Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Thank you to all of my wonderful volunteers!
Celebrating up to 30 yers of Volunteering! Well done Guys!
Indonesia News!
Steph Reed, Volunteer of 4 years and previous Manager, Is off to
Indonesia! A unique trip with Oxfam called a Comunication and Exposure
Tour. For 2 weeks, living in rural Indonesia with villages and learing
about day to day life and how Oxfam play a part in their lives! She will
be giving presentation in the new year to the public and in lots of
Oxfam shops!
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Saturday, 4 May 2013
Thursday, 2 May 2013
LBL Partners
Live Below the line has 6 Major partners,
Oxfam
Christian Aid
Malaria No More
Restless Development
Save the Children and
Unicef
Along with 29 Charity Partners
You can see them here!
Oxfam
'Oxfam is the worldwide charity working for life without poverty. We believe that no matter where you live, poverty isn’t inevitable – it’s an injustice that can be overcome. From installing water pumps, to digging community vegetable gardens, to getting children into school, we’re working with people in more than 90 countries to make it happen. Together we’re campaigning for change, saving lives in disasters, and providing solutions that last.'
Oxfam
Christian Aid
Malaria No More
Restless Development
Save the Children and
Unicef
Along with 29 Charity Partners
You can see them here!
Oxfam
'Oxfam is the worldwide charity working for life without poverty. We believe that no matter where you live, poverty isn’t inevitable – it’s an injustice that can be overcome. From installing water pumps, to digging community vegetable gardens, to getting children into school, we’re working with people in more than 90 countries to make it happen. Together we’re campaigning for change, saving lives in disasters, and providing solutions that last.'
Background Info on LBL and IF
Live Below the line is a Food Challenge, You have to live for 5 days on the Poverty line, extreme poverty.
When we say ‘extreme’ poverty we mean the poorest people in the world. The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than £1 a day.
And at the moment 1.4 billion people are living like this, not through choice nor fault.
And did you know, Hunger kills more people than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined!
Shocking and discusting.
Live below the Line is linked with 'Enought Food for Everyone IF' Campaign.
This year, the world’s most powerful leaders will meet in the UK. They could change the future for millions of people who live with the day to day struggle of hunger, but only IF we work together to force them to fix it.
When we say ‘extreme’ poverty we mean the poorest people in the world. The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than £1 a day.
And at the moment 1.4 billion people are living like this, not through choice nor fault.
And did you know, Hunger kills more people than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined!
Shocking and discusting.
Live below the Line is linked with 'Enought Food for Everyone IF' Campaign.
This year, the world’s most powerful leaders will meet in the UK. They could change the future for millions of people who live with the day to day struggle of hunger, but only IF we work together to force them to fix it.
The issues
In 2013, we need our leaders to tackle four big IFs.1. Aid
Enough food for everyone IF we give enough aid to stop children dying from hunger and help the poorest families have enough food to live.
2. Land
Enough food for everyone IF we stop poor farmers being forced off their land, and we grow crops to feed people not fuel cars.
IF we stop land grabs, we can make sure that millions of people get enough to eat.
IF we grow crops for food not fuel, we can stop millions going hungry.
IF we stop land grabs, we can make sure that millions of people get enough to eat.
IF we grow crops for food not fuel, we can stop millions going hungry.
3. Tax
Enough food for everyone IF governments stop big companies dodging tax in poor countries, so that millions of people can free themselves from hunger.
4. Transparency
Enough food for everyone IF we force governments and investors are open and honest about the actions that prevent people getting enough food.
IF our leaders take these steps,
it will change the future for millions of people who live with the day
to day struggle of hunger. This year could be the beginning of the end
for global hunger.
Sponsorship! :)
If you are a raging Oxfam Supporter like me, or thik what I am doing
is a damn good cause, Please take 5 minutes to sponsor me, just £1 will
help me get to my goal of only £50! I would be so thankful!
Live Below The line Sponsor page, Stephanie Reed (Click ME!)
Live Below The line Sponsor page, Stephanie Reed (Click ME!)
Live Below the Line, The Day before, Argh!
The day before the LBL challenge was a nice day, it was sunny, I made a fantastic apple crumble sponge cake, not quite sure why I did but It was divine!
I also done all my prep work for the challenge. I found shopping quite easy, as a student I do buy the smart price and supermarket brands, Tastes the same, just a whole load cheaper!
when I wen shopping I started with the basics, Rice, Pasta, Flour, Tinned tomatoes, those sorts of things! Then with whatever I had left over I got butter, Frozen veg (I find it has less waste, so you get more for your money). I was lucky enough to get a pack of really cheap buiscuits, Rich tea! Yum!
I went into the challenge a bit blind folded, I hadnt prept a menu for each day, I just walked into the shop and went for it, However I am used to cooking on a budget, this was really quite difficult.
I spent most of my time putting something in my basket and then taking it out again.
I decided that every day for breakfast I would have porridge and jam, easy, quick and super cheap! I don't usualy eat breakfast but it was a wise idea, keeps me going untill lunch, I normally snack between then!
When I got home I decided to make my menu from the items that I had.
Breakfast, Porridge
Lunch, Soup or broth, Left over's from last night's dinner
Dinner, Spaghetti and mixed veg, Pasta and tomato, Veg curry, flatbread
Snacks, Buiscuits
Not too bad, not too inspiring either
I also done all my prep work for the challenge. I found shopping quite easy, as a student I do buy the smart price and supermarket brands, Tastes the same, just a whole load cheaper!
when I wen shopping I started with the basics, Rice, Pasta, Flour, Tinned tomatoes, those sorts of things! Then with whatever I had left over I got butter, Frozen veg (I find it has less waste, so you get more for your money). I was lucky enough to get a pack of really cheap buiscuits, Rich tea! Yum!
