Latest News from Abaana

Exquisite Wedding Dresses at Unbeatable Prices!

2012-05-09T16:03:38Z

Congratulations and huge appreciation to our Ladies Group and friends for their hard work and effort in organising the Wedding Dress Sale! A fantastic amount of £2,195 was raised and what a difference that will make in the lives of children in Africa!

Walk With Us Friday 25th May

2012-05-09T15:58:18Z

Join us in Bangor and ‘Walk With Us’ in a simple event designed to: excercise those of us who sit behind a desk all day, relieve the stress of a hard week, enjoy quality time with our family & friends and raise some much needed funds for children in Africa who face hardships every single day of their lives.

Summer Abaana Teams yet to come!!

2012-04-30T11:55:40Z

Over the summer months of July to September, we have 5 teams from across Northern Ireland travelling to our Uganda projects to get involved with building work and painting and to spend time with street kids and at the New Life Homes.

First Team of 2012 return with stories to tell

2012-04-30T09:40:38Z

The first of our 2012 teams to head out to Uganda consisted of just three members – Alwyn, Hazel and Rodney, each of whom are Abaana team veterans!

They had a great trip, delivering a health education programme to over 2000 children and adults at 6 of our schools, giving out mosquito nets, providing careers advice to the boys at the New Life Homes and much more!

Kony 2012

2012-04-27T14:17:23Z

If you have been watching the media recently you can’t have missed the Kony 2012 campaign.

Invisible Children released a controversial video clip that has become the most watched video on you tube with over 80 Million views. The aim was to make Joseph Kony; one of world’s most wanted criminals, famous and put pressure on the international world.

Abaana is committed to help the people of northern Uganda in the aftermath of the Kony Reign. We are building schools, developing farming and microfinance projects and helping the people of this area to build a new future for themselves.

FREE Desktop Wallpapers!

2012-03-06T19:21:22Z

Desktop wallpapers are great! Holiday snaps, nature scenes, impressive architecture, monkeys hanging from trees with phrases like “you don’t have to be crazy to work here, but it helps”…the options are endless.

But why not break the mold a bit and download one of our lovely Abaana wallpapers. It might provide a talking point in the office..but if nothing else it’ll give you something to look at when you’re not playing solitaire!

Challenge 48 Sleepout!

2012-02-16T15:18:46Z

A big Abaana thank you!

The Abaana team would like to say a massive thanks to every single person that was involved in our Challenge 48 Sleepout! The event was such a success in every way and at the moment we are estimating our total to be over £11,000! We are still however watching the donations come in so we will keep you updated with the final figures. This money will go such a long way in transforming the lives of many who are suffering on the streets, so well done!

Christmas Parties at Our Schools!

2012-02-14T09:57:05Z

This year we decided to provide Christmas parties for our sponsor children and their school friends at each of our schools along with a small gift of a toothbrush and a towel for each sponsor child.

The children had a ball, enjoying the food, music, dancing, decorations and games!

Bangor Grammar takes on Coorom Challenge!

2011-11-08T14:12:19Z

Bangor Grammar School have taken on the challenge of raising funds to build a new school for the pupils of Coorom Tekwii Primary, northern Uganda. As future benefactors of a new school themselves it is fitting that they are going to support the education of these children in Uganda.

Presentations

2011-07-20T15:25:51Z

We are looking for opportunities to come and share about the work of Abaana. Any group who is interested is welcome to contact us and we will tailor our presentation specifically to the group.

Masquerade Ball - A Great Success!

2010-11-08T15:44:33Z

This year Abaana held a Masquerade Ball in the Ramada to raise money for Children in East Africa. Read on to hear more details about the event.

2010 Teams

2010-08-23T11:07:06Z

Abaana would like to say a big THANK YOU to all the teams for their hard work and effort in raising funds and putting smiles on many childrens faces in Uganda! Teams included Carrick Elim, Bannside Presbyterian, Ballyrashane Presbyterian, Hamilton Road Baptist and Two Mixed Teams from the Bangor area.

