FOOTPRINTS - Projects in Australia

Restoring sight to Indigenous Australians, NT RUN BY: The Fred Hollows Foundation

Trachoma is a severely painful disease and the largest infectious cause of blindness in the world. This project aims to eliminate trachoma in 10 Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory through a treatment strategy called S.A.F.E: Surgery, Antibiotics, Face washing, Environment.

Project cost

0AUD 25,000

15,019

Raised from 6,833 people

Latest donation: AUD 2.00

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Clean water project, Mentawai Islands RUN BY: SurfAid

Protection of a spring fed water source, installation of piping and tap stands in Sagitci Barat, Mentawai Islands to improve health and skills in building/maintaining water systems.

USD 5,000

Raised from 2,169 people

Marine rescue project, East Arnhem Land Northern Australia RUN BY: World Expeditions

Restoring sea country with Yolngu Aboriginal rangers in East Arnhem Land by removing and cataloging debris, the by-product of South East Asia’s fishing industry.

AUD 6,003

Raised from 2,583 people

Indigenous childhood anaemia, Northern Territory RUN BY: The Fred Hollows Foundation

The Fred Hollows “Sprinkles” program addresses the serious issue of early childhood anaemia by providing an easy to use dietary supplement that will significantly improve the health outcomes of Indigenous children.

AUD 42,804

Raised from 19,255 people

Indigenous youth health program, Kununurra RUN BY: Save The Children Australia

Informal mentoring and training activities for young Indigenous people aged 10-18 in Kununurra and surrounding communities that focuses on increasing young people’s motivation and ability to make positive life choices, through a range of activities in order to improve long-term health outcomes.

AUD 32,764

Raised from 14,092 people

Indigenous youth health program, East Kimberley RUN BY: Save The Children Australia

Running educational workshops & mentoring for indigenous kids 12-19 years to improve self esteem and increase long term positive health outcomes in Kunnunurra, East Kimberly region.

AUD 30,362

Raised from 11,700 people

Indigenous Education program, Katherine RUN BY: The Fred Hollows Foundation

Improve health outcomes by facilitating learning and literacy opportunities through music. The project will provide musical instruments/equipment for an after-hours music program for remote Indigenous youth.

AUD 18,002

Raised from 7,022 people