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A Journey of Joy: Updates from the Pink City and Beyond

a pink city rickshaw close up

Empowering in motion, how your support changes lives.

Dear Shades of Cool London Family,

I hope this message finds you wrapped in the cosy embrace of your favourite Sleep Dohar! I’ve just returned from an unforgettable trip to the Pink City—Jaipur—where I had the privilege of reconnecting with the incredible women of the PinkCity Rickshaw Company. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to hand over the donations we’ve collected together, and I can’t wait to share the magic of this experience with you.

group phot of the Pink City Rickshaw company and Shades of Cool London

The moment I arrived, I was swept up in the energy and determination of these remarkable women. They welcomed me with warm smiles and stories of their journey, and we set off on an inspiring tour of Jaipur. We wandered through the vibrant flower market, its colours and scents a feast for the senses, and paid a visit to the serene Krishna Temple, where the air hummed with peace. The highlight? Sipping masala chai from traditional terracotta cups at a bustling local chai shop—an authentic taste of Rajasthan that I’ll never forget.

two ladies dressed in saris
vegetable market in Jaipur

But the real joy came from seeing the impact of your support firsthand. The PinkCity Rickshaw Company is thriving, and their growth is nothing short of inspiring. In Jaipur alone, we’ve purchased new rickshaws, and 30 ladies are now working regularly, with 60 enrolled in the program. And the excitement doesn’t stop there—expansion is on the horizon! Udaipur is gearing up to welcome 10 ladies into the fold, while Varanasi is already supporting 11. These women are not just driving rickshaws; they’re steering their lives toward independence and empowerment, and it’s all thanks to you.

As a specialist Sleep Dohar designer, I’ve always believed in the power of comfort and care— your contributions have gifted these women the tools to build brighter futures, and I’m endlessly grateful for your donations. Every time you choose Shades of Cool London, you’re not just choosing luxury for yourself—you’re choosing hope for others.

So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for being part of this journey, for believing in the power of community, and for making a difference, one rickshaw at a time. I can’t wait to see where this road takes us next—together.

With love and gratitude,
Angel 

 

selfie at the flower market in Jaipur

Shades of Cool London 

close up of rosepetals in a bundles at the flower market in Jaipur

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