In October we are planning for two of our team to attend the Together for Adoption Conference in Texas, USA.
Currently in our nation we have a very negative adoption culture, and our understanding of the plight of the orphan is almost non-existent. We have been able to learn so much from Together for Adoption and are excited at the possibility of helping them come out to run an Australian version of the Together for Adoption conference in 2011. This would be an amazing opportunity for Australians to gain a greater understanding about the global orphan crisis. The other major focus would be to educate Australians about adoption and how they can engage in this issue in the context of our nation. In order to see this happen, we need an initial visit to highlight the areas which we could adapt to the Australian community and whether or not this is a viable option.
Visiting the Together for Adoption conference will also provide an incredible opportunity to network with other organisations who are working in the area of orphan care and adoption ministries.
You can find more information on Together for Adoption here.
This is where we need your help… we need to cover two airfares and accommodation whilst in Texas. We are covering some of this personally, but there is approx $5,000(AUS$) to be raised.
If you feel you are able to give toward this (however big or small the contribution) please email our Treasurer at erin@thebabesproject to arrange a payment or you can simply send a cheque (made out to The Babes Project Inc) to PO Box 930, Ringwood, VIC 3134 Australia.
This would be an incredible way for us to change the mindset of Australians in regards to at-risk children, both locally and internationally.
Thank you for your support.