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Paige Honor is raising money for Erfan Abidi’s  Empowerment Network Circle by running in SA’s Ultra Adelaide 100 miles (about 160 km) on July 12th. She aims to raise money and awareness for the secret schools that are part of the Empowerment Network Circle’s Underground Schools Initiative for girls in Afghanistan. She’s running to support these brave girls and their teachers, ensuring education continues despite the risks.

The Empowerment Network Circle would be very grateful if you could donate to a very worthwhile cause by via the My Cause webpage – as well as sending it on to your contacts.

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Read more about the success of the underground schools funded by the Empowerment Network Circle here.

This June, Muzafar Ali  and Cisarua Learning are embarking on a 4000km journey from  Maleny to Adelaide – Come along for the Journey | 1-30 JUNE

The goal is to raise $250,000 for refugee-led education programs across 7 countries and to bring our communities together from across Australia.

Host us along the way? – from talks and film screenings to community dinners and cake stalls. Have an idea for your town? We’d love to hear it!

Want to ride with Muzafar? Or create your own challenge? Let’s make it happen!

By joining in the ride you will be supporting 8 Schools, 130 Teachers and 2000+ Students across 7 Countries

For more information on how to get involved see Ride-For-Education Fundraising page

Cisarua Learning  is celebrating 10 years of refugee-led education – a journey that started with just $200 and two small classrooms. Today, it  has grown to support over 2,000 refugee students across seven initiatives. From Indonesia to Afghanistan, the program has demonstrated the transformative power of refugee-led education. The program has produced students  who have graduated with internationally recognised certificates and some have even presented at the United Nations in Geneva.

But our work isn’t done. With your support, we can continue to expand our impact, particularly in supporting women’s education in Afghanistan and refugee education in Indonesia and Thailand.

 

Try wonderful Ukrainian dishes at The Olive Branch Cafe, Balhannah with recipes coming Ukrainian cookbooks by Ukrainian Author and Chef Olia Hercules. Take in the many flavours which showcase a new side of Ukraine you haven’t seen or tried before in your lifetime. A very popular event in previous years, so make sure to get your tickets as soon as possible to take in this wonderful cultural event and celebration.

Last year Ukrainian families fleeing the war were able to attend the feast thanks to sponsors. You can do the same by purchasing  ‘sponsor ticket’.

It has been a long time since the war started in Ukraine, and the plight of refugees following atrocities internationally are real with refugees needing assistance at all times. The evening will include a raffle with funds going towards wellness days out for refugee women.

When: 6:30pm Friday 25^th, Saturday 26^th April 2025
Where: Olive Branch Cafe (84 Onkaparinga Valley Rd Balhannah)
Cost: $35 – $55
Tickets: Book via TryBooking

Proceeds from event go to Circle 9

See the community buzz at the inaugural Adelaide Hills youth film festival and film competition involving films made by local Adelaide Hills youth. More than just a showcase, come along and see their creative works on screen and take in the vibe.

Discover more about their life and films. There will also be a people’s choice award and you can select a film, with the film with the most votes awarded a prize to those involved in its creation.

Films shown will be world premiers and be a great opportunity to see Adelaide Hills youth to put their skills to good use – and you can be part of the experience.

When: 7:30pm Friday 14^th, Saturday 15^th, Sunday 16^th March 2025
Where: Three venues/locations as per the booking link
Cost: $5 (under 18 free) plus booking fee

Book Tickets via Fringe

Proceeds from the film screenings will go to Circle 9.

 

Circle 9 is holding an online raffle to support Palestinians and Palestinian refugees, with online raffle tickets for sale until 8pm, Saturday 8^th February 2025.

Prizes include delicious meal vouchers, lush beauty products and wine.

Proceeds from the online raffle will be directed to the Palestine at Magill Circle and Gaza Support Circle.

Each Ticket costs only $4. Purchase your online raffle tickets here.