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When we bring games to children, of course, they repay us with smiles; but we also have the satisfaction to know that we help them grow stronger, with a sharpen mind, an expanded imagination, and fine motor skills.
We always look to contribute in projects that have a high added value. Sometimes we might chose to offer support for buying books or building a school, all with the same final purpose of creating better opportunities for children, to improve their chances for a better education and empower them to build a better future for themselves.
Below, you can see photos from every charity event that we organized. Just click the titles to open the gallery.
Pathways Fellowship
United States ~ July 19, 2020
Board games are not just a growing hobby, but a means to tell stories and share cultures and perspectives.
As the industry grows, Pathways Fellowship supports and encourages diverse voices to improve our community and drive it in fresh, positive directions.
The aim of the Pathways Fellowship is to provide assistance to board game designers through mentorship, guidance, and the practical means to attend conventions that would help further their career in the games industry.
Fundraiser: Pathways Fellowship
Sponsor: Quiver Time SRL
Donation: $500
We are happy to give back to the community and hope that our small contribution will support their efforts.
Fight Against COVID-19
Romania ~ March 18, 2020
In late December 2019, the first cases of what was later identified as Coronavirus were reported by health authorities in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Since then, more than 5 million people fell victim to it and 350,000 people died around the world.
We have supported the purchase of medical supplies and preventive equipment in partnership with a local fundraiser in Romania.
Fundraiser: Daruieste VIata
Sponsor: Quiver Time SRL
Donation: $500
Thanks to a collective effort, Romania managed to contain the spread of the virus and only 1,100 deaths were recorded since the outbreak.
Buy Masks for the COVID-19 Victims
China ~ January 30, 2020
In late December 2019, the first cases of what was later identified as Coronavirus were reported by health authorities in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Since then, in just 3 months, more than 90,000 people fell victim to it and 3,200 people died, mostly in China. Although surgical masks were in high demand, especially by medical staff, a serious shortage affected supply.
We have teamed up with one of our partners in China to buy masks from India that we could distribute to the seriously affected Wuhan region.
Fundraiser: Baidaa Inspection Services
Sponsor: Quiver Time SRL
Donation: $500
We hope that our small contribution will help to mitigate the risks of the spread of the virus and protect people from getting the disease.
Educate a Girl, Educate a Nation
Sierra Leone ~ July 31, 2019
The project is helping to level the playing field by providing scholarships to girls who are at risk of dropping out of school. The girls receive guidance to help them stay on track with their educational goals.
They also receive adolescent sexual health education. This helps ensure that they do not get pregnant and drop out of school..
Fundraiser: Develop Africa, Inc.
Crowdfunding organization: Global Giving
Sponsor: Quiver Time SRL
Donation: €500
Project total value: $58,032
Click here to find out more about the project.
All photos and information belong to Global Giving and are published with owners consent
Build School Library & Storeroom for 650 Students
Uganda ~ July 31, 2019
This project will construct a library addition to an existing school classroom building in northern Uganda. The library will provide a secure place for 650 primary students to access literacy and technology support.
The room will provide storage for 1500 books, 3 solar-powered laptop workstations, plus a small storage area .
It will also fund the purchase of 100 Uganda textbooks. The school is in northern Uganda in an area that was devastated by a 20 year old civil war that ended in 2006.
Fundraiser: Outreach Uganda
Crowdfunding organization: Global Giving
Sponsor: Quiver Time SRL
Donation: $320
Students Impacted: 650
Project total value: $4,944
Click here to find out more about the project.
All photos and information belong to Global Giving and are published with owners consent
Help Keep 10 Aspiring Ugandan Girls in School
Uganda ~ July 24, 2019
This project will help keep 10 Ugandan girls in school by helping to pay for necessary costs like tuition, exam fees, books & boarding costs.
Most girls are in secondary or vocational school (grades 7 – 12) which is un-affordable for most of their parents/guardians since the girls come from very poor families.
Most girls cannot continue beyond 6th grade without help.
Fundraiser: Outreach Uganda
Crowdfunding organization: Global Giving
Sponsor: Quiver Time SRL
Donation: $379
Students Impacted: 10
Project total value: $3,978
Click here to find out more about the project.
All photos and information belong to Global Giving and are published with owners consent
Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots ~ November, 2018
The mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is to assist the U. S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas.
This assistance includes providing day-to-day leadership and oversight of the Program, raising funds to provide toys to supplement the collections of local Toys for Tots Campaigns, to provide promotional and support material and defray the costs of conducting annual Toys for Tots Campaigns.
Fundraiser: Family Fun Hobbies
Sponsor: Quiver Time SRL
Donation: $180
Adirondacon 2018
Queensbury, NY, USA ~ September 15-16, 2018
On September 15th – 16th, 2018 Adirondacon hosted their second annual event, which saw over 180 people attending and was hosted at The Party Palace in the Aviation Mall on Saturday and Sunday.
The Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center is the only state-of-the-art facility that provides comprehensive care for children in northeastern New York and western New England.
We have donated $1,000 to the hospital and board games and toys that will bring joy to the young ones.
Fundraiser: Adirondacon through Extra-Life
Beneficiary: The Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center
Sponsor: Quiver Time SRL
Donation: $1,235
Children Impacted: 500+
All photos and information belong to Adirondacon and are published with owner’s consent.
2018 Chits & Bits Fundraising
Southern Maine, USA ~ April 29, 2018
On April 28th – 29th, 2018 Chits & Bits hosted their fifth annual 24-hour board game marathon, partnered with Extra Life to support The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. This was their fourth year on a mission to help sick and injured kids of the local community. The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital treats thousands of children each year, regardless of their illness, injury or even their family’s ability to pay. These kids are facing scary stuff like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and injuries they may get from just being a kid. Because the Quiver Time community is dedicated towards contributing to the well-being of young children, we decided to make a contribution to Chits & Bits board game marathon.
We have donated $1,000 to the hospital and board games and toys that will bring joy to the young ones.
Fundraiser: The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
Sponsor: Quiver Time SRL
Donation: $1,600
Children Impacted: 500+
All photos and information belong to Chits & Bits and are published with owner’s consent.
School building project – Lewis Howes with Pencilsofpromise
Aldea Morazan, Guatemala ~ March 24, 2017
We think that just like playing keeps a young spirit alive and dreaming no matter your age, education empowers children to follow their dreams and turn them into reality when they grow up. Thanks to our CSR Policy, the entire Quiver community makes a contribution towards providing children with a better future. This time we chose Lewis Howes’ project for our next donation. He has decided to celebrate his 34th year birthday by raising educational support for kids in places that won’t get it otherwise. With the help of Pencils of Promise, we are honoured to be given the opportunity of being a part of Lewis’s latest effort of raising funds for building a new school which will impact 2011 children in Aldea Morazan, Guatemala.
Thank you Lewis for being a hero to so many children out there.
Fundraiser: Lewis Howes
Crowdfunding organisation: Pencils of Promise
Sponsor: Quiver Time SRL
Donation: $2,000
Students impacted: 2,011
Project total value: $35,000
The school was inaugurated in February 2018.
Click here to find out more about the project.
All photos and information belong to Pencils of Promise and are published with owners consent.
Books for Afghan Girls School
North of Afganistan ~ June 30, 2016
After our first successful campaign, this time, we decided to fund this great project set up by Sahar Education from Seattle. Literacy in Afghanistan is 38%, while women literacy doesn’t reach 25%. Since our CSR policy is targeted towards youth education, this project will improve the lives of girls from a rural North of Afghanistan village school, by enabling them to grow into their potential. 250 books on math, science and reading will give them a chance to a better life.
Project Owner: Sahar Education
Crowdfunding organisation: Global Giving
Sponsor: Quiver Time SRL
Click here to find out more about the project.
All photos and information belong to Global Giving and are published with owners consent.
Christmas Tabletop Games Giveaway
St. Stephen’s House Orphanage, Bucharest, Romania ~ December 6, 2015
On Sunday we decided to make an early Santa surprise visit to the children by offering them sweets, toys, and many great board and card games.
All the children, 14 girls and 8 boys have greeted us with smiles and giggles. We had fun teaching them some of the most amusing and educational games out there: Hedbanz, Activity, Monopoly Junior Frozen, Scrabble Junior, Spuzzle, Chinese Checkers, Jenga, Dobble, Traffic education, Uno Ninja Turtles, Spider-man boardgame, World Travel, Mucca Pazza, Ghoost! and Ligretto Red Set.
We can’t wait to do this again. 🙂
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
Many kids today are affected by executive functioning issues. This means they have trouble organizing and acting on information. More broadly, they lack the skills they need to plan, organize, remember things, prioritize, pay attention and get started on tasks.
Child psychologists think that card and board games improve children’s executive skills. In fact, they encourage parents to play with their children at home, instead of watching TV or doing homework for long hours.
For example, chess has proven to be an effective teaching method for kids with learning disabilities. Study reveals that students who received 4 hours of math and 1 hour of chess instruction each week, instead of 5 hours of math, showed more improvement in basic math skills like counting and addition. Source: parentingscience.com
SOME PRECIOUS LIFE LESSONS ARE EASILY TAUGHT BY CHILDREN WHO PLAY BOARD GAMES!
Scrabble
Anything you get in life is valuable, if you use it right.
Monopoly
You can’t just sit on the money. You must collect and spend it wisely.
Chess
Thinking ahead every scenario will leave you prepared for anything.
Mastermind
Step by step, with some wits, you can solve all life’s mysteries.
Clue
The consequences of your actions will determine who you are.
Chutes and Ladders
Life is full of ups and downs, but still leads to success.