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“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.”
-Mahatma Gandhi
Akshaya Patra is looking to start chapters and get involved with other student groups on college campuses. Students are a key component to helping to turn Akshaya Patra into a true grassroots movement. Some examples of how to create awareness and raise funds on college campuses are:
- Recruit friends and family to Akshaya Patra’s Facebook and Myspace pages
- Group Dinners
- Charity Fashion Shows
- Raffles
- Athletic Tournaments (Bowling, dance marathons, etc.)
- Bake Sales
- Charity Auctions
- Walkathons
- Fundraising Parties
Student initiatives are also crucial to spreading the word about Akshaya Patra’s “ONE FOR ONE” campaign. ONE FOR ONE is designed to encourage people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds to donate enough money to feed one child in India for the entire school year. The National Average cost of an Akshaya Patra meal to feed a child for an entire year is $31. With the government subsidy, on average, $23 feeds two children. This is an opportunity for one and all, students, children and adults, to make a long lasting impact in the life of one child.
For more information, or to get your school involved, please email.
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