Roots of Change is a storytelling platform dedicated to the Alumni community of The Funding Network Australia. Here we share their stories of ingenuity, courage, determination, spirit, growth and the impact these grassroots organisations have had, as a direct result of funds and support received from The Funding Network community.

Bright Futures Child Aid & Development Fund Australia

Bright Futures Child Aid & Development Fund Australia

Bright Futures is an Australian based aid and development agency working to provide education and development opportunities for children and communities in poverty.

Bright Futures operates in four countries – India, Pakistan, Kenya and Uganda. Bright Futures works with its overseas development partners in each building individual and community capacity with a focus on the sustainable alleviation of poverty. The programs delivered by Bright Futures and its partners touch the lives of thousands of people each day and include schooling, health clinics, maternity and birthing services, clean water projects, vocational training focused on the empowerment of women, and savings and self-help groups.


2023 Pitch

Funds Raised: $64, 370

Sarah the Chair of Bright Futures pitched to raise funds for The Nawiri Mama (Flourishing Mother) Project which is focused on training mothers of children with a disability living in the Marurui and adjacent slums in Nairobi, Kenya in basic physiotherapy skills to enable them to better contribute to the development of their child. The program also provides the mothers with vocational and business skills training.

Learn more about Bright Futures Child Aid & Development Fund Australia

https://www.brightfutures.com.au


Supporting Sustainable Development Goals:

Cambodia Rural Students Trust (CRST)

Cambodia Rural Students Trust (CRST)

Talent Beyond Boundaries

Talent Beyond Boundaries