Background info about Mali, and what ET is doing

EasyTalk has embarked on an ambitious project to raise much needed funds for the  Mali Children’s village.

Run by Frederic Kanoute, Mali and Seville football player, this project is supported by The Development Trust, a registered UK charity.

Our aim is to contribute to the construction of the Mali village by raising at LEAST £100,000. We will do this by carrying out various activities throughout 2008/09. However, in order to ensure the success of this project, EasyTalk needs your support! We need you to:

1. Donate as much as you can

2. Become a volunteer and help publicise and carry out the exciting activities 

Together we can ensure that the Mali Children’s Village is not just a pipe dream but an unfaltering reality!

A list of our fundraising activities/ events

• Muslim Community Radio (MCR) Fundraiser -
  The EasyTalk Mali Charity Project will be launched in Ramadan on Muslim Community Radio.  A lot of fun, engaging and interactive fundraising activities have been planned so make sure you listen attentively to MCR this year!
  

Alhamdulillah - on Saturday 13th September / Ramadan we managed to raise £30, 000 for the Mali Children's village, read the full story here: http://www.easy-talk.org/blogs/sabana/93-oh-what-a-day-for-mali-orphans
 

• Mosque Collections – visit the website for dates and more info
  Mosque appeals and Bucket collections will be undertaken at different Islamic centres and mosques.  More information will be available nearer to the time.
  
  
• ET Eid Gathering – October 4th 2008
  Brimming with food, fun and knowledge this year we will be raising funds for Mali Children’s Village.
  
  
• Charity Dinner – Stratford Town Hall on 12th December 2008, 6:30 to 9:30.
  Promising to be a lavish affair with entertainment from nasheed artists, martial arts performances, talks delivered by celebrity guests, esteemed speakers and several fantastic fundraising opportunities.  With tickets priced at only £30, you cannot afford to miss out on what promises to be a night to remember!
  
  
• School Non-Uniform Day
  Participating schools in Tower Hamlets and Newham will hold non uniform days for the charity.  All participants have their names entered into a grand prize draw. Not only is this a chance to win some fantastic prizes, not only is this a chance to show off one’s favourite clothes, but most importantly, this is a great chance to make a contribution to an amazing charity!
  
  
• Mini Conference
  In February 2009, EasyTalk will be holding two Mini conferences.  One will be held at the London Muslim Centre (LMC) and the other will be held in Birmingham.  Shaykh Zia Ullah Khan will be one of the esteemed speakers!  Seats can be reserved through advance booking, however this is primarily a pay at the door event where tickets are phenomenally priced at just £3 only!
  
  
• Charity Bazaars
  There will be three exciting charity bazaars during the course of the year, all held in London.  The first will be held at the LMC in March.  The second at Regents Park Mosque in May and the third will again be held at the LMC in July.  A wide variety of fabulous stalls, workshops and activities will be available.  Mark these dates in your diary now!
  
  
• Tube Collections
  Arrangements will be made with Transport For London to allow ET volunteers to collect for the charity at various tube stations including Leicester Square, Edgeware Road, Whitechapel etc.  This will be taking place in March.
  
  
• Ilm, Mahabba & Sadaqa – ET Umrah and Sirah Rihla
  Ilm for yourself, Mahabba for the Messenger (saw) and Sadaqa for the Mali Children’s Village.
  
  
• This will be an Umrah trip with a difference!  In partnership with Dome Tours, ET will be making it possible for participants take part in a Sirah course as well as undertake Umrah!  All participants must raise £1000 to enter.
  
  
• Car Washes
  There will be three car washes held in May, June and July.  More information will be available nearer to the time.
  
  
• 5 A-Side Football tournament
  Competing for the Mali Children’s Village
  
  
• Taking place in August 2009, numerous teams will be battling it out in this inevitably thrilling tournament to be crowned the Elite ET Champions and Supreme Trophy Winners!  Each team must pay £40 to enter.
  
  
• Major conference to end
  The project will come to an end in brilliance, grandeur and splendour!!!  ET will be holding a major conference at Kensington Town Hall.  A panel of venerable guest speakers will be there to promote and keep alive the ethos of supporting orphans and giving and donating for the sake of Allah.  Tickets and more details will be available closer to the time. 
  
  Be there to celebrate the last moments of the ET Mali Charity project!  Inshallah EasyTalk will have reached their target and will have raised £100, 000 for Mali Children’s Village! Ameen.
  

To volunteer for any of the above activities visit www.easy-talk.org/forum.  Alternatively you can email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

A hadith about charity and donating to orphans

The Prophet (peace be upon him) has said, 'I and the guardian of orphans are like this.' He raised his forefinger and middle finger to illustrate the closeness. (Bukhari & Muslim)