#VFD2013 Round 1 of photos from the day and twitter feeds

 

http://www.sikhalliance.com/2013/04/8-10-tonnes-collected-at-vaisakhi-food_14.html

 

BBC Radio Leicester [From 2hr:42min30sec]: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p016jxly

 

ITV News Report: http://www.itv.com/news/central/story/2013-04-13/vaisakhi-day-in-the-midlands/  or http://vimeo.com/63965580

BBC POOR KIDS

BBC Documentary 'BBC Poor Kids' highlights the plight of over 3.5 million UK children living in poverty. This documentary shows the effects of poverty on three vulnerable children including Sam from Leicester.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BN7ml6b-e4

Documentary telling the stories of some of the 3.5 million children living in poverty in the UK. It is one of the worst child poverty rates in the industrialised world, and successive governments continue to struggle to bring it into line. So who are these children, and where are they living? Under-represented, under-nourished and often under the radar, 3.5 million children should be given a voice. And this powerful film does just that.

Eight-year-old Courtney, 10-year-old Paige and 11-year-old Sam live in different parts of the UK. Breathtakingly honest and eloquent, they give testament to how having no money affects their lives: lack of food, being bullied and having nowhere to play. The children might be indignant about their situation now, but this may not be enough to help them. Their thoughts on their futures are sobering.
Sam's 16-year-old sister Kayleigh puts it all into context, as she tells how the effects of poverty led her to take extreme measures to try and escape it all.

Poor Kids puts the children on centre stage, and they command it with honesty and directness. It's time for everyone to listen.

Thank you BBC Leicester

Thank you again to BBC Radio Leicester for allowing us to discuss the Vaisakhi Food Drive #VFD2013

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0162457

39 minutes in for the #VFD2013 promo.

***Vaisakhi Food Drive***

***Vaisakhi Food Drive 2013***

ONE CAN make a difference

On Saturday 13th April 2013 The Sikh Community of Leicester would like to celebrate Vaisakhi by encouraging the sangat (congregation)  to partake in the seva (selfless service) of the poor and homeless.

“A poor person’s mouth is the treasure chest of God” and in the spirit of Vand Ke Shako (sharing) we would like to serve the community of Leicester. With increasing government cuts many individuals, families and children are suffering from harsh economic pressures. Leicester has 26,000 children living below the poverty line, according to national figures (BBC News).  Furthermore, an increasing number of refugees and asylum seekers are facing extreme poverty.

Accordingly, The Sikh Community of Leicester would like to support FareShare, British Red Cross and The Dawn Centre this Vaisakhi. These three local charities are carrying out vital work to help those suffering from poverty. On Saturday 13th April 2013 there will be a ‘Vaisakhi Food Drive’ marquee in the car park of Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara, 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB between 9am-4pm so that people can drop off their non perishable food (“shelf-stable” items that do not spoil or decay therefore they are usually packaged or tinned) items and toiletry donations. Please note that donations must be vegetarian, egg free, alcohol free please.  More donation details and contact information is attached on the poster and food drive donation list.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated in making this Vaisakhi special for everyone in Leicester.

#VFD2013

“A poor person’s mouth is the treasure  chest of God”

Thank You From WALL

Lovely thank you from the amazing Women's Aid Leicestershire Ltd volunteers

http://www.wa-leicester.org.uk/home-page

 

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