The charity with the most nominations will receive a donation from the School of Economics.<\/p>\n
If you haven\u2019t done so already there is still time to complete your NSS survey<\/a> and send your charity nomination to the HSS Student Experience Team via hssengage@kent.ac.uk<\/a>. We have seven fantastic charities already nominated including:<\/p>\n “Save the Children is an amazing charity -it aims to provide disadvantaged children in developing countries with better health and educational outcomes. Undertaking a dissertation on the impact of Microfinance on child outcomes has enlightened me of the importance of creating opportunities to improve child welfare.<\/p>\n “I have chosen said charity as the global pandemic has impacted everyone but has damaged those living on the streets or in bad conditions even more.” \u2013 Selina Behr<\/p>\n “A fantastic organisation helping young people overcoming issues that may affect them. The organisation is a dedicated community that makes feel younger people understood. There are several ways young people can get in touch, from dm’s to support forums and self-help guides. The website is made accessible; there is a way for everyone to feel safe. I believe the organisation is the boost that most young people need.<\/p>\n Ditch the Label tackles issues that we, young people, may have and helps us create the best environment we can grow in. It’s a great concept; it helps us affirming ourselves and being proud of who we are. For all these reasons, I am nominating Ditch the Label and encourage you to nominate them too, they deserve better recognition to help more young people.” \u2013 Diane<\/p>\n “I have always been a keen sportsman and think it\u2019s such an important aspect of life, sense of freedom and enjoyment and is so important to mental well being. Everyone should have the opportunity to emulate their favourite sports stars, unhindered due to their physical condition. With growing technology and adaptability now more than ever individuals should have the opportunity to take part in sport!” \u2013 Olly Turner<\/p>\n “Cancer Research do great work to advance knowledge in how to beat cancer. I think this is even more important this year because of the effect that Covid has had on hospital treatments and diagnoses – and they will put the money to good use, to save lives’ \u2013 Joel Pointon<\/p>\n “It goes without saying that all groups in our society have been hit hard due to the pandemic in one way or the other. However, with regards to education, it is students in their formative year (GSCE students) that are experiencing a severely detrimental impact on their education.<\/p>\n Action Tutoring works at grassroot level – it is a charity supporting pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve a meaningful level of academic attainment, helping them to progress to further education, employment or training. I have first-hand experienced the work they do; their commitment and results hence would like to nominate Action Tutoring.” \u2013 Tapasya Bhandari<\/p>\n “We’ve all had a very difficult year, and we may be about to get out of lockdown soon, but we may not be the same people that went into Lockdown back in March 2020. The statistics say that 1\/4 people will experience mental health issues, so it is important that everyone understands that help will always be available. It’s also important to recognise that this charity may not affect you but someone very close to you.”<\/p>\n “I think you should vote for this charity because now more than ever, we all need to support each other and a charity like Mind will give everyone peace of mind that if something does happen, there will be support.” \u2013 Nick Hutchinson<\/p>\n Thank you to everyone who nominated a charity!<\/strong><\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t done so already there is still time to complete your NSS survey<\/a> and send your charity nomination to the HSS Student Experience Team via hssengage@kent.ac.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Save the Children<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Shelter<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Cancer Research<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Action Tutoring<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Mind<\/a><\/h2>\n
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