NASHI MARKS 10 YEAR MILESTONE

2015

NASHI MARKS

10

YEAR MILESTONE

In these years we’ve done a lot together and the most important thing we have learned is our journey is just beginning.

This year NASHI hosted THE UGLY TRUTH FORUM, launched the MEET AT THE PEAK event, Welcomed a partnership with BOXES OF LOVE in DAUPHIN, Held a NASHI fundraiser in WINNIPEG, Hosted a 10 YEAR GALA and most important Wel-comed our first girls to the MAPLE LEAF CENTRE. It has been quite an active event-ful year!

VICTOR MALAREK

of CTV’S W5 Attends 3 NASHI Events in 2014 Dauphin, MB., Winnipeg and Saskatoon were all honoured to have Victor Malarek as their guest speaker at NASHI events. Mr. Malarek’s investigative work into human trafficking is world class. He has travelled the world presenting his research to varied organizations and governments. He remains violently passionate about making people aware of human trafficking and is intoler-ant of those who are creating and perpetuating this travesty throughout the world. Mr. Malarek has given generously of his time and is dedicated to NASHI’S work. His support of NASHI is best exemplified in his words.

“Everyone on this fragile planet has the capacity to reach out and touch the soul of someone less fortu-nate. If everyone did this what an amazing world it would be. NASHI and its devoted coterie of volun-teers and donors, has taken on a daunting task with a deep sense of vision and driving spirit… “

“How do you eat an elephant? You take one bite at a time.” Timea Nagy

Boxes of Love have been supporting orphaned and abandoned youth in Ukraine for seven years through educational and personal hygiene sup-plies. The group has also made equipment purchases to assist children with disabilities. Wanting to provide long-term concrete support for the youth in Ukraine, Boxes of Love connected with NASHI, after watching the "One Perogy At A Time" documentary. We have now had the honour to spend time with NASHI members and learn how we can work together.

The Human Trafficking Forum held September in Dauphin, attended by over 150 participants, was the first public event held by Boxes of Love. NASHI's co- founder Savelia Curniski provided an overview of how the Maple Leaf Centre started and inspired the audience when she spoke of how the safe house is now a loving home to four young girls but will be a home for 20 girls. Victor Malarek, guest speaker, spoke passionately about Human Trafficking, specifically on what causes this travesty and what we as Canadians can do to stop it. His presentation that night has been described as "motivating", "educational", and "empowering". The evening also started the dialogue that human traf-ficking happens everywhere, Dauphin is not immune. We truly appreci-ate all the support and guidance NASHI has provided. Boxes of

Love volunteers look forward to working with NASHI on projects that will provide a safe and loving environment for young girls who are at high risk of facing human trafficking in Ukraine.

THE UGLY TRUTH FORUM –

DAUPHIN BOXES OF LOVE HOSTS NASHI

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The UGLY TRUTH FORUM held May 2014 was an extremely well-planned day offering information, insight, empathy and compassion. Timea Nagy, the guest speaker who was trafficked from Hungary to Canada, enlightened us about how victims are treated and manipulated. The other presenters: M.P. Joy Smith, Constable Jay Keating and Andrew Allsopp reported their action plans and used their energy to convict us when necessary, to in-spire and motive us and to encourage us – this tragedy can be addressed. We can do battle and we can make a difference in this overwhelming issue. Timea was asked, “How do you eat an elephant? Her answer: “ You take one bite at a time.”

LOVE IN ACTION: MEET IVANKA

Please meet Ivanka, who is the latest addition to the NASHI family at the Maple Leaf Centre in Ukraine. Her story is tragic but common to many children growing up within the orphanage system. Knowing she was being abused and neglected in an orphanage, our director of the Maple Leaf Centre began the paperwork to have Ivanka re-leased to our care. Ivanka left the orphanage with only the clothes she was wearing and with no personal possessions. Her hair was full of lice and she was unkept. Though healthy she was diagnosed as being malnourished. Our first step was to take her to the store for clothing and some personal possessions. Ivanka asked for nothing. Her only words were: “I want to be safe.” On paper, the govern-ment in Ukraine proclaim children are protected and have primary care. In reality, the situation is quite different. The most unprotected circles are children. Our goal is to keep girls safe and provide them with a home-like environment.

CRISIS IN UKRAINE

Today through the me-dia we know Ukraine is in crisis due to desper-ate economic and politi-cal conditions and the country is being torn into separate parts due to ongoing conflict. Children, as usual, are and continue to be the victims. One can hardly imagine that all this is possible at the begin-ning of the 21st century. We are living in a world that needs great change! But, we are also respon-sible for the future of the world. NASHI has been working 10 years to make the world a bet-ter place. Together we can fulfill our duty of cherishing every human life.

Ivanka starting to help in her new home at the Maple Leaf Centre

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MEET AT THE PEAK:

CLIMBING MT. BLACKSTRAP IN SASKATCHEWAN

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NASHI for the fourth year hosted Saskatche-wan’s leg of the Canadian Freedom Relay bringing awareness of the injustice of human trafficking locally, nationally and internation-ally. It is believed the problem, known as de-mand, begins in the community, therefore, the solution should be in the community. The net-working of other like-minded organizations throughout Canada bring the issue closer to home with strategies on addressing this ever increasing problem.

We thank all participants for your

sup-port. Visit our website /events for links to oth-er organizations and info on next years’ event.

