Tag: Birthing Kits

We’re Internationally Famous! Birthing Kits 2016

Check out this post on Zonta International’s page about our annual Birthing Kit project! http://www.zonta.org/Local-Action/Local-Service-Advocacy/Detail/exciting-growth-for-popular-birthing-kit-project

The Birthing Kit project is one of our favourite days of each year, and we truly appreciate everyone who supports us in this endeavor.

communityIf you’re interested in joining us next year, keep in touch – we’re on Facebook, Twitter, Email and in person!

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Birthing Kits Day 2014

Our annual Birthing Kits day will be held on the 16th of August this year!

Would you like to know more? Volunteer? Donate to the cause? Please have a look at the 2014 Birthing Kits page, and spread the word with your friends.

Look forward to seeing you there again this year!

 

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UN Community Award

We are thrilled and proud to announce that the Zonta Club of Brisbane Breakfast was awarded with a United Nations Association of Australia Queensland Community Award on the 23rd of October, in recognition of advocacy for women worldwide through our commitment to the Zonta Birthing Kit project since 2006.

The awards were presented by Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Governor of Queensland in the company of the president of the UNAA Queensland Clem Campbell at Government House.

Judi Hutchison accepted the award on the club’s behalf and she was accompanied by Karyn Lees, President and Helen Hutchison, fellow member of the Zonta Brisbane Breakfast club, plus Erica Osborn, Project Administrator of the Birthing Kit Foundation (Australia).

Judi accepts the UN Community award on behalf of the Zonta Club of Brisbane Breakfast.

Judi accepts the UN Community award on behalf of the Zonta Club of Brisbane Breakfast.

To find out more about our Birthing Kit involvement, please visit our Birthing Kit pages.

A big congratulations to everyone, and especially Judi and Helen Hutchison, without whom we know the project would not be nearly as amazing as it currently is!

 

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2013 Birthing Kits – Register Now!

It is time to register! 

Registrations are now open for the 2013 Zonta Birthing Kit Assembly Day on

                  Saturday 17th August 2013. 

This year we are aiming to assemble 10,000 kits vital to the women in regional areas ofPapua New Guinea and other developing countries.

Each year corporate and community groups and friends pack birthing kits for third world countries.  It is great for bonding, fun and laughter while making a real difference.  Do you remember last year’s event?  See here!

We have already been fortunate to receive the kind assistance from companies and individuals however we seek your support now by donating to this cause as we need to raise additional monies to fund the required materials to enable us to assemble the 10,000 kits.  Please click on this link to our websiteto volunteer or register your donation.

Further details regarding the event such as public transport and parking options or the Preparation Day information will be forwarded closer to the date to those who register. 

The success of this special day is driven by the regular sponsorship of so many friends, Zontians and the Brisbane community. To those who have already donated, thank you so much for your continued support. 

We look forward to seeing you all again and welcoming new volunteers to this special event.

Thank you

Judi Hutchison

ZontaBrisbane Breakfast Club

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2013 Birthing Kits

Well it is that time again!

The 2013 Zonta Birthing Kit Assembly Day will be held on Saturday 17th August 2013 (SAVE THAT DATE!),  Registrations will be open from 6th July 2013 but for now we need your financial support to reach our goal to assemble 12,000 kits vital to the women in regional areas of Papua New Guinea and developing countries of Africa.

We have already been fortunate to receive the generous assistance from some organisations, however we seek your support now by donating to this cause.  We need to raise additional monies to fund the required materials for us to assemble the 12,000 kits.  Please click on this link to our website to register your donation.

The success of this special day is driven by the regular sponsorship of so many friends, Zontians and the Brisbane community.

We thank you so much for your continued support.

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2012 Birthing Kit Preparation Day 15 August

Here are a few photos of the fantastic work our volunteers did on our Birthing Kit preparation day, 15th August for the upcoming millionth birthing kit to be assembled and distributed by the Zonta Brisbane Breakfast Club!

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