Namaste to our friends and supporters. It's been a while between updates
(for which we apologise).
Like many around the world we have all been impacted by COVID. For many, recent times have been difficult and we can only hope freedoms and some form of normality will return to your lives soon.
The team at Umbrella Australia have been taking time out to plan new incentives, refocus and build on the next exciting stages of our small charity...we hope you can join us for the ride!
Enjoy our newsletter and please contact us if you have suggestions, ideas or want to somehow be involved with our small charity....your input is very welcome.
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November is all about LEGS
Legs 11 Campaign
TUFA are launching their major fundraiser for 2021! Legs 11 will run (pardon the pun) for the month of November - supporting our Women of the kilns health and hygiene program.
We have new fundraising page for the campaign which was designed by the very talented Belinda Flannagan & Jennifer Nash (graphics extraordinaire). They have spent many hours, blood, sweat and tears getting it all together and it is a truly amazing website.
Check it out at: https://umbrellafoundationfundraising.org
The campaign is about challenging your legs for November. It may be not shaving or waxing the hair on your legs, doubling leg day at the gym, organizing a group hike or bike ride, committing to walking 5km a day, even taking up a new hobby like surfing or dancing...it's all up to you.
The aim of the campaign is to draw attention to the ease of our choices....and at the same time raise very much needs funds for girls and women who don't have those choices.
On the Legs 11 Campaign website you can:
register yourself or your team
create a fun challenge around legs
share amongst your friends & on your socials, get everyone involved
no time? donate or sponsor instead
100% of all money raised goes specifically to on-ground programs.
Please join us!
Children of the Kilns
Education Program
For $20 a month you can give the gift of education
Please contact our sponsorship and register with Tracey at:
tracey@umbrellaaustralia.org
Your opportunity to sponsor a child currently working in bonded labour in the brick kiln factories in Nepal.
With our partners at The Global Fairness Initiative, you can give the gift of education
For more information and to become part of this amazing incentive click on:
Children of the Kilns sponsorship
$240 a year or $20 a month is all it takes and your donation is tax deductible!
Photo: Sushil Babu Chhetri
Shree Bhimsen Secondary School Rebuild Update
As most of you are aware, Umbrella Australia have been supporting the post earthquake rebuild of Shree Bhimsen Secondary School which is located in Sindhupalchowk, one of the worst affected areas of the 2015 earthquake.
The COVID-19 pandemic has once again impacted greatly on education in Nepal with many schools not operating for months and students not having the opportunity of home schooling. School resumed in August and in September Umbrella Australia sent further funds for the completion of the school build.
This is all due to you, and we really can't wait to show off the incredible list of names who will be part of our 'Wall of acknowledgement'. If you want to purchase a brick and include yourself on the wall you can Buy a Learning Brick
2020 promised to be the year for Nepal tourism which as know did not happen!
Umbrella Australia are planning a 2022 experience and we can't wait to introduce our supporters to this special place in the world.
Previously Umbrella Australia have hosted two wonderful experiences for trekkers and those who enjoy the 5 star experience.
At this stage we are aiming for an April trek to either Everest Base Camp or the Classic Annapurna Round Trek and our November 5 star tour which includes Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan and of course a visit to our school.
Please let us know if you are interested, numbers will be limited and all treks will be operated by our Nepal trekking partners Nature-Treks who make sure the extras are included and are highly experience in all aspects of adventure & ethical tourism.
Please contact us at info@umbrellaaustralia.org to register your interest.
Our programs are NOT fundraising ventures, they are the opportunity for our supporters to visit this amazing country and include the opportunity to experience some of the work TUFA have achieved as well as some rather incredible locations.
We just love sharing & showcasing Nepal and it's people!
Just in time for Christmas!!
Our annual garage sale
Saturday, December 4 2021.
8.00am - 2.00pm
7 Forest Drive, Chisholm NSW 2322
We have been exhausted with donations and have a HUGE selection of many quality items...lots of them brand new!
We hope to see you there!
Take care and stay safe,
Namaste - The team from Umbrella Australia