Synopsis: The Buddy Bags Charity Hunt is a fun and exclusive Uplift Events’ team building program that proudly supports The Alannah and Madeline Foundation. The Alannah & Madeline Foundation’s Buddy Bags Program was created in response to the tremendous need to provide essential items to children entering emergency accommodation around Australia. The charity supplies backpacks of basic essentials to children in emergency accommodation across the country. During a visit to Australia in 2014 our founder, Karen Williams, was inspired by an article about The Alannah and Madeline Foundation which has delivered more than 50,000 Buddy Bags to children in emergency care in Australia since 2007. The idea came to life after founder Karen Williams was inspired by a similar initiative discovered during a trip to Australia: The Alannah and Madeline Foundation were delivering over 50,000 Buddy Bags to children in emergency care. For 12 years, the Alannah & Madeline Foundation has worked tirelessly to provide Buddy Bags to some of the 60,000 children who rely on emergency accommodation each year. The Foundation cares for children who have experienced or witnessed violence and runs programs which aim to prevent violence in the lives of children. A complete Buddy Bag - AUD $50 Alannah & Madeline Foundation. There are many ways you can raise money to help provide Buddy Bags. On returning to the UK, Karen researched the facilities available to children in emergency care and … Posted on September 30, 2018 May 29, 2019 by Kristy Mckenzie. These children need your help. The Alannah & Madeline Foundation’s Buddy Bags Program was created in response to the tremendous need to provide essential items to children entering emergency accommodation around Australia. The Buddy Bag Foundation is committed to positively influencing the local communities in which we work and live. Since November 2017, Salon Pay has helped contribute to thousands of Buddy Bags being delivered to children in need across Australia. : Ideal For: Corporate community events, corporate conscience / charity events, Christmas & end of the year functions, project / team celebrations, team building, graduate programs & and as a corporate social activity. Every donation contributes to providing basic, essential items for children living in the protection of emergency accommodation. More than 85,000 have been delivered to date. The Alannah & Madeline Foundation's mission is keeping children safe from violence. The Foundation was launched in 1997 and has been operating for … For more than 20 years, the Alannah & Madeline Foundation has worked to safeguard every child's basic right to live free from violence and bullying. The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity focusing on protecting children from violence and creating behaviour change in the community to reduce bullying and cyberbullying. Donate $50 to fill a Buddy Bag with the basics for kids in crisis. Alannah & Madeline Foundation. The charity was founded following a visit to Australia in 2014 by founder Karen Williams, who was inspired by an article about the Alannah and Madeline Foundation, which has delivered more than 50,000 Buddy Bags to children in emergency care in the country since 2007. Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos announced a funding boost for the foundation’s Buddy Bags We care for children who have experienced or witnessed serious violence; reduce the incidence of bullying, cyber bullying and other cyber risks; and advocate for the safety and wellbeing of children.