This was the first year we climbed to the peak of Saskatchewan's only man-made mountain, Mt. Blackstrap. It was a beautiful day with a bit of a breeze to help keep us cool. The view from the top was quite breathtaking! 123 adventuresome participants took action, raised awareness, raised funds, and climbed a mountain. We de-clared FREEDOM for those who were unable to do this. Many of us who had reached the Peak realize how fortunate we are as there are many who will never have the experience of free-dom. Meet at the Peak clearly fulfilled one of NASHI’S mandates of raising awareness of hu-man trafficking. Once again, we thank all those who participated in the trek, helped prepare the BBQ and the face painters. We look forward to your return next year and welcome new climb-ers. We plan to continue this event annual-ly. Check our website for date and time.

DONATE YOUR OLD VEHICLE

CANADA FREEDOM RELAY

Turn your used vehicle into a charity dona-tion. Cars, trucks, SUV’s, Motorcycles, Boats or RV all accepted. You can donate and give to the charity of your choice. It’s easy. Do-nate a Car Canada will arrange to have your vehicle picked up at no cost to you and ei-ther sell or recycle your vehicle. NASHI is now listed as one of the charity choices on Donate a Car. www.donatecar.ca

CELEBRATE WHAT WE HAVE BUILT

NASHI has been able to celebrate incredible accomplishments the past 10 years. Our Gala was held in October and we were fortunate Victor Malarek was our guest speaker. The NASHI team believes to make a difference in this world you have to “do” something. Our volunteers and donors are part of this invaluable team. NASHI is grateful and honoured to our support-ers who have given us a remarkable 10 year history.

On behalf of the NASHI board of directors, please accept our sincere appreciation for your on-going support. The journey continues!

NASHI is so grateful to our many donors throughout Canada – they live from Halifax to Victoria and all provinces in between. Distance does not allow many of us to meet face-to-face but you are all part of the NASHI FAMILY. Donors like you are changing the world – one child at a time. To our donors, thank you for investing in our girls’ dream. Your contributions will make their dreams come true.

NASHI’S

10

TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

SPECIAL THANK YOU

TO OUR CANADIAN DONORS

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Your donations will support:

 Home-like environ-ment for girls

 Clothing

 School supplies

 A library

 Medical and dental attention

 House mother for the girls

 Appropriate work-shops

 Career readiness

Financially NASHI has had another positive year in funding our fight on human trafficking. We continue to have dona-tions coming in from here at home in Saskatchewan, as well as across the country and even from the United States. People continue to hear about our efforts on a wide-spread geographical basis and have made donations to help us con-tinue with the cause.

Along with the donations, our revenue from events is a strong source of funding to further help us achieve our goals. We had 5 education &/or fundraising events this year to create awareness locally of the issue of human traf-ficking and to raise money for our cause. These events take a lot of time and energy and are done in a very cost efficient manner. We have the help of many, many volunteers, both on the board and at our events. We can’t tell you how much we appreciate your time and helping us generate awareness and revenue. We couldn’t do it without you!

NASHI Revenue Sources

Donations (60%) Event Revenue (40%)

WAYS TO SUPPORT NASHI

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NASHI Box 362 RPO University, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4J8 306.281.9877

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MONTHLY GIVING

NASHI has built a building – it is not a place it is a home. Now our girls need a family. Donate to our WE ARE FAMILY Campaign and you could become a godparent, a grandparent, aunt, uncle or friend to our girls. We also have a special ANGEL category for donations given in memory of some-one. These donations will be honoured with a plaque at the Maple Leaf Centre.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

NASHI’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday Dec. 4th _{7:00 p.m.}

2202 Lorne Ave. Saskatoon

Lower level of Holy Resurrection

PEROGY PARADISE 10

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MARCH 21, 2015 TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 1, 2015

TICKETS: $50.00 CALL: 306.653.4646 A fun evening featuring 5 varieties of perogies! Silent and Live Auction items

VOLUNTEER TOUR TO UKRAINE

A Volunteer Spring Tour to Ukraine is being planned. With Victor Malarek’s guidance an updated version of our documentary ONE PEROGY AT A TIME will be done on this tour.

Interested … Call: 306-653-4646 Check our website for updates.

VICTOR MALAREK LAUNCHES HIS

NEW BOOK: ORPHANAGE 41

REVIEW BY ANDREW ALLSOPP

I read Orphanage 41 in one sitting. Having read Mr. Malarek's non-fiction books on Human Trafficking (The Natasha's , The Johns), both very serious, disturbing and graphic, I was curi-ous on how he would approach a novel. The writing style is very different but refreshing.

All the characters in Canada and Ukraine were familiar in so many ways, composites of people that I have met. This made the whole storyline so much more believable. The dog and po-ny show put on by Ukrainian orphanages as described in the book were exactly how I've experienced them. Every character from the airport customs officials to cab drivers, priests and internet café users was spot on.

As a frequent traveler to Ukraine, his book was both familiar and, in light of current events, telling of the range of attitudes and lifestyles in that country.

The book also touched me in other ways. I have a sibling who was adopted and, as an adult, began a search for their birth mother. The results are never quite what you expect and quite often there is a let down when the parent you envisioned doesn't meet your fantasy of who they were.

I would recommend readers pick up Mr. Malarek's non-fiction books once they finish this novel and learn more about the is-sues that drove the storyline in this novel.