PRESS RELEASES
JustWorld International Mourns Loss of Mr. Howard A. Newman
June 5, 2006
Wellington, Florida - It is with great sadness that JustWorld
International, a not-for-profit organization working in impoverished
countries for the benefit of underprivileged children, recognizes
the passing of Howard A. 'Micky' Newman on April 12, 2006, at his
home in Wellington, Florida.
Mr. Newman's support went beyond that of a father backing the
organization founded by his daughter, Jessica. He truly believed
in JustWorld International's mission and enthusiastically supported
its efforts from the very beginning. His esteemed leadership and
experience in for-profit enterprises, coupled with his renowned
philanthropic spirit and commitment, allowed him to help JustWorld
International build a strong foundation, ensuring its rapid and
stable growth. In 2005 - only its third full year in operation -
JustWorld International raised $497,149 in contributions and was
able to dedicate 74.3% to directly fund program sites in such
impoverished nations as Cambodia, Kenya and Honduras.
Jessica Newman, a former grand prix competitor, gave up her
riding career in 2002 in order to focus her efforts solely on
JustWorld International. Inspired by her father's leadership
and support of numerous charity and community organizations,
Jessica follows in his footsteps by selflessly giving her time
and never taking any salary or renumeration in an effort to make
the world a better place, one step at a time.
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Howard A. Newman, far right, enjoys a JustWorld International
fundraiser with, left to right, Jessica Newman, Tim Boulton and
Gene Mische.
Photo credit - Cealy Tetley
High resolution photograph available upon request, please
contact jward@startinggate.ca.
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"As successful as my father was in the world of business, he always
took the time to support the community and charity initiatives, and when
I founded JustWorld International, he graciously shared his consul to
ensure its success," said Jessica Newman, Executive Director of JustWorld
International, of the important role that her father played. "Education
was one of the key areas that benefited from his philanthropy, and
as many of our JustWorld programs are based on providing underprivileged
children with access to learning, he was especially proud of the
work we are doing. I will always cherish the encouragement and
support he gave to JustWorld International."
Thanks to Mr. Newman's generosity of time, spirit, wisdom, and
financial support - all of which played an important role in establishing
JustWorld International as a successful, not-for-profit charitable
organization - JustWorld International will continue to grow and
adapt to the needs of the children in the developing world who benefit
from its projects. JustWorld International is also thankful to Mrs.
Maria Newman who has played an instrumental role from the beginning,
especially through her direct work at the project sites, and who will
carry on her late husband's dedication to supporting JustWorld's success.
The activities of JustWorld International will continue to be
guided by the members of the JustWorld International Advisory Board
including Pierre Durand, Francois Ferland, Herve Godignon, Karen
Golding, HRH Princess Haya of Jordan, Serge Houtmann, Earnest Kalman,
Mildred Robbins Leet, Eugene R. Mische, Jean Morel, Raymond C.
Offenheiser, Leopoldo Palacios, Nelson Pessoa, Rhonda Rioux, Mary
Ann Simonds, Michael Speiser, and Ray Texel.
JustWorld International relies on the generosity of equestrian
sport and its participants to support its projects in developing
nations, and its long list of Rider Ambassadors includes such show
jumping stars as Markus Fuchs, Ludo Philippaerts, Eric Navet, and
Peter Leone.
Founded in 2002, JustWorld International raises awareness and funds
in the equestrian community to support humanitarian projects that
benefit impoverished communities and children in the developing world.
Cooperating with local partners, JustWorld International implements
sustainable, culturally sensitive education, health and vocational
projects. JustWorld International trains and empowers international
and local university student volunteers to create and realize these
projects, providing them with hands-on experience in promoting social
justice. With project sites located in Cambodia, Honduras, Kenya and
Senegal, students are working for change in a wide variety of environments
on behalf of JustWorld International. For more information on JustWorld
International, please visit www.justworldinternational.org.
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