New Horizons...

"The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all" Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, leader of Burma's democracy movement.

For this week's positive action I have been able to combine three of my big passions in life - social networking, supporting worthwhile initatives and clothes shopping.  It was obviously meant to be!!

The New Horizons for Women Trust provides educational opportunities for women, innovations and research that benefit women.  The vision of the Trust is to raise women to levels beyond their expectations.  In order for the trust to help as many women as possible they are reliant on fundraising efforts from as many sources as possible. 

For the seventh year running the Preloved Womens Fashion Sale has been organised by some very dedicated supporters with help from great businesses Wellington wide.  Last year $12,000 was raised for the Trust and the aim for this year is to make it the most successful sale yet!  The focus at the present time is on the donation of  high quality preloved fashion items which will then be sold on Saturday 12 March at the Wesley Church Hall, Taranaki Street, Wellington.

I recently spotted that the organisers of the Preloved Womens Fashion Sale were in need of a volunteer to set up facebook and twitter accounts to promote this worthwhile event and I immediately thought of how much I would love to do that.  I have to admit setting up and coordinating the social networking side of the sale is far more appealing to me than sorting out other aspects.  So, after a brief interview and bouncing some ideas around, I am now the social networking coordinator for the sale! 

I'm really looking forward to being involved and for the first year will be attending the sale looking out for some great bargains.  I'm a big believer in recycling and reviving clothing and there are many, many generous women who donate great quality clothing every year - including high profile Wellingtonians so it is definitely the place to go for updating your wardrobe.

I have started creating the facebook and twitter accounts which will provide regular updates regarding the sale, and we will be encouraging those who attend the sale to provide feedback and ideas after the sale is over.  You can search for the facebook page which has been called "Preloved Womens Fashion Sale".  Look out for the green logo as in the flyer below.

Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui.  Be strong, have confidence and determination.  Life is what you make it. Taken from the New Horizons for Women Trust website.