Last year we received support from The Goodridge Foundation to run preschool and Khmer language classes in Cambodia, impacting 46 children who are living in poverty, making them literate, increasing the chance of them being enrolled and remaining in public school, and improving their behaviour. Given the current COVID-19 landscape, which is making fundraising incredibly […]
Funding Update: nib Foundation Good Cause Grants Program
This year we are a recipient of a $5,000 grant thanks to the nib Foundation’s Good Cause Grant Program. Nominated by our Ambassador, Kim Napier, employees across the nib group voted for their favourite causes. In Cambodia, one in five people over the age of 15 are illiterate (UNESCO 2015). This contributes to 40% of […]
Volunteer Profile: Public Relations Manager, Mariah MacInnes
Empowering communities to reduce inequalities isn’t an easy job; it involves our board, funders, volunteers and project partner, Human and Hope Association, working together. We are especially grateful for our volunteers who combine their passions and skills to advocate and raise funds for our work. This week, we are shining the spotlight on our Melbourne-based […]
Volunteer Profile: Events Manager, Katherine Ducker
Empowering communities to reduce inequalities isn’t an easy job; it involves our board, funders, volunteers and project partner, Human and Hope Association, working together. We are especially grateful for our volunteers who combine their passions and skills to advocate and raise funds for our work. This week, we are shining the spotlight on our Sydney-based […]
“It’s Not About Me” book launch set to be released in May
CEO of Human & Hope Association, Sally Hetherington wrote this compelling manifesto to educate readers on the Cambodian community and the impacts voluntourism. Sally Hetherington was only 25 years old when she packed up and bought a one-way ticket to Cambodia with a plan to make a difference. When she arrived, the community life was […]