Help Jenna &Social Change via Bhutan
I believe I can make a genuine and lasting difference. My name is Jenna and I am seeking your support to continue making the world around us a more equitable and compassionate home for all of us.
I have been offered the opportunity to participate in the 'Slow Change Experience' in Bhutan, the home of Gross National Happiness and social wellbeing. The program runs for 10 days in November 2016 - without your help, I won't be able to participate.
Asking for help doesn't come easily. However, I know that the benefits of being part of the Slow Change Experience will flow on through the numerous social justice projects I am involved in and multiply out to many people. Help me to keep paying it forward!
Why should I donate to this cause?
By donating now, your generous gift will support my participation in Bhutan and positively contribute to the people I work with, including:
- advocacy and law reform work with Aboriginal victim/survivors of family violence;
- volunteer tutoring with Sudanese children in Dandenong every Saturday morning;
- volunteer role on the not-for-profit board, Cambodian Kids Can, supporting 40 young women;
- volunteer tutoring of migrant women every Wednesday night through AMES;
- volunteer mentoring of newly arrived migrants through Leadership Victoria;
- volunteer facilitation of global innovation forums Sustainability Jam and GovJam; and
- helping the pilot model VPS Peer Academy empower skills sharing, creativity, engagement and innovation.
What do I get out of this?
Your support in any size will be gratefully received! In return, I will share my profound gratitude with you in a personal email or letter. You will also receive:
A virtual or in-person hug and well wishes - $25
Access to a private Facebook group where I will share uplifting insights and inspirational material - $50
A gift from Bhutan - $100
Two hour skills sharing workshop - $250
A half-day workshop tailored to your needs - $500
How will your support be used?
My hope is that I can raise $4,500 which will help cover two-thirds of the costs, with the other third being covered by me, including taking unpaid leave from work to participate.
Program costs are:
$3,000 Participation in the Slow Change Experience
$2,000 Flights to Bhutan
$200 Travel insurance
$1,000 Travel costs (approximate)
The funds are required urgently and it would be so wonderful to have your support.
By donating to this cause, you are not only encouraging me as your friend/family member to achieve my dreams but you will also contribute directly towards social justice outcomes across both local and International communities.
