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What is it all about?
ESTC is a global dinner party which takes place on the weekend of October 21-22 to raise money for vulnerable women and children around the world.
What is Eat So They Can?
ESTC is GVN Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser and is in its sixth year.
GVN Foundation is a non-profit organization with UN consultative status.
Eat So Who Can?The funds raised through Eat So They Can are used to support 3 main causes:
- Feeding Projects
- Sustainability Projects
- Greatest Need
Feeding Projects
Funds raised for this cause will be used towards projects which support children’s immediate nutritional needs.
Nutrition for ChangeSacred Valley, PeruPROJECT:
Our partner’s Nutrition for Change program provides a daily lunch to 400 school children.
Sustainability Projects
Funds raised for this cause will be used to provide grants that will assist our projects in becoming more sustainable. The types of projects supported through this cause include animal projects and income-generating projects.
PROJECT:
A jewellery workshop is being funded at a community center in Peru to provide mothers with an alternative source of income so that they can feed themselves and their families.
Women’s Empowerment ProjectCusco, Peru
Greatest Need
Funds raised for this cause will go where they are needed most. These funds will also allow GVN Foundation to respond
immediately to any emergencies in the future.
PROJECT: Porridge ProgramNakuru, Kenya
In Kenya, we are funding a porridge program which provides a daily cup of porridge to 157 children who are living in camps for Internally Displaced People.
What are YOU doing the weekend of20 – 21 October?
Some inspiration to get you started…
“Antarctic Feast”- Nicholas Hoffman, AntarcticaTwo events were hosted on US research stations including a Brunch with pizza, cookies and crème brulée.
Raised: $800 for
Greatest Need
“Cocktails for a Cause”- Shelley Bragg,
Shanghai
Ambassador Shelley Bragg hosted an event of live music, auctions, raffle draws, spot prizes and guest speakers. The highlight of the event was a performance by the Kliptown Gumboot Dancers from South Africa!
Raised: $9,000 for
SOUTH AFRICA
“International Dinner Party”- Knox Church, New Zealand
Knox Church hosted a dinner with food from every corner of the world - pavlovas from New Zealand, curries from Malaysia, lasagne from Italy, moussaka from Greece, Mexican nachos and more !
Raised $2,000 for
GREATEST NEED
Call to action!
www.eatsotheycan.org
Sign up online and
Share your event with your friends and family.
…Hungry for more?If you have any questions or comments please
contact us, we are here to help you host a great event!
www.eatsotheycan.org
Or alternatively contact us: [email protected]
