We are thankful to Microsoft Corp (India) Pvt. Ltd. for sponsoring Twestival – Twitterers for a cause. If you didn’t know, Microsoft India is also on twitter at @microsoftindia. We will have a touch of technology at the fundraiser with a Touchscreen PC running Windows 7 available at the event.

Twestival Delhi Fundraiser will be on Saturday, Sept 12th 2009 from 6:00 PM onwards. The venue is a nice indoor (in this weather it is better to be indoors, isn’t it?) art gallery of contemporary photos:

Kunzum Gallery, T-49, Ground Floor, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi

Map of the location

Twestival Delhi is contributing to charity:

Khushboo Welfare Society, Sector 10 A, (Near Lions Public School), Gurgaon

At the fundraiser, you will be able to meet and network with other twitters and bloggers from Delhi. We have planned the fundraiser to be a meet and greet event. We will also have some fun games (courtesy @nidhi8519) where you can win some exciting prizes (like movie DVDs). In addition, we will have FREE beer and finger food for you to keep the “spirits” high

Being a fundraiser, we do request a minimum donation for the charity we are supporting. Your donations will be directly received by the charity’s representative and they will issue receipt. With the sponsorship from @microsoftindia, we are happy to revise the minimum donation down to Rs 500/- (from earlier 1000). This is lesser than what you spend at a restaurant for a meal!

Let us show the world the heart Delhi has and give our love to disabled children by supporting Khushboo.

We understand that some of you may not be able to make it to the event. You still have an option of making an online donation to Khushboo (min Rs 500) at: http://www.giveindia.org/give/pledgepage/Fundraiser
Please mention in comments that you heard about it at Twestival.

Please feel free to get in touch with @baxiabhishek on 9871127378 for any help on the venue or the event.

If you are interested in blogging and social media, you may want to join like minded bloggers and social media enthusiasts at the mailing list or follow @delhibloggers.

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Addn Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NgbJhu88WE

deepanshu

Deepanshu Ratra is a child with Cerebral Palsy. When he first came in contact with khushboo at the age of 6 years, he couldn’t walk properly due to motor dysfunctions. He also could not speak a single word and was unable to hold even a pencil in his hand to write. He was enrolled in Special Education program, ‘Blessings’, and was also placed in a program for extensive therapeutic interventions for speech and physical therapy. Deepanshu’s mother was given guidance and was counselled to cope with his disability. The family was also encouraged for active participation in the child’s development program.

His family has a lower middle socio status and his father is an alcoholic. Deepanshu’s mother is hard working and substantiates the family income.  In order to help the boy develop his abilities to his potential, Khushboo has waived the fees and the charges for all therapeutic services provided to him. He has been provided free school-bus service for coming to Khushboo Centre.

Over the past 6 years that he has been with Khushboo, his ability to express his needs verbally has developed with Speech Therapy and intensive language development inputs. He can now balance himself on his legs owing to improvements in muscular strength and motor-ability through Physical therapy, He has become an ardent cricketer and enjoys other field sports too, earning laurels in State Level ‘Special’ Olympics.

There has been significant improvement in his writing skills too. He can now hold pencil in his hand to write and to draw beautiful pictures. Due to his overall Academic and physical development, he is now a confident and cheerful boy, much to the relief for his family too. He is a very sincere, hard working, amicable and well kempt boy.

Join in to make a difference in life of another child at Twestival Delhi Fundraiser 2009 on Sept 12 at 6:00 PM.

For all it requires is the “Desire to Change”..

Target Fundraising Amount: INR 25,000/-

Delhi Bloggers and New Media Society (DBNMS) is pleased to announce the Twestival Delhi Fundraiser 2009. Twestival is a global series of events organized by volunteers around the world which brings people offline for a great cause.  Twestival is run 100% by volunteers with target fundraising amount.

At the fundraiser, you will meet people from twitter face to face and have the opportunity to network with them. We will be providing a drink and light food at the event.

This being a fundraiser event, we have a donation requirement with proceeds going to the charity. In addition, all the people who donate will be entered into a raffle to win goodies donated by the members for this purpose.

We also need your support on spreading the word about this event. Please blog/ tweet or shout about this event wherever you can :).

Date:
Sept 12 2009

Time:
6:00 PM onwards

Venue:
Kunzum Gallery, T-49, Ground Floor, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi

Associated Charity:

Khushboo Welfare Society

Sector 10 A, (Near Lions Public School), Gurgaon

Mission: To be a professional organisation providing care facility and rehabilitation for disabled individuals as well as empowering and sensitizing one and all.

Minimum Donation:

Online (http://www.giveindia.org/give/pledgepage/Fundraiser): INR 1000/-

Please indicate in comments that this is towards the Twestival.

At venue: INR 1200/-

A representative from the charity will be available at the venue to issue receipts and tax exemption certificate.

Due to the limited size of the venue (40 pax), we will give priority entry to people who have made online donation before Sept 10 2009.

Logistics:

We have created a page where you can co-ordinate with other attendees for car pooling and networking. Also, you can mention the items you can donate for raffle at the event: http://wiki.delhibloggers.in/delhi-bloggers-meets

We look forward to meeting you in person at the Twestival Fundraiser.

For those who are not able to attend the event in person, we encourage you to donate online at: http://www.giveindia.org/give/pledgepage/Fundraiser

In case you know of any individual/organisation who would like to make a donation to the cause, please put them in touch with us at: abhishek@ibnms.com

Please follow @delhibloggers to stay abreast of the latest developments on Twestival. Also, let us know in case you would like to volunteer for this event by replying to @delhibloggers.

If you haven’t still joined the Delhi Bloggers (with over 400 bloggers) mailing list, you can do so at the Delhi Bloggers Mailing list.

Sponsors:

Bahai Temple, Delhi

After the Twestival event of Feb 12th, Delhi Blog and New Media Society is planning another one. Twestivals are done globally (in around 202 cities ) by volunteers as gathering of tweeple (aka people on twitter) with a view to make a social contribution.

The planning for Twestival Delhi is underway. We are working with 2-3 NGOs and will be selecting one to associate with. The current format being planned is a combination of fundraiser party and on the grounds volunteer work. The party will facilitate meeting of the twitter people face to face. On the grounds volunteer work will extend the impact of cause we select to beyond the party.

We welcome any feedback that you may have on the event structure as proposed above in comments.

Today we are asking you to keep your time free on Saturday, Sept 12 2009 from 6 PM onwards for the Twestival Delhi. The location of the party will be announced shortly. Since this is a fundraiser event, there will be a donation required with proceeds going to the cause we select.

Please follow @delhibloggers to stay abreast of the latest developments on Twestival planning. Also, let us know in case you would like to volunteer for this event by replying to @delhibloggers.

Hope to see all the Delhi Tweeples at the Twestival shortly!

Photo Courtesy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amit_gupta

Delhi Bloggers and New Media Society is proud to be participating in the “Twestival” or Twitter Tyohaar. The networking and social cause event will be held everywhere in the world on Feb 12 evening.

As we work to get this event setup for you, please stay tuned for all updates at our blog at http://blog.delhibloggers.in