Tip:
Highlight text to annotate it
X
And now for our series of Shining World Leadership segment on a French-based organization which
has established workshops in Morocco, Algeria and Romania to upgrade computers for groups
that may not be able to afford new ones. The Series of Shining World Leadership Intro
[VOICEOVER]: For decades, Supreme Master Ching Hai has exemplified unconditional love through
her worldwide humanitarian work. She has inspired our Association members and countless people
across the globe, to follow her compassionate example. Through enlightened leadership a
better world is truly possible. In recent times, a new and exciting phenomenon has been
on the rise that is bringing much hope and light to our planet Earth. More and more leaders
and governments around the world are adopting practices that greatly improve and enhance
the lives of their co-citizens, human and animal alike.
Workshop Without Borders, or Ateliers Sans Frontières (ASF), is dedicated to helping
marginalized individuals to become productive members of society. Founded in 2003 in France,
the non-profit based in the town of Bonneuil-sur-Marne, provides employment to approximately 50 individuals
per year. Each receives personal counseling from a social worker to assist in overcoming
any problems such as homelessness, substance abuse, or health issues. ASF handles the collection
upgrading, and recycling of used computers. Employees are trained in various areas in
this field. Working with both government partners and private organizations, ASF suppliesthe
computers to institutions that may otherwise be unable to afford them. In addition, wate
is reduced by keeping these computers in services. ASF has established workshops in Morocco,
Algeria, and Romania. In these and other countries including India, Senegal, and Thailand, ASF
takes part in organizing community projects. Humanitarian programs in a number of nations
in Europe and Africa are also supported. Georgiana, one of Workshop Without Borders employees
in Romania said, "The workshop makes us believe in ourselves again."
Our sincere appreciation, Workshop Without Borders, on your laudable multi-faceted endeavor.
May you continue helping many precious children of God to lives of contentment and vibrancy