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Auction Items to Benefit Radio Alternativa

Our generator project, you can read about it here, called"Generating Hope" is burning in our hearts right now. It is our prayer that we can purchase this needed tool before we go to the States in May. We are auctioning off beautiful Paraguayan artisan goods to raise money for the generator. All items were purchased from locals at a fair price and all proceeds will go toward the generator. We still need $5,500. We have raised $2,500 to date. You can see the thermometer on the right hand side of the webpage.

Here are two lovely purses, perfect for your daughter, granddaughter or wife. They are made by the Macá Indians and are 6.5 inches tall.



You may bid on one or both. Just specify the color you like best.

Bidding starts at $0.99.

This is beautiful ñanduti. Ñanduti is constructed using needles on wooden frames and is Paraguay's most typical artwork. It measures 12 inches in diameter; is beige and is hand-woven. This elegant lace makes a perfect centerpiece or can be framed!
This one is vibrant orange (2 tones). It is the same size as the beige, but with a different lace design. A close up of the delicate handiwork. Each one starts at $0.99.

Don't forget about the genuine leather thermos. It has a current bid of $10.00, still WELL below its retail price.Please email us your bids. We will update weekly with the current bid on each item. Bidding will continue until May 9 at 12:00 p.m. We will announce all the winners on May 10. The winning bidder will receive tax credit for their donation. We will either hand deliver or ship (if you live somewhere we won't be visiting) this item to you when we head to the U.S. on May 15.

We hope you take advantage of these auctions, so Radio Alternativa can GENERATE hope 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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