8 November 2006
Christmas Gift Cards support artisans
The Kernel Trust is a UK based charity that focuses on small community development projects in many parts of the world. It was set up by Lesley Robin in 2001 in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Gujarat, India. The trust's aim is to assist projects both creatively and practically, to help them grow organically by supporting income-generation schemes for artisans, contribute to the welfare and education of children, and encourage the use of renewable energy resources.
For Christmas 2006, The Kernel Trust is launching a gift donation plan to support these small rural cooperatives in India and South Africa.
- Kala Raksha Vidyalaya Design School for Artisans
- Zainabad Human and Environment Development Project
- Balagramam Charitable Trust
- The Alexandra Childrens' Haven
This is how the Kernel Trust Christmas Donation Gift plan works:
On receipt of your order the charity sends you specially designed Donation Gift Cards to the value of your donation, which can then be given as Christmas gifts to friends and family. Each card features a photograph with the text "For Christmas I've bought you...." and, on the back, a brief description of the project and the work of The Kernel Trust.
Here are files you can download: the order form and lots more information about the project... more sample cards are also available on request from the Kernel Trust (contact details on the order form).