Over 30 student groups and 12 nonprofit organizations held a crafts bazaar in the Tufts University campus center on Dec. 4 to raise awareness for impoverished women around the globe. The proceeds from the bazaar will be donated to Aadhar, a microfinance program under the non-governmental organization Women for Human Rights, which strives to empower Nepalese women.
 
OneWorld, the student group which hosted the event, offered everything from free local and foreign food to performances from a Ghanaian drumming group and Colombian musicians.

According to OneWorld founder Moises Cohen, by selling fair trade crafts from around the globe, the group sought to promote student involvement in fighting global poverty and to raise awareness about development solutions.

The Tufts’ Institute for Global Leadership pledged to match all of the bazaars earnings, which will double the amount donated to Aadhar.

OneWorld was founded earlier this year following the deadly Mumbai terrorist attacks last November, and is committed to global peace and collaboration.

“We are really excited to provide a good opportunity for students to get involved in internships or volunteering aimed at tackling poverty and helping disadvantaged women,” said OneWorld member Christine Kim.


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