Host a fundraiser for charity
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Want to make a difference in Ethiopia and have some fun?
It’s simple, effective and fun to start a fundraiser for charity, plus you'll be making a real and active difference for people in need.
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Here are some ways to do a fundraiser
Host your own event
Why not enjoy a morning tea at work, or host a Sunday brunch with friends? You might even like to hold an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, one of the most important traditional customs in Ethiopia and a unique fundraising idea for charity. Scroll down for a step by step guide.
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Donate your birthday
Donating your birthday or special occasion is a simple and beautiful way to share your values. Simply let your guests know that you would appreciate a donation to your chosen charity in lieu of presents. Or, find out below how to create a birthday fundraiser on Facebook.
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Join us in Ethiopia
Are you excited to see the impact you're having in person? Join us on an inspiring charity fundraising trip to Ethiopia. We keep it simple and personal. Join us for an all-inclusive trip or simply add on the trip to your existing holiday. Contact us to discuss the possibilities.
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Host your own event
Unique fundraising idea: Host an Ethiopian coffee ceremony
The Ethiopian coffee ceremony is an important tradition, dating back hundreds of years. A sign of respect and friendship, it is performed to welcome visitors and celebrate an occasion. Plus, it makes for a unique fundraising idea!
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How to host your own Ethiopian coffee ceremony
You will need:
- Unroasted coffee beans
- Sugar
- Frying pan
- Coffee grinder or mortar and pestle
- Espresso cups or small tea cups
- Incense or fragrant candles
- Decorative flowers and greenery
- Savoury snack
Set the scene by scattering greenery on the floor, wafting fragrance and playing some background Ethiopian music.
When guests arrive, begin to roast the coffee beans; every guest should be invited to smell the roasting beans.
Serving the coffee is a focal part of the ceremony. Arrange your cups tightly together on a tray and pour the coffee in a continuous stream from about a foot above the cups.
Didn't work the first time? Don't worry - three rounds of coffee are served throughout the ceremony so you'll have plenty of practice!
Get a complete step-by-step guide on how to host a traditional coffee ceremony, plus find out how you can raise money for communities in need at the same time.
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Donate your birthday
How to create a birthday fundraiser on Facebook
It’s simple and easy to donate your birthday and create a fundraiser on Facebook. Here’s how...
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1. Go to Facebook and find the “Fundraisers” button. It should be on the left hand side of the screen if you’re using a computer, or it can found inside the menu icon on the bottom right of a mobile phone screen. Or, click here to go directly to the Facebook Fundraisers set up page >
2. Pick the cause or charity you would like to fundraise for on Facebook. If you’re fundraising for us – hooray, thank you! – please look for “Ethiopiaid Australia” to donate your birthday to us.
3. Set the amount you’re aiming to fundraise and how long you’d like your fundraiser to go for. Remember, you can always increase your fundraising target if it’s achieved very quickly.
4. Add a title and description for your fundraiser. Why are you fundraising for this cause? What makes it important to you?
5. Spread the news! Invite your Facebook friends and family to donate a gift to your fundraiser for your birthday.
6. Good to know: 100% of the donations go to your chosen charity. There are no fees and no admin costs. Plus, if you or your friends donate to Ethiopiaid Australia, all donations $2 and over are tax deductible.
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Join us in Ethiopia
Go on a charity fundraising trip
Take the trip of a lifetime with a guided charity trip to Africa! Join us for all or part of our travels on one of our inspiring, twice-a-year trips to Ethiopia.
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- Travel to different regions of Ethiopia including bustling Addis Ababa, the Afari deserts and the green southern pastures.
- Visit the projects you support, like family-style group children's homes, laughter-filled safe shelters, and maternal health hospitals.
- Get to know our Ethiopian project partners. Depending on schedules, meet with Valerie Browning over a coffee in Afar, or go on a patient house visit with Ephrem from Hospice Ethiopia.
- Enjoy traditional Ethiopian cuisine and experience age-old coffee ceremonies.
What we can cover:
- Guided daily itinerary
- Personal tours of supported projects
- Meet-and-greets with project partners
- Travellers' information including Ethiopian visas, currency, packing and vaccines
- All transport including international flights, domestic Ethiopian flights and taxis/shuttles
- Accommodation at trusted hotels
- Meal packages through hotels, excluding snacks and alcoholic beverages
What you need to do:
We'll quote you for a trip amount depending on how much you'd like us to cover and how many days you'd like to join us. All you need to do then is either fundraise or pay for that amount. Simple!
Want to know more? Get in touch to take off on your charity fundraising trip of a lifetime!
Call us: 03 9864 6060
Email us: info@ethiopiaid.org.au
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More ways to get involved
Donate monthly
Be there each month for children and women, and help create positive, lasting change in their lives.
Consider a gift in your Will
Leave your mark on the world. What values do you hold most dear? Discover how your life can become a legacy.
Give where needed most
Provide immediate, urgent essentials like food, medicine and shelter for those in need or in danger.
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