Sunday, April 24, 2011

Appco Group Hong Kong with the global team to tackle climate change

An Earth hour organised by a leading charity organisation and Appco Group Hong Kong worked with it to raise public support for the event. The main aim of the event was to make a serious point to global leaders that the world wants urgent action to tackle climate change.

Procuring financial support for its causes, Appco Group and its network of Fundraisers have been raising awareness of Earth Hour and encouraging the public to take part. British Prime Minister David Cameron made a video address supporting Earth Hour, whilst Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Big Ben and the London Eye were amongst the UK landmarks that turned off their lights for 60 minutes.

Other iconic global landmarks that also took part include; Times Square in New York, the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Eiffel Tower in Paris, Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Davis Station, Antarctica and the Sydney Opera House in Australia.

The event became a reminder to all that we only have one planet, our Earth.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Appco Group Hong Kong FR's appreciates the efforts of their comrades

Appco Group Hong Kong FR’s are indeed proud to be a part of Appco Group's globa wing.
The outstanding contributions to the Charity sector in areas like Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, Governance and Foundations has equipped Ten Spanish Fundraisers recently get the chance to see how their efforts in the field can change lives.

Appco Group Support Espana held a competition open to all Spanish Field Representatives (FR) within the Charities Division, which offered the 10 best performers the chance to be flown to the Canary Islands to see a children’s charity at work.

The FRs visited a special village where about 40 children live. They were thrilled to discover the fantastic job done by the social workers and charity 'mothers' there.

The village not only provides care but enables the children to grow up in a warm, family atmosphere. One FR commented, "it enabled us to see how important the work we do is.
"When we go out and secure long-term donors for charities we are enabling them to carry out these kinds of vital projects. It has made me feel really proud that I am helping to make a difference."

During their visit, the FRs also had the opportunity to take part in a thrilling go-karting competition and have fun.