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Weʼve raised £1,052 to provide education, healthcare and skills to disadvantaged women and communities so they can earn a living and have a brighter future.
- Funded on Friday, 29th January 2021
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Education, healthcare and skills to earn a livelihood is what holds back millions of people in the world. This has always touched a nerve with me - since my work is all about realising potential, it struck me that if people don't have access to the very basic needs of education and skill, then there's no way out of a lifetime of poverty, and in some cases extreme suffering.
Embracing the World addresses these needs through education at all levels - in India this can mean training women in remote villages, or offering university scholarships to orphans in Kenya. Self-help groups and micro-finance mean that women can start their own businesses, and often these are in traditional crafts that will not only provide employment but contribute to a healthier planet too - making reusable sanitary pads for example.
Founded by my spiritual guide Amma, I have supported Embracing the World through my time and direct donations for many years. This year I want to fundraise - partly to raise awareness of the amazing work the charity does, and partly because due to COVID Amma is not able to travel this year, and so we're missing out on the usual fundraising opportunities. As part of a Europe-wide initiative each country is walking 9k (10k in the UK!) to raise funds and allow these projects to continue. I'm walking 180km. Watch the video here .
My day to day work is in leadership and organisational development, and I never take for granted the privilege of having received an education and having the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of others. Please help me to make this possible for others too.
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- 3 years ago
Joolz Lewis
3 years agoThanks to all who have contributed so far - I am deeply touched by your generosity. Just under 30km to go so it's the final stretch...
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19
Tom Jones
Dec 9, 2020
Great cause. Well done you!
Samantha Gower
Dec 2, 2020
Great cause Joolz! Hope the weather is being kind to you. Good luck! X
£30.00
Andy Watts
Nov 28, 2020
Nice one Joolz
£20.00
Anonymous
Nov 22, 2020
Very pleased to support you good work Joolzall the bestTristan
Sylvia Sage
Nov 21, 2020
Well done Joolz - this is a lovely initiative! Wishing you a rewarding experience :) xx Sylvia
£20.00
Steph Shah
Nov 21, 2020
Nice one darling
Anonymous
Nov 21, 2020
Well done Joolz ! It's very inspiring, All the best, Yene
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Joolz Lewis
Head of PR for Amma UK and MA Centre UK, the two charities representing Embracing the World in the UK. Professionally a leadership and organisational development consultant and coach committed to helping people realise their potential.