Erin Goes Global
One of my best outings while in India was visiting a Sikh temple in Old Delhi. Now, I don’t really know much about the Sikh religion and so I read the free pamphlet “What is Sikhism” with great interest.
Here’s what I found out:
Giving U
India has one of the highest adult illiteracy rates in the world, with 35% of Indian women unable to read or write.
The GoErinGo! Fund will donate $1,200 to sponsor 1 literacy center in an Indian slum – but only if 120 of you vote “Yes!” by March 10!
Global Outings
The theme of this packing video seems to be “bugs” – bed bugs, malaria-inducing mosquitoes, parasites…which tells you a bit about my previous year on the road! Argh!
Don’t miss the video of my 5 “Must-Have” items!
Living Mini
What I love about India is it’s a country is at cultural crossroads – with ox-powered wells & foot-pedaled threshers, alongside satellite dishes & cell phones.
I find the country’s enthusiastic adoption of solar power particularly smart. Here’s why:
Our Giving
GoErinGo! Fund giving as of January 3, 2012:
- $21,835 given
- 49 grants awarded
- Average grant amount $445
- 36% of grants given to U.S. nonprofits
- 64% of grants given overseas
About Erin
India is one of the only countries (the only?) to official recognize a “third sex.” Traditionally the term Hijra is used by a person usually born male or intersex, but who uses the female pronoun and as dresses in feminine attire.
Here’s India’s stance on its Third Sex…
Sponsor Update
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