News 4-2011
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14.11.2011
Two presentations given this week by representatives of YMCA Medellín
Alexandra Castrillón, director of YMCA Medellín and Jeison Castaño, coordinator of the hiphop formations, will give a talk about their work this week’s Thursday and Friday. The topic will be “Activities to strengthen youth’s hope in Medellín and Antioquia in the context of injustice and violence”. YMCA Medellín is part of the YMCA Colombia and is supported by Horyzon via the national programme.
Thursday 17. November at 20.00 the presentation will be held at the Kath. Pfarreizentrum ChiRho, Sonne, Mühlethalstr. 13a in Zofingen.
See the invitation (in german)
Friday 18. November at 18.30 the presentation will be held at Club El-Solar, Arsenalstr. 4 in Luzern.
05.10.2011
"The Kairos Palestine Document"-Event in Zurich
On 29 October the “Kairos Palestie Document”-Event open to the public takes place in Zurich. “The Kairos Palestine Document” is described as a word of faith, hope and love expressed by the Palestinian people. Nidal Abu Zuflu, Head of the Joint Advocacy Initiative (supported by Horyzon), had taken an active role in developing this document.
Main goal of the event is to examine the document from various aspects followed by lively discussions during workshops.
Further information and registration (until October 17th) are available under:
www.zh.ref.ch (in German)
You can find “The Kairos Palestine Document” available to download in various languages:
23.09.2011
2-hours runs a success story
This fall Horyzon was supported by the three charity-runs in Grabs, Olten and Hinterthurgau. More than 500 runners collected a total of 103'000 Swiss Francs. The record attendence with 357 participants was one of the highlights at the 2-hours run in Olten which took place for teh 24th time.
Two thirds of the donation amount, that's around 68'000 Swiss Francs, are dedicated to the projects "Development Program for Health and Quarters in Bangladesh" and "Reintegration of youths in Palestine" by Horyzon. Horyzon's thank goes to all runners, organizers and volunteers for their great support. All results and further information concerning the projects you can find here...
06.09.2011
Human rights observer in Palestine
Theo Buss, a former member of the YMCA, currently provides a three-months assignement to the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAAPI). He lives with four other volunteers (Germans and Scandinavians) in a house in East Jerusalem. The team maintains a presence at checkpoints where Palestinians are checked on the way to work, accompanies children to school or supports Palestinian and Israeli peace initiatives in non-violent actions. During his stay he also visites the East Jerusalem YMCA’s „Reintegration of youths“ program supported by Horyzon. Please find attached Theo's personal impressions and experiences (in french). In an exciting and impressive manner they point to the conflict-ridden life in and around Jerusalem.
26.08.2011
Always doing good things
On September 11th and 17th Horyzon organises three charity-runs and drives with long-established tradition in Eschlikon, Grabs and Olten. The donations will be used for different projects of Horyzon. What a great opportunity for you to simultaneously do something for your own health and to help creating a better future for young people! There will also be a diverse programme for the participant's and spectator’s entertainment. Click here to find details on the events and to register.
26.08.2011
Discover the world of Horyzon on Facebook
Since July you can find us on Facebook. Group members always get the latest news about Horyzon and YMCA/YWCA, our development aid and the present situation in countries with Horyzon-projects. Additionally you can browse through photos and videos. It helps us to ensure a close contact to our followers and we gladly answer every question asked. By the way: The first 10 new group members on Facebook participate in a drawing with fantastic prizes from our projects.
