India Partners reveals the plight of the “untouchables” through music, film and artistic expression at its annual Eugene benefit banquet

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2012

EUGENE, OR, April 2, 2012 – The Dalit, or “untouchable,” caste in India makes up an invisible majority of the country’s 1.3 billion people. India Partners’ annual spring benefit banquet – “Touching the Untouchables” – will highlight India Partners’ work among the poorest of the poor in India through music, film and artistic expression. Over a meal of Indian cuisine, guest speaker David Harms will share captivating stories from India’s slums and red-light districts. The event will be held at the Valley River Inn on Saturday, April 21st at 6:30pm.

An interactive Indian bazaar will highlight India Partners’ relief and development projects, alongside a raffle and silent auction with gifts from India and the Pacific Northwest.

Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012

Suggested donation of $50 per seat.

For event details, visit IndiaPartners.org. To RSVP, call 541.683.0696 or email Kaytie(at)IndiaPartners(dot)org.

About India Partners:
India Partners works alongside a broad group of indigenous faith-based grassroots agencies in India focused on alleviating poverty and injustice. We seek support from others who share our passion to empower change.

Contact: Kaytie Fiedler
Tel: 503.309.4217
Email Kaytie