Global Sew-A-Thon October 11

Two years ago, the United Nations declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child to raise awareness about all issues concerning gender inequality around the world.  It’s a day when activist groups come together under the same goal to highlight, discuss, and take action to advance rights and opportunities for girls everywhere.

This day is about celebrating girls, and advocating for gender equality. It is about prompting people to think and talk about issues that affect girls and women everywhere. Events around the country and world will bring people together to both recognize the role of oppression and take a stand against its influence on their own lives and communities.

Days for Girls International will celebrate this date with our 2nd annual Global Sew-A-Thon.  Individuals and groups around the world will be empowering girls by sewing, raising awareness and funds and assembling kits with Days for Girls. 

Join us at Our Sewing Room on Saturday, October 11, 10 am to 5 pm.  Sew for an hour, sew all day.  Spread the word.  Bring your friends.  Change lives.

In connection with the Global Sew-A-Thon, Days for Girls has set up an online fundraiser to help with teams’ kit expenses.  If you or someone you know would like to donate to our team, just click here!  Your donation will be charged to your credit card, and you'll receive a receipt immediately.  This is available through November 11.

The Global Sew-A-Thon is an extra get-together for our Eugene/Springfield group, so we will have two work days in October.  

Other upcoming dates, all on Sundays, 10am to 4pm, are:

October 25                              November 16                                    December 14

Mark your calendars and join us as often as you can.  The more hands, the more girls we can serve (and the merrier).  We do have a good time!