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New Nuru Board of Directors!

Posted by Thea on 14/04/2012
Posted in: Goals and Future Plans, Uncategorized. Leave a Comment

The latest Nuru Foundation general meeting brought about some big changes as a new Board of Directors was elected! The Nuru Foundation is excited and proud to welcome a fresh group to the scene to bring their enthusiasm and commitment to all current initiatives as well as new projects.

Besides electing a new Board, discussion also covered potential projects such as opening a small restaurant, and maintenance of current public toilet project.

This year is sure to be an excellent one with fresh perspectives and old loyalties. Click here to check out the updated Board of Directors page!

Nuru Computer Lab and Cyber Cafe Up and Running!

Posted by Thea on 16/01/2012
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After much anticipation and hard work, the Nuru Tudor Computer Lab and Cyber Cafe is finally open! A huge thanks to all members and those who contributed to opening this exciting new Nuru project!

Click here to see more photos on our Facebook page!

Final “Kick TB Out of Tudor” Tournament Update!

Posted by Thea on 21/09/2011
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The final game of the “Kick TB Out of Tudor” soccer tournament was played today between teams T-Clan and Kaa-Chonjo.
In the end, team Kaa Chonjo won by a penalty against T-Clan, with a final score of 4-3.
This years tournament was a great success and Nuru would like to extend huge congraulations to all the teams that participated! Everyone involved was so generous with their time and enthusiasm, and without your help, the the support of the community, events like the “Kick” tournaments wouldn’t be possible!

Tournament Update!

Posted by Thea on 12/09/2011
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The round of semi-finals continued today with team Nuru facing off against team Kaa-Chonjo. Kaa-Chonjo won the game with a final score of 1-0 and will advance to the finals.

The first semi final was played between team Matairini and team T-Clan. T-Clan won the match by one with a score of 1-0 also.

The tournament’s final game will now be between T-Clan and Kaa-Chonjo on September 21st, check back for more updates!

Team Nuru on the field

2011 “Kick TB Out of Tudor” Nuru Foundation Soccer Tournament Has Begun!

Posted by Thea on 23/08/2011
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One of Nuru Foundation founders Bobo with 2011 Teams

The Kick TB Out of Tudor Soccer Tournament has begun, with the first game being played today between teams Dubai and TClan, in which Dubai lost the match by one goal.

This is the fifth Nuru Tudor Foundation Soccer Tournament.

Since its inception in 2009, the goals of the “Kick” Tournaments have been to use community sports to raise awareness surrounding local issues. The participating team members are heroes in the community and have a large following. By being inspired by local atheletes, young people learn to make better decisions, and the games provide a place for members of the community to come together.

This year, competing teams include:

Dubai
Nuru
Kanamai
Matairini
Kaa-Chonjo
Copa Cabanna
T-Clan
Posta Rangers
Magetto’s
Muungano
George Town
Hague

Check back for more updates about the 2011 Tournament!

Tournament Schedule Posted

Posted by Thea on 20/08/2011
Posted in: Futbol. Leave a Comment

A

August 23rd Dubai T-Clan

B

August 24th Nuru Posta Rangers

C

August 25th Matairini Magetto’s

D

August 26th Kaa-Chonjo Copa Cabanna

 

A

August 27th Muungano T-Clan

B

August 28th Kanamai Posta Rangers

C

August 29th George Town Magetto’s

D

August 30th Hague Copa Cabanna

 

A

August 31st Dubai Munganno

B

September 1st Nuru Kanamai

C

September 2nd George Town Matairini

D

September 3rd Kaa-Chonjo Hague

 

Nuru Featured on ‘The Province’ blog ‘BC Without Borders’

Posted by Thea on 14/07/2011
Posted in: Goals and Future Plans, Outreach & Awareness Building. Leave a Comment

British Columbian newspaper’The Province’ writer Elaine O’Connor has writen a blog hilighting Georgia’s work with Nuru and some of the positive outcomes to Nuru’s initiatives.

O’Connor’s blog, which can be found here retells the story of Georgia’s first trip to Tudor, and her first encounter with the founding members of Nuru.

Nuru would like to thank The Province and Elaine O’Connor for helping to bring attention to Nuru Tudor’s efforts!

Read Blog post.

Computer Lab on the Way!

Posted by Thea on 27/04/2011
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As Spring begins, Nuru has set a new project intended to serve the community, create new jobs and teach members about some of the basics of running a small business.

On April 31st, our shipping container left for Kenya loaded with books, gifts, and 10 computers headed for what will be Tudor’s newest small business: a computer lab for the community and Nuru members to use.

The 10 computers were sent with much appreciated help from Free Geek Vancouver, in combination with a grant designed for hooking organizations up with used computers. The computer will be set up in a drop-in facility, where local members of the community may use the computers for a small fee, providing access to a resource not otherwise readily available in Tudor. This fee for use will go towards covering the costs of operation and electricity, but should create a small source of profit for Nuru, and make possible the creation of a handful of jobs as well.

For Nuru members who already have some experience with computers, the facility will allow them to expand these skills, as well as use them in a business environment. The computer facility will also serve to teach Nuru members about the ins and outs of starting and running a small independent business.

Additionally, Nuru is already working towards a partnership with local primary schools so what children could spend time in the computer lab and learn basic tools by working on computers that would not be possible without access to computers. These skills, once again, will prove valuable in school and when looking for work in the future.

These computers will also make it possible for Nuru to offer workshops to community members who have no computer skills as of yet and may improve their job skills through computer training.

The undeveloped site for the new Computer Lab

The location for the computer lab is already set, and for the next few weeks we will be working on a structure to house the computers. One idea suggested is to purchase a large shipping containers and modify it by creating windows and other elements. This method would be sustainable, as well as secure thanks to the construction of the container, which would protect the electronics from the elements as well as theft.

Stay tuned for more updates as well develop Nuru’s new Community Computer Station!

 

A Step Forwards!

Posted by Georgia on 18/03/2011
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A big thank you to everyone who made it out to our cultural night and fundraiser on Friday, March 11. The members of the UBC Africa Awareness Initiative put on a number of excellent performances including singing, dancing, drumming and poetry reading. They also cooked an incredible array of African and other dishes which the guests very much enjoyed.

The fundraising protion was also a great success, thanks to many generous donations from local Vancouver businesses, as well as the enthusiasm of our guests ad their willingness to contribute to a great cause. We are now one large step closer to our goal of building an office/drop-in centre for Tudor residents.

We are currently collecting books and electronic equipment for the centre, which we hope to send by the end of this month. Please let us know if you are interested in contributing.

Please watch this spot for updates on our efforts, and picture of the cultural night, which are forthcoming.

Thanks again to the following Vancouver businesses!

Dutchgirl Chocolates
Sweet Cherubim Organics
Joji’s Hair Salon
Havana Art Gallery, Theatre and Restaurant
The Jean Queen
Carthage Cafe
Bandida’s Taqueria
Highlife Records
Deep Cove Kayaks
Pane Vero Coffee
Dream Design
Dream Cycle

Cultural Night

Posted by Georgia on 08/03/2011
Posted in: Fundraising. Leave a Comment

Cultural Night 

The Nuru Tudor Foundation has been proud to participate in the organization of a Cultural Night this March 11 with the UBC Africa Awareness Initiative!

There will be performances, food and prizes and fundraising proceeds will benefit Nuru. Come on out and have some fun, learn something, and support a good cause! Hope to see you there!

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