ANNOUNCEMENT: The Invisible Path

EWAV Works is launching a new initiative 'The Invisible Path' and looking for suitable candidates.

Do you have 1 hour to spare each week,fortnightly or monthly?
How would you like to share insights in your career/life to a young person?
Have you always felt like giving something to the community but haven't got a clue where to go?

EWAV Works is calling all persons (of all ages/races/sex) who are IT consultants, Scientists, Bankers, Solicitors, Doctors, Lawyers, Financiers, Entrepreneurs, Managers, Nurses, Social workers, Stylists (Hair/Make-up/Fashion), Publishers, Engineers, Business owners, Media professionals i.e. Directors, Camerapersons, Editors and any other careers.

We are asking for you to give us an hour of your time and change one young life.

Drop us an email at rebecca@ewavworks.com with 'The Invisible Path' in the subject line and we would send you some information.


If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one. ~Mother Teresa

EWAV's Animation club!

Over 50 young children from one of London's deprived neighbourhood were given classes by top Animators who have worked with some of the reputable Animation studios in the country they have worked with Nickelodeon, Universal, Disney, Tiger Aspect, and Passion Pictures..just to mention a few.

A screening party with parents, families and friends was delivered showcasing their work over the weeks at the Club. The work of the children was so amazing DVDs was distributed around to friends and families.

Every single child voiced 'how much they loved the Animation club' as a result we are now rolling more Animation workshops at a place near you!!!

EWAV Works is supporting Caring Christmas Tree

We are proud to announce that this year the charity EWAV Works will be sponsoring is Caring Christmas Trees.

If you live in the South London area and would like to buy a fine quality enviromental friendly Christmas tree?

How about buying from
http://www.caringchristmastrees.com.

When you buy just one Caring Christmas Tree you are helping rough sleepers and homeless people get safe accommodation where they can receive support to rebuild their lives.

Each tree sale will help provide support that direct residents towards jobs and the skills needed to maintain secure housing in the future.

The Jericho Road Project, based at King’s Church Catford, started in 2001 and has expanded to 6 low support houses where 26 men and women live. We take referrals from across south east London.

The project also operates an outreach meeting called the Feast, a support group and advice work. In order to meet the needs of homeless and rough sleepers we are improving the service we operate and are also planning for the next residential project.

Your contribution will help reduce rough sleeping, help ex-offenders reintegrate into society, help the mentally ill maintain stability and help former addicts stay clean. This Christmas you will make a difference by buying a tree!
For more information about King's Church Catford visit http://www.kingscentre.org.uk/ or write to:

King's Church Catford
Catford Hill
London
SE6 4PS
King's Church Catford is a registered charity. Charity number 1082666. Registered company number 4074651.

EWAV Works Wins the Best Ethical Business PRECIOUS Awards 2009

- Unique entrepreneurial awards ceremony for woman of colour recognises EWAV Works -

Monday 16th November, 2009: EWAV Works won the Best Ethical Business at The PRECIOUS Awards 2009, an annual awards ceremony for inspirational and entrepreneurial women of colour. The PRECIOUS Awards are currently in their third year and are open to all female business owners of colour from any sector.

The award for Lola Atkins was won by EWAV Works as in recognition of the businesses outstanding effort within the industry. For five years since Hackney based-EWAV Works was launched they have continued to be one of the communities powerhouses for the young by providing a range of activities in Animation and Motion Images for young people from a variety of backgrounds and young offenders. They have provided an environment where young people are motivated and encouraged to maximise their potential and take hold of their destinies.

Lola Atkins, Director EWAV Works commented, “We are extremely delighted to have won the PRECIOUS Awards for Best Ethical Business 2009. This award recognises 5 years of hard work and determination, and perseverance regardless of the challenges and difficulties EWAV Works experienced over the years.

Foluke Akinlose, the founder of The PRECIOUS Awards says, “The PRECIOUS Awards are about recognising and honouring the success women of colour have achieved. I am delighted that EWAV Works has won the awards for Best Ethical Business - they are a thoroughly deserving winner.”

