Please join us on Sunday, May 29th at 4:00pm to learn more about this month's featured charity, socialize and dine with some amazing local women!
Even in the United States, getting to access to healthcare for women's health issues can be tricky. Thankfully, programs like Planned Parenthood and other health clinics and federal/state programs for those in financial need help cover those who need medical attention or routine preventative care at an affordable cost, or even for free.
In the area that Mujeres Aliadas focuses on, women suffer from preventable diseases, watch their babies die or die themselves due to lack of access to healthcare. Mexico is the 11th most populated country on earth with 47% impoverished inhabitants. Michoacán, México, is the 3rd poorest state in Mexico -- and is home of the area that Mujeres Aliadas focuses on (Lake Pátzcuaro). The vast majority of people from all municipios lack health insurance. The rate of maternal mortality in the
Pátzcuaro area is 103 deaths per 100,000 live births. (In comparison, the United States’ rate for 2005 was 15 deaths.)
The illiteracy level in Michoacán is 47% higher than the Mexican national average, with the average level of education being below the 7th grade. This with the lack of entitlement to health services on top of the illiteracy rate, these Mexican citizens are stuck in poverty.
Dining for Women's donations will help fund a rural midwife project at a women's clinic in one of the indigenous villages Mujeres Aliadas serves. Specifically, DFW's funds will provide the necessary support for the professional midwives and their basic equipment to begin caring for the women while contracts with governmental agencies are pending.
To learn more about the details about the budget of Mujeres Aliadas and more about the region it serves, visit the DFW page for this charity this month here.
For recipe ideas you can use for your dish you plan to bring, check out this PDF provided by DFW.
If you are not on our Evite distribution and would like to be, please email erikakeaveney@gmail.com. These dinners are open to the public, though for reasons of privacy and limited space, we will not be publishing event locations on the blog.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Dining For Women San Diego Raises Funds For Trafficking and VAW Victims In Cambodia
Greetings, diners!
On May 7, 2011, Lotus Outreach and Dining for Women San Diego hosted a special fundraiser at the Pimento Fine Art Gallery in Little Italy, San Diego. The event featured Southeast Asian cuisine and as well as an exhibition of original works by San Diego artist, Jill Joy. Jill generously donated an original work of art for a raffle, as well as 100% of print sales that evening.
The event collectively raised over $800 to provide critical aftercare to victims of human trafficking, rape and domestic violence residing at a safe shelter near the Thai-Cambodian border. Aftercare services include trauma therapy, skills training, start-up financial assistance, small business grants and more. Funds raised at the event, for example, will provide 16 women with enough money to cover their rent, food and other expenses in their life beyond the shelter while they search for employment or get their business ventures underway.
A recent example of the impact of the reintegration project, Pich’s story underscores the degree of exploitation that women and girls face in Cambodia. A survivor of sex trafficking and torture, the project has given Pich the support and resources she needs to look forward to a new life.
To learn more about Dining for Women and the selected Lotus Outreach project, please click here.
On May 7, 2011, Lotus Outreach and Dining for Women San Diego hosted a special fundraiser at the Pimento Fine Art Gallery in Little Italy, San Diego. The event featured Southeast Asian cuisine and as well as an exhibition of original works by San Diego artist, Jill Joy. Jill generously donated an original work of art for a raffle, as well as 100% of print sales that evening.
The event collectively raised over $800 to provide critical aftercare to victims of human trafficking, rape and domestic violence residing at a safe shelter near the Thai-Cambodian border. Aftercare services include trauma therapy, skills training, start-up financial assistance, small business grants and more. Funds raised at the event, for example, will provide 16 women with enough money to cover their rent, food and other expenses in their life beyond the shelter while they search for employment or get their business ventures underway.
A recent example of the impact of the reintegration project, Pich’s story underscores the degree of exploitation that women and girls face in Cambodia. A survivor of sex trafficking and torture, the project has given Pich the support and resources she needs to look forward to a new life.
To learn more about Dining for Women and the selected Lotus Outreach project, please click here.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
January's Dinner
Hello San Diego diners!
We kicked off a new year of DFW at Lauren's house in South Park with a variety of yummy Indian-inspired dishes. Unfortunately, we ended up with several no-shows and had way too much food leftover. We were all well-fed with what was left for the rest of the week, though!
We also had some technical difficulties watching the presentation on January's featured charity, Matrichaya. If you haven't already, please watch these videos describing Matrichaya and their impact in India.
Stay tuned for details on February's dinner, soon.
We kicked off a new year of DFW at Lauren's house in South Park with a variety of yummy Indian-inspired dishes. Unfortunately, we ended up with several no-shows and had way too much food leftover. We were all well-fed with what was left for the rest of the week, though!
We also had some technical difficulties watching the presentation on January's featured charity, Matrichaya. If you haven't already, please watch these videos describing Matrichaya and their impact in India.
Stay tuned for details on February's dinner, soon.
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