OSP at UofT Annual Committee

1) 2009-2010 OSP Committee;

CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF 2009-2010 OSP @ UofT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH ALL OSP POSITIONS.

- The OSP at UofT Annual Committee begins in April of the year and ends in April the following year.

- The OSP at UofT Application/Selection process takes place between January and April of each year.  The results of the OSP Annual Committee are announced around April/May of each year.

2) OSP committee volunteer opportunity that is currently open which you could try out for;

OSP Off-Campus Representative

We’re looking for dedicated individuals to represent OSP at various different locations/campuses/schools/cities/provinces, etc.
For example, a representative in London, Ottawa, Waterloo, Brampton etc. and also the area you live in

This position is very flexible as the task depends on whatever you could do to help OSP out and that can range from:

- Contacting community centres/associations in those areas to advertise/fundraise for OSP.

- Help organize a Bakesale/fundraiser or simply arrange for a donation box to be kept for OSP in your respective area.

- Arranging other University campuses/high schools etc to fundraise for OSP and/or organize OSP events (OSP has given talks in a high-school to encourage students to donate, similarly we’ve aided other campus groups to start their own programs in Canada and USA)

- Or simply just letting people in your area know of OSP (via email/word of mouth)

If interested in this position apply by July 31, 2009 at osp.uoft@yahoo.ca.  Kindly email us:

- Your name & contact information
- Your education background (year/program of study)
- Why you would like to help out OSP.
- A brief history about yourself and related experience you may have.
- Any other relevant information you think necessary/helpful to your application.

If you may have any questions or would like to know more about the OSP, feel free to ask us.

KINDLY SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OSP at UofT to EVERYONE!

THANK YOU!

***Check out this Site for the latest updates, news, and events of OSP at UofT***

OSP at UofT Orphan Visit Videos

An exciting opportunity to watch the video documentaries of OSP members’ orphan visits.

This year, two of OSP committee members, Daanish Afzal (Volunteer Co-Coordinator) and Sarah Khan (Treasurer) visited Bangladesh (in January 2009) and Pakistan (August 2008) respectively, and during these trips, they at their own expense, took out the time to personally visit some of the orphanages and meet the actual orphans sponsored by OSP in these countries.

OSP at UofT Video (Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 2009) can also be viewed at the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKGjiW831Ec

OSP at UofT Video (Karachi, Pakistan, August 2008) can also be viewed at the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx3pK3xHeyA

**Arrangements can be made via the registered charity to visit and meet the orphan (or the orphanage/regional office in general) Note: The individual donor must bear the expense of his/her trip to visit the orphan**

To donate to sponsor an orphan, volunteer, and/or for more information contact: osp.uoft@yahoo.ca and visit www.ospuoft.wordpress.com

Orphan Sponsorship Program (OSP) at University of Toronto’s Second Annual Fundraising Dinner 2009

The Orphan Sponsorship Program (OSP) at the University of Toronto, was launched in 2003 with the aim of making a positive difference in the lives of orphans around the globe.  In just over five years, the OSP has fundraised over $250,000, enabling us to currently annually sponsor over 130 orphans from 22 different countries, spanning 4 continents!

This year OSP is proud to host its Second Annual Fundraising Dinner to continue providing necessities for orphans worldwide.

What: OSP Second Annual Fundraising Dinner
When: Thursday, March 12, 2009 from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Where: William Doo Auditorium (map)
New College, University of Toronto, St. George Campus
45 Willcocks Street (intersection of Willcocks St. and Spadina Avenue)
Toronto, ON M5S 1C7

Price: $15 per person (All proceeds from the event will go to sponsor orphans)

Come enjoy with your friends and family a night of great food, good company of friends, games, prizes, video screening of orphan visits, silent auction, and our dynamic guest speaker Dr. Yaser Haddara, who is a respected Professor at McMaster University and has contributed significantly to the community in North America since 1986!

For more information or to purchase tickets, please email us at osp.uoft@yahoo.ca or call Sr. Fayeza at 647-296-3481.

