#bnifoundation

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I am honoured to represent the BNI Foundation and travel the world helping worthy causes. Last week I introduced the FWZ in Wiesbaden to the German foundation program. The FWZ, represented in this picture by Heidi Grau-Easthill, brings together volunteers to help refugees integrate in every level of society. Last year my chapter “Lilie” donated 1000 Euros to one of their German classes for refugees, the money was used for books and utensils and I assisted the classes ran by Ulla Herbst for a while. Last week Frederik Malsy und Nicolai Lennartz donated 2.500 Euros in the name of BNI region Wiesbaden and the many members who participated. Seventeen-year-old Hussein Al-Shlash who fled from Aleppo to Germany in 2015, came to the event and demonstrated his fluent German skills, which he learned thanks to the classes we supported. Heidi Grau-Easthill and Hussein were extremely thankful. "Without the support of many people like you I would never have learned German so fast. I am extremely thankful to you all“, said Hussein Al-Shlash. The hosts of the evening Michael Lehner and Ray Huarez of „Motorvillage Rhein-Main“ also had a surprise for Hussein. They organised a tombola, giving away a free weekend with a brand new car. This raised another 326 Euros, which BNI raised to 500, so all in all we were able to donate 3.000 Euros. I am so glad to be part of this. Speaking the same language is the only way we will break down walls in our society. #education #educationfirst #educationiskey #refugeeswelcome #buildbridgesnotwalls #buildbridgesnotwalls #nonprofit #integration #socialcause #bni #bnifoundation

[lawri-rich]

#America here I come! I am excited to experience #losangeles in these turbulent times. I have already met some very disappointed people at the airport. I remain positive, we can survive this and come out stronger! I am s down to us the people to demonstrate our power when necessary. I am extremely happy to be screening a movie at the #bni #international conference about social awareness, corporate responsibility and global networking. If we can change the way the world does business and make people more aware of the planet, we still stand a chance! #indievisuals #filmmaking #la #hollywood #trumpland #socialentrepreneur #socialbusiness #bnifoundation (hier: Frankfurt Int. Airport)

[lawri-rich]

Our last night in #kualalumpur was spent on the streets helping the awesome #vivastarfish team make contact with the homeless. After a health checkup and drug test they can apply for work. There were many very sad tales to be told, but also hope to give. #bnifoundation #indievisuals #filmmaking #socialenterprise #malaysia (hier: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

[lawri-rich]

#vivastarfishproject is an amazing social enterprise in Kuala Lumpur working with homeless people and children affected by poverty. They go round the streets offering work and education, rather than just handing out food. It was an incredible experience to help them and make a film for the cause. As you can see in my picture, I even found a new camera lady to work for #indievisuals :) #bnifoundation #filmmaking #travelgram #kualalumpur #malaysia #education #educationforall #shotoniphone #children #homeless #socialenterprise #socialawareness #giversgain (hier: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

[lawri-rich]

Just reached #kualalumpur which is our final destination in this film excursion. I have to say the upgrade to business class with #emirates on the #a380 was amazing and I got some well deserved sleep. You can actually lie completely flat. #amazing #businessclass #indievisuals #filmmaking #shotoniphone #travelgram #bnifoundation #filmmaking #shotoniphone (hier: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

[lawri-rich]

These young kids all want to get into the Tareto Maa program, so they can get the education they need to flourish. Unfortunately the dormitory is full and they can not be accepted at the moment. There are plans to enlarge the dormitory and classrooms, however #taretomaa needs to raise more money. If you are interested to help check www.tareto-maa.org #nofilter #chariry #nonprofit #bnifoundation

[lawri-rich]

The film shoot at #taretomaa is going great. It is extremely inspiring to work with these amazing young woman. They believe that they can achieve anything they want and that is very special for this part of the world. #filmmaking #indievisuals #nonprofit #taretomaa #africa #kenya #sonya7sII #f&v #bnifoundation #charity

[lawri-rich]

In the sound studio today recording the voice-over for the charity film project #friendsofthaidaughters ----------------------------Heute im Tonstudio bei #beatworks für die Sprachaufnahmen für das Projekt "Friends of Thai Daughters" #charity #thailand #chiangmai #bnifoundation #indievisuals (hier: Beatworksmusic)