BIWA Fund Raising Fair Sunday, June 11, 2006

(4/30/2006)

Bali International Women's Association (BIWA) has announced that they will once again be holding their popular annual fund-raising BIWA Fair. This year's event will take place on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at the North Wing of Kuta's Discovery Shopping Mall.

One of the main events on BIWA's annual calendar of events, proceeds will be used to fund educational and scholarship programs for under-privileged children in Bali and provide critical supprt for children whose parents are drug users and living with HIV/AIDS. The funds raised will also support women's programmes on topics of domestic violence; skill development and health papsmear retreatments; the operations of the BIWA Mobile Dental Clinic; and various Bali environment management programs.

BIWA Fair

The BIWA Fair will run from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday June 11, 2006. Last year's fair drew drew more than 3,200 visitors and organizers are hoping to better that record attendance at this year's event which is open to the public without charge.

A Kids' corner will be available with games, drawing and paintings to allow parents greater time and freedom to explore the Fair. There will also be a food corner offering home-made food and refreshing drinks. Throughout the day on a centerstage raffle winners will be announced, and music and fun games will be presented.

Booths Still Available

200 bazaar stalls are available at a cost of Rp. 300,000 for members and Rp. 400,000 for non-members (approximately US$33.33 and US$44.44). Booths traditionally disappear quickly and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.

For more information contact the BIWA Center at Jalan Tambak Sari, Blanjong, Sanur at telephone ++62-(0)361-7469607 or ++62-(0)361-285552.