http://www.theafricanpulse.net/ The African Pulse Latest News en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 13:31:12 +0100 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/55/make-a-difference-trust-3rd-grant-received We are very fortunate to have received £5,000 which is the 3rd installment of a 3 year grant from the Make A Difference Trust which will assist us to implement the HIV360 project.   The Make A Difference Trust brings together the British Entertainment community and its audiences to raise funds to support people living with HIV and AIDS, and those in the entertainment industry facing hardship as a result of a long-term medical condition. The trust’s vision is to create a world in which people living with HIV and AIDS are treated with respect and can lead healthy lives.We are proud to be supported by the theatre community and would like to thank David Pendlebury and the board of trustees for their interest in the work of The African Pulse. We are very grateful to the trustees of the Make A Differnce Trust for supporting us in this way. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/54/annual-report-and-accounts-2011 We have just submitted our Annual Report and Accounts to the Charity Commission. If you would like to see a copy, please follow this link to the Charity Commission website where you will be able to download a pdf version. More news about our exciting plans for 2012 soon. Happy New Year to all our supporters. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:09:21 +0000 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/53/visit-our-facebook-group We continue to have people join our Facebook group... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:07:33 +0000 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/1/tap-annual-update-2010 We have had an exciting 2010 - download our newsletter to see what we have been up to! Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/2/thank-you-cathy-tap-accountant We would like to extend a big thanks to Cathy Maden, of Brinsmead Maden, who has been preparing our statutory accounts since The African Pulse was registered as a charity in 2004. Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/3/the-african-pulse-flying-ba We have been very fortunate to continue to be sponsored by BA. In the last 12 months they have provided us with 4 flights between the UK and South Africa. We would like to express... Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/33/the-african-pulse-links-europe-and-southern-africa On 1st January 2010 The African Pulse is to launch a new project called Youth Action Xchange. It is an HIV & AIDS education project which links students and teachers in 1,000 schools in Europe with 500 schools in Southern Africa. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/4/10-10-10 The 10th October 2010 is a special day - 10th day of the 10th month in the 10th year of the 21st Century - not to be repeated! So The African Pulse is looking to mark this day... Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/19/red-lion-fundraiser-where-are-they-now-marner-brown Fiachra Kerrigan, Marner Brown’s lead vocalist, went to St Mark’s School in Hounslow with TAP’s USA Champion, Nick Lee. So when we wanted a local band to play at our Red Lion fundraiser, they were the obvious choice. Where are they now? Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/5/red-lion-fundraiser-where-are-they-now-one-water What can we say? Such a big thank you to One Water for their support at the Red Lion fundraiser. They delivered a... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/6/youth-action-xchange-update Over the past two year The African Pulse has formalised some strategic partnerships positioning the charity at the cutting edge of service delivery in Africa for vulnerable children and communities through the use of multi-media. This has led to us... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/7/red-lion-fundraiser-where-are-they-now-josie-field Josie Field released her debut album in 2006, entitled Mercury, the abum sold in excess of 7 000 units across South Africa, an astounding achievement for a debut album by an unknown artist. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/20/red-lion-fundraiser-where-are-they-now-culture-clash Doug Veitch and Rise Kagona are still playing the clubs and festivals around the UK. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/21/oscar-rides-south-and-raises-over-300 Oscar Soiza cycled the 45 miles from London to Brighton and raised over £300 for The African Pulse. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/22/-500-raised-at-the-hands-charity-fair Today we raised a marvellous £500 at the HANDS charity fair on Twickenham Green. Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/52/thank-you-british-airways British Airways has again sponsored us this year with 4 free flights between UK and South Africa. Tue, 25 May 2010 10:23:06 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/23/red-lion-fundraiser-where-are-they-now-dave-mcgeachie Without Dave McGeachie the fundraiser at the Red Lion pub in Twickenham in June 2007 would never have happened! Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/24/aids-2010-conference-in-vienna-in-july The XVIII International AIDS 2010 Conference (www.aids2010.org) will take place in July this year in Vienna. It will present new scientific knowledge and offer many opportunities for structured dialogue on the major issues facing the global response to HIV. Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/25/where-are-they-now-the-red-lion-twickenham The Red Lion was the venue for our fundraiser in June 2007. It has been a music venue in Twickenham for over 30 years hosting musicians including well-known names such as Chris Farlowe as well as up-and-coming local bands. Sat, 08 May 2010 16:23:11 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/26/red-lion-june-2007-fundraiser-where-are-they-now- In June 2007, we ran a music event at The Red Lion pub in Twickenham. Sat, 01 May 2010 16:24:37 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/28/grant-from-the-make-a-difference-trust The Make A Difference Trust (www.madtrust.org.uk/page/3531/The+African+Pulse/5) has generously granted the YAX project £15,000 over 3 years. The Make A Difference Trust brings together the British Entertainment community and its audiences to raise funds to support people living with HIV and AIDS, and those in the entertainment industry facing hardship as a result of a long-term medical condition. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:28:25 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/27/the-african-pulse-facebook-group If you are on Facebook, you might like to join our Group. Just search for The African Pulse and it should appear at the top of the list! Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:25:57 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/29/youth-action-xchange We are pleased to announce that The African Pulse has partnered with Gemin-i (http://gemini.org.uk/) to deliver an EU-funded project. Youth Action Xchange is a pioneering interactive online HIV & AIDS education project connecting 500 schools across Southern Africa with each other and 1,000 schools in Europe. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:29:43 +0100 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/30/grant-from-the-allan-nesta-ferguson-charitable-trust We have been successful in our application to the Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust! This is the third time in 6 years that the trust has kindly supported The African Pulse. The grant will contribute towards the design and delivery of the Youth Action XChange project. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:31:02 +0000 http://www.theafricanpulse.net/news/article/32/tap-flies-ba We have been very fortunate to have been sponsored for several years by British Airways. 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