Anti-Poverty Week was established in Australia as an expansion of the UN’s annual International Anti-Poverty Day on October 17.
The main aims of Anti-Poverty Week are to strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia,. and encourage research, discussion and action to address these problems, including action by individuals, communities, organisations and governments.
Between October 16th and 22nd is being celebrated as Anti-Poverty week in Australia. To assist this endeavour The Friends of Ebenezer together with Mrs Marj White of North Maleny will be holding a Variety Charity Concert the day after, Sunday 23rd October. It will be held at the Maleny High School Activity Centre starting at 1.30p.m. sharp.
The funds raised will be sent to the Ebenezer Childcare Trust in Livingstone Zambia which is taking care of 405 orphaned and vulnerable children.
The Orphanage also provides for elderly grandparents endeavouring to raise their orphaned grand children who attend the Ebenezer School!
Everyone who is interested in helping to reduce poverty and hardship are invited to come for an afternoon of great music and dance.
The Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra, Buderim Male Choir and the Talara Primary College Dance Group will entertain patrons royally!
Also during afternoon tea-time there will be a floral display by members of the Maleny Garden Club.
Tickets are available from Maleny Newsagency, Maple Street, Maleny or direct from Lenore on 54296194.
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