Imogen's Hīkoi Whakamana – Walk for Empowerment
Imogen is a Kia Haumaru Personal Safety Education kaiako walking the length of Aotearoa to raise funds for and awareness of Kia Haumaru.
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I am walking Te Araroa to raise funds for and awareness of Kia Haumaru – Personal Safety Education, which works to promote a safe and respectful society free from violence against girls, women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community in Aotearoa. This small but powerful organisation makes a huge difference to people's lives, and I am proud to be part of it.
Walking the length of the country, from Bluff/Motupōhue to Cape Rēinga/Te Rerenga Wairua, is also a personal challenge to myself and an opportunity to explore this beautiful country.
Want to find out more about the mahi that Kia Haumaru does, or book in a course for your school or community venue?
Visit www.kiahaumaru.org.nz for more info!
About us
Kia Haumaru is a nationwide network of trained and accredited teachers of Empowerment Self Defence and has provided personal safety education to girls, women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community in Aotearoa for over 30 years.
Use of funds
All funds raised will go towards providing personal safety education courses to girls, women and persons of marginalised gender identities across Aotearoa.
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Calling time 20 March 2023
Thunder was rolling around the head of Hāwea this morning as I dropped down to the lake after coming through from Twizel.
I'm calling time today and taking the bus to Dunedin. I've reached the limit of wearing wet boots, sleeping rough and eating couscous.
You've all helped me to raise almost $6000 for Kia Haumaru Personal Safety Education, and I thank you most sincerely for that. That money will make a tangible difference to many people's lives.
I have been supported by so many good people along the way who gave me food, a bed, a lift, a kind smile, a bit of encouragement when I was low. Your generosity has helped me to keep going when it was hard!
Walking the South Island is a life-changing experience that I cannot recommend enough. Give it a go! Take time out to free your mind and breathe. Get out there and explore, even for a day. Like the old Just Juice ads used to say, it's got to be good for you!
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