I went into the challenge a bit blind folded, I hadnt prept a menu for each day, I just walked into the shop and went for it, However I am used to cooking on a budget, this was really quite difficult.
I spent most of my time putting something in my basket and then taking it out again.
I decided that every day for breakfast I would have porridge and jam, easy, quick and super cheap! I don't usualy eat breakfast but it was a wise idea, keeps me going untill lunch, I normally snack between then!
When I got home I decided to make my menu from the items that I had.
Breakfast, Porridge
Lunch, Soup or broth, Left over's from last night's dinner
Dinner, Spaghetti and mixed veg, Pasta and tomato, Veg curry, flatbread
Snacks, Buiscuits
Not too bad, not too inspiring either
Thursday, 18 April 2013
Live Below the Line Challenge Practice
Today I practiced making some Flatbread for Live Below the Line
Easy and Cheap
250g Flour
tbsp Olive Oil
2 tsp Salt
150ml Warn Water
Kneed for 5 mins and set asdie for 10 Mins
Heat a non stick pan, Medium heat
Meanwhile split the dough into 8 pieces
Roll out each piece 1-2mm thick
Cook each flatbread for 2 Minutes on one said and 1 minute in the other
You have flatbread
Best enjoyed warm!
Easy and Cheap
250g Flour
tbsp Olive Oil
2 tsp Salt
150ml Warn Water
Kneed for 5 mins and set asdie for 10 Mins
Heat a non stick pan, Medium heat
Meanwhile split the dough into 8 pieces
Roll out each piece 1-2mm thick
Cook each flatbread for 2 Minutes on one said and 1 minute in the other
You have flatbread
Best enjoyed warm!
Saturday, 6 April 2013
Stephanie Reed Proffessional Practice Update!
As part of my placement at Oxfam Stowmarket I have created a series of images using donated goods and local venues along with Suffolk based Photographer and Stylists! I want to change the mind set of lots of people when it comes to charity shops!
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Saturday, 9 March 2013
International Women's Day 2013
Yesterday it was International Women's
Day and we hosted a pamper evening in the shop. We raised £240 for women
worldwide! Fantastic!
Sunday, 3 March 2013
Living below the line!
Here at Oxfam Stowmarket I am going to take the Live below the Line Challenge!
I have to live for 5 days, on £1 a day for all my food and drink!
Yes it can be done, and I am aiming to raise £50 for Oxfam GB
This will take place between 29th April - 3rd May
And I encourage everyone to take the challenge!
It is only 5 days and will save you a bunch of money and put our lives in perspective of others worldwide who really do live on £1 a day!
There are a bunch of rules, however it really is quite simple, you can only spend £1 a day on all three meals, you can't just skip food for 5 days and tap water is free. And this experience still wont be how thousands live every day!
Please support us by either taking part or donationg to this fantastic challenge!
I have to live for 5 days, on £1 a day for all my food and drink!
Yes it can be done, and I am aiming to raise £50 for Oxfam GB
This will take place between 29th April - 3rd May
And I encourage everyone to take the challenge!
It is only 5 days and will save you a bunch of money and put our lives in perspective of others worldwide who really do live on £1 a day!
There are a bunch of rules, however it really is quite simple, you can only spend £1 a day on all three meals, you can't just skip food for 5 days and tap water is free. And this experience still wont be how thousands live every day!
Please support us by either taking part or donationg to this fantastic challenge!
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
International Womens Day
The next move on the game of Oxfam will be our Pamper evening. Free on
the 8th March? Well we are celebrating international womens day with an
evening of friends and family doing what us girls do best, Pampering.
The thought of all of us women together being pampered really puts Oxfams message into perspective. For most of us, having a little pamper is normal, worrying about that wrinkle or spot hiding on your forehead is a bit stressful. But something we dont have to even think about is our daughters being denied a decent education in humaine conditions, or the possibility of death due to child birth. Wouldn't even cross your mind on a day to day basis, However worldwide in the poorest countires, This is reality! And it is horrifying.
So joing us girls, and Lads too are more than welcome! We are selling tickets for our event, £5 (or £3 with a donation) And this entitles you to a free glass of your choice and as much cake as you can eat!
We ar also having a raffle, some fantastic prises, We have everything from Nail varnishes to Breakfasts!
Hopefully we will have many more events to raise much needed funds for both our shop and such a fantastic charity!
The thought of all of us women together being pampered really puts Oxfams message into perspective. For most of us, having a little pamper is normal, worrying about that wrinkle or spot hiding on your forehead is a bit stressful. But something we dont have to even think about is our daughters being denied a decent education in humaine conditions, or the possibility of death due to child birth. Wouldn't even cross your mind on a day to day basis, However worldwide in the poorest countires, This is reality! And it is horrifying.
So joing us girls, and Lads too are more than welcome! We are selling tickets for our event, £5 (or £3 with a donation) And this entitles you to a free glass of your choice and as much cake as you can eat!
We ar also having a raffle, some fantastic prises, We have everything from Nail varnishes to Breakfasts!
Hopefully we will have many more events to raise much needed funds for both our shop and such a fantastic charity!
Thursday, 3 January 2013
International Women's Day
On the 8th March 2013 It will be International Women's Day!
Us at Oxfam Stowmarket will be celebrating this day along with thousands of other women (an men if you want to)
Just got to decide what to do...
Us at Oxfam Stowmarket will be celebrating this day along with thousands of other women (an men if you want to)
Just got to decide what to do...
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