Youth at the World Social Forum

[Mary Lou Boughton]

Here's an idea for funding - look to local sponsors to do specific amounts 
for a specific return. 

For example, a $1,000 donation would make a donor a "World Class" Sponsor 
and for their tax-deductible contribution they could expect postcards from 
their student and a gift when they come back.  The student would be 
responsible for spending, say the equivalent of $10 - 20 on a gift to 
personally bring back (and deliver to the sponsor?) that represents the 
culture of Mumbai.  You'll take 6 students, that's 6 World Class Sponsors. 
 

A lower price ($250 - 500?) "Adventurer's Class" sponsorship would get the 
sponsors 2 postcards and an invitation to a luncheon report.  The parents 
of the students traveling could host the luncheon (?) a week or 2 after 
the kids return.  The kids do the world premiere of their DVD at the 
luncheon.  The "World Class" gifts could be given at the luncheon, as 
well.  Acknowledge everyone in their differing classes - this sets up 
expectations for doing another trip, as well!

Good luck!  Get some corporate sponsors, including local media.  The kids 
can send digital photos and reports back while on the trip as well. 

Local papers love that stuff! 

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