Take a look at the latest edition of ‘The Nowzad News’ for updates on some of our rescues and all things Nowzad!
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Nowzad Dogs has partnered with Charity Ecosystem a UK fundraising partner that collects donations of clothing for UK charities. Charity Ecosystem collects unwanted clothing from supporters nationwide with the money raised going directly to Nowzad!
Not every charity has the capacity or the ability to process donations of clothing, but by working with Charity Ecosystem as a fundraising partner, this enables us to raise much needed additional funds for the charity and the animals that so desperately need our help.
When you register with Charity Ecosystem, you take the first step towards donating to Nowzad Dogs without leaving your home or even spending any money.
The charity will directly receive any money raised from clothing sent to Charity Ecosystem and with their free nationwide collection service it couldn’t be easier to request a bag and donate your unwanted clothing in aid of Nowzad.
Please visit the link below for more information or to request a collection bag.
https://www.charity-ecosystem.org/animals/nowzad-dogs.html
(PLEASE NOTE THAT CHARITY ECOSYSTEM CANNOT PROCESS BED LINEN OR TOWELS AND CLOTHING DONATIONS MUST BE 10KG OR MORE)
On Saturday 21st September 2013 join Pen Farthing, Founder and Chairman of Nowzad Dogs in a challenging (but always fun) trek across the wilds of Dartmoor, at times following the route of the Royal Marine Green Beret 30 mile endurance march to raise money for Nowzad Dogs! You have the option to trek either 10 miles or 15 miles under the watchful eye of experienced Mountain Leaders who will ensure you have an enjoyable and safe time.
Saturday evening will also see us all gather for a pint and the famous Nowzad Dogs/Animals Asia quiz at The Plume & Feathers Pub in Princetown and for those that feel brave enough there is also the choice of taking part in an exhilarating climb and abseil on a Dartmoor Tor on the Sunday!
For more information or to take part in the trek please email melissa@nowzad.com
Question: How is the money I donate spent? How do I know it is used to help an Afghan stray companion animal? Can my donation go towards a specific animals?
Answer from Nowzad: As a charity we are bound by the strict auditing regulations demanded by the UK charity commission. The board of trustees make sure the money is used to maximum effect in making a difference to the lives of animals in Afghanistan, which includes the daily running costs of the Nowzad Afghan shelter, rescue transport costs, animal food and medicines (including vaccines) and of course our Afghan staff wages.
Nowzad rescue Sandbag and family are having a fundraising event in aid of Nowzad on Saturday 20th April at the Singleton Environment Centre, in Ashford, Kent. There will also be a talk & slideshow on the work of Nowzad Dogs by founder and chairman Pen Farthing. Please come along and join in with the opportunity to meet Pen and the lovely Sandbag . For more information or to book your tickets please email nowzadinkent@gmail.com
All of us at Nowzad HQ are very excited at the news that we have been nominated for Just Giving’s Charity of the Year Award! Voting is now open until the 15th March 2013. Please could we ask ALL our supporters to visit the link below and to vote for Nowzad, it only takes a minute of your time and every vote really does count. Please also share our poster with everyone you know and ask all your family and friends to place their votes too!
http://www.justgivingawards.com/vote_now.htm
Nowzad Dogs Supporter Event
One of our fantastic supporters is organising a fundraising walk in aid of Nowzad Dogs on Sunday 24th February 2013.
The walk will be taking place from Coulson Park, Park Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 OBY at 11:00am. The walk is open to everyone and will be great fun for dogs as the route will include walking across several fields.
For more information or if you would like to take part in the walk please contact melissa@nowzad.com
Join us on Saturday 9th March 2013 as founder of the Nowzad Dogs charity Pen Farthing celebrates the work of Nowzad Dogs and explains what the future holds for the charity during 2013 and beyond before tucking into a scrumptious self-serve buffet and drinks.
Along with a look at Afghanistan from a different perspective there will also be a raffle with some fantastic prizes, music, presentations and some lovely items available to purchase on the night but the high light of the evening will undoubtedly be the opportunity to meet the main dog himself – Nowzad, the old guy who inspired the charity back in 2007. But Nowzad is not going to be alone – a few of his Afghan buddies are also going to be joining in the fun on the night!
Tickets are £20.00 each which includes a buffet meal, complementary drink upon arrival, table wine and gift. For tickets please contact melissa@nowzad.com or alternatively by phone on 07583 812 091.
Nowzad is the pet charity of the year for the not-for-profit pet bereavement website Lost and Fond – right up until August 31, 2013 – and with Christmas approaching there’s a couple of ways to earn money for Nowzad while you shop online for gifts.
Nowzad will earn a commission of 20% of the price paid when anyone commissions a pet sketch from pet artist Jane West – after enquiring through the online form on Lost and Fond. Jane has been closely associated with Lost and Fond from the start. Elaine asked her to create the logo and web graphics for the site. She also created the little virtual gift icons that you can add to any pet tribute pages on the website. Her sketches might make a special present for someone you know.
We are delighted to announce that Nowzad Dogs are working in partnership with Nod and a Wink as part of our ‘Bras for Nowzad’ appeal. Nod and a Wink are very kindly offering supporters a 20% discount across their range of women’s lingerie and not only do you get a fantastic 20% off your order but Nod and a Wink will also donate an additional 5% directly to Nowzad!
