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The EVG General Assembly 2007 highlighted the impactful activities of the European Voluntary Group since its inception. From transforming plastic into clean water for Tanzania to supporting various charitable initiatives, EVG members actively contribute to making a difference. The assembly emphasized the importance of collective efforts in delivering aid directly to those in need, showcasing financial transparency with 100% funds directed towards causes. Acknowledgments were made to all supporters, showcasing the inclusive nature of EVG's commitment to service and community involvement.
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EVG - ESRIN Voluntary Group General Assembly 20.03.2007
Summary • Why EVG ? • Standing Activities (since ever) • Emergency Interventions (since ever) • Financial Report • EVG Committee • Acknowledgements EVG General Assembly 2007
Why EVG… • Because they are transforming even a single drop into something useful… • Handicap web site support: 10’ a day of 2 people transformed into 40.000 accesses to our web site and 450 e-mail of help-support exchanged • Transforming plastic Bottle caps into water for Tanzania people: 81500 cups (163 Kg) collected up to now • Unused VHS from ESRIN Video Club to a charity association (Edutainment of people in need) EVG General Assembly 2007
Why EVG… • Because I feel I have got a lot and I want to give something to others… • Collecting and distributing funds for thousands of € • Supporting more than 10 stable initiatives • Involving over 50 ESRIN People EVG General Assembly 2007
Why EVG… • Because I am looking for a reliable organisation, delivering directly the help to the people in need without wasting it on the way… • Another year of activity (since 1995) • 100% of funds are devolved (no overhead) • EVG Members are directly delivering the goods to the people in need EVG General Assembly 2007
Why EVG… • Because I feel appreciated for what I can give… • People from all around Europe are part of EVG, regardless of role, gender, culture, competencies, availability • Any contribution and idea is welcome • We only ask commitment to bring forward what you want to offer EVG General Assembly 2007
Why EVG… • Because my support is needed… • 10 Associations are continuously supported • 15 Exceptional events have been supported • We are only a few really “active”: the contribution of everyone is needed EVG General Assembly 2007
Why EVG… • Because I believe that the culture of “giving for free” is the only way forward… • Each of us is just a drop in the ocean, but the ocean would not exist without all the drops… • We cannot resolve all problems in the world, but we may resolve at least some, and for the people we help, these are the solution… EVG General Assembly 2007
Why EVG… • Because… “Why Not ?” • We may give the example: if everyone will take us as an example, many problems in the world could disappear • Let’s be the first, and not the last! EVG General Assembly 2007
Why EVG… • Because trying is at no risk • No real obligation, but only the pleasure to know you are doing something for others… • Help in the way you feel you can or you like… EVG General Assembly 2007
Standing Activities (1) • Handicap Support (web site) • Family Houses (Rocca di Papa, Velletri) • La Goccia (homeless) • Ass. Crescere Insieme (kids) • Ass. Vivere Insieme (handicapped people) • Romanian Young Friend • Desk at Children Christmas Party • Casetta della Caritas (Young Mothers) • Tapponetto… Water for Tanzania EVG General Assembly 2007
Standing Activities (2) • Annual contribution: • Bollettino Cardiologico (for a kid with a health problem) • For charity shows (2-3 institutions every year) • ESRIN disposed Computers set-up and distribution: • For people with disability • For other volunteers organizations • Auction management for fund raising EVG General Assembly 2007
Emergency Interventions • Umbria Earthquake • Kossovo • Tsunami • Support to various persons in need • Support to Huaycan voluntary project for wood houses (“casitas”) • … and many others EVG General Assembly 2007
Financials 2006 EVG General Assembly 2007
Financials 2007 EVG General Assembly 2007
EVG Organisation - 2007 • Chairman: Maurizio Fea • Vice-Chairman: Massimo Cardaci • Secretary: Riccardo Biondi • Vice-Secretary: Francesco Sarti • Treasurer: Muriel Chevrier • Vice-Treasurer: Concetta Carideo • Contact Points: as above, plus • Micaela de Lorentiis • Véronique Amans EVG General Assembly 2007
Acknowledgements • ESC for the possibility to manage a bigger pool of ESRIN PCs • All the people that are currently supporting the various activities • All the people that will support us • And… • Thank to You, to be here! EVG General Assembly 2007