I recently joined the AWA Delhi (American Women's Association) and they are holding their annual mela on Sunday, November 15th.
One of the things AWA does is to offer local non-profit organizations (called NGOs - *NGOs, or Non-Governmental Organizations, are privately run charity groups that receive no government funding.) the chance to sell their wares and earn money for their group at this mela ... BUT they need help as they are short sponsorships this year.
I am going out on a limb and have committed to sponsoring Udyogini. Udyogini provides vocational training and business enterprise support to village women in Rajasthan table.
The FUN of THIS sponsorship though is that it will be in the name of Delhi Bound!
The FUN of THIS sponsorship though is that it will be in the name of Delhi Bound!
Might you readers step up to the plate and consider a small donation of $5.00 to band together and sponsor a table?
Please read ::
Sponsor a NGO Vendor at the Mela!
There’s still time to sponsor one of the amazing NGOs that will be participating as a vendor. For Rs. 2500, (approximately $55.00 USD) you can cover the vendor registration fee for one of the NGOs, making it possible for them to put all of their sales earnings back into their program.
This year, 22 NGOs will be participating in the Mela as vendors. If you’ve been wondering how you can make a difference in someone’s life, here is an easy way to do it, while getting some holiday shopping done for your friends and family!
The AWA Mela is a major marketing opportunity for these groups, and the money they earn from sales is vital to supporting their programs.
ABOUT UDYOGINI (which means "woman entrepreneur") ::
| VISION :: Udyogini's goal is to fully equip poor rural women with the skills and knowledge to increase and sustain their earning power. We aspire to become a nationally and internationally recognized agency specializing in business development services for NGOs and poor women. |
MISSION :: Udyogini's mission is to provide quality and appropriate business development services for training and promotion of poor women as entrepreneurs |
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I am unsure of number of total daily readers here at Delhi Bound, but it will only take 11 of you to make this a success!
Simply click below to donate ... and know that it is MUCH appreciated! Any funds earned OVER the requested Rs. 2500 will be donated directly to Udygoini for the funds to be used as they see best.
Psssstt .... are you going to be in Delhi on November 15th? Come to the Mela at the American Embassy School from 10am until 3:30p. Entrance is just Rs. 200 for anyone over 13. Over 100 vendors, food court, used book sale, and tons of fun stuff for the kids to do.
Plus, the proceeds go to support the AWA's outreach efforts in India. We provide resources so that local charitable organizations can help those who are suffering in Delhi. We hope to see you there!
I'll be working the library table and the thrift store table ... come say hello!
