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26th May 2023.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers Mozmil Hussain, UNA Eastbourne represented our branch and laid a wreath at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, at this important annual day of the United Nations to recognise the sacrifice of so many who have given their lives acting to protect those in conflict zones. |
Marissa Conway, UNA-UK Chief Executive Officer with Mozmil Hussain
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21st May 2023.
Spring Water Festival The very popular and well attended Eastbourne’s Spring Water Festival gave the UNA Eastbourne a good opportunity to publicize its environmental projects as part of the general eco-awareness initiatives of Eastbourne as it strives to be a Carbon Neutral town by 2030. |
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13th May 2023.
ECO-FAIR Eastbourne
On the Eastbourne seafront the popular annual ECO-FAIR was an ideal opportunity to show the public UNA Eastbourne’s unique tree planting programme and inform visitors at our stall the plans for the International Mother Language Monument in the town.
ECO-FAIR Eastbourne
On the Eastbourne seafront the popular annual ECO-FAIR was an ideal opportunity to show the public UNA Eastbourne’s unique tree planting programme and inform visitors at our stall the plans for the International Mother Language Monument in the town.
25th February 2023.
International Mother Language Day
This annual event was celebrated in Eastbourne’s town centre at The Gather in the Beacon Mall. After a general address by the Chair, Ian Elgie on the importance of respect for other cultures as manifested through their languages, The Mayor of Eastbourne, Cllr. Pat Rodohan spoke on the importance of the Welsh language. Our Vice-Chair, Mozmil Hussain spoke on the crucial importance of Bangla to Bangladesh’s identity. Other speakers followed from Ukraine, Poland, and Uganda each highlighting the unique contribution their native language makes to their national situation. In the case of Uganda this was to the language of Lusoga in the Kingdom of Busoga.
International Mother Language Day
This annual event was celebrated in Eastbourne’s town centre at The Gather in the Beacon Mall. After a general address by the Chair, Ian Elgie on the importance of respect for other cultures as manifested through their languages, The Mayor of Eastbourne, Cllr. Pat Rodohan spoke on the importance of the Welsh language. Our Vice-Chair, Mozmil Hussain spoke on the crucial importance of Bangla to Bangladesh’s identity. Other speakers followed from Ukraine, Poland, and Uganda each highlighting the unique contribution their native language makes to their national situation. In the case of Uganda this was to the language of Lusoga in the Kingdom of Busoga.
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13th December 2022.
Bangladesh: An Epicentre of the Climate Emergency – some considerations for Adaptation & Mitigation’ A presentation in London by Ian Elgie, Chair, UNA Eastbourne, to an important gathering of Bangladeshi Awami League officials to present our branch’s proposal to support tree planting in Bangladesh to mitigate the effects of climate change. This important and productive meeting was organised by the Vice-Chair, Mozmil Hussain. |
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10th December 2022.
UN Human Rights Day The UNA Eastbourne celebrated the important annual worldwide celebration of the wide-ranging human rights which inspire us to make the world a safer, happier, and more inclusive world. We were grateful to the Beacon Centre, Eastbourne for use of their excellent facilities at The Gather event space, in the heart of the shopping mall. Given the vital human right of access to good health, the Save the NHS campaign had a presence, as did the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC), and the plight of the Rohingya refugees, from the genocide in Myanmar. A well-informed team of volunteers were present to answer questions from the public. |
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22nd November 2022.
Tree Planting for Queen’s Green Canopy The UNA Eastbourne was delighted to join Lord Ralph Lucas’s team to plant trees at the foot of the Downs in Eastbourne. This initiative supports the wider goal to make Eastbourne Carbon Neutral by 2030. |
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13th November 2022.
Remembrance Sunday Eastbourne
UNA Eastbourne attended the parade, thanksgiving service, and following the two-minute silence, joined with other organisations to lay a wreath at the War Memorial in memory of all who lost their lives in wartime conflict.
Remembrance Sunday Eastbourne
UNA Eastbourne attended the parade, thanksgiving service, and following the two-minute silence, joined with other organisations to lay a wreath at the War Memorial in memory of all who lost their lives in wartime conflict.
17th October 2022.
Presentation to Rotary Eastbourne
UNA EB Chair, Ian Elgie, gave a presentation to Rotarians entitled: ‘The Climate Emergency and Eastbourne’s Response to ECN2030’. The talk was well received with many subsequent enquiries about our tree planting programme.
Presentation to Rotary Eastbourne
UNA EB Chair, Ian Elgie, gave a presentation to Rotarians entitled: ‘The Climate Emergency and Eastbourne’s Response to ECN2030’. The talk was well received with many subsequent enquiries about our tree planting programme.
10th October 2022.
Eastbourne Borough Council Scrutiny Committee
Chair, Ian Elgie gave evidence to the Scrutiny Committee of Eastbourne Borough Council on the issue of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030. The meeting being convened principally to discuss the future of the famous 4-day Air Show in Eastbourne on account of its high carbon footprint.
