asleep. At present, it is estimated that some 150 people have died, though more than 15,000 have been left homeless.
IDRF asks that you remember the people of Baluchistan in your thoughts and prayers and take action on their behalf by donating generously to IDRF to support recovery efforts among the women and children in the villages of Baluchistan. IDRF has worked closely with our development partners in Pakistan, local community groups and development organizations in villages throughout the country, for the last twenty five years. We are already in contact with these valuable community partners in Baluchistan, who are already active in the initial rescue and recovery efforts. Whatever we receive from generous Canadians will be transferred promptly to our partners in Pakistan to support their efforts.
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International Development Youth Workshop |
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Sunday, 26 October 2008 |
 On October 23rd, Ms Atiya Husain’s Grade 7 and 8 students from Lord Dufferin Jr & Sr Public School visited the IDRF office, to participate in a Youth Workshop. Through presentations and discussions they learned about how IDRF carries out projects in developing countries to support relief, rehabilitation and development efforts in response to natural disasters and conflict.
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