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Clothes Swap and High Tea!

Jillian Kempton

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Clothes Swap and High Tea!

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You are invited to a giant clothes swap to raise funds for women living in poverty. Join us for a day of fashion, fun and high tea - and make a difference in honour of International Women’s Day!
 
The 10thousandgirl Opp Swap combines the opportunity to rejuvenate your wardrobe through a clothes swap market (Remember: one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!), to network and connect with other women, and making a contribution to women’s economic empowerment globally by donating to Opportunity International.


Find bargain pre-loved clothing, promote sustainability and recycling, and support more conscious consumption!


What: Giant Clothes Swap Market, High Tea and Networking!
 
Where: Studio 10, 10-14 Kensington St, Chippendale 2008.
 
When: Sunday 4th March 2012.
10:30-11.30am- drop off your clothes, pick up your coupons.
11:30-12:00- settle in for a delectable high tea and hear from inspirational women 
12:00-3:30pm-Ready set SWAP! 
2:30- for latecomers grab a final bargain before the event closes at 3:30pm
 
To Register for this event you can either Like us and attend on Facebook or make a small donation to Opportunity International by clicking the donate now button.
 
How does it work?

It works by people bringing good quality items of clothing they no longer wear and are willing to swap for garments brought by other guests.

  1. Start thinking about your men’s and women’s clothing and accessories that could go to a new home. Think about what value group they may fall into – Bargain Bin, $5, $10 or $20.
  2. Register prior to the event and all we ask is that you make a small donation to Opportunity International. This could be anything you can give to support women in developing countries - perhaps $5 or $10, the average is about $20 but if you can give more, than good on you! You can also register and donate on the day.
  3. Bring your clothing in on the day, receive tokens for each item, and then you’re able to exchange your tokens for the garments that take your fancy!

Red coupon = to the value of $20 (for example cocktail dresses, high-level brands)

                Yellow coupon = to the value of $10 (shorts, shirts, shoes, good condition)

Blue coupon = to the value of $5 (accessories, t-shirts, ‘well-loved’ condition)

  1. Even if you don’t have clothes to swap, come along on the day and pay cash for your finds! Run out of tokens? Pay cash! Passers-by are welcome!


Please bring cash in various denominations (or there are ATMs nearby).


Any clothes that are left over on the day will be donated to The Red Cross to further the Ripple.


Any questions? Please email events@10thousandgirl.com.


Want to raise funds but can’t attend?
You can still get involved and help empower women this International Women’s Day.
 

 
 Donate now to help 10thousandgirl give a hand up to women in developing countries.
 
Host your own swap in your local town and invite friends by visiting www.opportunityswap.org.au
 
 
Why women?
There are many cases of women being disempowered around the world, but this is especially true for poor women in developing countries. Did you know that women perform 66% of the world’s work and produce 50% of the world’s food, but earn only 10% of the income and own only 1% of the property? Over 70% of the world’s poor are women and girls. This could be your mother, your daughter, your wife, your sister, or, you.
 
See the difference you can help make to women like Ana
 
So let’s get swapping!
By recycling our wardrobes we are taking a sustainable approach to fashion, and by raising funds for Opportunity, we’re also taking a sustainable approach to fighting poverty. Opportunity provides microfinance – a sustainable, long-term solution to poverty; empowering women in developing countries with small loans to help them start a business, earn an income and provide for their families for years to come.
 
Where do the funds go?
The money raised through this clothes swap will go towards helping Opportunity provide microfinance and other support services to people in developing countries – whether by expanding their operations and outreach, building the capacity of the organisations they partner with or by providing small loans. Either way, funding will be directed to wherever it’s needed most. One business impacts one family which equates to, on average, five people. So come on – let’s recycle our wardrobes and empower some women!
 
To learn more about Opportunity, visit www.opportunity.org.au
 
(Source: UN Women)
 
 
 

 

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