Charity Week for Orphans is a week when everyone comes together and hits the streets to help raise funds for orphans around the world.  From the 20th-26th October 2008 University and College students, School children, and Businessmen from all over the UK will unite to help raise funds for orphans, in their own creative and fun ways. The idea behind Charity Week is simple, to work together and help make a difference to the lives of orphans around the world. Charity Week started in 2004 as collaboration between Islamic Relief and ULU ISOC in London and now, with the help of FOSIS, Charity Week has spread to the corners of the UK (Even Australia!).

This is the first year that Scotland is on board and so far we have a growing list of organizations taking part – including: GUMSA, CUMSA, SUMSA, YM, USIS, IsocED Heriot Watt Isoc, AUMSA, DUIS, St Andrews Isoc, YYI, Giffnock Urdu School, Eastwood Urdu School, FOSIS Scotland and others!

As a result of the enthusiasm, creativity and commitment of the students of previous years, the funds raised from previous Charity Week’s have gone towards many different projects including the sponsoring hundreds of orphans from the south east Asia earthquake, an 'orphans day' in 4 cities in Iraq and 4 cities in Palestine, building of a girls orphanage in Somalia, an orphanage in Coxs Bazaar Bangladesh, a school for orphans in Kenya - and many others!

 For any more info on whats happening in your region, to get involved or to donate contact:

Glasgow and the West:
Ahmed Shaikh – 07817704734 - ahmedushaikh@hotmail.com

Edinburgh and the East:
Saira Aslam - 07999607611 - shailahh_89@hotmail.com
 
Dundee and the North (inc Aberdeen and st Andrews):
Rabia Iqbal - 07846345306 - rabia_233@hotmail.com"

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Here’s what’s happening in Glasgow During Charity Week:

We'll be out in the streets Bucketing every day from 8am - 6pm in the city centre and on the University Campus'
If you can spare a couple of hours and want to help bucketing contact sis Aisha: 07783590690

Events:

Monday 20th October
Bake Sale @ Glasgow Uni

Tuesday 21st October
Man utd vs Celtic -Brothers Champions League Football Viewing - Glasgow Uni,QM Union TV Room (£3 at door)

Wednesday 22nd October:
Funday on Caledonian Campus

Thursday 23rd October:
Interfaith Dialogue: "Charity: a Duty for all Mankind" - Glasgow Uni Sir Charles Wilson Building, 6.15pm

Friday 24th October:
Girls Glamour Night - Caledonian University, Govan Mbeki Building (Room A:526) 5-8pm,£3 entry

Guys Pro evo Tournamnet - Glasgow Uni, QM Union - 7pm - £3

Saturday 25th October:
Sponsored Bungee Jump!
Sponsored Cycle Round Loch Lomond!
For more info or to register contact Imran: 07745531911

Sunday 26th October:
Sisters Netball Tournament - Notre Dame High School
Call Aqsa to register a team - 07835202633

Brothers 5-a-side Football Tournament - Firhill Sports Complex
Call Usman to register a team - 07853702012

On Saturday and Sunday transport is avaible for the dinners being hosted in Edinburgh and Dundee - for more info contact Saqib on 07732430265

Here's What's Happening in Edinburgh during Charity Week:

Edinburgh have some fun stuff taking place during the week, have a look and come along and join us!

Monday
* KB Fair
Food, Pro Evo tournaments, Arm Wrestling Tournament and lots of fun
12-2pm KB House Squash courts

Tuesday
Cakes and Cookies Stall
Main library

Wednesday
Funfair
Make and sell stalls, food, ProEvo tournament, Arm Wrestling, henna and lots more!
Chaplaincy (tbc)
5-9pm

Thursday
Cakes and Cookies stall
Outside main library
(time tbc)

Friday
Juma collection and kids car wash in central mosque carpark
1pm onwards

Saturday
CW CHARITY DINNER!
Fundraiser, with 3 course meal, Entertainment - including muslim beatboxer, and a chance to see what we've been up to during the week. Be inspired by our speakers and help us help the less fortunate.
tickets £15 ( £12.50 for under 12's)

Sunday
Footie Match in the Meadows
(tbc)
Contact Br Saadat if you would like to participate:
07912365323

Ladies Fundraiser Event: Pink Sunday
The chance to dress up to the max, and participate in a range of activities guaranted to be a good night :)
- henna
- food
- Asian clothing stalls
- Jewellery by Deeya (www.deeya.co.uk)
- Make-up/Make-overs/threading/hair styling
- much more!

The theme is pink, and tickets will be available at the door (£5)

Contact Saira Aslam - 07999 607 611  - shailahh_89@hotmail.com if u want to volunteer or want any more info.

Here's What's Happening in Dundee, St Andrews and Aberdeen:

If you would like to volunteer or for more info,
Contact Rabia Iqbal: 07846 345 306, rabia_233@hotmail.com

SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER
-Bro's Night
YYI Centre, 2pm (under 16's), 6pm (16+)

TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER
-Murder Mystery Dinner
St Andrews University, 7pm

WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER
-Sports Day
Riverside Footbal Pitches, 12pm
-Talk on Islam, Love and Relationships
Aberdeen University, 7pm

THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER
-Public Charity Collection
Dundee City Centre, All Day

FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER
-Girls Fashion Show
Morgan Academy, 7pm

SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER
-Fun Day
Dundee Central Mosque, 12pm

SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER
-Charity Dinner
Hilton Hotel, 7pm