Lucrezia Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Thanks Eriko for upload the videos! Eriko, thanks for setting this thread up and keeping it updated -- as someone else said, it's hard to keep up with all the various social media they are using! One thing Mika's team has asked -- as we promote this we should use this link: http://rfg.ee/VHTx2 It redirects to the donation page about Mika on the UNHCR site. (I changed the link in the first post of this thread, but if you see it anywhere else, please use the link I've given instead.) I've also been thinking about how we as the MFC can help with this effort. With our anniversary coming it, it might be a good time to auction off a prize and donate the proceeds. I have a couple prizes that might generate some interest here, and Mika's team have said they would be willing to give us something to auction off, as well. For those of you who have been around MFC for a long time, you may remember how we auctioned off a few things for charity around the MFC's 5th anniversary to support London Air Ambulance. I'm thinking we may do something similar this time around -- perhaps instead of a straight auction we ask people to make a donation to be eligible for a chance to win the prize. I have to go back and review how we handled everything back then to refresh my memory, but I think this is something I'd like to do, if the rest of you are up for it, too. Thanks Deb for the link of the donation...I'll use it on Twitter About the idea for the auction, I think it's great! We can actually do something concrete for these people and it would be a nice way to collect a high figure to give. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunari Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Eriko, thanks for setting this thread up and keeping it updated -- as someone else said, it's hard to keep up with all the various social media they are using! One thing Mika's team has asked -- as we promote this we should use this link: http://rfg.ee/VHTx2 It redirects to the donation page about Mika on the UNHCR site. (I changed the link in the first post of this thread, but if you see it anywhere else, please use the link I've given instead.) I've also been thinking about how we as the MFC can help with this effort. With our anniversary coming it, it might be a good time to auction off a prize and donate the proceeds. I have a couple prizes that might generate some interest here, and Mika's team have said they would be willing to give us something to auction off, as well. For those of you who have been around MFC for a long time, you may remember how we auctioned off a few things for charity around the MFC's 5th anniversary to support London Air Ambulance. I'm thinking we may do something similar this time around -- perhaps instead of a straight auction we ask people to make a donation to be eligible for a chance to win the prize. I have to go back and review how we handled everything back then to refresh my memory, but I think this is something I'd like to do, if the rest of you are up for it, too. I think making donations to have a chance to win a prize is a great idea, I'd definitely be up for it. The link in this post doesn't go to Mika's page at UNHCR for me, it just redirects me to their main page (while the one in the first post does link to his page). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellody Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I think making donations to have a chance to win a prize is a great idea, I'd definitely be up for it. The link in this post doesn't go to Mika's page at UNHCR for me, it just redirects me to their main page (while the one in the first post does link to his page). I just wanted to write the same. deb, the url behind the link in your post contains a few more characters than the link text. Which is the one we're supposed to use, the homepage or the mika page? And i agree about the donations. Iirc, wasn't it the same the last time, that the prize was given amongst all who donated? Just at the mfc meetup it was a "real" auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I think making donations to have a chance to win a prize is a great idea, I'd definitely be up for it. The link in this post doesn't go to Mika's page at UNHCR for me, it just redirects me to their main page (while the one in the first post does link to his page). I just wanted to write the same. deb, the url behind the link in your post contains a few more characters than the link text. Which is the one we're supposed to use, the homepage or the mika page? And i agree about the donations. Iirc, wasn't it the same the last time, that the prize was given amongst all who donated? Just at the mfc meetup it was a "real" auction. Thanks for the heads up about the link -- somehow I picked up an extra space at the end, sorry. I've fixed it now. Should be the same as in the first post of the thread. And yes, I think that was how we handled it last time -- if you donated you got a virtual "ticket" as entry into a random drawing. If the prize is "big" enough we can open it to the entire world and raise more money. But I think it would also be great to have an MFC-only fundraising drive with an exclusive prize. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabine64 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Thanks for the heads up about the link -- somehow I picked up an extra space at the end, sorry. I've fixed it now. Should be the same as in the first post of the thread. And yes, I think that was how we handled it last time -- if you donated you got a virtual "ticket" as entry into a random drawing. If the prize is "big" enough we can open it to the entire world and raise more money. But I think it would also be great to have an MFC-only fundraising drive with an exclusive prize. I love the idea and I like the idea MFC is doing things like this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlelady Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I agree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucrezia Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 :Update: :Update: Here is the first mini Facebook film from today with @JamesAALongman and UNHCR @Refugees #myrefugeestory on the Syrian refugees living in a Lebanese banana plantation @BBCWorld https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/videos/10153273091322217/ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Eriko, thanks for setting this thread up and keeping it updated -- as someone else said, it's hard to keep up with all the various social media they are using! One thing Mika's team has asked -- as we promote this we should use this link: http://rfg.ee/VHTx2 It redirects to the donation page about Mika on