FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16th January 2017
BWK Partneers Joins the IR Global / Sinchi CSR Programme IR Global is the fastest growing professional service firm network in the world with 850+ members, providing legal, accountancy and financial advice to companies and individuals across 150 jurisdictions. The group is renowned for its high ethical standards, innovative approach and niche expertise. In November 2016, the group formed a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program in support of Sinchi, a non-profit, which promotes human rights and the preservation of indigenous culture. The mission of the organisation is to highlight the importance of indigenous culture / knowledge and to uphold the UN’s declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). IR and Sinchi were delighted when BWK Partners, a highly regarded corporate law firm in the Netherlands joined the initiative. “The program was created to build a community of like minded business leaders who can work together towards instigating positive social change. BWK Partners are a very successful firm that share a similar ethical approach and outlook to IR Global. Shai Kuttner and his team were early supporters of the initiative, as they really understood the importance of the project and I believe are a great example to other firms in the professional services services sector” Tom Wheeler, MD of IR Global “BWK is happy to support the Sinchi project. We see it as an important part of our business life and legal practice to support others around us. We have been active doing so in the arts, education and sports, where no real public or private funding is available. Support to the less fortunate is a privilege and helps creating much needed empathy we are all striving for these days. We thank IR Global for taking this initiative and acting on it.” Shai Kuttner, BWK Partners, Netherlands Funds raised will be used to empower indigenous communities to document their own cultural heritage, by providing equipment, workshops and ongoing support for creative arts such as photography, film-making and music production. To achieve these goals, Sinchi is working alongside acclaimed aboriginal photographer Prof. Wayne Quilliam, who has dedicated his life to working with different tribes around Australia and beyond. As Sinchi’s ambassador in Australia, Wayne has direct communication with the tribal elders, ensuring all projects are community led and have a support structure to create longevity. KEY TARGETS •
Connect indigenous communities with collaborators and resources in the Western World.
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Develop creative arts skills. Providing opportunities for the youth in communities to share their stories and show the strength of their own culture.
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Create a sustainable business model for art & music, which can generate funds. (Whilst ensuring all copyright / owner-
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ship of creative collaborations remains with the community). INITIATIVES FOR 2017 INCLUDE •
A ground breaking music project collaboration between aboriginal tribes and western music producers.
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Photography & Film-making workshops within Australian Aboriginal communities.
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Global Photography Competition judged by Jimmy Nelson and Wayne Quilliam.
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International Crowd Funding campaign.
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Sinchi Tribe Collaboration network connecting indigenous and western organisations.
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Launch of an online store for indigenous art, photography and music.
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Events bringing together a community of likeminded individuals & organisations.
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