# Twestival returns with events throughout the year

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/04/05/twestival-returns-events-throughout-year/
- Published: 2013-04-05T10:52:11+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Twestival, the global movement that has harnessed Twitter to raise £1.16 million
for 285 charities since 2009, returns this year with a different approach. Instead
of a single day of events around the world, Twestival will consist of a large number
of events taking place throughout the year.

 

Social media users – not just those on Twitter – are now invited to submit proposals
to run a 'Twestival' or Twitter Festival event in their local community on a volunteer
basis. Organisers and volunteers can choose the local cause they will be fundraising
for.

 

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Amanda Rose, one of the Twestival founders, is still part of the Twestival management
team. She expects over 300 events to take place in as many cities by the end of 
the year.

 

Rose said: "This is the biggest change we’ve made to the Twestival movement since
launching in 2009, but our vision remains the same – use the power of social media
to give back."

 

 

She added "Those who have been a part of Twestival know it is much more than just
global charity events. Twestivals are a great way to connect with others you might
only know on social networks. For many, they are an accessible and exciting way 
to throw support behind causes that have a big impact in the community they live
in."

 

PayPal and StayClassy are official partners for Twestival 2013, providing local 
organisers with online donation and organisation facilities.

 

http://twestival.org/

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