TICKETS ARE LIMITED SO HURRY BEFORE THEY’RE GONE!

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[We are now accepting applications for volunteers interested in becoming a part of the new OSP committee (OSP 2009-2010).  For further information, see the post below.]

OSP at UofT 2009-2010 Committee Positions Open (Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Orphans Worldwide!)

We are now accepting applications for volunteers interested in becoming a part of the new OSP committee (OSP 2009-2010).

The committee commences from April 2009 until April 2010 and will aim at bringing about an awareness of the situation of orphans around the world and also fundraise in order to re-sponsor the orphans we are currently sponsoring (and sponsor even more orphans).

Interested applicants, apply by Friday, March 6th, 2009 at osp.uoft@yahoo.ca

For more details, task outline, and how to apply: Click Here

KINDLY SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OSP at UofT to EVERYONE!

THANK YOU!

***Check out this Site for the latest updates, news, and events of OSP at UofT***

ORPHAN AWARENESS WEEK 2009 – Orphan Sponsorship Program (OSP) at University of Toronto

“…As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.”

- Humanitarian Audrey Hepburn.

OSP at UofT ORPHAN AWARENESS WEEK 2009

Begin 2009 by reaching out to support a child! Here is your chance to do it!

From Tuesday, January 20th – Thursday, January, 22nd, 2009 is Orphan Awareness Week, held by the Orphan Sponsorship Program at University of Toronto (OSP).  There’ll be OSP poster displays, information booths, delicious food, and social events. All proceeds will support the 121 orphans in 22 countries sponsored by the OSP at UofT.

JAN 20-21: Mini-Bazaar Booths and Awareness Days (for Everyone)

Treats: Enjoy beautifully hand-made bookmarks, delicately embroidered henna, and delicious cakes and pastries from 11am – 5pm @ Table 1 in Sidney Smith Lobby, 100 St. George Street (St. George and Willcocks Street, Near St. George Subway Station)

See the map for the event’s exact location (marked as SS, known as Sidney Smith Hall on the official UofT campus map):
http://rrs.osm.utoronto.ca/map/f?p=110:1:17512535245286187488::NO:::

JAN 22:  Orphan Letter Writing Event (For Ladies Only)

Treats: Come and join us for fun, FREE food, and a chance to put a smile on a child’s face.  Write letters and pack gifts to be sent to the orphans from around the world while building sisterhood/unity on campus from 3pm-6pm. RSVP: Please email us by Mon. Jan. 19th to confirm your attendance.

Location: 33 St. George Street – International Student Centre (ISC), Baldwin Room, Main Floor

(St. George and College at UofT Campus, near Queens Park subway)

See the map for the event’s exact location (marked as CU, known as Cumberland House on the official UofT campus map):
http://rrs.osm.utoronto.ca/map/f?p=110:1:17512535245286187488::NO:::

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***All proceeds will support the 121 orphans in 22 countries sponsored by the OSP at UofT***

Recruiting: Volunteers for the bake sale, henna artists, and for helping out at the booth.

For further information/volunteer contact:

Asma Desai <asma_desai@hotmail.com> or

Farhana Rahman <f.rahman3@gmail.com> and

visit www.ospuoft.wordpress.com

NOTE:  The events are free to attend.

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MEDIA COVERAGE of Orphan Sponsorship Program at University of Toronto (OSP)

OSP’s achievements, work, and updates have been featured in various media (i.e. many newspapers/magazines, radio, etc.) locally, nationally, and internationally.

