Good Return’s 20th Anniversary Fundraiser
Wow - what a night!
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined our fundraiser, and for the energy and enthusiasm you brought to the online and in-person events. It was wonderful to have over 150 people tuning in from locations across the world - from Phnom Penh to Melbourne. I think you'll agree our presenters were pitch perfect, and brought heart and passion to the issues they highlighted.
Thanks to your overwhelming support, we raised an incredible $168,510 across the three issues:
Disability Inclusion - a Cambodian perspective: $57,150
Building climate resilient livelihoods - lessons learned in Nepal: $52,900
Equality & Financial Independence - a new angle in PNG: $58,460
If you haven’t done so already, you can fulfil your pledge here.
Our presenters will take you to the heart of the issues we tackle:
Our event MC Jacinta Parsons is a broadcaster, writer, speaker and author of memoir Unseen: The secret life of chronic illness. She is an ambassador for the Crohn’s and Colitis Association of Australia. She currently hosts Afternoons on ABC Melbourne, delivering a popular mix of art, culture and ideas.
Nirri Shah will highlight how the innovations planned by the Good Return team will help us reach and empower even more people with disabilities - a community that makes up 10% of the Cambodian population. Nirri leads the diverse team in charge of our CAFE financial capability program, a firmly established program of financial skills and consumer awareness coaching .
Anvesha Punjani has seen first hand how climate change impacts women in our region. She will take you to the mountain tops of Nepal where women are fighting to build their farming businesses in the face of changing weather patterns. With your help, Good Return can work with these women to build stronger businesses and more resilient livelihoods.
While Good Return is new to PNG, financial risk and significant gender inequality is not. Janine Aringa-Garap is ready to share her recent experiences training coaches to kick off a program which will meet women and girls where they already come together - like the basketball court! With your help, we can work with local community groups of women in sport, community and social groups to help more women build financial confidence and make strong decisions about their future.
Thank you to our generous supporters who matched funds on the night:
Olbia
Good Business Foundation
Thinktank
Australian Communities Foundation through the Agaru Fund
CAGES Foundation
Accenture
Supra
These generous companies are matching donations by their staff:
Whether you are new to the Good Return crew or have been with us from the beginning, everyone is welcome at our 20th Anniversary fundraiser on August 10. As we plan the party, get to know the Stars of Good Return who will tell you a little about their part in our story of change
Yohase is the CEO of our partner in Indonesia - Crowde. We are working together to build skills and access to finance for women-led businesses.
Srey Pich is one of our financial capability coaches in Cambodia.
Mr Sam Eng helps us bring new skills to people with disabilities in Cambodia.
Peter McMullin is passionate about build opportunity for women entrepreneurs and is an investor in our Impact Investment Fund.
Sandy dedicated many years working at Good Return and worked with many margainlised communities in our region.
Paul Surreaux is from our Cambodian microfinance partner Chamroeun, and has been vital in building access to finance for marginalised communities.
Madame Luz leads our local partner SECDEP in Philippines, and is driven to break down barriers for women who want to build their livelihoods.