News: December 2009 archives
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Christmas Message from UK Acid Survivor, Katie Piper
‘‘My Christmas message would be to tell people that I used to hide away and be ashamed of how I looked, frightened of people’s reactions and if people are doing that or feel that way now, I would urge them not to because they don’t have to feel like that and you can become accepted, you can regain the confidence”
Posted on 25/12/09 in Blog • Read full article
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Fashion for a Cause
ASF-Bangladesh gets creative with the “Projapoti” or butterfly Fashion Project. The name chosen by acid survivors for the fashion project symbolises the transformation and inner growth that survivors go through to realise their potential – taking flight from a cocoon into a beautiful butterfly.
Posted on 17/12/09 in ASTI news • Read full article
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Helping Survivors of Acid Attacks
Moira Pool’s recent return from the Acid Survivors Foundation Uganda was highlighted by an article published in the Wetherby News. Read further to learn more about her experience.
Wetherby News, 20th November 2009
Posted on 17/12/09 in Media coverage • Read full article
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Fifth Acid Attack in Hong Kong
Brace yourselves, Hong Kong has witnessed its fifth collateral acid attack in 1 year. As of this weekend, up to 9 people were left injured after an unknown person hurled acid into a crowd of shoppers, bringing the total injured this year to over 100 individuals.
Posted on 16/12/09 in Blog • Read full article
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Support ASTI on International Human Rights Day!
Today on International Human Rights Day we call for your help in supporting the Acid Survivors Trust International. With your small change, together we CAN make a big difference.
Please help support ASTI with monthly direct debits of as little as 15p per day (£4 per month) to help our team support survivors across the world.Posted on 10/12/09 in ASTI news • Read full article
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The Courage to Stand Before the Camera… This is How They Fight Violence
As you look at the photos, think of the courage they showed to stand before the camera. That’s how they fight violence, and their courage deserves our support.
Posted on 01/12/09 in Blog • Read full article
