4 years of pro bono work at $0 funding
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Happy Belated New Year 2012
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A Ray of Hope; Brunch, Bazaar & Fashion Show
22 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
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A Ray of Hope @ Le Jardin de Taimani, 27th January, 11am-4pm
“The boys may be the backbone of Afghanistan, but the girls are its eyes.”
This was Razia’s reply to village elders who wanted a boys’ school built in Deh Sabz. It’s been only 4 years, but over 300 girls are now receiving an education at the Zabuli Girls School.
This is how you change the future of an entire village.
We begin this New Year with a fundraiser – Brunch, Bazaar & Fashion Show. We are showcasing and selling an exquisite collection of clothes and jewelry; beautiful long dresses with Afghan embroidery, fitted wool coats, printed jackets, tunic tops, and silk apparels. Each is a one-off piece from the other, personally designed and tailor-sewn by Razia Jan, the founder of the Zabuli Girls’ School.
Enjoy the ambience of Le Jardin with elegant food and pleasant company. For the ladies, have your hands done pretty by our henna artist or try our home-made facial products!
We hope that the fundraiser will be an inspiring and memorable event, with stories you can take home of the lives of these little precious girls. Each is a ray of hope for Afghanistan.
100% of the proceeds raised will go to the girls. Our kindergarten girls are very adamant about receiving their daily snack! So money raised will go to providing the little one snacks and a hot meal a day for all. As each year begins and ends, we will also replenish textbooks, notebooks, stationery, and sports equipment. Our girls are bubbling with excitement! Some even asked to take more exams to skip a grade! There is no stopping them.
We really hope to see you there and make this event one you will never forget. So take a chance at the raffle, bid at our auction, and bring home an exquisite dress!
There is a $10 admission fee for donation with a chance to win a raffle prize!
For more information please see poster attached!
Like our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Ray-of-Hope-Zabuli-Girls-School/356258127721515
Visit our site: www.raziasrayofhope.org
Make a donation: https://nickel.nocdirect.com/~jraziasr/donate.php
Ask for more information: natasha.latiff@gmail.com
Razia’s Ray of Hope Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and children in Afghanistan through community-based education. Founded with the belief that education is key to positive, peaceful change for current and future generations, the foundation strives to provide opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment.
