Posts by Franck Semczak

Looking after Elles C Nous Kessy Rama A group of some 30 Aspen colleagues donated money, books, clothes and toys and attended the celebration at the Elles C Nous organization in Beau-Bassin, Mauritius. Elles C Nous (They Are Us) – is a voluntary organization which provides after- school care to underprivileged children. The association welcomes Read More

Helping to educate Mi Buen Jesús’ students Hirann Sánchez As part of its Mandela Day commitment, in 2015 Aspen Peru adopted the Mi Buen Jesús school, located in Villa María del Triunfo, outside Lima. This institution is a place of refuge for 116 children aged from 3 to 12 years but, as yet, it is Read More

Sharing Mandela’s legacy Kristal Corona Aspen Mexico joined forces with the South African Embassy and selected the National Institute of Perinatology (INPer) in Mexico City as its Mandela Day beneficiary. An exhibition at the main entrance of the INPer highlighted the work and characteristics of this remarkable leader. In addition, Counsellor Anthea Joubert hosted a Read More

Kindness is in our DNA Daniela Muñoz One of the most anticipated days of the year for the team in Ecuador is Mandela Day, as it has been celebrated for the past four years since Aspen initiated operations in the country. This year, two beneficiaries were selected, one in the capital city of Quito and Read More

Dream big and change your life Venesa Blanquer “Dream” is such an important word. Without dreams we can’t aspire towards a better life. This is the main message of the Biblioseo Foundation. As in 2016, Aspen Colombia supported this foundation that empowers and advises children and youth to build their dreams and make them real. Read More

Trading hotdogs for medicine Denisse Lucía Molina Dupuy The Hogar Esperanza Foundation, which shelters 25 children from birth to 5 years of age, received Aspen Chile’s support once again in 2017. The foundation receives no support from the government but is always in need of funds to cover its monthly operational costs, and, more importantly, Read More

Supporting the Special Olympics Nicolas Herzovich Special Olympics Costa Rica is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society. This worldwide NPO has grown from a few hundred athletes to more than 3.5 million athletes in 170 countries, providing year-round sports training, athletic competitions and other Read More

Providing meals across the country Wendy Geddis Aspen teams across Australia assisted two charity organisations through five projects for Mandela Day. In New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria teams assisted in food preparation for meal deliveries for OzHarvest. This organisation receives food from a diverse range of suppliers enabling them to prepare Read More

Beta blesses three beneficiaries Linet Arandi Beta Healthcare’s Nairobi-based team visited the Baby Blessings Children’s Home located in Umoja. This institution currently houses 69 children, ranging in age from newborn babies to 15 years. These children are abandoned or abused orphans and are HIV infected. Baby blessing has also established an outreach program for 49 Read More

Reaching out to the handicapped and Albino societies Linet Arandi The Shelys team selected three beneficiaries based in Dar es Salaam who are in desperate need of support. The Tanzania Albinism Society is an NPO that was established in 1978 to protect and empower people with albinism. This beneficiary received donations of clothing and medicines. Read More