Why I'm fundraising for women and girls in crisis
I'm a priest in the Anglican Church and I'm passionate about the freedom and rights of women and children around the world. My faith is important to me, and I believe Jesus came to give freedom to the oppressed. It breaks my heart to see and hear stories of women and children around the world who are affected by war and whose right to freedom are ignored. This is a cause I support whole-heartedly.
There are 614 million women and girls living in conflict affected areas today. From Palestine to Ukraine, Haiti, Sudan, and Afghanistan, their numbers are going up, as geopolitical conflicts, climate change, health and food crises intensify.
I'm taking part in Trek for Rights 2025 in March and raising vital funds to help support the efforts of UN Women in partnership with local women’s organisations to provide critical services, hope and a lifeline to women and girls in war-torn countries and communities affected by natural disasters.
I'm doing the Trek (and not just fundraising) for the personal challenge it offers me in fitness and maintaining good mental health, as well as providing opportunities to share the word about the work of UN Women Australia in fundraising events - we must raise minimum of $3000 to attend the trek. I also want to show that my faith and Christian values prompt me to action in caring for women and girls who are vulnerable and oppressed in our world.
Will you consider supporting me and cheering me on by contributing to this cause?
*All donations go to UN Women Australia.
**I pay my own way for the travel and trek expenses.
My Achievements






My Updates

Day 3-Sealy Tarns track
Thursday 20th Mar

Day 2-Mt Cook Hooker Valley Track
Thursday 20th Mar

Day 1-Mt Somers Track
Thursday 20th Mar

And we’re off!
Thursday 20th Mar

Training plan
Tuesday 29th Oct


Thankful!
Sunday 8th Sep

15kms & FAQs
Saturday 24th Aug

The work of UN Women in Afghanistan
Friday 16th Aug

So… how does all this work?
Sunday 11th Aug
Thank You

$1,000
Anonymous Donation

$520
Bevan Whelan

$420
John & Jean Gilbert
Sounds a great project and we hope you will get really good weather to enjoy New Zealand at it's best. We look forward to seeing the photos

$300
Melody & Stephen
Belated Happy Birthday 💛 Praying for good weather & safe trekking … & looking forward to your photos along the way xx

$263.75
Dad
Dad & mum also Uncle Wilf & Aunty Betty donated.

$211
Michael O’ryan

$200
Claudia Mauracher
Go, Amy This is such an important issue to support.

$200
Melody
Well done Amy - what a fabulous trek with some amazing scenery along the way, to help those less fortunate. Loved the photos ❤️ Rest up now 😘

$200
Sally, Derek, Caitlin, Sean And Cara L
Go Amy!! What a fantastic idea..... have an amazing time.

$106.12
Carol Clark
Hi Amy. I think this is a wonderful initiative and it's great to see you as a female Christian leader participating and communicating your faith and values in this way.

$105.50
Anonymous
Happy Birthday Amy

$105.50
Katie
Love this cause and you. Praying that your walks would be soaked in prayer and that you'd be open to God's promptings and possibilities all along the way.

$100
Pam

$80.25
Janet
Thank you, Amy, for supporting this great cause!

$75
Bridget Penington

$75
Angela Cook
How fun!! Good on you Amy!

$54.12
Gillian Tong
Well done Amy on your commitment to this cause and to all the training you are doing in preparation for the walk. Wishing you a great time on the trek. 🌷

$52.75
Sharyn Coffey
Well done Amy, amazing job

$52.75
Natalie Dixon
🚶🏻♀️🙏🚶🏻♀️

$52.75
Sarah
A great cause to be fundraising for Amy- all the best for your walking!

$52.75
Nici And Peter Stanley
Happy birthday Amy x

$52.75
Shiny Withers
Great cause to support and go you, undertaking a trek! God bless your service to him in all the different ways! And happy birthday!

$52.75
Sandra Bonnici
A very worthy cause Amily and I admire your commitment to achieving this challenging walk. You are an inspiration to us all!

$50
Peter Dutton

$50
Pamela And Vaughan
Go you Amy. Love this cause. Love you! Miss you and happy birthday 🎂

$50
Philly Lohmeyer-collins

$50
Anonymous

$50
Val Cole

$50
Lynn Gao

$50
Cathie Curtis

$40.47
Anonymous

$40.09
Brittany Gall
Good luck with your trek Amy! A great cause to support 🩷

$40.09
Anonymous

$38
Anonymous
All the best Amy! Enjoy the trek :))

$31.65
Courteney Gall
Way to go Amy! So proud of you for taking on this trek for an amazing cause, wishing you luck from wollongong ♡

$31.65
Kim And Dallas
Thanks for doing this Amy. Wishing you all the best with your fundraising and the trek.

$26.38
Nikita Castellano

$23.21
Oscar Your Dog

$21.10
Zoe V
❤️