Minister & MP Congratulate Adult ESOL Learners In Cardiff

The Minister for Educations, Skills, Apprenticeships and Consumer Affairs, Kevin Brennan MP for Cardiff West and Julie Morgan MP, for Cardiff North congratulated a class of adults learning English in Riverside, Cardiff and they presented the students with their certificates.

The training classes run by NAID – “Nationwide Association for Integrated Development” charitable organisation at they centre to improve the ESOL (English skills of speakers of other languages) with Citizenship materials the students attend from all over South Wales.

Minister, Kevin Brennan MP said:
“I have regularly supported the ESOL classes as they provide an excellent service in helping people from other countries settle in this country,” said Kevin Brennan, MP for Cardiff West.

“This is extremely important as it allows people to be able to talk to people like doctors or teachers and receive help and advice. “I always enjoying visiting the ESOL classes and handing out certificates to local people in Cardiff West as they have worked very hard and deserve to be rewarded for their achievement. “I was delighted to congratulate the class and I thoroughly enjoyed talking to them about their experience attending ESOL classes.”

Julie Morgan MP added:
“It was a great privilege to see the good work that is being done by NAID in Bangladesh by supporting children in orphanages and primary to higher education and by helping with income generation for the poorest people. I was able to present a rickshaw for an elderly lady to rent out, a cow and a goat and many blankets to cope with the effects of climate change. I am pleased to support the strong links between Bangladesh and Wales and to help present the certificates to English learners organised in Cardiff by NAID.”

Anwar Ali, Chief Executive of NAID said:
“I am delighted that The Minister for Educations, Skills, Apprenticeships and Consumer Affairs, Kevin Brennan MP attended this ESOL awards ceremony and joined Julie Morgan MP for Cardiff North in presenting the certificates to candidates. I would like to congratulate all candidates on their success and all guests, who have attended. Special thanks to Julie Morgan MP and Julian Phillips for their support and visiting Bangladesh with me to see NAID activities. NAID will continue to work together for the benefit of all communities nationally and internationally.”

MP congratulates adult ESOL learners in Riverside

Cardiff West MP, Kevin Brennan, congratulated a class of adults learning English in Riverside as he presented the students with their certificates.

The event was hosted by NAID who are working with ethnic minorities in improving the English skills of people and are holding courses in improving the food hygiene of people in the curry industry.
The ESOL (English For Speakers Of Other Languages) classes are held at the NAID Executive Centre in Clare Road and help people who do not speak English as their first language.
“Riverside is a multi-cultural community and it’s great schemes and organisations like this are helping to bring the community closer together,” said Kevin.
“It was great to speak to some of the students on a one to one level about any problems or issues I might be able to help them with. As the Member of Parliament for Cardiff West these classes are important as they help communication between myself and constituents that may have problems speaking English. I fully support ESOL and was therefore delighted to receive an invitation to present the students with their certificates and meet everyone involved with the scheme.”

Dilwar Ali, Secretary & Course Coordinator said:
“It is a great honour in working with NAID since 2001, I am pleased in taking a key role in this organisation and providing the training to all communities. I am also looking forward to do more with NAID for the community.”

Ana Miah, Deputy Executive of NAID said:
“I am very happy in being a part of NAID, working with all communities and being involved in various NAID activities. I am urging people to come forward with new ideas and continuing their generous support to NAID.”

Anwar Ali, Chief Executive of NAID said:
“I am delighted that The Minister for Educations, Skills, Apprenticeships and Consumer Affairs, Kevin Brennan MP was able to attend this ESOL award ceremony and thank them presenting the certificates to candidates. I would like to congratulate all candidates on their success, NAID will continue to work together for the benefit of all communities nationally and internationally.”

Lord Mayor of Cardiff Presents ESOL Citizenship Awards

The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Councillor Brian Griffiths and the Lady Mayoress Val Griffiths were very pleased to present the ESOL certificates to all candidates, who have achieved the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Entry Level 1 qualification. The event was hosted by NAID who are working to help improve the English skills of different ethnic minorities.

The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Councillor Brian Griffiths said:
“I am delighted to be at this event in presenting the ESOL certificates and would like to congratulate all the students for working hard to learn English, I am hopeful that they will continue in learning and working towards other qualifications”.

Councillor Mohammed Sarul Islam said:
“It is great to see such dedication to learn English in my ward Riverside, I am also very pleased to see so many people from across South Wales attending this course.”

Councillor Mozadul Hussain said:
“It am very happy in attending this event and would like to say well done to all the candidates who have worked very hard in passing this course and seeing candidates from Newport attend this course.”

Anwar Ali, Chief Executive of NAID said:
“I am delighted that The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Councillor Brian Griffiths and the Lady Mayoress Val Griffiths were able to attend this ESOL award ceremony and thank them presenting the certificates to candidates from across Wales. NAID will continue to work together for the benefit of all communities nationally and internationally.”

MP & First Minister Praise ESOL Exam Success

The Rt Hon Rhodri Morgan, ‘First Minister for Wales and Julie Morgan, MP for Cardiff North, were delighted to present certificates in English to 16 people from across South Wales who had achieved the first grade of the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) qualification. 46 more people are currently working towards the qualification.

The event was hosted by the Nationwide Association for Integrated Development (NAID). NAID work closely to improve the English skills of speakers of other languages.

Julie Morgan MP said:
“I wholeheartedly congratulate these students on their great success. Their hard work has really paid off. As many of you will agree, English can be a very difficult language and many of these students have had to put a great deal of effort in to achieve this qualification. It was inspirational to see people from Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi backgrounds working together to improve each others English skills every Sunday morning.

