5Ambassadors
“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world” – Anon
“We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
The voices of those suffering from HIV, extreme poverty, endemic disease and malnutrition are scarcely heard in the global discourse. It seems that the rift between the developing and developed worlds grows bigger every day.
And yet, the paradox is that there is only one world. Every child, every human life, matters.
The only way to begin to redress global iniquities is to translate our belief in universal human rights into the language of action.
This is why we call upon you, whomever you may be, to become part of a new dream.
To become an Ambassador of the Possible.
This is not some abstract, lofty concept. It is infinitely simple.
All it requires is a willingness to do your part to help.
The details are entirely up to you!
Your contribution to this possible dream may be through raising funds, spreading awareness, or simply sharing the message of hope with your friends and family.
All over the world, Possible Dreams International has called upon ordinary men and women to become our ambassadors. To raise the banner of hope and share our message of true equity and social justice.
Stories of our Ambassadors
Possible Dreams International have ambassadors all over the world, ordinary men and women like you and I, inspired by the immediacy of the challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa and the knowledge that together we can make change.
Below you can read the stories of just a few of our wonderful ambassadors:
Tessa Edwards is an artist and humanitarian who has been donating proceeds from her artwork to PDI for the last several years. Tessa’s generosity helped begin PDI’s Mealie Meal project in Swaziland which helps Grandmothers (Gogos) raising orphan children on their own (usually between 10 to 20 children per family) http://www.theaerialarmadillo.com/
Below is a video of some of the lives Tessa’s gift will touch:
Dr. Alfred Hartmann has been a physician for over 30 years. Specializing in internal medicine and palliative care he makes frequent visits to Swaziland to work with the Good Shepherd Home based care team. In addition to sharing his medical skills and compassion with the people of Swaziland for almost ten years, as an ambassador for Possible Dreams International he has been active in fundraising and advocating for those afflicted by HIV/AIDS and extreme poverty.
Linda Neas is an educator and writer who lives in Western Massachusetts. Inspired by stories of Swaziland and the work of Possible Dreams International, she wrote a series of poems about Swaziland which she has published, and is donating all proceeds to the work of Possible Dreams International. http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1321608
Waleed Aly is an Australian lawyer, academic, radio personality and rock musician. As an ambassador for Possible Dreams International, Waleed is vocal in his support of the plight of those living with HIV/AIDS and extreme poverty in Africa. Notably he helped to organize for half the proceeds of a dinner held by Australian Minister of Finance and Minister for Melbourne, Lindsay Tanner to be donated to the work of Possible Dreams International.
In the United States, Brandi Reynolds, a young artist and self described ‘joy-rebel’ decided that she would paint ‘love notes’ for the people of Swaziland….to build a bridge of friendship…. Thanks to Brandi’s gift a little light shone into the lives of very poor, very sick children and widowed mothers.
In the United Kingdom Catherine Mark is completing the 15 mile Wirral Coastal walk for PDI. http://www.myactionaid.org.uk/Walumba/wirral-coastal-walk-23rd-may-2010-4
Also in the UK Liann Brookes Smith has run several half marathons for PDI.
The Burwood Heights Uniting Church Craft Group have had several stalls and craft fundraisers to raise funds for the people of Swaziland and the work of Possible Dreams International.
Susan Carland is a lecturer in Sociology, a humanitarian and frequent guest on Australian television and radio. She is an advocate and ambassador for Possible Dreams International and in 2009 she sent a shipment of clothing to Swaziland, the results of which are documented in this video:
In Canada, Edward and Miruh Sanderson are active ambassadors, Edward has developed a meditation CD, the proceeds of which are being donated to Possible Dreams International and Miruh writes and fundraises for the poor in Swaziland.
In New Delhi 12 year old Dharini is writing cards for the poor in Swaziland and her own country so that she might build bridges of hope.
We have hundreds of ambassadors all over the world, forming a network of willing hands and open hearts, reaching out to our friends who are facing desperate circumstances in rural Swaziland.
You see, no matter who you are or what your background may be it truly is possible for all of us to make a change! Eminently possible.
Here are some more simple but powerful ideas:
Raising Funds
- Organise a dinner for friends and family. Ask each person to donate something to the cause. Tell them the stories of Swaziland and Southern Africa.
- Organise a movie night/trivia night/
- Take a collection at your place of work, religious or social group
- Organise a casual clothes day at a local school, ask each student to pay a dollar or two dollars to wear casual clothes to school that day.
- Put on a concert or art exhibition
- Walk, run, bike ride for Possible Dreams International – ask people in your neighbourhood to sponsor you.
- Be creative – the sky is the limit when it comes to what you can do!
Raising Awareness
- Write about Swaziland and developing world issues – add it to your blog, facebook, twitter pages.
- Give a talind out k at your place of work, religious or social group
- Be informed! Find more by writing to us and ask for further information about questions you have regarding any of the issues discussed on this webpage. We will happy to share with you further resources.
- Get involved in the discussions on our blog page.
We are a team. So if you have a question, an idea or comment – feel free to drop us a line any time at possibledreamsinternational@gmail.com
