• info@womenforchange.org.au
Women For Change
  • .
    • X
      • HOME
      • ABOUT US
      • OUR PROJECTS
      • EVENTS
      • STANDING ON OUR SHOULDERS
      • NEWS
      • GET INVOLVED
      • CONTACT
      • DONATE
  • info@womenforchange.org.au
  • ABOUT US
  • GET INVOLVED
Women For Change
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Instagram
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Vision
    • Mission
    • History
    • Our Team
    • LBW Trust
  • OUR PROJECTS
  • EVENTS
    • WFC Events
    • LBW Trust Events
  • NEWS
    • Media
    • Podcasts
  • GET INVOLVED
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE NOW
Feature News, Latest News, News

Why our Treasurer, Pip Butt volunteers

September 24, 2021
By Kylie.Strawbridge
0 Comment
640 Views

I volunteer with Women for Change who support young Maasai women in remote Kenya gain tertiary qualifications, the first women in their families to do so. My role as the treasurer involves allocating donations to our project partners, determining fundraising targets in Australia, as well as working with the finance team in Kenya around budgeting, forecasting and a review process that fits their environment.

With Covid we are having to flex our support as the schools are closed, virtual learning is a challenge and families are struggling. To overcome this, emergency food supplies, fuel, and yes our Covid currency – toilet paper was provided. We also started a new program that pays our scholars to mentor younger women in their communities. Reducing the perceived burden of females on their families and helping our scholars avoid early marriage so they can remain enrolled in their studies.

My sisters and I are the third generation of women in our family to attend university. Growing up I always knew I had that option or any other pathway that I was drawn to. I did not live in fear of female genital mutilation (a practice that is still conducted) or being married off to a man with multiple wives. Having access to tertiary education has opened up a world of opportunity for me, including having the time and resources to give back. Women for Change have supported 78 Maasai women so far, including 4 top achievers to study in Australia. A few hours of my time translates to raising young Maasai women out of poverty which benefits their communities and provides role models for other women, girls and future daughters. When I see their smiles in photos and what they’ve achieved with so little it makes me happy to be involved.

My advice if you are considering volunteering, is to just start. If your concern is time commitment, when you choose a cause that interests you and you can expand your skills, it won’t feel like volunteering.


Previous Story
Meet Ann who is studying in Kenya with our support
Next Story
Holiday work experience in a Kenyan Health Centre

Related Articles

Twenty-four girls graduate to go to university

We are delighted to announce that the first class of...

Dr Kakenya Ntaiya

Dr Kakenya Ntaiya's Inspirational Tour

In the lead up to International Women’s Week 2018, Dr...

Recent Post

  • Women for Change Chair, Kristin Stubbins receives AM in Australia Day Honours Thursday, 26, Jan
  • Dr Ntaiya presents at Sydney Ideas and then on Radio Australia Tuesday, 7, Jun
  • Women for Change Celebrate the First Kenyan Students to Graduate Tuesday, 31, May
  • See Kakenya featured on CNN Sunday, 14, Nov
  • Meet Ann who is studying in Kenya with our support Friday, 24, Sep
  • Why our Treasurer, Pip Butt volunteers Friday, 24, Sep

About Us

Women for Change believe every girl and woman deserves the opportunity to advance their career prospects through tertiary education

Address

Sydney, Australia
info@womenforchange.org.au

News

  • The Angaza Project – the Impact of Adding Internet Bundles for 35 Tertiary Students
  • Learning to focus the mind for success – Shirley Snoyman
  • Introducing Cynthia Naiyoma – our latest International Student

Subscribe to our newsletter

Interests

  • ACNC Registered Charity Logo
    Copyright ©2020 Women for Change. All Rights Reserved |Privacy Policy | Site by AirAmplify
    SearchPostsLogin
    Thursday, 26, Jan
    Women for Change Chair, Kristin Stubbins receives AM in Australia Day Honours
    Tuesday, 7, Jun
    Dr Ntaiya presents at Sydney Ideas and then on Radio Australia
    Tuesday, 31, May
    Women for Change Celebrate the First Kenyan Students to Graduate
    Sunday, 14, Nov
    See Kakenya featured on CNN
    Friday, 24, Sep
    Meet Ann who is studying in Kenya with our support
    Friday, 24, Sep
    Why our Treasurer, Pip Butt volunteers

    Welcome back,