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

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***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 Newspaper (widely-read UofT’s Independent Community weekly paper) on November 12, 2009:

http://thenewspaper.ca/the-inside/item/81-orphan-sponsorship-program-keeps-on-giving

- OSP at UofT in The Muslim Voice magazine of March 2010 on page 26:

http://tmv.uoftmsa.com/?page_id=582

- OSP at UofT in The Muslim Voice magazine of January 2010 issue on page 30 and inside back cover on page 31:

http://tmv.uoftmsa.com/?page_id=582

- 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 28-29 and back cover (page 32):

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 September 2009 issue inside front cover on page 2:

http://issuu.com/tmvmag/docs/tmv152

- OSP at UofT in The Muslim Voice magazine of Winter 2009 issue on pages 6-7:

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

- OSP at UofT in The Muslim Voice magazine of December 2007 issue on pages 24-27 and back cover (page 36):

http://issuu.com/tmvmag/docs/tmv141?mode=embed&documentId=090125201400-c1e5146aceab4ecd9a106335f94f897e&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 as four more countries have been added to the list which are:  Chechnya, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Iraq.  We are also looking into the possibility of sponsoring orphans from new countries, including Yemen, Mali, Niger, and Albania***

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 opportunities 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 in Winter 2009, Spring/Summer 2009, & Fall 2009.  We will continue to have such events 2-3 times every year in the future to keep in touch with all our sponsored orphans, Insha’Allah.

- 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