The OSP has come a long way and is currently sponsoring over 130 orphans annually from over 20 different countries, spanning 4 continents.  This is a blessing, but also a challenge to continue, thus we need to spread the word to ensure OSP’s continued success of sponsoring the orphans year after year, Insha’Allah (God Willing).  Such features in media helps the OSP by letting others know (We’ve been getting donations from all over Canada and outside of Canada)

If you’re interested in reporting OSP’s achievements, work, and updates in media, contact us at osp.uoft@yahoo.ca

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- OSP at UofT in Toronto Star newspaper on August 4, 2008:

http://www.thestar.com/Comment/article/472010

- OSP at UofT in Islamic Horizons magazine of July/August 2008 issue on pages 46-47:

http://www.isnawebpaper.com/webpapers/isna0807/multi/index.html

- OSP at UofT in MSA Link magazine of Fall/Winter 2008 issue on pages 10-11:

http://www.msanational.org/files/msalink/msalink_fall-winter-08.pdf

- OSP at UofT in The Weekly Voice magazine of September 6, 2008 issue on page 7:

http://www.weeklyvoice.com/site/downloads/Voice_September6_08.pdf

- OSP at UofT in The Muslim Voice magazine of September 2008 issue on pages 26-27 and back cover:

http://issuu.com/tmvmag/docs/tmv142?mode=embed&documentId=080907021555-e80f672a545a42059902699fc163a6ee&layout=grey

- OSP at UofT in Pakistan Link newspaper of October 10, 2008 issue:

http://www.pakistanlink.com/Community/2008/Oct08/10/07.HTM

- OSP at UofT in The Muslim Voice magazine of Winter 2009 issue on pages 4-5:

http://issuu.com/tmvmag/docs/tmv151?mode=embed&documentId=090125202800-e9654f19979b46328823d7053f45a41a&layout=grey

- OSP at UofT in Muslim Link Ottawa newspaper of December 2005 issue on page 6:

http://www.muslimlink.ca/downloads/05dec.pdf

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OSP at UofT has also been featured in the following newspapers/magazines:

- The Ambition

- Muslim Free Press

EXCITING UPDATES of OSP at UofT

By:  OSP at UofT Team

1) Four More Sponsorship Countries

*** OSP at UofT list of sponsorship countries has increased from 18 to 22 as four more countries have been added to the list which are:  Chechnya, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Iraq ***

For full list of sponsorship countries, further detailed information about ways to donate, how much it costs to sponsor an orphan for a year, and donor services Click Here

2) Orphans Received Our Cards & Gifts

The OSP at UofT organizes regular events aimed at sending greeting cards, letters, gifts, etc to the orphans to keep in touch with them.  In 2007 and in 2008 we had greeting card socials where students and donors designed and signed cards to send to the orphans along with gifts.  It was a pleasant surprise for the OSP, when we received cards and letters back from a number of the orphans, thanking us for the card, gift and asking the students to keep corresponding with them! We will be having similar events this Winter 2009 and Spring/Summer 2009.

- Below are some pictures of some OSP sponsored orphans with our cards and gifts.

3) Visiting the Orphans

Sarah Khan, studying Human Physiology at University of Toronto and currently the OSP’s Treasurer, had visited Pakistan during the summer holidays 2008 and during this trip, she at her own expense, took out the time to personally visit the orphans that OSP is sponsoring from there.  She met them at their school located in an underprivileged rural village.  Her first-hand experience of visiting the village and exchanging conversations with the children not only allowed her to further comprehend the obstacles the orphans face on a daily basis but also increased her ambition to continue supporting the needs of orphans worldwide.  She added:  “It was really amazing to see OSP’s fundraised donations at work, helping the orphans receive their educational needs which helps them acquire the necessary skills for a better life, employment and financial security in their future.”

(Picture of Sarah Khan, the OSP Treasurer, visiting the orphans in Pakistan)

**Arrangements can be made via the registered charity to visit and meet the orphan (or the orphanage/regional office in general) Note: The individual donor must bear the expense of his/her trip to visit the orphan**

CLICK HERE to Watch OSP Members’ Orphan Visit Videos

Upcoming OSP at UofT Meeting- Sept 23rd

Everyone is welcome to attend upcoming OSP General Meeting taking place at:

 

Date: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

 

Time:  Starts at 5:15pm

 

Location:  33 St. George Street – International Student Centre (ISC), Asia Room, 3rd Floor