Eastbourne Borough Council Scrutiny Committee
Chair, Ian Elgie gave evidence to the Scrutiny Committee of Eastbourne Borough Council on the issue of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030. The meeting being convened principally to discuss the future of the famous 4-day Air Show in Eastbourne on account of its high carbon footprint.
5th July 2022.
Charity Dinner for Bangladesh flood impacted families
UNA Eastbourne organised a fund-raising appeal for June flood victims in Bangladesh. Guest speaker was the Mayor of Eastbourne, Ian Elgie, gave a presentation entitled: “Bangladesh – an Epicentre of the Climate Emergency – Why?” Carol Mills represented Eastbourne Climate Coalition giving a brief address. The venue was Spice Gardens Restaurant, each guest paying £25. The event was well supported raising vital funds for Syhlet families made homeless by the floods.
Charity Dinner for Bangladesh flood impacted families
UNA Eastbourne organised a fund-raising appeal for June flood victims in Bangladesh. Guest speaker was the Mayor of Eastbourne, Ian Elgie, gave a presentation entitled: “Bangladesh – an Epicentre of the Climate Emergency – Why?” Carol Mills represented Eastbourne Climate Coalition giving a brief address. The venue was Spice Gardens Restaurant, each guest paying £25. The event was well supported raising vital funds for Syhlet families made homeless by the floods.
26th May 2022.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
UNA Eastbourne was represented at the annual memorial service for International Day of UN Peacekeepers at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, by our Vice-Chair,
Mozmil Hussain.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
UNA Eastbourne was represented at the annual memorial service for International Day of UN Peacekeepers at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, by our Vice-Chair,
Mozmil Hussain.
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14th May 2022.
Eastbourne Eco-Fair UNA Eastbourne was represented at the annual Eco-Fair on the Western Lawns, Eastbourne seafront, enabling from our stall to publicise our Uganda and Bangladesh tree planting projects. |
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6th April – 6th May 2022.
Bangladesh Tree Planting
UNA Eastbourne’s Vice-Chair, Mozmil Hussain spent the month in Syhlet region initiating a tree-planting programme, centred on specific trees, including the iconic Milicia excelsa, to alleviate some of the environmental damage in Bangladesh due to climate change. Arrangements were made to dispatch 100,000 M.excelsa seeds from Uganda to Bangladesh, with phytosanitary certification. (Footnote: by extraordinary coincidence the worst floods in Syhlet occurred just after our Vice-Chair returned to UK. As a consequence of the floods the sole surviving M.excelsa in Bangladesh was uprooted, which was reported in the national press in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Tree Planting
UNA Eastbourne’s Vice-Chair, Mozmil Hussain spent the month in Syhlet region initiating a tree-planting programme, centred on specific trees, including the iconic Milicia excelsa, to alleviate some of the environmental damage in Bangladesh due to climate change. Arrangements were made to dispatch 100,000 M.excelsa seeds from Uganda to Bangladesh, with phytosanitary certification. (Footnote: by extraordinary coincidence the worst floods in Syhlet occurred just after our Vice-Chair returned to UK. As a consequence of the floods the sole surviving M.excelsa in Bangladesh was uprooted, which was reported in the national press in Bangladesh.
Vice-Chair Mozmil Hussain address dignitaries in Syhlet on tree planting
8th March 2022.
International Mother Language Day
First on-site meeting for the International Mother Language Memorial planned for Princess Park, Eastbourne. Meeting attended by Chair & Vice-Chair UNA Eastbourne, the architect, Mayor and councillors from Eastbourne. This is the proposed design.
International Mother Language Day
First on-site meeting for the International Mother Language Memorial planned for Princess Park, Eastbourne. Meeting attended by Chair & Vice-Chair UNA Eastbourne, the architect, Mayor and councillors from Eastbourne. This is the proposed design.
Design for International Mother Language Memorial
27th February 2022.
International Mother Language Day
Celebrated at Community Wise, Old Town. With over 40 guests present the event was informative with a range of speakers representing several national and local NGOs, including Diversity Resource International, Bangladesh Welfare Association, Stand-Up to Racism, Eastbourne Eco-Action Network and Plastic Free Eastbourne. Special guests addressed the meeting including the Chair of East Sussex County Council, and the Deputy Mayor of Eastbourne. The historic role of Bangladesh in initiating this special UN day was addressed by several speakers. This was followed by excellent Bangladeshi food and cultural dances.
International Mother Language Day
Celebrated at Community Wise, Old Town. With over 40 guests present the event was informative with a range of speakers representing several national and local NGOs, including Diversity Resource International, Bangladesh Welfare Association, Stand-Up to Racism, Eastbourne Eco-Action Network and Plastic Free Eastbourne. Special guests addressed the meeting including the Chair of East Sussex County Council, and the Deputy Mayor of Eastbourne. The historic role of Bangladesh in initiating this special UN day was addressed by several speakers. This was followed by excellent Bangladeshi food and cultural dances.