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Follow on Google News | Y- Generation Against Poverty Journey To AfricaMelbourne Y-Generation Against Poverty (Y-GAP) youth run not for profit organisation aim to bridge the world gap together between privileged and deprived children. In just a few weeks 16 members will travel to Africa along with film and crew.
By: Olya Komm JOURNEY TO AFRICA SERIES MALAWI MISSION AND GHANA SAFE HOUSE Melbourne Y-Generation Against Poverty (Y-GAP) youth run not for profit organisation aim to bridge the world gap together between privileged and deprived children. In just a few weeks 16 Y-GAP members will travel to Africa along with film and crew documenting the “Malawi Mission” and Ghana: “Safe House” projects. “Malawi Mission” at request of Malawi Department of Education, Y-GAP set to lead construction of four classroom blocks providing an education facility for over 6,658 students and 38 teachers. Ghana: “Safe House” Y-GAP takes the dangerous obstacle in assisting negotiations’ The committee team consists of human rights organisations, Chris Judd Caption, Carlton Football Club as Y-GAP Ambassador, Tim Costello CEO, World Vision Australia, Simon McKeon Executive Chairman, Macquarie Group, Howard Critchley Managing Director, CEVA Logistics, Fabio Cammarano Partner, CPA, Collins & Co and Kate Jesaulenko John Anile PTY Solicitors. “I am honoured to be affiliated with my peers at Y-GAP, through their focus on sustainability, the support provided will not only benefit the current generation of children, but many generations to come.” Chris Judd, Y-GAP Ambassador. Y-GAP is on nation-wide appeal for volunteers and funding enthusiasts, in support of 16 brave Y-GAP members’ setting foot in parts of Africa to embellish the lives of children living in poverty and constructing the projects at hand “Malawi Mission” and Ghana: “Safe House”. Major fundraising activities with all proceeds directed to the projects, catch the Y- GAP team and make a difference, dates and venues below. Bike Ride 11 days, 2,051kms, Dion Taylor and Natale Matarazzo completed a bike ride riding from Brisbane to Melbourne – To create awareness for ‘Malawi Mission’ & ‘Ghana: Safe House’ projects. Y- GAP @ RIVA - Proudly Presented by 199BONGO The Ride - Brisbane to Melbourne 7pm – 3am Friday 24 October – Y-GAP at RIVA - St. Kilda Marina Celebrating the return of Dion & Natale after their Ride, $50 ticket Tickets are available at the door or check out Y-GAP website for ticket purchase at www.y-gap.org Inclusive - Bands, drinks, canapé’s, Melbourne’s best - Polyfonic, Disco Montego, Andy Murphy & Nick Foley. Swindle Ckillers for Y-GAP Friday 7 November – Billboards Nightclub, 170 Russell St, Melbourne The Swindle Ckillers are coordinating a superb line-up of new Aussie Hip-Hop music acts in raising funds for Y-GAP. Headlining the line-up is Diafrix - featuring full African drumming band, the Swindle Ckillers, Lost Boys, Illy, BBS, and Agency Dub Collective with special guest DJ Mixa from Bliss n Esso. For more information check out Official Website for YGAP @ www.y-gap.org Y-GAP Upcoming Events RIVA – Celebrating return of 2,051km triumph bike riders Dion & Natale – Book Now Swindle Ckillers for Y- GAP – Book Now Full details can be found on www.y-gap.org Contact Y- GAP via email: info@y-gap.org Elliot Costello +61 401 863401 Alby Tomassi +61 438 737981 Elena Critchley +61 408 394360 FINISH # # # Director at Universal Public Relations: Publicity ~ Events ~ Strategic Promotions: Individual/ Corporate business Associations. End
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