Helen Awarded the Ambassador’s Humanitarian Care Award!

[RoyandEri]

At a ceremony held in Adelaide on December the 3rd, Helen Flavel was awarded the Ambassador’s Humanitarian Care Award by His Excellency, Bapak Primo Joelianto, the Indonesian Ambassador to Australia.  

This prestigious and important recognition was given “in Recognition of her valuable contribution to the strengthening of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Australia.”

The importance and significance of this prestigious award and recognition cannot be overemphasised, especially when understanding that the HFF operates only in the Province of Bali.  This award and recognition was presented to Helen on behalf of all the people of Indonesia, as represented by His Excellency, Ambassador Joelianto.  

The photo below is of Helen receiving the award from His Excellency, Ambassador Joelianto.  The ceremony was attended by a number of other dignitaries, including, Bapak Sudaryomo Hartosudarmo, the Consul-General of Indonesia, from Sydney, Bapak Raudin Anwar, Ministerial Counsellor from the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, Mr Deane Edgecombe, Honorary Consul of Indonesia in South Australia and the Honorable Michael Atkinson, Attorney General and Minister for Multicultural Affairs.  

If I may impose, please join Eri and I in saluting Helen for this well deserved award and recognition, presented to her as a result of her tireless efforts and miraculous achievements over all these years.

Selamat! Ibu Helen!  

[rwa]

Yes well done, It's good to be apart of this group even if we are only new.
Way to go Helen.

[showells]

Congratulations Helen.

How wonderful to see such dedication and initiative recognized and rewarded.

We just wish we had known about your Foundation 5 years ago - but we do now and are happy to be part of it!

[Tina G]

We salute you too Helen.
You are well recognised for your tremendous achievements.
Happy festive season from Tina and Trevor

[frizzymum]

Congratulations and well deserved!
From the Braddon Family

[Nikkiknack]

Congratulations Helen,
You are an inspiration to so many, it's wonderful to see all your hard work rewarded.

Love Nikki & Brendan

[Irene]

A big congratualtions.It's fantastic to see you given the recognition you so deserve.It's great to be part of your programme.
Merry Xmas and may 2010 be even better.
Love Irene

[Nyoman Sukadana]

Our congratulations Ibu Helen,

Your years of hard work has been recognized by our country and now shown to the world.

It indicates our solid team work with a great person to organise and manage the abundant workload of the foundations.

There are thousands of less fortunate people in Bali, who really appreciate this humanitarian effort. They know that more good things will happen to make life better for the many poor people

Best Regards,
Nyoman Sukadana and Nyoman Padmadewi and all the Bali Team member
of Peduli Sesama and Sukma Helen Flavel Learning Centre Singaraja

Reply to this Personal Message here: http://www.helenflavelfoundation.org/forum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;f=inbox;pmsg=13;quote;u=56

[Radalj family]

A very special award for a very special person.
We are so proud to be a part of your foundation Helen.
Warm congratulations.
Love from
Glenn, Leonie and Stacey xxx

* (and a lovely photo it is too)

[Smokey]

Congratulations Helen on an award so well deserved.

Smokey & Carol

[chez.wa]

well done and well deserved.Congatulations Helen.
regards
Cheryl

[Helen]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I'm honoured and delighted to be presented with this award from the Indonesian Ambassador and I must admit to still having a big smile on my face .

I firmly believe that you all deserve this award too, without the support of our sponsors and supporters, the work that we do would not be possible. 

The growth of the HFF has been quite outstanding since we started in March 2004, I hope that we will be able to help many more Balinese people as the years go by.

Apart from our sponsorship program which will always be the priority of the HFF, I would like to see the Bedding Fund become a major part of the work that we do. There are thousands of people sleeping on the ground and it would be wonderful to supply each family with at least one bed and mattress.

[Jennie]

 :-*CONGRATULATION WELL DONE!!!!
We are very proud of all the work you have done for the beautiful people of Bali......I am sure that Ron also needs to be congratulated for his part in it all and the support and encouragement he gives you. You are truly and inspiration to us all. Well done and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a new year full of good health!
Dennis and Jennie

[Shirl]

Hi Helen.  What a fantastic achievement and a well deserved award for all your efforts.  You must feel very proud and honoured to be recognised by receiving this Humanitarian Care Award.
I have only just registered and have been reading a lot of the previous posts which really reinforces the great work that you are doing to help the poor Balinese families.

Congratulations once again.
Shirley