Together We Can Do More: Fund Our Team's Trip to 5WCWS

$35 of $20,000 goal
Given by 4 generous donors in 11 days

"Your donation doesn’t just send us to Sydney—it sends hope, innovation, and change back home to Aotearoa."

Hamilton, Waikato

Why Your Support Matters: Help Us Bring Global Change Home

The 5th World Conference of Women's Shelters (5WCWS) represents a pivotal moment in the global movement to end gender-based violence. As frontline workers we recognise this as our best shot at creating real change - but only if we can get there. Your support doesn't just send us to Sydney; it brings hope back to every woman who walks through our doors.

The Urgent Need for Aotearoa's Voice:

While we've made progress, New Zealand's domestic violence rates remain among the OECD's highest. Attending 5WCWS enables us to:

• Share our unique Te Tiriti-based approaches

• Learn from countries that have successfully reduced violence rates

We will gain vital tools to:

✓ Learn trauma-care innovations from 100+ countries

✓ Strengthen our Te Tiriti-based approaches

✓ Build global alliances to end gender violence

Bring back life-saving strategies for:

• Protecting children exposed to violence

• Economic empowerment programs

• Reducing intergenerational trauma

Your contribution directly impacts:

→ 6,200+ women and children we shelter annually

→ Our ability to advocate for systemic reform

→ The global movement to end gender-based violence

Your donation helps:

• Fund flights accommodation & conference passes ($3,100/delegate)

Donate today – because ending violence takes all of us.

Learn more about the 5WCWS here: https://fifthworldshelterconference.org/

About us

Waikato Women's Refuge - Te Whakaruruhau provides 24/7 crisis, community and residential support to wāhine, tamariki and whānau impacted by domestic violence in the Waikato region.

Use of funds

✓ Conference Registration & Participation Costs

✓ Travel & Accommodation

✓ Amplifying Indigenous & Marginalised Voices

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This campaign started on 26 Mar 2025 and ends on 12 Sep 2025.