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Megan and Matt joined several campaigns like the #BagWalkers movement and #ProjectLombok to raise awareness and funds for children’s education. They walked, cycled, and ran, raising much-needed funds to build a school and water facilities in Gitumba (Rwanda), a solar-powered school in O’Romdeng (Cambodia), and emergency pop-up schools in Lombok (Indonesia). We are so grateful […]

Jess found a way to combine her love for running to create a positive impact in the world. After learning about a Classroom of Hope campaign to support children in Lombok (Indonesia), Jess jumped on board with her own campaign! She ran a half marathon in 2019 that raised $1,439.47 towards building classrooms for children […]

Nick and Giulia felt compelled to help the people on Lombok recover from the devastating earthquakes in 2018. They used the power of social media for good and raised $8,691.80 for education! Their amazing effort is linked to “Project Lombok”, a campaign led by Jackson in collaboration with Classroom of Hope that raised over $120,000 […]

Sam joined our 2016 #BagWalkers campaign and completely blew us away with his fundraising. Busking all around Perth (Australia) he played a unique instrument known as a Hand Pan or Hang Drum. Sam raised over $4000 for the #BagWalkers campaign that helped fund an elementary school in rural Rwanda. He used the power of music […]

In June 2018, Kohen became the first person to ride a bicycle (Hydrobike) across the ocean from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island in Western Australia. This journey was 24km, 3 hours and 24 minutes! While this achievement is plenty to be proud of, Kohen is most proud that he was able to spread awareness about […]

Tom attempted the first solo run across Bali in August 2017. Motivated by a desire to support 10 disadvantaged kids in northern Bali through 6 years of primary school, he raised $10,000 and ran 84km overnight coast-to-coast! Less than a year later, Tom Founded the Bali Hope Ultra and recruited 13 passionate runners to run […]

Jimmy swam 20km in the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim in February 2020 to raise awareness and funds for education! It was a huge personal achievement and an opportunity for him to donate $1,500 to support children in disadvantaged communities. Thanks, Jimmy, you’re a legend!

Jason became a two-time World Record holder when he ran for education. He completed a 21.1km half-marathon in Perth in record time (1 hour and 41 minutes) wearing budgie smugglers, armbands, a swim hat, and goggles! And also made World Record for the most funds raised ($14,383.46) for a half-marathon! Jason’s epic campaign is linked […]

The Hootstoke are change-makers from Perth with a mission to build a new school every year in South East Asia. Their passion to make a difference in the world through their businesses is an inspiration. Through fundraising events like live music, comedy nights, poker nights, silent auction, and glow-in-the-dark yoga, they are helping children out […]

The community on Gili Trawangan Island surprises us with some of the most creative fundraising events like sports day, bingo, scuba diving, raffles, scavenger hunt, and Movember!! We are amazed by their compassion to give thousands of dollars towards education for children in need. You’re amazing!