Sunday, December 11, 2011

UPDATE Fall/Winter 2011

Hello All,

I know it's been awhile.

Some bags are still available for sale at the Hare Krishna Temple store here in Honolulu.  We have not placed a new order with Chetana Women Skills Development Project yet, as we have not received orders for the holiday season, and because we have been very busy with our political work and academic endeavours here in Honolulu.

This includes my joining of the Board of Directors at Friends of Volunteer Initiative Nepal, a U.S. based non-profit organization that serves women and other marginalized communities of Nepal. I hope to be able to offer the opportunity for skilled international volunteers at these and other Nepalese non-profits. I'm also currently helping to develop FVIN's grant application procedures, wherein organizations such as Astha Women School, will be able to apply for financial assistance for their programs.

Please stay tuned for more opportunities in the near future to support these women organizations, both working to improve the lives of women and girls in Nepal.