Civitas
Hello!
We are Civitas, a social outreach committee responsible for organizing and hosting events to raise money for several charitable causes. From Bake sales, to Valentines cards and even sponsored Runs our events are organized with care not only for the causes we support but the interests of our committees, to ensure that each event is successfully unforgettable as well as beneficial for the community as a whole.
Last year we supported many causes such as doctors without borders, right to care, the navajo water project and many more. In past years we have supported single causes year round but going forward we aim to have the Caerus community vote for a new charity each block so that we can support more causes than ever. We support everything from human rights to environmental conservation, where there is a good cause we offer support and assistance.
Civitas first and foremost is a team lead committee where any idea for an event is appreciated, and everybody has the opportunity to contribute in the ways they feel fit best.. It also offers a lot of interaction with fellow students as well as other non-profit organizations outside of the university.
We hope to see you throughout this year in support of the upcoming block cause and if you want to become involved feel free to join us at our forthcoming events!
Committee Members:
Ilona Coppens & Kyara Maeder (Chair and Human Relations Officer)
Aoi Tsuchiya (Secretary)
Leandra Ursprung (Treasurer)
Nerea Orr & Alex Zwannikken (Public Relations Officer)
Flo Dumas & Ilana Alibhai (Content Creator)
Dan Fingelton
Merel Wiesenekker
Contact: civitas@caerus-ucg.com
So far, Civitas' has been successfully fundraising for the following organisations:
October 2017: In support of the people affected by Hurricane Irma, Civitas donated 240 Euros to the Dutch Red Cross.
December 2017: To provide children of low-income families with Christmas gifts, Civitas donated 180 Euros to the Children of the Foodbank.
June 2018: In contribution to sustainable sanitation projects worldwide, Civitas donated more than 500 Euros to our partner organisation Just a Drop.
June 2019: To help the fight against child labour in goldmines in Tanzania, Civitas raised 200 euros to donate to the charity; ‘For Iron I gave gold’.
June 2021: To support Harrie Kampinga’s Huntington’s Disease research at the UMCG Civitas raised 452 euros to donate for further research possibilities.
June 2022: Civitas supported schools in Gambia by sending goods thanks to the money raised during the year.