We've exceeded the first two goals for our Women's Sewing Workshop—
and with your help, we're ready for the next step

We have been touched by our travelers' response to our fundraising efforts on behalf of the women of Bearat, who rely on sewing and embroidery to provide for their families. Thanks to the generosity of 78 donors and a matching gift from Grand Circle Foundation, we are pleased to report that we have exceeded our second fundraising goal of $5000 for the Women's Sewing Workshop—in fact, we surpassed it by nearly 100%. Together, in just a few short months, we've made great strides toward providing these women and their families with a sustainable source of income. 

Reaching our next goal of $15,000 will purchase additional machines, supplies,
and training fees—and we need your help. 

"Bearat's village chief, Mr. Hassany, is so thankful, and he cannot wait to see one of his dreams come true to help his community," says Salah Badea, our Area Manager in Egypt. This dream, of course, is for women like Baata to lead happier, healthier lives. "All of us at Grand Circle's Cairo office are thrilled by the generosity of the travelers who are contributing,"

We'd like to extend special thanks to our first major investor in this project. Janet Boctor, a 5-time traveler with OAT and Grand Circle, was so impressed by the idea of the sewing workshop, she was moved to make a $1000 donation—and her generosity was influenced by a great deal of perspective on the needs of the people of Egypt: Her husband is Egyptian, and she lives part-time in Alexandria. 

We are currently in the process of transferring funds to Egypt for the purchase of five more sewing and embroidery machines—and we're already making progress toward the next phase of this project.

Help us reach our next goal, which will fund additional machines, fabric and yarn supplies, and training fees.

Remember—because we charge no administration fee, 100% of our contributions will go directly to the village of Bearat.

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