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Sahara Challenge 2012 : meet the trekkers
Over the past 5 months, we’ve been bowled over by the support that our 30 intrepid trekkers have received for the Sahara Challenge 2012. Massive thanks to EVERYONE who has helped, donated or assisted in whatever way – you’ve all been incredible. We’re humbled by how much help and support there has been: to all at The Body Shop International, the suppliers of the company, all the staff, departments, team and all the trekkers friends and families – a heartfelt thanks. Check out what some of our trekkers are thinking and feeling, their fundraising tips and also why they are doing it
Anita Award Winner Trip 2010: Visit to STOP (ECPAT), India
As the trip continues, our worthy winners had a rather emotional project visit to The Body Shop India’s partners in the current campaign and other ECPAT partners, STOP. STOP was founded in 1998, as a direct fallout of the Global March
Update from Lindsey Cox: TBSF Volunteer Award Winner 2010
Started the week on a fantastic flight, and then meeting the rest of the winners and seeing why they deserved to win the award was awesome and humbling. Landed safely in Delhi and were met by Lisa and Debbie at the
Let the adventure begin: Anita Award Winners Trip, India 2010
All Anita Award winners have arrived safely in India, thank goodness! First on the agenda today is a visit to the project ‘Suparaana Ka Aangan’ – a Delhi organisation which provides quality care and support to local underprivileged children. Additionally, Suparaana Ka
Anita Award Winner : Michael Richardson, Senior Buyer, EMEA Region
“I was asked for a few words about what this trip means to me. Quite simply, its is a chance to bring our values to life. We read about the projects our organisation supports, we read about the difference we make to
Anita Award Winner 2010: Alice Francis, Avalon Mall, Newfoundland, Canada
The Americas Region Anita Award winner, Alice Francis, is gearing up to join her three fellow award winners for a trip of lifetime as they head to India today. “I am beyond ecstatic — my body is literally buzzing!” Alice said.
Lilongwe Wildlife Centre – Update & news
Its always a good time of day to get a monkey update and this post is no exception! Following our funding last year and also our trip with the Anita Award winners, we’ve heard back from the rather remarkable Lilongwe Wildlife
Phoenix Youth – an update
If you have a couple of minutes to spare, check out this amazing video from Phoenix Youth – a brilliant group in Canada. Here’s the link, all you have to do is watch and admire. Simples. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_SwIyuVASY
Argos Sanctuary, Cyprus – an update
Like so many of the projects we support, we’ve had some feedback from the excellent team at Argos Sanctuary in Cyprus which we’d love to share with you. So pop the kettle on, make a steaming beverage and settle back