16 Nov . 2008
Mrs De Hoop Scheffer opens the Wives bazaar
The 40th edition of the NATO Wives Bazaar took place on 16 November at the Alliance’s Headquarters. The annual Bazaar, organized since 1968, is a charity sale held under the patronage of NATO’s Secretary General, NATO’s Deputy Secretary General, the Chairman of NATO’s Military Committee and their spouses.
The articles sold at the Bazaar represent a selection of delicacies and handicrafts from each participating country. In 2008, 34 nations were represented: 26 NATO Members and 8 Partner nations.
On 17 December, the proceeds of the Bazaar will be officially donated to designated charitable institutions. 50% will be distributed to Belgian charities and 50% to international charities.
In 2007, the Bazaar raised more than 157,000 Euros.
