Stella Mew - sponsoring a child in need
From managing the Yeat’s Society in Sligo to supporting our work in Africa, board member Stella Mew really is a ‘Charity hero’. Getting to know Stella is a pleasure but also really easy as she’s featured in the latest edition of COVERwest magazine (see below). Go Stella!
Stella Mew
Sponsoring a Child in Need
Now working as CEO of the Yeats Society in Sligo, Stella Mew is still very much a campaigner for one of the world’s leading international relief and development agencies; World Vision Ireland.
When asked why she got involved with the aid agency, Stella says “I was impressed by this world-wide organisation, based on principles, ecumenical in character, and dedicated to the care and education of children in part of the world where there is great poverty and very high child mortality rates.”
Kenya
When the opportunity arose for Stella to visit World Vision in Kenya, she jumped at the chance. “I was delighted to go there for a week to visit the Area Development Programmes, and to see for myself the work being undertaken,” she says.
On her return, Stella decided to sponsor a child in Africa called Pilli Daniel. “My small monthly contribution is used as fully as possible to see that Pilli is able to grow up with a healthy body and lifestyle and the chance to be educated.”
Low costs
When it comes to the work of world Vision Ireland, Stella is most impressed by how it operated economically. By keeping low administrative costs whilst maximising the money donated, “the organisation operates in a transparent and professional manner, and their constant fund-raising ensures a high profile and encourages people to give.”
Sponsorship
Stella urges anyone to find out more about World Vision Ireland and the charity’s work. “Use it as a means of making a big difference for a very small outlay, and as a thanks offering for all that we enjoy in this country, even in a recession,” she says.
“Volunteers are always needed too so everyone has the chance to be involved.”
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