Kanur, Tamil Nadu
In November 2010, our UK counterpart held a large fundraising event which raised £40,000, enabling us to build individual ecosan (composting) toilets for 400 families in the village of Kanur, Tamil Nadu, India.
The Doorway to Dignity charity auction was successful, auctioning off unique pieces of artwork from artists, musicians, celebrities, fashion designers and politicians; we had contributions from Annie Lennox, Kenneth Branagh, Ralph Steadman, Maggie Hambling and world-renowned shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, to name but a few.
A selection of artwork sold in the auction
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The money raised has changed the lives of hundreds of people
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Thank You…
…to everyone who supported our Doorway to Dignity campaign & made this project in Kanur possible!
This project at a glance
- Location: India locate on map
- Population: 2,000
- Main occupation of villagers: Agricultural labourers
- Project start date: Winter 2010
- Length of project: 6 months
- Provided: Individual family ecosan
- Funded by: Doorway to Dignity campaign
- Support from: Bless & DRDA Cuddalore
