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Tara Bodong Foundation (Netherlands), is registered in the Netherlands as Stichting Tara Bodong (NL). It is a non-profit charitable foundation, that supports humanitarian projects in Northern India and Nepal.
Our mission is to improve the living conditions of the local people in the Himalayan regions of India and Nepal, and help them break out of the vicious circle of hardship which often characterises their lives. We do this through (financial and non-financial) donations, capacity building and knowledge transfer. Our main project is the Lumla Bodong Nunnery/Girls’ School, which is a shelter for girls in Lumla, Arunachal Pradesh, NE India. This facility houses and provides supplementary education to poor and orphaned young girls. Lumla is a tiny village located in a remote area in the Himalayan mountains, east of Bhutan, bordering Tibet (China).
Champagne for the Holidays
Just in time for the holiday season, Tara Bodong is offering an exclusive selection of finest quality champagne from the award winning producer, Roland Vizeneux & Fils. There are 4 blends available at a special price for Tara Bodong supporters. Our stock is limited so place your order today! As usual, all proceeds will be donated to our home for girls. Make your selection from the list below, fill in your order form and send in to us at info@tarabodong.org.
Note: Orders received by 13 December will be available for pick up on or before 16 December 2019.
1. CUVÉE de RÉSERVE BRUT (33% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Meunier). Well balanced, fine persistent bubbles, very fresh flavours. Serve as an aperitif with crackers and foie gras.
2. CUVÉE GRAINS d’Or BRUT (100% Chardonnay). Green gold with fine spiralling bubbles. Fragrance of white flowers. Fine and elegant taste. Enjoy with seafood.
3. CUVÉE ROSÉ BRUT - CHALLENGE GOLD AWARD 2018 GILBERT&GAILLARD (60% Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir, 20% from red grape skins from 40 year old Meunier grapes). Deep red colour, flavours from red fruit. Great with smoked sausage.
4. CUVEE ELEGANCE ASSEMBLAGE: (33% Meunier, 33% Pinot Noir, 33%). Matured in the cellars for 40 months. Golden colour, fine and persistent bubbles. Beautiful balance of fresh flavours. Round, with a long finish. Enjoy as an aperitif or with a meal.
British Society Charity Champagne Party
7 Dec, 2019
You can sample each delicious blend at the British Society Christmas Party on Saturday 7th December, 2019.
Tickets are inclusive of welcome drink, champagne tasting, 8 hors-d’oeuvres and 6 drinks at the bar.
Cost: €65 (get Early Bird tickets for €60 until 25th November)
Where: De Veranda, Amstelveensweg 764, Amsterdam
How to buy tickets: Click here
How You Can Help
I'M AN ORIGINAL CATCHPHRASE
A number of selected schools in the Netherlands are currently taking part in a campaign to collect used or discarded mobile phones, iPods, tablets and accessories, which will be sold for recycling. This campaign was launched on International Day of the Girl Child on 11th October 2019, an initiative of the United Nations.
We would like to thank all the schools who are generously giving their time and energy to this project. This is an on-going project. If you or your school would like to join, please send us an email at info@tarabodong.org and we'll be happy to help you get it off the ground!
100% of the profits raised through our "Give a Phone . Help a Girl" campaign will go directly to the Bodong Nunnery/Girls’ School in Lumla, North-East India. We are now raising funds to build a retaining wall and an extra room to be used as a prayer hall. This extra room could also be rented out for community meetings as an extra source of income for the facility.
Sharing our Story
Roland Holst College, Hilversum
Sept 2019:
Students got an opportunity to see pictures and ask questions about what it's like growing up without shopping malls and trendy brands. Where the toilet is outside the home, where electricity and warm, running water cannot be taken for granted. At the end of a rewarding day, several students volunteered to help Tara Bodong with our social media and organise their own fund raisers. All in all, a very satisfying day with a great turnout!
lnternational School, The Hague
Sept 2019:
Students got an opportunity to see pictures and ask questions about what it's like growing up without shopping malls and trendy brands. Where the toilet is outside the home, where electricity and warm, running water cannot be taken for granted. At the end of a rewarding day, several students volunteered to help Tara Bodong with our social media and organise their own fund raisers. All in all, a very satisfying day with a great turnout!
