Event

Handmade Navajo Rug Auction

The non-profits Forgotten People (FP) and Albuquerque Engineers Without Borders (EWB) are happy to announce the Navajo Rug Auction fundraiser! A number of handmade Navajo rugs will be auctioned to the highest bidder to benefit the people in the western portion of the Navajo Nation. Serafian's Oriental Rugs has generously offered to host this event on Sunday, October 19, 2014. Only 150 tickets are available for $20 (including fees!). Any unsold tickets will be made available at the door.

Please visit our websites below:

Forgotten People: http://forgottennavajopeople.org/
ABQ Engineers Without Borders: http://www.ewb-abq.org/
Serafian's: http://www.serafians.com/

These organizations have been working to help those affected by the Bennett Freeze and forced relocation. This is an area where any development has been stopped, and most still live without access to electricity or safe water for drinking.

Engineers Without Borders is working to refurbish and distribute solar thermal heating systems for the homes that badly need warmth through the winter months. EWB is ensuring sustainability by developing educational tools so that the local population can install and repair the units once in place. EWB is also working to develop rainwater catchment and safe drinking water solutions that will save many people the arduous trips needed to access any form of drinking water.

The rugs to be auctioned have all been handmade by elders in the affected area. Certain rugs have been donated and will be auctioned strictly for charity to help the purchase and installation of these systems, while the profits from others will directly the weavers' day to day life. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit EWB to continue their efforts to design and implement sustainable solutions for those in need throughout the Southwest.