 

(St. George and College at UofT Campus, near Queens Park subway)

 

See the map for the meeting’s exact location (marked as CU, known as Cumberland House on the official UofT campus map):
http://rrs.osm.utoronto.ca/map/f?p=110:1:17512535245286187488::NO:::

 

The Orphan Sponsorship Program (OSP) at the University of Toronto (UofT) in its 5 years of existence has fundraised over $205,000 – which is unheard of in student fundraising initiatives! This year, we are sponsoring 120 orphans from over 17 countries, spanning 4 continents. It would now cost over $50,000 to re-sponsor all the orphans for an additional year and this can only be possible with YOUR help!

 

For more information to volunteer and/or donate contact:  osp.uoft@yahoo.ca , www.ospuoft.wordpress.com

Join Us at OSP at UofT Bake Sale Fundraiser!

Sumptuous sultry cakes, cocoa-powdered cupcakes, brownies oozing with chocolate…and so much more! Yours to discover at…

OSP at UofT Bake Sale Fundraiser!

When: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 during Iftaar (free dinner to break the fast) around 7:30pm on UofT Campus

Where: Multi-Faith Centre Main Hall, 2^nd floor

(Koffler Institute, 569 Spadina Ave. Toronto M5S 2J7)

See map for exact location (Koffler Institute marked as KP):

http://rrs.osm.utoronto.ca/map/f?p=110:1:10756918541393012025::NO:::

Directions:
- Use the TTC and get off at Queens Park subway, then take the street car to Spadina street. From there, walk to Russell street.

- Or get off at Spadina Subway and take the street car going to Spadina and College. Get off the stop as you reach Russell street (at the crescent/round-about)

All proceeds go towards supporting the Orphans of the Orphan Sponsorship Program (OSP) at UofT.

The OSP at UofT is currently annually sponsoring 120 orphans from over 17 countries.

Contact: osp.uoft@yahoo.ca to volunteer for the event, donate, or help to bake goodies for the bake sale.

OSP site: www.ospuoft.wordpress.com

OSP at UofT Invites You to: Semi-Annual Orphan Greeting Card Signing Event

(Pictures of some orphans sponsored by OSP at UofT)

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Orphan Sponsorship Program (OSP) at the University of Toronto invites you to:

SEMI-ANNUAL ORPHAN GREETING CARD SIGNING EVENT

Session 1 (FOR EVERYONE)

When: Friday Sept 5th (10am – 2pm)

Where: At OSP-MSA tables/booth during Clubs Day
King’s College Circle (Near Queens Park Subway Station)

Session 2 (FOR LADIES ONLY)

When: Friday Sept 5th (3pm – 6pm)

Where: Bahen Centre (BA), Room 2155
40 St. George Street (College and St. George)
Near Queens Park Subway Station

On the official UofT campus map, Bahen Centre is marked as BA                                                                                                                                                                          http://rrs.osm.utoronto.ca/map/f?p=110:1:12138785371723912869::NO

The OSP at UofT aims to maintain a rapport with the children we are sponsoring by signing Greeting Cards and sending Gifts to them, and we want you to be a part of this wonderful relationship!

Come and join us for a delightful afternoon of Fun, a chance to win Prizes, and to put smiles on the faces of orphan children from around the world!

There’ll be poster displays, information booth about the OSP, and henna application available. Donations to sponsor orphans will also be collected. All proceeds will go towards sponsoring orphans.

The Orphan Sponsorship Program (OSP) was launched in 2003 with the aim of making a positive difference in the lives of orphans around the globe.  In 5 years of OSP’s existence, we’ve fundraised over $200,000, allowing us to annually sponsor 120 orphans from over 17 countries, spanning 4 continents.

For more information, email: osp.uoft@yahoo.ca and visit the site: www.ospuoft.wordpress.com

RSVP: Please email us by Sept 4th to confirm your attendance.

NOTE: This event is free to attend

(Some greeting cards that were sent to our sponsored orphans last year)

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