Mandela Day 2017

Caring for our children Nai Barmada Students with disabilities and special needs benefited from Aspen’s activities at the Al Shams and Al Noor Centres in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2014, Al Shams strives to meet the growing demand for high quality educational and therapeutic services for 15 disabled students, aged 4 Read More

Running with disabled children Cecile Gulslain A group of disabled children were in for a wonderful treat at the local Marly Le Roi Park in July. A day of fun outdoor activities was arranged for Un exploit pour Lila, an association that raises funds to buy expensive equipment for handicapped children who are then able Read More

The Team at German-based Aspen Bad Oldesloe took to heart Nelson Mandela’s quote: “When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace.” Three beneficiaries were selected for their Mandela Day activities including the Midnight Bus and two day care centers. Midnight Read More

Angels in the kitchen Bonnie Chu Modern society has evolved into one that accepts food waste as the norm, but, which imposes unnecessary pressure on the environment. Food Angel is a food rescue and assistance programme launched in 2011 with the “Waste Not, Hunger Not” mission. The programme uses edible surplus food from different sectors Read More

Helping the elderly Eva Waedt The Munich-based Kreszentia Stift retirement and nursing home hosts an annual festival for its 250 residents, staff and permanent volunteers. On 18 July, 16 colleagues from Aspen’s German and European offices were eagerly assigned to assist with the festivities by lending a hand with the catering, cleaning, decorating the tables Read More