Your Unwanted Stuff Can Help Change Lives in Africa!

2010-02-15T16:20:43Z

Why not raise some money for Abaana and get rid of your unwanted stuff? You can now sell items online through Ebay and donate the proceeds to Abaana!

Abaana Gift Vouchers

2009-10-12T16:03:00Z

It's hard to know what to get someone for their birthday or as a thank you gift when you know they have everything they need. Abaana Vouchers of hope are a perfect gift for a loved one and at the same time bring hope to children and their families in Africa.

Abaana out in force at the 2009 Belfast Marathon

2009-05-08T14:44:50Z

On the 4th May 2009, around 16,000 people pounded the streets of Belfast to take part in the Deep Riverock Belfast Marathon. Over 30 of them were running/walking to raise vital funds for Abaana's projects in Uganda, including building schools and street reach programs. Even Bugs Bunny turned up to support Abaana!

Janneke, aged 6, swaps sweets for clean water!

2009-03-27T12:34:19Z

A 6 year old from Lincoln, England, shows us how its done, raising £430 (and counting) to provide clean water for other kids in Africa, by giving up sweets for a month!

The New Life Spring Ball

2009-01-09T12:47:40Z

The New Life Spring ball was a huge success with around 150 people enjoying the night, and over £4000 raised towards building Lweeza Primary in Uganda.

Gulu Sponsorship

2008-10-30T15:55:29Z

We are urgently looking for people to sponsor a child in Gulu now to help with the start up costs of our new school there. Once the school opens for the new term in February we will then be able to supply details of the sponsored children.

"Jesus in their Eyes" CD available Now

2008-04-18T15:37:30Z

The touching song by Ruth Trimble is available to buy online now with proceeds going to our projects in Gulu.

Ballyrashane Presbyterian Team Report

2007-10-10T11:03:50Z

A mixed team of 22 people from Ballyrashane Presyterian Church, travelled to Uganda in August for 2 weeks to build at Christ the King Primary and run free medical clinics.

Abaana Youth Team report

2007-10-09T11:30:53Z

This years Abaana Youth Team consisted of 16 young people aged 17-30 from Northern Ireland, and were joined for 2 weeks by 3 ladies from Finland. Read more about the various activites we got involved with.

Drumbo Presbyterian Team Report

2007-10-08T15:00:09Z

Drumbo Presbyterian sent a mixed team for a month to Uganda with Abaana in July & August of 2007.

Street Reach

2007-10-01T10:45:27Z

In January 2007 Abaana started working with street children in Kampala. During the summer we met with over 200 children.

2007 Ten Pin Bowling Championships

2007-09-25T13:56:48Z

Results for the bowling

Report for Strathearn School

2007-09-13T21:43:42Z

Strathearn is a grammar school based in Belfast in Northern Ireland, attended by around 750 girls. During the summer a team of staff and girls travelled to Uganda.

St Ninian's Uganda team

2007-09-13T21:25:19Z

St Ninian's School from the Isle of man sent a team of 13 staff and students to Uganda for two weeks.

Baby Anne

2007-05-16T14:46:38Z

Congratulations from everyone at Abaana to Ken and Irene in Uganda, with the birth of baby Anne.

Change Today, Choose Fairtrade

2007-02-28T12:51:29Z

Take part in Fairtrade Fortnight 26 Feb - 11 March 2007.

The simplest way to help third world farmers earn their way out of poverty. And the chance to eat lots of chocolate and not feel guilty about it!

Gulu- Babies and an old lady

2007-02-19T10:43:02Z

Abaana’s work in Gulu is probably the most front line in the fight against poverty, disease and oppression that we have been involved in to date. I have traveled to Gulu twice and have been overwhelmed each time.

Love Africa

2007-02-15T17:25:04Z

Love Africa ... What is it that many people love about Africa? What is it that makes africa and its people who they are? Allow your own thoughts to be challenged and inspired as we spend an evening celebrating and thinking about Africa.