News
21.06.2010. Action for Peace in Kyrgyzstan: Central Asian buffet in Edinburgh
The Central Asian diaspora and friends in Scotland would like to set a sign of peace and solidarity and raise funds for victims of the recent events in the south of Kyrgyzstan. To do this, they have organized the first ever Central Asian buffet and craft fair in Edinburgh! Please join them at the Counting House (above the Pear Tree) on Friday 25th June, from 6 pm. You'll find more information at http://www.kg-nomad.com
At the event, there will be an opportunity to learn more about the situation, enjoy excellent food and buy Central Asian jewelry and felts. Later in the evening, Edinburgh band 'Thank You So Nice' is playing.
For more information, please feel free to contact Kanykey Bayalieva and Jeanne Feaux de la Croix at:
kan_bay28@yahoo.com, jfdlc@st-and.ac.uk
tel. 07815166685
18.06.2010. Cambridge Central Asia Appeal
Financial contributions are being collected by Cambridge Central Asia Forum for medical and other aid items to be sent to the affected regions and/or refugee
shelters.
Cheques can be made to 'QCCMC- Cambridge Central Asia Appeal' and sent to c/o Prof S.S. Saxena, Jesus College, Cambridge, CB5 8BL UK.
Or by bank transfer to:
Acct Name: QCCMC
Acct No: 03741051
Sort Code: 30-91-56
Address: Lloyds TSB
University of Cambridge Branch
Sidney Street, Cambridge CB5 8BL
Note: when doing a bank transfer please ALSO send your name and the amount to pk315@cam.ac.uk and indicate 'Kyrgyz Appeal' in the subject field of the message.
Prof. Dr. Siddharth S. Saxena
Fellow of Jesus College, Chairman, Cambridge Central Asia Forum and
Hon. Secretary of the UK Committee for Central and Inner Asia
Cambridge Central Asia Forum
Jesus College
University of Cambridge
Cambridge CB5 8BL, UK
http://www.cambridge-centralasia.org/