ROSE Sandesh VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MAY 2009
NEWSLETTER OF ROSE VZW| MAY 2009
ROSE Sandesh (Message) is a newsletter of ROSE vzw, Organization Supporting Education. Sandesh meaning “Message”, would enlighten you on the activities of ROSE in Belgium and India. Your comments on “Sandesh” are welcome and we look forward to your support - ROSE team ( info@rosevzw.net)
ROSE @ Broederlijk Delen “India” Campaign Highlights of this issue
ROSE events
ROSE education projects
From ROSE office desk
About ROSE
Project in focus ‘Parijat academy’
Upcoming events
ROSE vzw participated in Broederlijk Delen promotional events which was held on 23rd January, at Kessel-Lo and on 26th January, at Wemmel. The main theme of both the events was to promote the Broederlijk Delen activities by which they support Indian tribal communities, and to showcase the products made by these communities. Particularly the focus was on Tamarind, an Indian native plant and its products. More than 300 people attended these events from different parts of Belgium. Some of them had travelled to India to support Broederlijk Delen’s India activities. There were more stalls which were showcasing the culture of India. To promote the Tamarind, Rose prepared the 'Tamarind
Inside this issue:
Sauce' along with "Mathari" (Indian Snack) which was available at ROSE stall for visitors for tasting. More than 200 people tasted the sauce and were quite astonished with exotic sauce taste. ROSE volunteer 'Divya' show cased the rich culture and tradition of India by performing an Indian classical dance called "Bharat Natyam" on 23rd Jan at Kessel-Lo. Audience appreciated the dance, and particularly the elegant movements which narrate a story. The event was quite successful for ROSE, and paved new collaboration opportunities with Broederlijk Delen. More info: http://www.rosevzw.net/pmwiki.php? n=Events.BroedeerlijkDelenEvent
Indian Evening in Leuven
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Mondial dag @ SMIKS
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Belasaia 2009, Wemmel
Project site visit
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ROSE in news
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ROSE project updates
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On 21-22, February 2009, ROSE vzw participated in the 17th annual Asian fair organized by Belasia vzw. BELASIA is a Belgian not-for-profit organization promoting the social, cultural and economic relations with Asian countries and their inhabitants in Belgium.
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ROSE infodesk in Kessel-lo, Leuven
In Belasia 2009, ROSE presented its education initiatives for tribal and rural children in India. ROSE volunteers created awareness on supporting education in developing countries. Sale of ROSE handicraft bags and T-shirts generated financial contributions!
ROSE volunteer Divya performing Indian classical dance.
Infodesk of ‘Childwellness’, our partner organization.