“It is essential that we work hard to ensure all communities are well-integrated into British society and improving English skills can form an important part of this integration process. I was overwhelmed by the students’ willingness to learn with one individual keenly taking classes despite having lived in Cardiff for 30 years.

“Of course, none of this would have been possible without the hard work of Dilwar Ali and the tutors, who have volunteered their time to ensure that their students obtained these qualifications.”

The Rt Hon Rhodri Morgan, ‘First Minister for Wales added:
“I am very impressed that people are voluntarily giving up their time on a Sunday both to teach and to learn English which will help them to integrate into Welsh society.”

Anwar Ali, a representative of NAID said:
“I am delighted that The Rt Hon Rhodri Morgan, ‘First Minister for Wales and Julie Morgan MP for Cardiff North were able to attend this ESOL award ceremony and thank them presenting the certificates to candidates. NAID will continue to work together for the benefit of all communities nationally and internationally.”

Fund Raising & Qurbani Distrubtion Appeal Live on Bangla Tv, Sky 786

NAID initiated a live fundraising programme on 24th November 2008,which appealed to the communities of the United Kingdom. During the live television appeal, there was an exposure of NAID’s activities, aims and past achievements. The Qurbani appeal was made at Bangla Tv, Sky Channel 786, and received donations from the community members throughtout UK, to distribute to the poor, less fortunate people in Sylhet, Savar, Moulovi Bazar, Kulaura, and Guainghat, in Bangladesh.The above pictures show Qurbani meat distribution at Guainghat, Sylhet, Moulvibazar, Kulaura, Habiganj, and Savar on December 2008.

NAID Advisor – Abdullah Al Moshoud (Foaud) Visits UK – August 2007

During Abdullah Al Moshoud (Foaud) visit to the UK in summer 2007. He visited many cities around the UK. While visiting the many cities, he attended many meetings for both NAID and Nizamia Bishkuti Organisation. Abdullah Al Moshoud (Foaud), Advisor for NAID, was Ghief Guest at a NAID general meeting, where he discussed many issues about Bangladesh and that NAID can help to resolve these issues. He also stated that he was proud of the things NAID has done so far, and expects NAID to keep the good work up. He aslo asked community members to help NAID achieve it’s targets.

Signing Ceremony – Memorandum of Understanding

Ahsania Mohila Mission (Orphanage)’s conference hall. Mr Anwar Ali and Ms Nurun Nahar Abed signed on their respective areas of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and so far NAID has sponsored nine orphans of Dhaka Ahsania Mission Orphanage. Two of those orphans have now gone on to higher education – Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at IUBAT – International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh. NAID will provide all expenses & maintenance to continue the education. In the ceremony the speakers congratulated NAID for their activities in Bangladesh, UK effort and well wished NAID, so that they can keep continuing their activities in a successful way. The speakers also invited others to work like NAID and help NAID to continue their activities. Everyone’s little help can change the fate of the orphanage.Mr Anwar Ali and Ms Nurun Nahar Abed signed on their respective areas of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and so far NAID has sponsored nine orphans of Dhaka Ahsania Mission Orphanage. Two of those orphans have now gone on to higher education – Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at IUBAT – International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh. NAID will provide all expenses & maintenance to continue the education. In the ceremony the speakers congratulated NAID for their activities in Bangladesh, UK effort and well wished NAID, so that they can keep continuing their activities in a successful way. The speakers also invited others to work like NAID and help NAID to continue their activities. Everyone’s little help can change the fate of the orphanage.

Tube Well Project – Savar, Bangladesh

The Tube Well project in Bangladesh has provided six tube wells to the needed area of Savar for the poor people and has progressed into other cities for poor people. NAID is currently looking for more sponsorships and donations in UK in order to provide more Tube Wells in the needy areas of Bangladesh.

Food Safety Certificates Are Dished Out To Trainee Chefs

The thirteen trainees received certificates of Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering on the 16th January 2007, which was distributed by Cllr Sophie Howe and Dilwar Ali, AMRSH of NAID. Cllr Sophie Howe said, “I am delighted to present these certificates to people who have achieved the Level 2 Catering Award and am particularly pleased to be able to do this in the India Gate in my own ward of Whitchurch. It is clear that having highly skilled and well trained staff is what makes Wales a competitive economy and organisations like NAID play a vital role in providing training which is targeted at ethnic minority communities”

Appeal for Orphan Sponsorships

NAID is an acronym and stands for “Nationwide Association for Integrated Development” Charity No: 1104093 and has been given a major boost thanks to a £2000 donation from Barclays. The money will be used to fund the production of 50,000 leaflets promoting the work of the charity. The distribution and postages cost are supported by Joynur Travel, izzitech.com and Eurolinen Services.
Richard Crew, Local Business Manager said, “ At Barclays we are committed to looking after local communities and we are delighted to support NAID (Nationwide Association for Integrated Development). This is a great opportunity for us to help make a real and lasting difference by supporting a broad range of causes at a very local level.”
The funds come from Barclays Community Investment Programme, which in 2005 donated £39.1 million, or 1% of UK pre-tax profits.

NAID is a charitable organization dedicated to human welfare. We earnestly believe and highly respect individual human values. Therefore, individual development is the utmost aim of NAID. Because we believe like you that “sand dunes make a desert as drops of dews make an ocean”.

Dilwar Ali, General Secretary, NAID said, “We all should support the causes of the Orphanage Projects, so far NAID has sponsored 20 Orphans this year in Dhaka, Sylhet, Moulvi Bazar, Sunamgonj and Habigonj in Bangladesh”. Sponsorship for Orphans only costs £15 – £20 per month including their food, clothes, education and medical needs. We want your kind help and generous support. Donation forms are available @ www.naid.org.uk or please send your donations to: NAID, 314 Caerphilly Road, Cardiff, CF14 4NT.