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This project\'s purpose is to raise money to build a kitchen for Tibetan Refugees in India. All donations go towards construction and furbishing costs.
Thousands of Tibetans have been displaced since the Chinese invasion of their homeland in the mid 1950s. Many have fled to countries all around the Himalayan region, including India. McLeod Ganj, a small mountain town in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is the official home of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government in exile. Because of this, many Tibetan refugees cross the treacherous Himalayas by foot and try to make their way to McLeod Ganj. The journey is often done in large groups and takes any where from 1-2 months.
Most Tibetan refugees arrive in India with little more than the clothes on their back. As global awareness of the continuing struggle between Tibet and China increases, NGOs supporting the Tibetan cause are becoming more and more prevalent not only in the Himalayas, but wherever Tibetan refugees end up. These NGOs provide basic services such as cultural immersion programs, job and language training, and programs for displaced children.
However, one of the most basic necessities is often overlooked. Clean water and food are absolutely essential for the welfare of these refugees. Because money is extremely tight amongst the refugee community, healthy and affordable food is not always accessible.
The LHA Charitable Trust located in McLeod Ganj is one NGO that is desperately trying to provide these refugees not only with the skills that will help them stand on their feet tomorrow, but with the food and water they need to survive today. The LHA needs $25,000 to construct a community kitchen that will provide discounted food to refugees (please see attached document for breakdown of costs). Your donation will go directly to making this a reality.
Community Kitchen donors.
- $50.00
Catherine Sheehy
May 27th, 2010"making the world a better place one kitchen at a time seems like a good idea to me"
- $50.00
Laura Dorfman and Aison Oakes
May 1st, 2010"Thank you Anoop. This is a wonderful project. We're honored to support you."
- $20.00
i iron anoop's clothes
April 20th, 2010"This is the money I would have spent on dinner. I'll just eat at home instead..."
- $5.00
Alex Zylman
April 1st, 2010"First donation from sleeping outside!"
- $300.00
Count to Four
March 22nd, 2010"Keep up the good work Anoop!"
- $25.00
Lisa Matuska
March 21st, 2010"I'm sorry I can't be sleeping outside with you guys- I do miss that rock!"
- $100.00
TT/Leah
March 7th, 2010"Those who reach the top of the mountain didn't fall there...You are doing good work!"
- $100.00
Maneesh Jain
March 4th, 2010"Hope this project turns out well!"
- $20.00
Lisa Lee
March 3rd, 2010"I'm a friend of Shawn's. Thank you for making a difference!"
- $50.00
Danielle Duong
February 28th, 2010"Thank you for organizing for the Tibetan people! "
- $250.00
Prashant Agarwal
February 26th, 2010"Anoop / Chachu - we are very proud of you. Love - Prashant, Tanvi and Ishaan"
- $100.00
Aida
February 23rd, 2010"Best wishes, and thank you for your awesome efforts."
- $101.00
Anik Jain
February 22nd, 2010"Best of luck with your project Anoop!"
- $20.00
Perry
February 18th, 2010"Happy you are doing this!"
- $60.00
Karen M Bireta
February 16th, 2010"Since we couldn't make it to the Open Bar night..."
- $300.00
Some very good friends of mine
February 15th, 2010"Money from the open bar night! Thanks a ton for coming out and supporting the cause!"
- $64.00
Anoop Jain
January 29th, 2010"So close to $14,500!"
- $5.00
Leah Grace O'Brien
January 27th, 2010"Good luck with your kitchen!"
- $25.00
Kay Anderson
January 24th, 2010"I am so incredibly impressed by your perseverance! I'm proud of you, Anoop!"
- $700.00
Anoop Jain
January 23rd, 2010"Wow, dollar for a dollar went way better than I thought it would! Good thing I don't do it too often otherwise I would be bankrupt! Thanks a ton to all of you who donated today!"
- $500.00
Naveen and Erin
January 22nd, 2010"Hi Anoop, we very proud of you. This is a great cause! Love,"
- $25.00
Karen & David Bireta
January 22nd, 2010"Dollar for Dollar match - woot woot!"
