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Bhutanese Refugee Empowerment (BRE)

Bhutanese Refugee Empowerment (BRE). Dallas-Fort Worth (D-FW). DFW Project Objectives. Immediate material needs (completed) Warm jackets for winter Blankets and comforters Toys for children Self-sufficiency Mobility (driving licenses, automobiles)

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Bhutanese Refugee Empowerment (BRE)

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  1. Bhutanese Refugee Empowerment (BRE) Dallas-Fort Worth (D-FW)

  2. DFW Project Objectives • Immediate material needs (completed) • Warm jackets for winter • Blankets and comforters • Toys for children • Self-sufficiency • Mobility (driving licenses, automobiles) • Employment (resumes, interview skills, jobs) • Familiarity with American institutions, facilities • Cultural preservation • Maintain religious & cultural traditions while learning the best of American culture • Transmit knowledge of and pride in their religious values to children • Transmit knowledge of Nepali language to children • Document and preserve their unique history http://www.sewausa.org

  3. Sewa DFW Accomplishments • First volunteer group to contact Bhutanese • 350 blankets/comforters distributed • 10+ clothing items per family • Toys distributed during holidays (2008 and 2009) • Driving lessons for 20 individuals • Funds collection • Successful partnering with local organizations: • Sanatana Dharma Foundation • Ekta Mandir • NTHM, HSS, etc. • And more… http://www.sewausa.org

  4. Gita Jayanti at Ekta Mandir • Held on Dec. 20, 2009 • 400+ Bhutanese in attendance • Ekta Mandir provided • Hall • Prasadam • Toys for children/teens • Space for breakout sessions • All logistics handled by Sewa/SDF volunteers • Commitment from temple for transportation & free classes for children http://www.sewausa.org

  5. Dallas Rajesh Verma rverma2001@yahoo.com Cell: 214-697-5663 Fort Worth Sachin Sugandhi sachin.sugandhi@gmail.com Cell: 817-575-7513 Whom to Contact http://www.sewausa.org

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