Big Yellow Umbrella, a popular Macarthur region community organization, will be the beneficiary of funds raised at this year’s International Women’s Day Gala.
Based in Narellan, Big Yellow Umbrella provides services, programs and activities to meet the needs of all sectors of the local community.
The organisation is committed to strengthening and enriching the community by connecting people with local services, community activities and each other.
Big Yellow Umbrella will use the funds from the Women’s Day Gala to provide volunteering opportunities for women, accredited work placements through registered training organisation partnerships and connections to pathways that build confidence, independence, and long term opportunity.
Big Yellow Umbrella CEO, Kim Landouw, said she was proud to partner with Camden Council to celebrate International Women’s Day and recognise the achievements, leadership and strength of local women.
“At Big Yellow Umbrella, supporting and empowering women is at the heart of everything we do,” she said.
“This commitment begins within our own organisation, where women are encouraged to pursue further study, training, and employment opportunities to achieve their professional goals.
“Our organisation is led by a passionate female manager and supported by a governance board comprised of 80 per cent women, demonstrating strong female leadership and representation.
“Our work is grounded in the principles of self-determination and self-worth, empowering women to recognise their value and importance at every stage of life.
“A key focus of the program [receiving funding from this event] is the delivery of practical, hands-on workshops that equip women with skills for everyday life and future employment.
“By providing accessible and empowering learning opportunities, the program actively contributes to raising awareness of gender equality and reducing barriers to participation,” Ms Landouw said.
The sixth annual International Women’s Day Gala will be held on Thursday, March 5 in the Camden Civic Centre.
Tickets have now sold out, but you can register for the waitlist if you’d still like the chance to attend. For all this and more, visit camden.nsw.gov.au/whats–on/major–events/international–womens–day–gala/