Twestival Auckland 2011

A Twestival (or Twitter-Festival) is a single day, global movement which uses the power of social media to organise offline events that mobilise communities in support of a local cause. Twestival was born out of the idea that if communities were able to collaborate on an international scale, but working from a local level, it could have a spectacular impact.

Since 2009, over 200 cities have participated in Twestival, raising close to $1.2 million for important causes like clean water and education. Twestival events are coordinated 100% by volunteers and 100% of the funds raised through ticket sales and donations go directly to support charitable projects.

This year Twestival is going 'local' in cities around the world. Events for Twestival Local will raise funds and awareness for local nonprofits that organisers identify for having an incredible impact within their own community.

Twestival Auckland was born because of the devastation in Christchurch where people are now out of homes, lack of access to clean water and food is an issue and the livelihood of many have been destroyed. It is our opportunity to give back to the community. Our goal is to get the community together to organise and raise funds for Christchurch at a grass root level. We want to raise awareness of the impact of this disaster that is affecting people of different cultures, banding all of us together to help the family (whanau).

New Zealand’s Twestival debut will be a one night event held in Auckland for the people of Christchurch. It will be a wonderful multi-cultural fundraising event showcasing performances from various artists. 100% of all ticket door sales will be donated to the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal.

Lead Organiser: Audrey Chin
Event: Multi cultural fund raising performance
Venue: 519 Theatre and Event Centre.

This event date is shared in conjunction with all Twestival Local Events around the world, all happening at the same time. We are one of 180+ cities in the world that are participating in Twestival Local this year.

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of Twestival, a global movement to change the world. Our friends in Christchurch are going through tough times, and together we can help them rebuild their homes and get back on their feet. Stay tuned for further information about this unmissable event!

For more information, visit our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/TwestivalAkl, website: http://auckland.twestival.com, or Twitter: @TwestivalAkl.

For information on how you can get involved, visit http://auckland.twestival.com/blog-entry/743/how-you-can-help.html

Details on how you can purchase tickets or donate to the fund will be up on our website soon.

[Source: Twestival.com]

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