Happy Holidays!
Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday from the Pearl of the Islands team!
Earthquake funds presented to Red Cross!
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...
New Zealand Earthquake Appeal
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...
PIF earthquakes announcement
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...
Diwali Cultural Night
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...
Otahuhu Food Festival 2016
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....
Qurban Humanitarian Aid Appeal 2016
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,...
Feast of Sharing (Eid al-Adha) Reception
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...
Eid al-Adha Reception at Parliament
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...
A series of talks: Professor Greg Barton in New Zealand
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...