Twestival was born out of the idea that if cities were able to collaborate on an international scale, but work from a local level, it could have a spectacular impact. Since 2009, over 200 cities have participated by hosting offline events raising close to $1.2 million for 137 causes; most notably education and clean water.
This year, 5 Twestival cities – Bangalore, Cochin, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Pune – will complete to raise funds online for local charities for their choice. As partners, GiveIndia will be offering a matching grant (upto the limit mentioned below) to NGOs of the top-3 cities to raise funds online, in the following 2 categories:
Prizes | Funds Raised | Number of Unique Donors |
First Prize | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 50,000 |
Second Prize | Rs. 30,000 | Rs. 30.000 |
Third Prize | Rs. 20,000 | Rs. 20,000 |
In addition, there will be additional prizes up for grabs too. The first of which was won by Hyderabad – a prize of Rs. 10,000 for being the first city to raise Rs. 10,000! Cities are now gearing up for the second prize on offer – Rs. 5,000 to the first city to raise funds from 50 unique donors.
So, donate, spread the word and everything else to get the maximum support for your favourite city/charity. May the most giving city win :-)!
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