the UNHCR site. (I changed the link in the first post of this thread, but if you see it anywhere else, please use the link I've given instead.) I've also been thinking about how we as the MFC can help with this effort. With our anniversary coming it, it might be a good time to auction off a prize and donate the proceeds. I have a couple prizes that might generate some interest here, and Mika's team have said they would be willing to give us something to auction off, as well. For those of you who have been around MFC for a long time, you may remember how we auctioned off a few things for charity around the MFC's 5th anniversary to support London Air Ambulance. I'm thinking we may do something similar this time around -- perhaps instead of a straight auction we ask people to make a donation to be eligible for a chance to win the prize. I have to go back and review how we handled everything back then to refresh my memory, but I think this is something I'd like to do, if the rest of you are up for it, too. Great idea Deb. Just give me a shout if you need any help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~TheLoveYouBreathe Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 This man never ends to surprise me. Is it possible to don't love him? He's really golden and I'm so proud to be his fan. The world needs more Mika. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missrully Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 :Update: :Update: Here is the first mini Facebook film from today with @JamesAALongman and UNHCR @Refugees #myrefugeestory on the Syrian refugees living in a Lebanese banana plantation @BBCWorld https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/videos/10153273091322217/ On BBC News' YouTube channel: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Deb, totally agree with you. it's a great idea !! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 mikainstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/_hHOi0ziFo/ mikainstagramTime for making music #myrefugeestory @refugees @jamesaalongman https://www.instagram.com/p/_hINkMTiIe/ mikainstagramAnd now dancing!! #myrefugeestory @refugees @jamesaalongman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JamesLongmanBBC/videos/1707202776176546/?permPage=1 BBCJamesLongman was live Refugee centre Tripoli re-uploaded to YouTube 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missrully Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 James Longman @JamesAALongman 12m12 minutes ago Message from @refugees centre in Tripoli from @mikasounds - also on https://www.facebook.com/JamesLongmanBBC/videos/1707202776176546/ … Vid: https://twitter.com/i/videos/678840700276879360 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Twitter James Longman @JamesAALongman Message from @refugees centre in Tripoli from @mikasounds - also on https://t.co/IRLiew4e12 re-uploaded to YouTube 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Twitter https://twitter.com/khaled_kabbara/status/678898630162382848 Khaled Kabbara @khaled_kabbara Welcoming MIKA to north #Lebanon, where he will be meeting refugee families. Follow #myrefugeestory for updates. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 mikainstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/_jUuYkTiMe/ mikainstagramA refugee family living in a ruined chicken factory. Terrible conditions and no waterproofing or proper roof. All this with the privilege of crippling monthly rent. #myrefugeestory @unrefugees 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 mikainstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/p/_jbTSITiFz/ mikainstagramA community centre in North Lebanon where child refugees are taught about personal hygiene using puppets. #myrefugeestory 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucrezia Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Thank you so much Eriko for your incredible work! As soon as I come back home i'll help you with all the materials 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucrezia Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 A new snapchat from James Longman 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Thank you so much Eriko for your incredible work! As soon as I come back home i'll help you with all the materials Thanks a lot Lu ! I'm going to be offline... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 This is all so moving. I like the young reporter, James. He is very eloquent and thoughtful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucrezia Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) James Longman Twitter At the @Refugees centre in Tripoli. Almost more children here than adults. @mikasounds #myrefugeestory Video: https://twitter.com/JamesAALongman/status/678831756745682944 Message from @refugees centre in Tripoli from @mikasounds - also on https://t.co/IRLiew4e12 Video: https://twitter.com/JamesAALongman/status/678840700276879360 These children live here. A derelict chicken farm. Their father says "Without a stove, we'd freeze to death" https://twitter.com/JamesAALongman/status/678883317773570048 UNHCR Representative in Lebanon Mireille Girard message to world "Don't forget them" #myrefugeestory @mikasounds On Facebook: Refegees centre in Tripoli https://www.facebook.com/JamesLongmanBBC/videos/1707202776176546/ Edited December 21, 2015 by Lucrezia 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucrezia Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Mohamed Madi Twitter With @JamesAALongman and @stumac84 in Tripoli, northern Lebanon today #myrefugeestory #myrefugeestory @Refugees reception centre in Tripoli. It's filling up and it's not even 9am yet Strictly no money is involved in the refugee registration process #myrefugeestory @JamesAALongman live now in Tripoli, Lebanon #myrefugeestory #myrefugeestory Source:UNHCR Videos that James posted on Snapchat and Mohamed reposted on Twitter https://twitter.com/m_madi/status/678886604543406080 https://twitter.com/m_madi/status/678886710868971520 https://twitter.com/m_madi/status/678894105817014272 https://twitter.com/m_madi/status/678918026532511745 https://twitter.com/m_madi/status/678918881621073920 https://twitter.com/m_madi/status/678887771365240833 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucrezia Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Khaled Kabbara @khaled_kabbara 7 h MIKA met Abed & his family - living in an abandoned chicken farm; in very difficult conditions. #myrefugeestory Khaled Kabbara @khaled_kabbara 5 h MIKA met with UNHCR's Youth Committee & commended their efforts in serving the community. #myrefugeestory 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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