It’s been a little over a week since the Twestival and the donations are tallying up.  Over $250,000 has been raised for charity: water, a non profit organization that brings clean, safe drinking water to people in developing countries.

Many of the events were small networking parties, bringing together people who normally only correspond via the web, specifically the microblogging site Twitter.  I was not able to attend any of the live events, as the closest one to me was two hours away.  But I did participate by making a small donation via the TipJoy online donation system.

(Not familiar with Twitter? Marc Pitman has a great introduction, Twitter for Nonprofits and Fundraising.  If you’re a member, or become one, follow me: @sandrasims)

Here’s a few links to the headlines that this event generated:

Twestival Raises Over $250K and Counting Amanda Rose (@Amanda), the global organizer of Twestival, discusses the results of the fundraiser and next steps.

Toronto Twestival had a rocky start planning, but on event night there were over 450 attendees and raised over $10,000 for charity: water.

L.A.’s Twestival bring hipsters, websters and Tay Zonday Los Angeles Times reports on that city’s event (@twestival_LA)

Twestival-goers meet face-to-face BBC Scotland reports on Edinburgh’s Twestival (@EdTwestival) which attracted about 250 people for live music and socializing, raising over $3500.

London Twestival: Wigs, beer and hotpants at a very real world meet-up the Guardian (@guardiannews) reports on London event

More: View entries tagged twestival via Tweetag or search for Twestival pages on Twitter.

Did you participate in the Twestival?  I’d love to hear your take on it.  Post your comments below.