$31,255 raised in total…..yes, you read correctly!! $31,255 We are so pleased to share the 2019/20 Fundraising overview along with highlights of where all of the student fundraising went.
Every single cupcake sold, online campaigns, events and individual initiatives led to making a huge difference to communities, hospitals, families and individuals where our programs operate. This just goes to show how we’re all stronger together and that efforts from 179 students can make a massive impact on the world. Give yourselves a huge pat on the back!
All disciplines
All University groups
Asia
2019 - 2020
Favourite part: The generosity of students and the opportunities these donations create for communities
Image courtesy of Western Sydney University Journalism students Jessica Pabian and Chantal Roberts.
Pokhara Nepal
UNIVERSITY GROUPS INVOLVED: Central Queensland University, Edith Cowan University, Western Sydney University
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 46
TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDRAISED: AU$14,000
PROJECTS SUPPORTED:
Scholarships for:
o Tibetans – Secondary school
o Fishtail Nursing College students
o Pokhara University students
Donations to:
o Tibetan Old Age Centre
o Naulo Ghumti Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre
o Community Mothers Club
o Children Nepal
o Seven Women
o Days For Girls
o Various equipment for the village school
Seuang Valley Laos
UNIVERSITY GROUPS INVOLVED: Griffith University, Murdoch University
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 45
TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDRAISED: AU$8150
PROJECTS SUPPORTED:
o Village water tanks
o District hospital water supply
o Clinic equipment and medications
o Patient referrals and associated costs for their hospital stay
o District hospital ambulance maintenance
o Sewing skills training to high schools
o Over 500 masks commissioned and donated to district hospital and clinics
Donations were also made to:
o Laos Friends Hospital for Children
o Days For Girls
Mai Chau Vietnam
UNIVERSITY GROUPS INVOLVED: Charles Darwin University, Edith Cowan University, Griffith University, La Trobe University, University of Notre Dame Australia, University of Southern Queensland
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 76
TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDRAISED: AU$6580
PROJECTS SUPPORTED:
o Mai Chau Hospital Patient breakfast provided weekly for 2020
o Village Primary School student lunches
o Clinic equipment and medications
o Patient referrals and associated costs for hospital stay
o Community library restock
Donations to:
o Days For Girls
Khon Kaen Thailand
UNIVERSITY GROUPS INVOLVED: Griffith University
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 12
TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDRAISED: AU$2525
PROJECTS SUPPORTED:
o IV sets and Community Hospital equipment
Well done to everyone involved!