Aug 26th-Oct 15th: SMS Brunei Prihatin to National Orphans Fund

Dates: August 26th - October 15th 2008
Ways to Donate:

For DSTCom, Prima and Easi users (via SMS)
Type YATIM, followed by donation amount without spacing, eg: YATIM10 and then send the sms to 8885555

For b.mobile users (via SMS)
Type YATIM, followed by donation amount without spacing, and send it to 10101 or through b.mobile's WAP Portal

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Aug 30th-31st: Body Shop: Domestic Violence Awareness in conjuction with LOMOGRAPHY

Date: August 30th - 31st 2008
Opening Times: 10:30am - 10pm
Venue: Body Shop, The Mall Gadong
Other Info:
Event is to promote domestic violence awareness in conjuction with them
Body Shop has invited local Lomographers to promote this awareness by having a mini exhibition on Lomography
Also come support this awareness by dropping by at the Body Shop, pay $2, get a daisy and have your photo taken by one of the lomographers of your choice
Your picture will then be posted on the lomo wall alongside other
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Aug 20th & 27th: Pusat Bahagia Special Children Birthday Celebrations

20th August 2008
Time: 2 pm
Venue: Eric Goh Pusat Bahagia, Belait

27th August 2008
Time: 9.30 am
Venue: Pusat Bahagia, Kpg Pulaie
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Aug 12th-28th: RIPAS Blood Donation Campaign

Schedule:
* 12th August 2008 0900 - 1200 hrs Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka, Bandar Seri Begawan
* 13th August 2008 0900 - 1100hrs Sekolah Menengah Awang Semaun, Kg. Sg. Kebun, Brunei-Muara
* 14th august 2008 0930 - 1130hrs Immigrations Dept Kuala Belait, KB
* 16th august 2008 0900 - 1100hrs Pusat Belia, Bandar Seri Begawan
* 19th august 2008 0900 - 1100hrs Pelabuhan Muara (Muara Port), Muara
* 20th August 2008 0930 - 1200hrs Pusat Belia Temburong, Bangar, Temburong
* 26th august 2008 0930 - 1100hrs Kedutaan Indonesia, Kg. Sg. Hanching.
* 28th August 2008 0930 - 1500hrs Fugro BSP Headquarters, Seria

Other Info: All welcomed, please donate blood as the hospital needs to stock for the fasting & raya months. Your blood will save lives !
For more information, please contact: Hj. Ibrahim Hj. Bakar at 8847053

Thanks to Dr Doom for sending the info!

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Aug 9th: DHL Brunei Volunteer Day

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Aug 3rd: Pusat Ehsan Charity Bazaar 2008

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July 5th: NAB Charity Football Match 2008

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June 29th: Walk for Life 2008 "Walk the Talk"

Date: Sunday, June 29th 2008
Time: 6:30am
Venue: National Stadium, Berakas
Attire: RED
About "Walk the Talk":
Help raise funds for future projects for BDAC (Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council) in educating the population bit by bit
About Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council (BDAC):
Even though the members of BDAC are small, they are one of the most active councils in the county led by and run by youths
BDAC have been working very hard in raising awareness - conducting roadshows and orientation programs throughout the whole year where they visit schools and give awareness talks on HIV/AIDS
They do not work for money- they chase the satisfaction knowing that when they educate one person about hiv/aids and sexual education, that is one life they touch
Their volunteers and members have gone through trainings and visits to countries with bad cases of hiv/aids; if only you could see through my eyes and understand that the impact of hiv/aids is devastating and heartbreaking- you will do all you can to make sure that your friends and loved ones are safe from harms way
There are 8 new hiv/aids cases this year, which is a big jump from slower growths in previous years Read On!...

