Pearl of the Islands Foundation Inc. was present at the Auckland International Cultural Festival with several food and cultural stalls. PIF setup a kebab stall, baklava and sweets stall, Turkish coffee and an ‘Ottoman’ corner at the annual festival...
Labour MP Jacinda Ardern visited our Little Pearls Educare centre located in Mount Albert with party leader Andrew Little. They were welcomed by director Mr Basar and introduced to the staff, parents and children. The politicians chatted to parents...
Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday from the Pearl of the Islands team!
Earthquake Fundraiser Statement Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF) handed over a cheque of $1080 to Red Cross New Zealand. PIF Executive Director Yalcin Solak and Board Chairman Ashraf Choudhary were present at the time. The fundraiser was a...
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...
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...