Board of Directors; Credit: Bazar International de Luxembourg ASBL

On Tuesday 4 June 2024, the Annual General Meeting of the Bazar International de Luxembourg (International Bazaar)  ASBL announced significant milestones achieved in the past year as well as events planned for the future.

At the Annual General Meeting, the Bazar International de Luxembourg ASBL reported it welcomed several new members to its Board of Directors. This election, approved by the members of the General Meeting, aims to enhance the organisation’s governance, diversity and expertise, striving for more cultural and ethnic diversity within the organisation, the International Bazaar noted.

The newly elected board members are:

  • Aflalo Tamar;
  • Møller Ulrik;
  • Reyes-Frausto Sonia;
  • Ventujol Aurélie;
  • Weitzel Maria Teresa.

These individuals bring a shared passion for philanthropy and are committed to driving the International Bazaar, alongside the other board members, towards even greater success and positive impact, the organisation added.

The year 2023 was record-breaking for the International Bazaar, marked by significant charitable contributions. Following the prominent annual "Remise de Cheques" ceremony held on 25 April 2024, the International Bazaar confirmed the successful donation of €505,000 to 48 deserving charitable organisations. The event, graced by the presence of the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, served as a testament to the spirit of generosity and solidarity, the organisation added.

Among the beneficiaries were:

  • Lasova Organisation, Israel: support for foster homes;
  • Chance, Lebanon: supporting children in Lebanon in their fight against cancer;
  • Babies, Uganda: providing educational and medical programmes for orphaned and abandoned children in Uganda;
  • CBM Luxembourg: promoting the rights and well-being of people with visual impairments and disabilities.

The event provided an opportunity to showcase the versatility of projects supported by the International Bazaar, reaffirming the organisation's commitment to serving vulnerable communities worldwide.

Furthermore, the International Bazaar confirmed has optimised its internal procedures for charitable payments, setting aside a significant reserve from the 2023 profits to accommodate donation requests throughout the year.

The Bazar International announced the third edition of the "Mini-Bazar @ City Concorde," which will take place on Friday 7 June and Saturday 8 June 2024. The following sixteen stands will participate:

  • Afghanistan;
  • Azerbaijan;
  • Belgium;
  • Colombia;
  • France;
  • Hungary;
  • Book stand;
  • Mexico;
  • Mongolia;
  • Pakistan;
  • Baltic States;
  • Czech Republic;
  • Romania;
  • Slovakia;
  • Sri Lanka;
  • Ukraine.