Raise money for Africa!

Last week the city of Leicester was greeted by a giant mosquito which was seen helping young people raise money for one of the biggest killers in Africa.  The mosquito was seen at Leicester College on Thursday 10th December and at the University of Leicester on Friday 11th December. Young people at both venues raised a total of £506.32 to help end deaths caused by Malaria.

Fair Trade coffee and tea as well as Krispy Kreme doughnuts were sold on both campuses with every penny going towards ‘Malaria No More’.

Michael Tweed, a Christian and one of the Faiths Act Fellows for the Tony Blair Faith Foundation based at St Philip’s Centre said, “At Christmas time, it is the season of giving to one another. As a result of the generosity and hard work of students at Leicester College and the University of Leicester, Christmas has come early for 100 African families. This is because £5 buys a bed net to protect a family from malaria -
and 100 Botswanan families will be safe, because of these students”.

Michael was joined in the charity effort by his colleague Bilal Hassam and Raheema Caratella (Engagement Worker) at the St Philip’s Centre. Their mission is to mobilise the faith communities of Leicester in the global fight against malaria.

Bilal Hassam, a Muslim who is also studying Medicine at the University of Nottingham added, “It is amongst the highest calls in all religions to help those in need. Malaria is entirely preventable and yet kills someone every thirty seconds. I think this is unacceptable. The students at Leicester College and the University of Leicester have shown that they care about this very serious issue”.

The Faiths Act Fellows are working to equip, inspire and empower the next generation of Faith Leaders in Leicester. You can follow their progress and get involved through their website: www.FaithsActFellows.org/Leicester

For more information:Riaz RavatFaith Training Development Manager, St Philip’s Centre
Tel: 0116 2733459 – Email: Riaz.Ravat@stphilipscentre.co.uk – www.stphilipscentre.co.uk