Love Mercy

And just like that, Christmas is just around the corner! Every year we are humbled by the support of some of the digital world’s most desirable brands who recognise the value of giving back in the season of high sales; directing profits to support our Love Mercy projects.  Through these collaborations, we have a range of beautiful Christmas gift options that will extend the love far beyond your friends and family. These profits will have real and tangible effects on the lives of families who need our support to overcome the challenges that come after years of civil war; providing midwifery care to pregnant mothers, lifesaving vaccines through our Kristina Health Centre, or empowering women to access schooling for their children through the income they gain through our Cents for Seeds program. Gorgeous gifts that change the world? We think that’s the ideal win-win! Here’s the lowdown on our exciting collaborations, and other ways you can spread the love this Chrissy… T

Our Sydney runners and walkers are coming together in 2017 to transform a tiny village in northern Uganda. Aminocira is located 30km south-east of Lira town, the main town where our offices are based.  There are 136 families in Aminocira. With an average birth rate of 7, that's approx. 1200 people. The Village The entrance to Aminocira is nestled amongst trees and bushes which opens up to a clearing filled with thatched roof huts and more modern brick buildings. The surrounding landscape is vast and filled of undulating land, dotted with palm trees, mango trees, acacia, bushes etc. There is no school in the village, so the children walk between 30-60 minutes there and back per day to the closest school. Transport is generally on foot, unless someone is well off enough to afford a bike. These are the traditional mud brick homes common throughout Africa. Whole families share a compound like this one. The multiple buildings are like different rooms - on