Posts by Franck Semczak
South Africa
We Care during COVID-19 In spite of the challenges imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, Durban-based Aspen Holdings participated in three Mandela Day activities in July 2020. As in previous years, Aspen teamed up with Key of Hope to pack and distribute food parcels. Poverty, perpetuated by the ravages of COVID-19, has contributed to a desperate Read More
Taiwan
Educational, fun excursions in Taiwan “Let’s recommit to work towards our common goal: A nation where all of us are winners, all of us have shelter, food and education,” Nelson Mandela Aspen Taiwan has participated in Mandela Day since 2014. Their selected beneficiary has been the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families (TFCF) and this Read More
Brazil
Although Nelson Mandela passed away 7 years ago at the age of 94, he will be remembered for his contribution in the fight towards racial equality and freedom. In line with Aspen’s 10th year of participation in Mandela Day, and in honour of this inspirational leader, the team in Brazil celebrated this annual initiative with Read More
Slovakia
A small team of six employees from Aspen Slovakia set to work at the Slovak Medical University for Mandela Day 2020. Aspen’s Denisa, Milan, Janka, Silvia, Marcela and Radoslava met management from the Bratislavian-based University to understand their immediate requirements. Discussions indicated that the University needed assistance with a study room and work environment for Read More
Czech Republic
The SeneCura Senior Citizen’s home in Pilsen was selected as Aspen’s beneficiary for Mandela Day. This home offers social services to the elderly and focuses on providing care to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of senile dementia. Aspen’s team of 10 employees met with SeneCura’s management team and they agreed that improvements Read More
Siberia
Demonstrating care across Siberia Aspen’s team in Siberia participated in Mandela Day activities in three areas of Siberia, namely Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk and Omsk. The Interdistrict hospital №2 is a hospice based in Krasnoyarsk and it accommodates 500 patients, veterans and children. Four Aspen volunteers conducted landscaping activities at this facility and brightened up the gardens Read More
Far East Region
Gifts of time, love and hope for Yakutsk’s orphans The 95-year old GBU RS (I), also known as the City Specialized Children’s Home in Yakutsk, is home to about 75 children from 3 months to 4 years of age. Aspen’s Evstifeeva Svetlana together with her son Denis and niece Karina arranged a special day of Read More
