 | Twestival 2011 | Twestival Local is an annual event that encourages local groups of Twitter users to host events in aid of their favorite charities. GiveIndia is proud to be the official charity partner for Twestival Local 2011. ( Learn more about Twestival )
As partners, we will be offering a matching grant to NGOs of Twestival India cities. The matching grant will be provided (upto the limit mentioned below) to NGOs of the top-3 cities in the following 2 categories:
| Prizes | Funds Raised | Number of Unique Donors | | First Prize | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 50,000 | | Second Prize | Rs. 30,000 | Rs. 30.000 | | Third Prize | Rs. 20,000 | Rs. 20,000 |
In addition, there will be additional prizes offered as the fundraising begins. The first two of which were won by Hyderabad - a prize of Rs. 10,000 for being the first city to raise Rs. 10,000! And Rs. 5,000 for being the first city to raise funds from 50 unique donors.
Do remember that a city may win a matching grant in both categories. So, all you Tweeters out there, do spread the word and get maximum support for your favourite charity :-)
| | | | | How can you participate? | - The easiest way to participate - tweet about it!
- Support a Twestival charity by making a donation. Here are the participating cities and their chosen charities:
Cochin - Adarsh Charitable Trust
Mumbai - The Welfare of Stray Dogs
Pune - Equal Community Foundation
- Blog about it. Write an original blog post on 'Giving' and get Rs. 250 donated to the charity of the city you are supporting.
- Spread the word
Larger the number of people who participate, bigger the impact Twestival Local 2011 can make.The minimum donation to support an NGO is Rs. 110 - Yes, it's that easy to lend your support. So spread the word to as many people as you possibly can -
- By email
- Through Facebook/Orkut
- Through your email signature
- Send an SMS
Get them involved!
- Family
- Friends
- Neighbours
- Gym Friends
- Relatives
- Colleagues
- In-laws | | | | | Prizes on Offer: | GiveIndia will match donations (upto the limit mentioned below) made to NGOs of the top-3 cities by funds raised and number of donors as follows:
| Prizes | Funds Raised | Number of Unique Donors | | First Prize | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 50,000 | | Second Prize | Rs. 30,000 | Rs. 30.000 | | Third Prize | Rs. 20,000 | Rs. 20,000 |
In addition, there will be additional prizes offered as the fundraising begins.
Please see all terms and conditions of Twestival 2011.
| | | | |  | |  | | | | Support your City: | | | | Hyderabad: Rs. 1,01,097 (110 donors)
Aashayein Foundation
|  | | | | | | Cochin: Rs. 61,055
(32 donors)
Adarsh Charitable Trust
| | | | | | | Bangalore: Rs. 26,866
(67 donors)
Snehadeep Trust for the Disabled | | | | | | | Pune : Rs. 22,050
(18 donors)
Impact Foundation India | | | | | | Mumbai: Rs. 16,500
(20 donors)
The Welfare of Stray Dogs
| | | |  | |  | | | | | | | | | | Funds Raised | | | Hyderabad: Rs. 1,01,097
(110 donors) | | | | | Cochin: Rs. 61,055 (32 donors)
| | | | | | Bangalore: Rs. 26,866 (67 donors) | | | | | | Pune: Rs. 22,050 (18 donors) | | | | | | Mumbai: Rs. 16,500 (20 donors) | | | | | | | | | | | |
