News
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July 2010
Fran Talavera will be making a World of Difference for LAFF thanks to the Vodafone Foundation.
Vodafone foundation's World of Difference initiative annouced Fran was one of 8 people selected to work for a charity of their choice for one year providing a salary and related support. Fran was chosen from thousands of applicants and won on her merit through a public competition. Fran will start working for LAFF in September this year and will become a Project Coordinator based in Peru.
June 2010
Solar showers arrive at Azul Wasi offering more inviting washing facilities for all the boys and reducing the energy consumption of Azul Wasi.
Sarah concludes her Vodaphone World of Difference placement having completed two months full time work for LAFF. Thank you to Sarah for all your hard work advancing the goals of LAFF during this time and to Vodaphone for providing the financial assistance and training to make it possible.
May 2010
Guinea pig farm built and stocked with guinea pigs. The farm will help Azul Wasi become self sufficient by generating income from local markets. LAFF will also fund vocational training on animal husbandry to ensure the long term sustanability of the farm and provide pratical education to the boys of Azul Wasi.
Congratulations to Bautista, Edwin and Vigante who have been selected as the top 3 students in their school. Also to, Neptali and Dante have been selected to represent their school football team!
April 2010
Trustee Sarah wins competition with Vodafone World of Difference scheme to work for LAFF for two months. Read Sarah's World of Difference blog here.
March 2010
Great news - Azul Wasi kids return to school and their home after flooding subsides.
January 2010
Azul Wasi hit by floods and fighting for survival - see our project news section for more...
January 2010
LAFF donates minibus to Azul Wasi - see Project News for more.
December 2009
LAFFs Christmas fundraiser raises £1,100 - see Events News and Fundraising News for more.
September 2009
LAFF Trustees have just returned from a project visit to Azul Wasi. Read more on our Project News page.
July 2009
LAFF supporters have completed their Channel Swim - raising over £10,000 in sponsorship for Azul Wasi Children’s Home. The crazy team of 6 reached France in an amazing 13 hours, 17 minutes and 10 seconds. Well done Team 'Are you having a LAFF?!'
Click here to see their photos of the Big Swim.
