Be Tho Orphanage Vietnam

Oliver Bonas UK supports Be Tho Orphanage with funds raised from the sale of a "Baby Grow" which is made in Vietnam at Albetta International. Some of these funds are being used to purchase new sewing machines for the skills programme, established at Be Tho by Sister Vinh for her older residents so that they may find employment when they leave the orphanage. Thanks to the generous donation from Oliver Bonas and with technical advice provided by Marco and Annabel (owners of Albetta), the students at Be Tho will soon be trading in their pedal driven singer sewing machines for more sophisticated, professional models. Training on these new machines will be provided by Albetta and volunteers from the Canadian community in Ho Chi Minh City.

Nursing school Haiti

Seventy five nursing students died in the quake when the school collapsed. The University of Montreal Nursing school and Cheneliere Book publishers (Montreal) have joined forces with Rose Charities to supply text and reference books for the 25 surviving nursing students so that they may complete their studies. In addition, a relationsip is being forged with the Nursing School at U of Montreal so that future Haitian/Canadian nursing graduates may travel to Port au Prince to work along side the Haitian graduates.

We're all proud of Noot and Rose Charities USA !

Physio / Administrator volunteer wanted... should be interested in Cambodia and diasbility rehab.

This is not a job advertisement. However FIRST-Rose in Cambodia is upgrading its physio-therapy facilities. Joanna Thomson (Perth) is there now but needs some assistance. Realistically there will be as much administration as teaching. There is a distinct leaning curve associated with getting functional in Cambodia - in some ways not dissimilar to some other developing countries, but in others, very different. Realistically we need someone who is personally very interested in that country or the area, knows it,  and simply wants to do it to enrich their and the lives of others.   Pay.. none.  Expenses... almost none. Airflight.. probably an airmiles ticket. Accom...yes but in a fairly basic guesthouse.  Will  you end up out of pocket at all.... undoubtably yes... !  Will you be an official Rose Charities worker.. no.. we don't have such.  Hot, tiring and energy draining.. yes.  You need to be able to see a glass half empty, and always see it as half full. You need to be able to get on with people. You need to know how to communicate.  You need to want to retain a relationship with the project into the future; maintain a sense of some ownership and help us develop further plans. You need to be able to track expenses (ie exceedingly basic accounting) and know one end of a computer from another.  Of all the above, patience, energy, affability and communication skills and dedication are the most important. Quite a tall order !  Not expecting many (?any) answers !

Get well soon Lawrence !

We are delighted that Lawrence Cheah's (Chair Rose Charities International) went well and our Chairman is fine !  Get well soon Lawrence !  Everyone in Rose Charities sends thoughts and good wishes for your speedy post-op recovery.   

Unique humanitarian Emergencies Course with Child and Family focus: June 2010

This unique Case Western Reserve University short course has been largely designed by Dr Karen Olness of Health Frontiers (a close Rose Charities partner in Haiti relief work). It is unique in that very few courses of in the area focus specifically on the child.  We recommend it very highly.  I is also endorsed by the International Pediatrics Association.   Register online at   http://casemed.case.edu/cme 

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Rose Charities 2010 Conference (25-28 June 2010) Travel & Accommodation Notes

For Cambodian travel arrangment / hotel bookings:    Mr Hem Nara  hem_nara2007@yahoo.com      Mr Nara has worked with Rose Charities for many years dealing with bookings for both previous conferences (Penang and Ho Chi Minh City).  We very much recommend him for all travel arrangements including Siem Reap / Angkor Wat travel.

Officially recommended hotels for delegates. (its more enjoyable when everyone stays in the same place(s) - though Phnom Penh has many other hotels too of course)

1) Imperial Garden Hotel   www.imperialgarden-hotel.com   Approx USD 60 per night. Nice pool and gym. The hotel where the conference rooms are.  Book through Mr Nara for best rate (ie not over internet)

2) Frangipani Hotel (there is a Frangipanni Hotel '60' and a Frangipanni Hotel '90' - we recommend the '60').  www.frangipanihotel.com  Mention the Rose Charities 2010 Meeting for a discount.  About USD 36 per night

3) Goldie Boutique Guesthouse    www.goldieguesthouse.com    Around $28 per night.  Well recommended

.. If all else full...

4) Blue Lime Hotel    www.bluelime.asia/rooms.html    About USD 40 per night .. but worth it..


Contact. Hon Head of Meeting Secretariat. Ms Linda Roberts (Rose Charities Canada)
Email.    RoseCharities2010@live.com      Fax  +1-810-592-0595