We are the world!

Today is the 30th anniversary of the recording of We Are the World, the biggest charity single of all time.  The nonprofit group USA for Africa raised $75,000,000 in 1985 to fight poverty on the African continent.

As I watched this clip from USA Today, (do read the article and enjoy the famous artists recording the song) I couldn't help think about all the work done by Days for Girls volunteers around the world in 6 years.  We still are the world, and I am so grateful to be able to be a part of improving the lives of many girls and women I'll never know, increasing their opportunities for education and a better future.

                                                                                                                            Photo by Sienna Gray     

Every time I go to the Days for Girls International website or the Days for Girls Facebook page, I find something that's new/interesting/compelling.  If their goals tug at your heartstrings too, please join us in our efforts.  We need people to help make the kit components, donate funds and/or supplies, and spread the word.

Many of us sew, but there's plenty to do for those who don't.

Some ideas are in the December 1, 2014 post of this blog.  Days for Girls has very specific guidelines for what we use for/in our kits, so please read it before you buy or donate something.

Other tasks are:
      Washing and ironing fabric before it is cut out
      Cutting out shield parts on the Accuquilt die cutter at Our Sewing Room
      Fundraising
      Ask your co-workers, church, sewing, bridge or bunko group, etc. to donate colored washcloths, Ziploc gallon freezer bags, or girls' cotton underpants  (Again, see the guidelines for specifics--sizes, styles, colors and restrictions in the December 1 post).
      Somebody with a connection to a school could organize a panty, washcloth or Ziploc drive.  
      Some high school students need community service hours and senior project ideas.  So many jobs can be done by teens who aren't accomplished sewers.

Do you have more ideas?  Let's talk!

Our next workday is Sunday, February 15, 10:00-5:00 at Our Sewing Room.  Bring pins, a good pair of scissors, a seam ripper,  and if you'd like, your own sewing machine with a bobbin or two.