Events Industry Charity 'Events for Namuwongo' Named as Finalist in Charity Film Awards
Events for Namuwongo (EFN) is a philanthropic network of events-industry companies who support Hope for Children's life-changing work with vulnerable children in the slum village of Namuwongo, Uganda.
Established in September 2011 by events industry leaders who decided to come together to create an industry cause, Events for Namuwongo (EFN) works to improve the living conditions and youth educational opportunities of the estimated 30,000 people who live in the slum community.
Founded and spearheaded by London-based Chris Hughes of Brand Events and Trevor Foley of tfconnect, the cause officially kicked off at the 2011 Global Event Summit and has resulted in a growing network of event companies driven to change the lives of the vulnerable children and underprivileged citizens living in squalor in Namuwongo.
Earlier this year, a film about the work that Events for Namuwongo funds have made possible was submitted to the Charity Film Awards. These awards celebrate the success of film in fundraising and aim to demonstrate that a charitable video has the power to change the world.
Over 50,000 votes were cast across 300 different charities, and ‘Events for Namuwongo – The Work’ was announced as a finalist.
The winner will be announced at the Charity Film Awards ceremony which will be held on the evening of Friday 26 April at the brand new etc.venues' 133 Houndsditch, Liverpool Street, London EC3A 7AH.
In addition to the overall winner, the charity film that receives the most public votes will be crowned the winner of the People’s Choice, Charity Film of the Year award.
Voting is live now, to vote for “Events for Namuwongo – The Work’ or to view the film, visit
https://www.charityfilmawards.com/videos/events-for-namuwongo-the-work
“EFN and Hope for Children passionately believe that every child has the right to a happy, healthy and positive childhood,” says Trevor Foley, EFN's CEO. "This is an excellent chance for us to help EFN connect with a wider audience and raise awareness (and funds!) for our friends in our adopted community of Namuwongo. Together, we are transforming thousands of lives… and ‘The Work’ continues with your help!
To cast your vote today, visit
https://www.charityfilmawards.com/videos/events-for-namuwongo-the-work