One of my passions is the not for profit organisation Boldlyigo Inc, which I am the Founding Director. It is an Australian ACNC Registered Charity with DGR Tax Status based here in Cairns that assists children living in poverty in outer country areas of Kenya.

Long story short, 16 years ago I met a Kenyan marathon runner who was using his winnings to feed orphaned children in his village. After a lot of research and investigation, together with a team of youth from Rock Church I visited the township of Nyahururu, a country town in Kenya. Practical work was done on the trip to assist some of these children, but to me, it was obvious more could be done to assist these children.

It has been a journey of learning how to help without ‘hurting’. As many ‘well meaning’ charities in the past have caused more problems through handouts and lack of accountability. BIG is partnering with our Kenyan friends to give a hand up so that the children and their carers can have an opportunity to experience life without poverty. Education is the key and through child sponsorship, the children’s school fees, uniforms and related expenses are paid. Further fundraising happens back here in Cairns to fund extra income generating projects for carers.

What happened from that initial point many years ago, up until the registration of BIG Boldlyigo Inc. as an Australian charity, is quite an amazing story.

This story and more about Boldlyigo Inc. can be found at www.boldlyigo.com.au