School children have taken up the cause of women empowerment and are raising funds for underprivileged women by walking on the ramp.
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Four senior students conceived the project last year in collaboration with the New Delhi Hub of World Economic Forum's Global Shaper Community.
The event was organised at the residence of Dutch Ambassador Alfonsus Stoelinga, who endorsed the event saying that India was the next global fashion destination.
"Since India is becoming a nation of fashion and then we are also trying to promote our fashion and our creative industry. It is very good activity to make that clear and find each other here," said Stoelinga.
Models catwalked on the ramp wearing neon colours that attracted attention of international buyers.
The event was attended by several celebrities including actress Pallavi Sharda, who praised the efforts of the students.
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The main aim of fashion show to raise funds for charity arranged by a non-governmental organization 'Work and Shelter', which is involved in supporting poor young women after the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old physiotherapist student in Delhi on December 16, 2012.
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The entire event was organised by the students of the school, including the designing as well as the modelling. The children designed the garments, got them tailored and put up a splendid show on their own.
Source-ANI