Delta Phi
Omega 2006 Literacy Through Unity Week:
Delta Phi Omega is proud to announce Asha For Education as the 2006 Literacy Through Unity Week Beneficiary. To learn more about this organization, please visit our Supported Organizations page.
Being able to read and write is fundamental to be able to function
more effectively in life and participate in the transformation of a society.
Illiteracy contributes to a destructive vicious cycle of poverty. It is our
mission as South Asians to begin to end this cycle through children's education.
Literacy is just the first step to self-determination; it is an important instrument
for individual progress, social change, and is essential for continued economic
growth. The most recent statistics are disheartening; the current literacy rate
in India is 52%. India has the dubious distinction of having the largest number
of illiterate people in the world. The bottom line is that literacy is a fundamental
human right that can foster change in poverty stricken and underprivileged areas.
The eradication of widespread illiteracy is an essential requirement for promoting
democracy and stepping up national and social development. With our combined
efforts, together we can help advance the idea that "Knowledge is Power".
In
our philanthropic efforts, we will be holding our third anuual "Literacy
Through Unity" week dedicated to raise awareness about children's education
and literacy, as well as raising monetary funds through a week of events in
February 2005 by each chapter or colony at their respective universities and
cities. In 2004, we were able to raise over $10,000 and the goal for 2005 is
to raise a total of $20,000 for this cause. The funds we raise will be given
to Pratham USA as well as local charitable organizations affiliated with each
corresponding colony or chapter. Some of these scheduled events include:
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Community service
projects
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Book drives
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Fundraising carnivals
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Sponsored dinners
and informationals by organizations such as Pratham USA, CARE, Project NorthStar
etc.
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Volunteer Auctions
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Movie Night
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Raffle
Ticket Sales
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Coffeehouse and
Book discussion
Please support your local Delta Phi Omega Sorority chapter or colony in reaching
its goal and supporting its effort to abolish illiteracy!
If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor for this event, please
contact us at dpo.nationalcouncil@gmail.com .