[Kevin Amos]

Greetings!

 

I am writing on behalf of the Pacific Peoples’ Partnership (PPP), alongside our Acting Executive Director, Mere Tari Sovick.

 

As some of you know, PPP has been doing an event called “Paddle 4 Pacific” (P4P). This event was originally planned to conclude on August 11, 2024 but has been extended to December 31, 2024.

 

Our organization, We are reaching out to you today to share an exciting opportunity for your club members to participate in our upcoming event, “Paddle 4 Pacific” (P4P).

 

P4P is a unique event that combines the thrill of paddling with a noble cause. It aims to revive the traditional art of weaving in North and Central Pentecost Island of Vanuatu, promoting sustainable living, women empowerment, and intergenerational transfer of knowledge. Every kilometre paddled raises funds for P4P, and we believe your club members would be excellent participants. This event is also suitable for rowing clubs. Basically, if you are travelling through the water without using a motor or simply swimming, you qualify.

 

We are not asking for a partnership, but rather your support in promoting this event to your club members. Your involvement can significantly contribute to the success of P4P and make a real difference in preserving an integral part of the Pacific heritage while empowering communities. If you would be so kind as to post the attached poster somewhere where your members could see it, we’d greatly appreciate it. I’m including three copies with slightly different designs but the same information in case you have a preference.

 

There is an anonymous donor matching funds up to $10,000 until Oct 31, 2024. In addition, we will interview the top donor to this campaign for our e-newsletter Tok Blong Pasifik. If they decline, the top donor who accepts will be interviewed instead.

 

PPP has been working with South Pacific Islanders and Indigenous Peoples for over 45 years to promote peace, justice, environmental sustainability, and community-led initiatives.

 

If this year does not work for you, we plan to launch Paddle for Pacific 2025 preparations next sptring and would be happy to get back in touch with you then.

 

To discuss this further, please reply to me at info@pacificpeoplespartnership.org or to Mere at director@pacificpeoplespartnership.org.

 

Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to the possibility of your club’s participation in Paddle 4 Pacific.

 

Best regards,

 

 

Andy E. Nystrom

Archivist & Research Assistant

Pacific Peoples’ Partnership

Suite 407, 620 View Street

Victoria, BC  V8W 1J6

Ph. 250-381-4131

Fax. 888-812-7346

http://www.pacificpeoplespartnership.org

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