We’re in solidarity with those that have been impacted by the recent earthquakes that have once again shocked New Zealand as a nation. The earthquakes and the consequent aftershocks have reminded thousands of people of the horrors that were...
We’re in solidarity with those that have been impacted by the recent earthquakes that have once again shocked New Zealand as a nation. The earthquakes and the consequent aftershocks have reminded thousands of people of the horrors that were...
A Diwali cultural night was held with friends and family as part of a ‘Cultural Nights’ series. The Pearl of the Island’s (PIF) Intercultural Dialogue platform hosted the event. The Diwali night allowed us to experience first hand the...
Over the weekend we were present at the Otahuhu Food Festival with a number of stalls. Our stands included kebabs, desserts and Turkish coffee. Hundreds visited our stalls and we were able to share a taste of Turkey with them....
Thanks to the generous donations of friends and supporters in New Zealand, we were able to provide 140 shares of Qurbani meat to those in Sri Lanka. With your assistance, we were able to distribute food in places including Batticaloa,...
We celebrated Eid al-Adha at our office in Newmarket with close friends and family over the weekend. Advisory board members, directors, members and guests were present at the event. Guests brought meals from home and food was shared. The...
With the invitation from the Minister of Ethnic Affairs office, Pearl of the Islands Foundation directors were welcomed at the Eid al-Adha reception at Parliament. Organised by the Ethnic Affairs office, FIANZ, and hosted by minister Hon Peseta Sam...
Professor Greg Barton spoke in a series of events in New Zealand around the topic of ‘Islam and Democracy: Breaking Down the Myths.’ The Deakin University professor was welcomed and spoke at our foundation centre in Newmarket. He spoke...
Dear All, News media has reported about developments in Turkey today regarding actions of Turkish Armed Forces. For more than 40 years, Fethullah Gulen and Hizmet participants have advocated for, and demonstrated their commitment to, peace and democracy. We...
