Help us bring education to remote island kids in Fiji

Fundraising campaign by Jules Galloway
  • AU$1,270.00
    raised of AU$3,750.00 goal goal
33% Funded
19 Donors
Raised offline: AU$1,000.00
Total: AU$2,270.00

No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities

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Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at those fancy tropical resorts?

On a recent volunteering trip to Fiji, we discovered how the remote island communities REALLY live. And it's a far cry from sunset cocktails, snorkelling tours, and all-you-can-eat buffets.

You see, the REAL Fiji is still a developing nation. On the mainland, things aren't so tough, but on the remote island communities, they're dealing with no running water, no electricity, and not enough jobs for everyone.

Diabetes, heart disease, and other preventable diseases are hitting the people hard. They're eating a diet high in salt, sugar and processed foods and are slowly killing themselves.

We believe the answer begins with education. But sadly, the kids at the Namamanuca Island School are struggling with even basic English and reading, and are well behind the national average. This is a problem because when it's time for high school, the only option is a boarding school on the mainland, where they will promptly find themselves struggling to keep up with the other kids.

They don't have the same technology at their fingertips as the rest of Fiji either - we saw no fancy smartphones on the island, and only 2 laptops at the school which were shared by all the teachers.

To get them up to speed, the school community has started building a computer lab... but there's one problem - no computers!

This is where you come in.

We are hoping to buy 15 iPad-style tablets which the kids can use for interactive learning.

On top of that, we've discovered a really cool device called a RACHEL (Remote Area Hotspot for Communication and Learning). You can check them out at https://racheloffline.org/. You load the RACHEL up with all the lessons and resources, and bada-bing - it's just like the internet without needing actual wifi (genius!).

We are asking for $3750, which will cover the price of the tablets, the RACHEL, and transport/insurance costs to get the devices to the school. If we end up going over our total (which would be AMAZING!), we will either just purchase better/larger/faster tablets, or make a cash contribution to the school community, to use as they wish.

So please help us this Christmas to give these kids the gift of education. We know this is the key to a happier, healthier community.

We love and appreciate ALL donations, whether they're big or small - it all totally counts! But if you're struggling yourself and can't spare any money - that's cool - please consider sharing this page with your friends and networks as your contribution.

Thank you in advance for your generosity (and have a very Merry Christmas!).

Jules and Jess xo

Fundraising Team

  • Jules Galloway
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  • Campaign Owner
  • Jessica Trethowan
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  • Assistant and All Round Superstar
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  • Melbourne, AU

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Donors

  • Narelle
  • Donated on Dec 31, 2017
  • Brilliant Jules. Have just come back from Fiji and they are the nicest people and any help we can give them will be appreciated 🌺

AU$50.00
  • Chara Caruthers
  • Donated on Dec 27, 2017
  • Thanks for all you do!! Keep up the amazing work!

AU$35.00
  • Irena Macri
  • Donated on Dec 24, 2017
AU$50.00
Jan 08

The tablets are on their way! (And breakdown of where your donation is going)

Update posted by Jules Galloway at 02:19 am

Great News! Here is the breakdown of where your donations have gone so far.We have purchased 15 Lenovo tablets for $1390. They are only 7 inches but we have been assured they will be perfect to get the kids started (yay!). Our GoGet crowdfunding and credit card payment fees (6.9%). . . . .

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Dec 27

YAY! First step is complete.

Update posted by Jules Galloway at 08:01 am

YAY!!! Massive fist bump to everyone who donated so far to help the remote island kids in Fiji... Our dream of supplying computers to their school is one step closer. Today we purchased the RACHEL Offline device from World Possible, which will give them internet on the island. It cost

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Donors & Comments

19 donors
  • Narelle
  • Donated on Dec 31, 2017
  • Brilliant Jules. Have just come back from Fiji and they are the nicest people and any help we can give them will be appreciated 🌺

AU$50.00
  • Chara Caruthers
  • Donated on Dec 27, 2017
  • Thanks for all you do!! Keep up the amazing work!

AU$35.00
  • Irena Macri
  • Donated on Dec 24, 2017
AU$50.00
  • Sam
  • Donated on Dec 24, 2017
  • Great work lovely, keep it up!

AU$50.00
  • Amelia Lee
  • Donated on Dec 23, 2017
  • Best wishes for hitting your target xx

AU$20.00
  • Alexx Stuart
  • Donated on Dec 23, 2017
  • Good luck Jules. Love the work you're doing xx

AU$20.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Dec 23, 2017
AU$200.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Dec 22, 2017
  • You're a champion babe. Lots of good vibes your way for the incredible difference you're helping to make. xo

AU$50.00
  • Melissa Gaarenstroom
  • Donated on Dec 21, 2017
AU$50.00
  • Shay
  • Donated on Dec 19, 2017
  • Go get em, Jules!

AU$50.00
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AU$1,270.00
raised of AU$3,750.00 goal
33% Funded
19 Donors
Raised offline: AU$1,000.00
Total: AU$2,270.00

No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities