Entertainment / Ranjana & Naeem Khan Raise $18,000 For Wishwas

Ranjana & Naeem Khan Raise $18,000 For Wishwas

Entertainment Sep 30, 2013

by Anokhi Admin

Wishwas, the non profit organization held a special fundraiser in New York City on Sept. 26, 2013 that featured power couple, celebrity fashion designer Naeem Khan and his wife, jewelry designer Ranjana Khan. The couple helped support the cause by hosting a cocktail soirée at their studio in Manhattan to raise money and awareness.

The evening raised over $18,000 for the charity. Wishwas is a New York City based nonprofit organization focusing on two initiatives; empowering low-income immigrant women assimilate within society and training them in vocational skills to make them financially self sufficient.

“I whole heartedly thank everyone who attended and supported our fundraiser. We will utilize the funds that we raised towards better projects for women.” says Wishwas Executive Director, Nivedita Chandrappa.

Wishwas expands opportunities for low-income communities through leadership development, personal finance management, business/entrepreneurship training, community building and micro credit/micro-financing loans.

Through small cooperatives, Wishwas creates a safe place where immigrant women can come together and develop confidence, faith and trust in each other and their futures

Nearly 200 guests came out to support Wishwas and enjoyed an evening of cocktails, fashion and networking.

Aatma Performing Arts showcased a traditional dance piece to entertain the audience, and models strutted their stuff dressed in Naeem Khan creations.

Fashion designer Naeem Khan and his wife, jewelry designer Ranjana Khan and Wishwas founder Nivedita Chandrappa /Asim Farooki

Naeem Khan known as a celeb fav has styled celebrities such as Beyonce, Penelope Cruz, Eva Longoria, Debra Messing to name a few. Another fan of Naeem Khan’s exquisite designs is the First Lady Michelle Obama who stunned viewers in a glittering number at the 2013 Oscars.

Former Miss India America,Melanie Kannokada with ANOKHI CEO Raj Girn in support of Wishwas /Chate Nauth

Board Chair for Wishwas and noted jewelry designer, Ranjana Khan donated multiple pieces of jewelry from her collection for a silent auction at the fundraiser.

Other silent auction items included tickets to Mercedes Benz Fashion week, and a surprise announcement by Naeem Khan for a dinner date with the designer himself.

Additionally Naeem Khan promised to match the highest bid, making that single auction item worth $5,000!

The evening was catered by Michelin starred Devi Restaurant and desserts were sponsored by Chocal8Kiss. Diageo, Fair Trade and 1947 Beer, provided cocktails for the evening.

Models in Naeem Khan's creation/ Asim Farooki

The event was hosted by former Miss India America, Melanie Kannokada and managed by Rashi Shyam of Event Nirvana. Publicity for the event was handled by Neerja Public Relations. For more information on Wishwas please visit: http://wishwas.org/.

_{Source: Neerja Patel/ Neerja Public Relations}
_{Feature Image: Ranjana & Naeem Khan/Asim Farooki,

photography: Chate Nauth &}_{Asim Farooki}

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Ranjana & Naeem Khan Raise $18,000 For Wishwas

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