India Half the Sky Service Project
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On Sept 1, 2015, a group of 24 students from the University of Washington will be arriving in Mumbai. In this special month-long class, we will be learning about how women are leading businesses for positive social change by visiting with local Indian organizations. To support their entrepreneurial efforts, we are partnering with them through the following service projects. YOU are invited to join us and make a difference!
Rainwater Harvesting: To combat malnutrition, disease, and improve hygiene, the Biome Environment Trust harvests rainwater to provide usable water - a resource Americans usually take for granted, but one that can save Indian lives.
Solar Lanterns: The Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA) offers women resources and training to become handicraft businesswomen. Donations will provide solar powered lanterns to replace dangerous kerosene lanterns, which often spill and ruin their fabrics.
Education: In India, there is a 50% dropout rate by 5th grade. But when young people finish school, their lives improve drastically. Akanksha is an organization that helps provide high-quality education for underprivileged youth.
Feminine Hygiene: Most women in India use old cloth and towels, which are unhealthy for their bodies and unsanitary as waste. Ecofemme produces and sells reusable sanitary pads that are safer, and empowering girls to take control of their own lives.
Any funds raised above our goal will go to The Girl in Yellow, a UW-based foundation which raises money for scholarships to help girls in rural India.
If you have questions or would rather donate by cash or check, please contact our Fundraising Director, Stephanie Chi, at [email redacted].
Rainwater Harvesting: To combat malnutrition, disease, and improve hygiene, the Biome Environment Trust harvests rainwater to provide usable water - a resource Americans usually take for granted, but one that can save Indian lives.
Solar Lanterns: The Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA) offers women resources and training to become handicraft businesswomen. Donations will provide solar powered lanterns to replace dangerous kerosene lanterns, which often spill and ruin their fabrics.
Education: In India, there is a 50% dropout rate by 5th grade. But when young people finish school, their lives improve drastically. Akanksha is an organization that helps provide high-quality education for underprivileged youth.
Feminine Hygiene: Most women in India use old cloth and towels, which are unhealthy for their bodies and unsanitary as waste. Ecofemme produces and sells reusable sanitary pads that are safer, and empowering girls to take control of their own lives.
Any funds raised above our goal will go to The Girl in Yellow, a UW-based foundation which raises money for scholarships to help girls in rural India.
If you have questions or would rather donate by cash or check, please contact our Fundraising Director, Stephanie Chi, at [email redacted].
Organizer
Stephanie Chi
Organizer
Seattle, WA