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Empowerment through education

"Our volunteer administration ensures nearly 95% of funds raised go directly to supporting disadvantaged children in regional Nepal."

FHC Trivia night – and the brianiacs are…

Congratulations to ‘Hats & Waffles’ for brainstorming their way to the winners podium at our Trivia Night last 27 September. The trivia night, organised by Rita Zappulla from Rotary Cairns Sunrise, was a huge success with nearly 200 people attending the event. Over $7,000 was raised for FHC from ticket …read more

Kirsty and Shaun Nancarrow off to Nepal with donated goods

Long term FHC sponsors Kirsty and Shaun Nancarrow are heading to Batase in October with donated goods. It will be Shaun’s first visit to Nepal and he is looking forward to meeting sponsor children Jenisha Tamang and Rabeena Chalise, and volunteering at the FHC Hostel. Shaun hopes to teach the …read more

year 3 students from St Andrews catholic school

Community support – Thank you to Year 3s at St Andrews Catholic School

A big thank you to St Andrew’s Catholic School’s Year 3s. The school has been a great supporter of FHC in the past and continue to help. The kids raised $520 to help FHC continue to help disadvantaged kids get access to education in Batase village. They raised the money …read more

som and kirsty

Som’s life story getting out there

August was Queensland Multicultural Month and Som and Kirsty Nancarrow, long-term FHC supporter and author of Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang, were invited to give several talks about his life and the work of FHC. Cairns Regional Councillor Rob Pyne gave a warm introduction at the Cairns City …read more

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