Day One of Client Project
Hello again friends-
I assume that as a new ‘blogger’ the only pseudo fans and readers which I have managed to acquire over the past few days are my loyal and dedicated friends; hence the informal greeting! To any of you lurkers- welcome 
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Today I began a new challenge as a corporate communications student, day one of Client Project. Client Project is a mandatory course at Centennial College which all post-grad PR and Corp Comm students must complete. This course entails that students must volunteer their time and skills to an organization that requires assistance in their PR department. I have decided to dedicate my time and expertise (??) to Save the Children Canada (www.savethechildren.ca). A not-for-profit organization that aims to aid, educate and protect children in conflict ridden nations. Specifically I will be working on the charity’s “Rewrite the Future” campaign (http://www.savethechildren.ca/canada/resources/index.html). Please look at the Save the Children website and join the “Rewrite the Future” group on Facebook, an event will be announced soon.
I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with Save the Children; I will be able to improve my public relations skills while aiding a charity and building my resume. A double gold in the world of a PR student.
Thanks for reading- come back soon!
Cheers,
Aly
katie replied:
Excellent blog so far ruiz. I might rethink the smiley face emoticons though…
January 17, 2008 at 12:42 am. Permalink.
Wilson replied:
The project that you are involve with includes actions by Save the Children Canada only in Canada or also abroad. I ask because in 1985 I made a film with Save the Children Canada. Specifically with Andrew Ignatieff at that time head of Save the Children Canada in Peru.
I would suggest you send Andrew an invitation to join your blog. You can mention that I have suggested it. Andrew is now Executive Director of CISEPO. Here are his coordinates:
Andrew Ignatieff
Executive Director, CISEPO
155 College Street, Suite 772
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5T 3M7
e-mail: aignatieff@cisepo.ca
Tel: (416) 978-3828
FAX: (416) 978-8299
January 17, 2008 at 10:33 am. Permalink.
Rayanne Langdon replied:
Aww, Aly, you have such a cute way of talking to your readers. Heh.
I am impressed with who you’re doing your client project with! You seem to have the idea down–find an organization that needs PR help and pick something specific to help them with. I’m glad you’re working with a not-for-profit because not only do many of them need the help of young people who are trained/in training for the business, but they tend to show their appreciation in great ways!
January 18, 2008 at 10:42 pm. Permalink.
Lisa Caroline Leung replied:
Good for you Aly!
A great cause, a great organization, and a great client project for a great gal:)
Keep us posted as to how it goes!
January 19, 2008 at 8:43 pm. Permalink.
Wilson replied:
The “Rewrite the Future” campaign could be a valuable vehicle to help eucate and protect children in countries where there is a conflict . I assume one of the goals of this campaign is the empowerment of children. Basic education, including free compulsory quality education for all children. Early childhood development is very important as children should be provided with the best possible start in life.
But what happens when a child who has gotten a best possible start in life is faced with some of the realities such as unemployment, wars, drug trafficking, the need to work to help support the family when that child reaches adolescence?
I believe that the next step a campaign such as “Rewrite the Furute” needs to focus on is post childhood so that the empowerment provided during childhood can continue.
To do so will be prudent, as it will empower children especially in the harshest of conditions, and also where political corruption continues without any hope of changing.
January 21, 2008 at 1:54 pm. Permalink.
Gary Schlee replied:
Will we get to hear about your experiences with Save the Children as the project unfolds? It would be interesting to get your take on how it’s going.
January 21, 2008 at 3:31 pm. Permalink.
teachingpr replied:
One of my students is doing her blog on nonprofit PR. Check it out: http://non-profitpr.blogspot.com/
February 5, 2008 at 6:10 pm. Permalink.
Wilson replied:
Aly, how is the “Rewrite the Future” campaign coming along. It’ll be interesting to hear from you along these lines.
March 3, 2008 at 4:13 pm. Permalink.