- $20.00
Sam
January 22nd, 2010"Congratulations Anoop, you can do it!!!"
- $100.00
Kyle Shedd
January 22nd, 2010"lets go!"
- $25.00
Alex
January 22nd, 2010"Anoop, you are an inspiration to us all...keep it up!"
- $13.00
Rod Harper
January 15th, 2010"Who dat!"
- $50.00
Josh S
January 12th, 2010"Best of luck with your fundraising efforts"
- $66.00
Christine
January 5th, 2010"6 is a lucky number in Chinese. congrats on 50%, I am so excited for you!"
- $100.00
An anonymous donor
January 4th, 2010"Keep up the good work! "
- $250.00
Alka and Paul Jain
January 2nd, 2010"Anoop we are very proud of your efforts!"
- $19.00
Anoop Jain
January 2nd, 2010"50%!!!"
- $15.00
Samantha
January 1st, 2010"happy belated birthday Anoop! "
- $101.00
Sanjiv,Pratima, Sean & Jessica
January 1st, 2010"Anoop, we are very proud of you, and your dedication."
- $30.00
tyc
January 1st, 2010"What a wonderful cause!"
- $25.00
Anoop Jain
December 29th, 2009"On behalf of Cathy and Greg Grigsby"
- $500.00
Santa
December 25th, 2009"Merrrry Christmas and Happy Birthday!"
- $100.00
Kevin and Muffy Culhane
December 25th, 2009"Merry Christmas!"
- $15.00
Arielle
December 25th, 2009"Happy Birthday, Buddy!"
- $100.00
Tom Stendel and Shannon Small
December 21st, 2009"Excellent idea and good luck to you and those who will use the kitchen"
- $25.00
Mari Mermelstein
December 20th, 2009"Good luck reaching your goal of $25,000! This donation is on behalf of my cousin! Happy Haunkkah! "
- $84.00
An anonymous donor
December 19th, 2009"Let's get to 50%!"
- $50.00
Nathan Danielson
December 18th, 2009"Good luck Anoop, this is awesome."
- $100.00
Karen & David Bireta
December 18th, 2009"You can do it Anoop!"
- $1,024.00
The Folks of New Orleans
December 16th, 2009"This is on behalf of the wonderful community in NOLA"
- $25.00
Marguerite Summer
December 12th, 2009"Anoop, thanks for this opportunity! Best of luck to everyone involved in the project."
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An anonymous donor
December 11th, 2009"Keep it up!"
- $100.00
Umesh & Priti Patel
December 8th, 2009"Good little publicized cause to support - thanks for bringing it to our attention."
- $100.00
Clark Family
December 7th, 2009"We donate in honor of our good friends, the Sanfords, of Golden, Colorado. Thank you so much for your tireless efforts, Anoop! God bless!"
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The Folks of New Orleans
November 29th, 2009
- $100.00
Ashwin & Poornima Shetty
November 27th, 2009"Good luck in your efforts."
FUNDRAISER PROGRESS
GOAL: $25,000
The Folks of New Orleans gave $1,024
December 16th, 2009"This is on behalf of the wonderful community in NOLA"
Anoop Jain gave $700
January 23rd, 2010"Wow, dollar for a dollar went way better than I thought it would! Good thing I don't do it too often otherwise I would be bankrupt! Thanks a ton to all of you who donated today!"
Mom & Dad gave $500
November 21st, 2009"We are very proud of you to see your compassion for the less privileged and your commitment towards this cause. Keep up the good work and may God bless you."
Kyle Shedd gave $500
September 25th, 2009"keep the donations rolling in"
Catherine Sheehy gave $50
May 27th, 2010"making the world a better place one kitchen at a time seems like a good idea to me"
Laura Dorfman and Aison Oakes gave $50
May 1st, 2010"Thank you Anoop. This is a wonderful project. We're honored to support you."
i iron anoop's clothes gave $20
April 20th, 2010"This is the money I would have spent on dinner. I'll just eat at home instead..."
Alex Zylman gave $5
April 1st, 2010"First donation from sleeping outside!"
