Survivors dream of connection! Help fund our EmpowerME "Lift a Sister" retreat: workshops, sisterhood, healing. Donate & Empower:
Auckland
Each time we finish an EmpowerME survivor programme, the most common request is that our sisters can meet each other in person. Feel the connection of their shared trauma.
Can you imagine a weekend filled with healing workshops, shared stories, and the strength of sisterhood?
For our 'Lift a Sister' survivors of sexual harm, this isn't just a fun time, it's the foundation for healing. EmpowerME is raising funds for a powerful retreat weekend for these courageous women. This retreat offers a safe space for survivors to connect, share their journeys, and build a powerful sense of belonging.
Why is this so important?
One of the biggest challenges survivors face is isolation. Sexual harm can shatter a sense of trust and safety, making it difficult to connect with others. This retreat changes that. By surrounding themselves with other survivors, survivors can find a powerful source of strength and understanding. They can learn coping mechanisms, share experiences, and celebrate their resilience together.
Imagine the impact of your donation:
Workshops: Led by experienced professionals, these workshops will equip survivors with tools for healing, self-care, and empowerment.
Connection: The retreat fosters a safe space for building supportive friendships, and feeling understood.
Empowerment: Through peer support, trauma informed care and positive experiences, survivors rediscover their strength and reclaim their sense of self.
I have applied for a grant and am also putting on an event to raise funds.
Help make this transformative experience a reality!
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The funds will be used towards accommodation, flights to get survivors up to Auckland, meals for 50 pax survivors, facilitators for workshops over the weekend and various workshop materials.
Every dollar donated brings us closer to creating a weekend of healing, connection, and sisterhood. Together, we can lift a sister up and empower her journey towards wholeness.
Survivor Retreat here we come! 9 October 2024
Well wasn’t the Bassline Therapy gig Fundraiser the most spectacular example of truly empowered wāhine toa!
Thank you, SO much, to all our amazing DJs, crew and Ahu Lounge Bar , for making Bassline Therapy such a magical event. Your talent and enthusiasm created an unforgettable experience for everyone. Your generosity and commitment to our kaupapa is truly inspiring.
We have been receiving such beautiful feedback about the gig and enquiries from survivors are coming in hot to nab a space at the retreat. We have started planning this week and will be calling out for sponsors and partnerships over the next few months 😁 get in touch if you’re interested 🌟
Thanks to our generous donors, our silent auction raised just shy of $2,500 our Bassline Therapy gig rasied $2060! And our Give a Little page: $1,045! These, along with the $10k funding grant from Frozen Funds sees us well on our way to making the retreat happen at the end of summer 🥰
We still have some t-shirts available. They are $80 email: nzempowerme@gmail.com if you’re keen for one of these limited edition first release merch 😁
I will be posting about pre-orders for the next release and very excited to announce the crop top version will be available to order too 🤩
Thank you all so very much. I will continue to update you on progress as we plan and led up to the retreat.
Nga mihi,
Tamara and the EmpowerME crew
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