The judging panel for the Precious Awards 2009 includes one of the UK’s leading Black Entrepreneurs Joy Nichols, director and chief executive of CMB2 Group Limited and Sandra Kerr, National Director of Race for Opportunity. They are joined by Desiree Fraser, a leading Business growth consultant and Abu Bundu-Kamara, the UK Diversity Manager for Pearson PLC, the events headline sponsors.

Launched by Foluke Akinlose in 1999, Precious Online is the UK’s leading magazine and resource for entrepreneurial women of colour. Precious includes an online magazine, which is viewed by over 80,000 people each month, a growing social network (www.thepreciousnetwork.com), networking events and it’s annual awards ceremony - The PRECIOUS Awards.
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Foluke Akinlose, the founder of The PRECIOUS Awards says, “We are proud to be one of the few awards ceremonies that shines a spotlight on the diverse range of women starting and growing a business in the UK. The PRECIOUS Awards are supported by a diverse range of stakeholders including politicians, businesses and charities throughout the UK. Being nominated carries enormous prestige and credibility as the entrepreneurial community celebrates the achievements of inspirational women of colour.”


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About Precious
Founded by Foluke Akinlose, the PRECIOUS Awards is the leading awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of inspirational entrepreneurial women of colour who are running businesses in the UK. After 10 years of success as a website and magazine the Awards are celebrating their 3rd year. The Awards are open to all female business owners of colour from any sector, Full details of categories are available online at www.preciousawards.com .

EWAV Works finalist in Precious Awards 2009

PRECIOUS Awards is the leading ceremony celebrating the achievements of inspirational entrepreneurial women of colour.

I am please to announce that EWAV Works is a finalist in the Best Ethical Business category in The 2009 PRECIOUS Awards.

We are pleased and honoured to be nominated and be a Finalist.

Further details about the awards can be found on:-

http://www.preciousawards.com

EWAV Works joins football world!!

Youngsters acorss London will join some of football’s leading lights this month by taking part in Kick It Outs’ One Game One Community weeks of action.

EWAV Works has been awarded a One Game, One Community award from Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion campaign, and the Football Foundation, the UK’s largest sports charity.

One Game, One Community weeks of action, a 12-day, high visibility stand against discrimination and for equality taking place from 15 - 27 October. The money will fund The Veni, Vici, Vidi Experiment with young children aged between 8 - 11 years. The young people will work in ten sessions to develop an animated production based on sports, race, and bullying amongst young people. These animations will be showcased round primary schools in London as a motivational educational tool for those in sports and hoping to develop a career in sports.

The project is part of 1000 events taking place across the country during October.

Grants have been awarded to groups in some of the most deprived areas of the country to organise events and activities as part of the initiative. The activities being supported include youth forums, exhibitions, educational programmes and anti-racism themed football tournaments.

Piara Powar, Director for Kick It Out, said

“This money will help community groups of all shapes and sizes deliver their own unique One Game, One Community flavour to the weeks of action.

“This is a fantastic project and we're delighted to fund one with such a strong message."

Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said:
“We are delighted that EWAV Work has been successful in securing this funding from the Football Foundation and Kick It Out.

“Football is something that unites people and I look forward to seeing this year’s One Game, One Community projects tap into our national game’s unique ability to bring communities across the country closer together.”

For interviews or for further information on the One Game, One Community weeks of action please call Danny Lynch on 020 7 684 4884, 0777 903 6696 or email danny@kickitout.org

Or visit www.kickitout.org

The Football Foundation is dedicated to revitalising the grass roots of the game, constructing modern football facilities, developing football as a force for social cohesion and as a vehicle for education in communities throughout the country. Funded by the Premier League, The Football Association and the Government, the Football Foundation is the nation’s largest sports charity with a £40m budget going straight into the heart of football. For more information visit www.footballfoundation.org.uk.

The Veni, Vidi, Vici Experiment teams up with Kick it Out!

It's an exciting time at EWAV Works our new initiative 'The Veni, Vidi, Vici Animation Experiment' has been snapped up by Kick it Out and would be delivered at several primary schools across London as from November 2009.

Kick It Out is football's equality and inclusion campaign. The brand name of the campaign - Let's Kick Racism Out of Football - was established in 1993 and Kick It Out established as a body in 1997.