Newsletter 89 - Books for Africa

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Issue N°89

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Why this campaign?

Why do we need to get involved?

Ideas for the campaign

Last but not Leest

Books for Africa subcommittee members and Further information

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Hello everyone, On behalf of the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF)’s humanitarian subcommittee, we would like to invite you and your association to join & support our international book drive for the children in Africa.

We believe that books are the foundation of a strong education system and a strong education system is beginning of hope, and ultimately better public health. Book donation is a simple idea that can create a transformative impact in a local community.

At this time, we would like to call on all IPSF members to join in the support of this international book drive. Any donation, big or small, can make a world of a difference for these children. We would be honoured if you or your organization would join us for this worthwhile humanitarian project.

Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us at publichealth@ipsf.org or humanitarian@ipsf.org .

You can also learn more about how to do your own book donation drive by reviewing the campaign kit attached.

Kind regards,

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Leung n o r 010-11 a 2 h h S t l a He Public f o n o airpers

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Summary

IPSF Public Health Edition Humanitarian Campaign Newsletter

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WHY THIS CAMPAIGN? The International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) is the main advocate for pharmacy students worldwide. One of our aims is to promote improved public health through the provision of education, information, networking and a range of publication and professional activities. Education is a huge part of our lives-it is why we are all involved in IPSF and the reason we have the opportunity to make a difference in the world.

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Books for Africa provides books to schools, libraries, orphanages, community centres and other places. BFA has found that 46 million African children have never set foot in a classroom and those that have share one textbook with 10-20 other children.

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Three boys show off the BFA books they were given as a reward for helping set up a community library in The Gambia.

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WHY DO WE NEED TO GET INVOLVED? Knowledge is one of the most powerful gifts that can be given-a donation of books is more than just a donation-it is a life changing opportunity.

Through a network of pharmacy students, friends and colleagues, we can work together to help quench the thirst for knowledge of thousands of people around the world. We are able to easily access books and we can provide this access to others who are less fortunate.

At the end of this newsletter you will find ideas for planning a successful campaign and some useful links that will provide you with some further information.

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This newsletter has been designed to provide you with some ideas on how to run your campaign and how to encourage people around you to help contribute to this worthy cause. Together we can work towards ending the book famine in Africa. Together we can make a change.

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IDEAS FOR THE CAMPAIGN Set up stands in the city

Visit schools, centre/university and libraries, collect money for Books bookstores and for Africa and other your university similar organizations Set up stands at libraries to your university and request book encourage other pharmacy donations. students to donate their

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old books which they will no longer use.

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Organise a fund-raising evening and collect money for Books for Africa or other similar organizations

Set up stands in city centres and encourage people to donate old books.

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LAST BUT NOT LEAST

Write up your campaign in a newsletter and share your experiences.

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Remember to take lots of pictures during the campaign and share your work with the rest of the IPSF family.

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BFA subcommittee team Humanitarian subcommittee coordinator: Roohil Yusuf - Fifth year student, UK Pre-campaign newsletter: Ahmed Taha - Third year student, Egypt Poster: Samar Fathallah - Fourth year student, Egypt Flyer: Jean Pierre Imanishimwe - Third year student, Rwanda Presentation: Goh Choo Hua - Third year student, Singapore

Further Information Please contact Roohil Yusuf, Humanitarian coordinator: humanitarian@ipsf.org

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Or Sharon Leung, Chairperson of Public Health: publichealth@ipsf.org

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Books for Africa is an organization based in the USA, however there are many other organizations with the same goals and ideals. It may be easier to send your donations to certain organizations that are closer.

Europe: Pharmabridge

International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation P.O BOX 84200 2508 AE Den Haag The Netherlands Tel: +31 70 302 1992 Fax: +31 70 302 1999 Email: ipsf@ipsf.org Website: www.ipsf.org