We are extremely grateful at the Refuge for everyone who helps so much in so many different ways. Of course we will always need the financial support, but we are also so very grateful for the material support such as rice and other household essentials which so many of the local community regularly bring to the Refuge. We are also very grateful to the people and groups who set up events with the children. Whether it be a trip to the beach or a meal together, these are always thoroughly enjoyed by the kids and they are also able to make many new friends. Thank you all very much for your support.
In an attempt to try and raise some additional funds, 2011 saw the very first “Gunungan Charity Boat Race”. A day of canoe racing down the mighty Bengawan Solo River interspersed with funny boats which included a full sized antique 4 poster bed! Unfortunately we did not raise any funds from the event directly, but it had a fantastic effect of spreading the name of the organisation, and we hope that in future years the event will become increasingly bigger and eventually provide a source of revenue for the Refuge.
Unfortunately 2011 also saw the close of the Sehati program for young women who are victims of sexual exploitation, trafficking and abuse, due to lack of funds. Hopefully the program might be re-awakened in the future when suitable funding is available. Thank you so much to all the people who supported the project during these 2 years which helped a number of young women successfully retrain in sewing and hairdressing.
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“Gunungan Charity Boat Race” gets front page of the local newspapers as well as national TV coverage. |
