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The Umbrella Foundation Australia
The Umbrella Foundation Australia (TUFA) was established as a registered Australian charity in May, 2013. Through fundraising, spreading awareness and hosting events we have the opportunity to make a difference to many lives.
We may look like a big organisation from the outside, but on the inside we're just a small local Australian charity. We are no multi-million dollar, multi-national organisation. In fact we are the exact opposite....and we think that's a good thing!
There's no marketing machine, no flash TV ads, no celebrity spokesperson (unless you count our patron Gavin). Our board and members are all volunteers with the objective that 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes to the designated project! This has always been our goal and we are sticking with it!
Our goals are to:
- provide education opportunities for trafficked & vulnerable children in Nepal;
- fund sustainable community projects for women and children with a focus on health, education and sustainability.
- establish a strong Australian and Nepali support network.
With a very active and involved support base of friends, family, allies and volunteers, our committee meets once every 2 months to share ideas, update news from Nepal and discuss fundraising initiatives.
We are always happy to welcome new members keen to get involved and help out, our key activities include:
- spreading awareness and education ;
- sharing fundraising ideas;
- organising events;
- project planning and participation in Nepal
And above all enjoy what we do!
Become a Member
Annual membership incurs a $30 tax deductible donation and it’s as easy as filling out the attached form, make your $30 payment directly through our PayPal. You will not be bothered by endless emails (unless you want) and you will be kept up to date on all our happenings.
Current Board & Members
Linda Harwood - Chairperson & Co-Founder
Janine Moore - Board member - Secretary
Geraldine Allen - Board member - Treasurer
Gavin Vickers - Patron
Lubica Vittecova - Media
Jennifer Nash - Social Media & Web Site Management
Carolyn McIntyre - Member
Georgina Mason - Member
Amelia Amos - Member
Peter Swan - Member
Kathryn Petry - Member
Catherine Leslie - Member
Julie Swan - Member
David Ward - Member
Max Ward - Member
William Ward - Member
Sabrina Sharma - Member
Aditiya Raut - Member
Nisha - Member