June 5th: H.A.P.P.Y (HIV Awareness Programme for Peers & Youth) Project

Date: Thursday 5th June 2008
Time: 2.00 - 4.30 pm
Venue: Anthony Abell College, Seria
Attendance: 100 students
About HAPPY:
Up until the end of the year 2007, a total number of 37 cases were recorded in Brunei Darussalam, with 7 local new HIV cases noted
With response to this, 4 youths made the initiative to spread the awareness on HIV related matters to their peers all over Brunei!
Programme’s objectives are:
To elevate awareness on HIV
To encourage behavioural changes
To assist the target group to make the right choices
To broaden the knowledge gained to peers
Other Info:
The programme will be facilitated by the Sentient Team and will be supported by Penyinar Club, Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council youth members
The progamme is under the B-@ktif Competition 2008, organised by Youth and Sports Department, Ministry Youth Culture & Sports.
Participants will be engaged in a mini-workshop sharing session, discussion, audios and visuals, Q&A, sing alongs, and even have different perspectives of their lives after the short programme

Thanks to Anis Bakar for the info!

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May 25th: H.A.P.P.Y (HIV Awareness Programme for Peers & Youth) Roadshow for the Girl Guides Association of Brunei

Date: Sunday, 25th May 2008
Time: 9.30 - 12.00 pm
Venue: Girl Guides Headquarters
(Blok B12, simpang 32-66, Kampong Anggerek Desa BB3713
Ibu pejabat Persatuan Pandu Puteri Brunei Darussalam
Attendance: 50 Girl Guide members
About HAPPY:
Up until the end of the year 2007, a total number of 37 cases were recorded in Brunei Darussalam, with 7 local new HIV cases noted
With response to this, 4 youths made the initiative to spread the awareness on HIV related matters to their peers all over Brunei!
Programme’s objectives are:
To elevate awareness on HIV
To encourage behavioural changes
To assist the target group to make the right choices
To broaden the knowledge gained to peers
Other Info:
The programme will be facilitated by the Sentient Team and will be supported by Penyinar Club, Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council youth members
The progamme is under the B-@ktif Competition 2008, organised by Youth and Sports Department, Ministry Youth Culture & Sports.
Participants will be engaged in a mini-workshop sharing session, discussion, audios and visuals, Q&A, sing alongs, and even have different perspectives of their lives after the short programme

Thanks to Anis Bakar for the info :)

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May 17th: H.A.P.P.Y (HIV Awareness Programme for Peers & Youth) Roadshow

Date: Saturday, 17th May 2008
Time: 2- 4 PM
Venue: Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Secondary School's multipurpose hall
Attendance: Form 4 students
About HAPPY:
Up until the end of the year 2007, a total number of 37 cases were recorded in Brunei Darussalam, with 7 local new HIV cases noted
With response to this, 4 youths made the initiative to spread the awareness on HIV related matters to their peers all over Brunei!
Programme’s objectives are:
To elevate awareness on HIV
To encourage behavioural changes
To assist the target group to make the right choices
To broaden the knowledge gained to peers
Other Info:
The programme will be facilitated by the Sentient Team and will be supported by Penyinar Club, Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council youth members
The progamme is under the B-@ktif Competition 2008, organised by Youth and Sports Department
Participants will be engaged in a mini-workshop sharing session, discussion, audios and visuals, Q&A, sing alongs, and even have different perspectives of their lives after the short programme

Thanks to Anis Bakar for sending the info to us!

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May 3rd, 4th, 9th-11th: Baiduri Masters Charity Golf Event

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May 2nd, 3rd & 4th: Charity Golf Tournament

Date: May 2nd, 3rd & 4th 2008
Venue: Royal Brunei Golf, Jerudong Park Country Club
Entry Fee: $100
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April 26th: The Rotary Club Blood Donation Drive

Date: Saturday, April 26th 2008
Time: 10am to 2pm
Venue: NBT's Lexus showroom, Gadong Read On!...

April 25th JIS Earth Day Dinner & Lecture

Date: Friday 25 April, 2008
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Li Gong Restaurant, Empire Hotel, Jerudong
Other Info:
There will be a special guest speaker who will be discussing the Heart of Borneo project with us, and sharing ideas about what we can do to bring about positive environmental change
Please reserve your seat for $55 through the JIS shop
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May 4th: Breast Cancer Support Group Walkathon

Date: Sunday, 4th May 2008
Time: 07.00am
Starting Route: Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium, Berakas
Other Info:
The Walkathon aims to raise awareness and funds
A sponsorship card can be collected at No 23, 1st Floor , Lot 09784, Bangunan Haji Hasan Abdullah, Kg Mengalait, Gadong
For more information or interested, please call: 8717563 Read On!...

