We are looking for individuals with skills in following areas: Event Management, Communication, Marketing, Legal, Fundraising, Accounting/Finance, Administration and Human Resources.

Selection Criteria

1.      A demonstrated passion for international health and/or development work.

(If you do not have experience working in this area, please tell us the reason for your interest).

2.      Willingness to join the organisation as a member by paying $70 membership fee.

3.      Ability to involve your networks to join the organisation and/or contribute time and/or resources to Piye.

4.      Commitment to attend and contribute at meetings, as well as contribute towards the implementation of the strategic plan. 

(Participation on the board or sub-committees will require a minimum commitment of two days (16 hours) per month.)   Please specify the minimum and maximum number of hours you are willing to contribute towards the work of Piye each month. 

5.      Willingness to assist in planning and/or promoting and attending fundraising events.

6.      Please specify whether you are interested in joining the board or a sub-committee.  The sub-committees are Finance, Fundraising, Marketing, Administration and Legal. 

7.      What skills do you bring that make you a good candidate? 

8.      Willingness to source and/or participate in career development opportunities.

Note: All board meeting dates and times are based on consensus and are scheduled outside normal office hours.

If you are interested in being a part of this exciting phase of our development, submit your CV and a cover letter to info@piye.org.au (including ‘Board Recruitment’ in the subject line) by addressing the selection criteria.  Please list two character referees and one work referee.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.  Should you wish to discuss your application, contact Sheila on 0450 609 410.

Special thanks to Latin Motion studio for their support and free use of the venue, to Buena Vista Dance Cuban Academy for dance lessons and performances, to Guillermo and Rocio for leading us in Meringue, and to Monica Salamanca and Jorge Rengifo for their amazing effort in bringing it all together. Your contributions are all sincerely appreciated.

You are invited to the Inaugural Latin Dance and Social Event hosted by Piye Inc. and Latin Motion Studio!!!

Location: Latin Motion Dance Academy
Address: 51 Unwins Bridge Rd, Sydenham, NSW, Australia
Time: 4.30pm – 8.30pm
Price: $30

 Including:

- Professional performances by Latin Motion
- Professional Meringue Latin Dance lessons
- 1 hr professional Salsa dancing lesson
- Trivia
- Drinks and nibbles
- Loads of fun

 For tickets contact:

We look forward to a great fun filled afternoon learning Latin dance with you!

The members of Student Life at Macquarie University have recently formed a partnership with Piye Inc. The group has conducted three on-campus BBQ’s to raise funds for Piye. Piye has recently received a donation of $755.55 from the group.

We would like to express our thanks to the members of Student Life for their dedication and support. We look forward to on-going collaboration.

The first Piye project is at Ongeche Villiage. The Ongeche project is a multi-faceted project involving health, education, and economic stability.

One aspect of the project involves a series of income generating activities. The Ongeche community identified the need to develop a goats project that can provide milk to address malnutrition, while increasing the economic capacity of the community as a whole through breeding.

The project will involve purchasing ten goats, constructing a goat shed, purchasing goat feed and veterinary services. Construction of the goat shed is due to begin in August 2009, after the rainy season. The goats project is managed by members of the Ongeche community board.

The Ongeche Community and Piye Inc. would like to give special thanks to the Rotary Club of Maroubra for their recent donation of $3,200 towards the Ongeche Village Goats Project.

Updates on the Ongeche Villiage Goats Project will be available on the Piye website under “Projects” and the Piye blog “PIYE BLOGSPOT”

Over 170 people attended a dinner and talent show fundraiser hosted by the International College of Management Sydney on 17/04/2009 - a resounding success!

Special thanks to Anne-Marie Flynn and Sky High Events who planned and co-ordinated the evening.

We would also like to warmly thank the hospitality students who volunteered their time and the performers for their entertainment, as well as recognising the contribution of our donors,  judges and guests.

The money raised will go towards the Piye Water Project Fund for Ongeche Village.

Piye supporters are invited to join “Piye Inc” on facebook to view pictures of the night. ]]> http://piye.org.au/partnership/feed/ http://piye.org.au/volunteers-needed/ http://piye.org.au/volunteers-needed/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:22:58 +0000 admin http://piye.org.au/?p=258

Piye Incorporated is currently seeking volunteers to assist in a number of portfolio areas.  All portfolio areas require a minimum commitment of 8 hours per month. 

Fundraising: Plan and execute fund raising activities in collaboration with the fund-raising sub-committee.  Advertise and recruit volunteers to assist in fund-raising.

Deputy Treasurer: Assist the treasurer

Memberships:  Increase our membership base by inviting organisations, companies and groups to join us. 

Advocacy: Advertise the work of Piye through media and print.  Book appointments for a Piye representative to speak at functions and events. 

Church Liaison: Assist in advertising the work of Piye and gaining financial and/or spiritual support from churches.

School-Liaison: Seek support from schools, colleges and universities

Proposal Writing/Editing:  Support Piye by donating your highly developed skills in developing and reviewing our funding proposals.  Assist Piye in identifying funding sources.

Piye Inc is a registered Christian based charity organisation founded in Sydney Australia in 2006. Piye Board of Governors has been established to spearhead the development of Piye Inc. The Board meet four times as year and its management is governed by the rules stated in Piye’s constitution.

Vision

To break the cycle of ill health, poverty and hunger within the communities we support in Kenya.

Mission

Together in unity we move forward to support our partners in Kenya as they take ownership of their destiny for better health and sustainable social development. Through the inherent kinship ties and the spirit of volunteerism as the basic internal capacity building mechanisms, we are in pursuit of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s). These focus on the big five, namely; agriculture, basic health, education, water and sanitation as well as infrastructure (power, transport and telecommunication). We are confident that the resulting network will create working synergy and long term partnerships powerful enough to break the cycle of ill health, poverty and hunger. Through innovative and appropriate technologies, approached with a can-do attitude, we firmly believe that evidenced knowledge will forever shape attitude and practice. We operate as an effective, democratic, transparent and accountable entity
driven to deliver common good. Our commitment is motivated by Jesus Christ’s call to serve those in need.

Function of the Board

The Board will take a leading role in:

• Organising and coordinating fund raising activities
• Ensuring the smooth running of all administrative functions
• Raising the profile of Piye Inc
• Soliciting individual and corporate memberships
• Ensuring all set targets are achieved
• Working in partnership with the Ongeche Community Group to develop culturally appropriate programs

Board Membership

The prerequisites for board membership are as below:
- A passion for international health and development work
- Join the organisation as a member (this includes paying annual membership fee)
- Select a portfolio area
- Commitment to attend 3 out of 4 meetings each year
(As the chairperson is not expected to select a portfolio area, he/she is to commit to
attending all four annual meetings)
- Assist in advertising Piye’s fundraising activities
- Attend fund raising events
- Commit to a one-year board membership term
- Assist in one-off ad hoc functions

Should you wish to join, please submit your expression of interest by emailing your CV and a brief biography (indicating how you would like to contribute) to Wycliffe Owiti on info@piye.org.au
We look forward to partnering with you.