April 27th: SMARTER 7-Hill Charity Challenge

Date: April 27th 2008
Official Starting Time: 7am
Venues: Starting from Taman Peranginan Tasek Lama, followed by hills at Taman Rekreasi Markuching, Taman Rekreasi Hutan Bukit Subok, Bukit Pancaran Subok, Bukit Kg Mentiri, Taman Rekreasi Hutan Simpan Berakas and finally ending at Taman Rekreasi Hutan Shahbandar
Estimated Ending Time: 4pm
Challenge: Complete all seven hills and climbing routes in continuous succession in one day
About The 7-Hill Charity Challenge: Represents the seven days of the week that we have to face the world with our child with autism
Registration: Free (participants will be given certificates)
Other Info: Roughly 500 7-Hill Charity Challenge t-shirts priced at $12 a piece are still available for purchase
For more information, contact: Malai Hj Abdullah at 8743777, Hj Roslan at 8773310 or Major Talip at 8865646. Read On!...

April 12th: anakbrunei's Pyjama Party Movie Night

Movie of the Night: “P.S. I Love You"
Price for Ticket: B$10.00 each (50% will go to SMARTER Brunei. Your ticket will also include FREE finger food and drinks which is kindly sponsored by MVision Cinemas)
Other Info:
Phone bookings will open from 08th April 2008 (Mention Pyjama Movie Night)
Please book early to get your seats
Depending on the eventual numbers, an extra show will be add on to cater for extra demand
There will also be a special booth for SMARTER where you can buy SMARTER merchandise and also sign up for the ‘7-Hill Charity Challenge’ which will be held on the 27th April 2008
Also, starting this Thursday, there will be a small gallery set up at the Empire Cinema which will be displaying some pieces from PHOTOBYRED collection up for sale
Proceeds from the sales will also go to SMARTER Brunei
Source of photo & for more information, please visit: anakbrunei.org
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March 29th: Earth Hour 2008

I know the University of Brunei Darussalam will be participating this event! Good on them!

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March 25th-27th: BHASG Temburong Voluntary Work

Date: 25th-27th March (2 nights and 3 days stay)
Time: Departing from Bandar (Tambing) via boat at 7 AM (approximately 45minutes journey)
Transport: Via boat Bandar-Temburong-Bandar. At Bangar we will be transported by bus around the town
Venue:
Accommodation at Youth and Sports center, Bangar
Project at Sekolah Rendah Sultan Hassan
Activities:
To beautify the school compound as to create a friendly and happy environment for the students there
Ice breaking session with 10 officials from SRSH on the first day which include teachers and clerks
Landscaping, gardening, painting and do some artworks that includes 'khat' (jawi) work, painting the corridor lanes with board games etc, handicrafts for night activities
Games will be conducted for both officials and volunteers to strengthen the bond, team work and well, to release the 'stress' and have fun together :)
SPECIAL Request (hehe): Request for lot of man power for this project especially in the field of carrying heavy loads. (Yes boys, we ladies need your muscles)
Collection fees:
For volunteers - $15 ($10 will be donated to project expenses while $5 is boat fee to Temburong. Volunteers return fee will be sponsored by the committees)
List of things to bring: As per usual for overstay activity; clothes, toiletries, telekong for Muslimahs, sports shoes, camping food etc.
Other Info:
This project is especially dedicated to the former 136 Bokok students who got transferred to SRSH due to the flash flood which damaged SR Bokok a few months back
Our vision is to liven up their spirits, bring cheer and smiles to the children
There will be a meeting this SUNDAY 23rd of March 2PM at Aranda Cafe, D'Anggerek Hotel where the Group will brief you about the project and give committees and volunteers the paper programme and things to bring
Volunteers who want to pay or donate the collection fee before Sunday can be made at Restaurant Soto Babu; No 158, Spg 40, Kg Sungai Akar - Ask for Lina 8912917 (Payments are best to be made at night. The venue is visible on a hill with 'lampung cucul')
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