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About Us
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Every little helps
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Sponsor a Child
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The Fig Tree Children has been helping orphans in Sierra Leone since October 2014. Our efforts provide love, care and education for orphaned children, ‘one child at a time’.
The Ebola epidemic reopened old wounds and created a second wave of orphans following the devastation of the ten year Civil War. A staggering 12,000 children have now been left orphaned. Some have found homes with extended families, but thousands risk exploitation, discrimination and malnutrition.
Our efforts are focused in Sierra Leone where we provide a monthly allowance to the sponsored child’s carer and we pay the school fees directly to the school they attend, through donations and direct child sponsorship.
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The Fig Tree Children wouldn’t be able to achieve all that they do without the help from our partners, we thank each and every one of them, please click on their logo to learn more:
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We would like to acknowledge those organisations that go above and beyond to suuport our activities, we thank each and every one of them, please click on their logo to learn more:
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🧘♀️✨ Experience the Magic of Sound ✨🧘♀️
Join us for a unique and relaxing Nepalese Sound Bowl Immersion fundraiser in support of The Fig Tree Children.
📅 Date: Saturday, 1st March
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Fig Tree Yoga, 20 Michelangelo Street, Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland
🎟️ Cost: $45 (only 15 places available!)
Let the soothing vibrations of sound bowls transport you to a place of deep relaxation and inner peace. This immersive experience is facilitated by the incredible Shayne Warburton, who has kindly donated her time for this special event.
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now and join us in making a difference for children and youth in Sierra Leone.
📲 Book your place today!
#SoundHealing #NepaleseSoundBowls #FundraiserEvent #FigTreeChildren #RelaxAndRestore #MakeADifference
💕🎬 A Valentine’s Movie Night You’ll Love! 🎬💕
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate love and laughter this coming Valentine’s season? Join us for The Fig Tree Children’s Movie Night Fundraiser on Thursday, 13th February – a night filled with fun, friendship, and a heartwarming film! 💝
💖 Feature Film: Bridget Jones Mad About The Boy
📅 Date: Thursday, February 13
🕡 Time: Movie starts at 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Five Star Cinemas, Elizabeth Street, Brisbane
🎟️ Entry Fee: $30 per person
✨ Make it a date night or grab your besties for a night of laughs and love on the big screen—all while supporting children and youth in our program.
💌 Raffle Tickets:
• 1 for $5
• 3 for $10
• 10 for $20
Your participation will make a big difference in the lives of those we support. 💕
All proceeds go towards empowering children in Sierra Leone. Pre-purchase your raffle tickets and secure your seats now—don’t miss this unforgettable evening!
📲 Book your tickets today! We can’t wait to celebrate with you. 🌹
#ValentinesMovieNight #FundraiserEvent #BridgetJonesMadAboutTheBoy #SupportTheFigTreeChildren #LoveAndLaughter
Your Impact: Our Journey in Sierra Leone
Join this unforgettable night of creativity and compassion! ✨🎨
Come together for a fun evening of art, bubbles, and community support to The Fig Tree Children, helping to empower orphaned and vulnerable children and youth in Sierra Leone. 🌍💙
Details:
🖌️ Class: Charity Sip and Paint #2
👩🎨 Hosted by: Bess (Thank you to our wonderful friend, Karen Bessell, for donating her time, venue, and materials!)
📅 Date: Friday, 22nd November
⏰ Time: 7pm - 10pm
📍 Location: U Create Art Studio, The Gap
💰 Price: $69 per person (includes a glass of bubbles on arrival & complimentary snacks)
🍾 Feel free to BYO extra drinks and snacks to make it a night to remember!
With only 20 spots available, don’t miss your chance to create art for a cause! Grab your tickets now, and let’s paint a brighter future together. 🎟️💫
BOOK NOW 👉🏻 https://www.ucreateart.com.au/service-page/charity-sip-paint-frid-22nd-nov
#TheFigTreeChildren #SipAndPaint #CharityEvent #SupportTheCause #CommunitySupport #ArtForGood #MakeADifference #BrisbaneEvents
Visiting the homes of the children in The Fig Tree program is not always easy. Quite often we have to abandon the vehicle we travel in and walk the rest of the way on uneven, rocky and often, steep terrain.
One of the reasons I visit Sierra Leone is to understand the challenges our team faces. They don’t always have the luxury of getting about in a vehicle and, for reasons of cost and accessibility, they choose to travel by motorbike - albeit risky and dangerous.
- Jane xx
#thefigtreechildren #sierraleone
These past few days, Aminata, Massah, and I have been visiting the children and carers in the Fig Tree program at their homes and schools. I’ll be sharing more about our experiences soon!
Some visits weren’t easy—many roads were impassable by vehicle, so we parked and walked the rest of the way. What amazed me was how effortlessly the children and their carers navigate these trails, no matter how steep or rugged. For them, it’s simply part of their day.
For us, though, it was a real workout! Walking these hilly tracks under the hot midday sun was exhausting, even though I’m used to walking hills with my dog in Brisbane. Aminata and Massah weren’t too thrilled with the idea either—when I jokingly suggested we race to the top, they weren’t having any of it! 😂
Some of the hills were steep and slippery, making it hard to focus on anything other than putting one foot in front of the other and just breathing. It’s funny how walking up a hill forces you to think, to reflect. For me, it’s always an opportunity to pause and see the bigger picture.
It’s often at the top, when you catch your breath and look out, that you realise the things that seemed so overwhelming suddenly look small from a higher perspective.
This reminded me of how, back home, when life feels overwhelming, I take my dog for a walk up a big hill. At the top, I breathe deeply, and it feels like the most important thing in the world—because, in that moment, it really is. Everything else, all the distractions of life, falls away.
I hope Aminata and Massah found some benefit in walking those trails, too. At the very least, it certainly got our hearts racing! ❤️
- Jane xx
#thefigtreechildren #sierraleone #visitsierraleone
For the past twelve days, our incredible in-country team—Aminata, Massah, and Alfred—have been working alongside our CEO, Jane, visiting children and carers in their homes and schools across Sierra Leone. These visits are essential for us to see first-hand the difference the program is making and to ensure we continue to meet the needs of the children in our care.
Although Alfred, our dedicated photographer, was unfortunately involved in a road accident early in the trip (he’s okay, thankfully 🙏🏻), the rest of the team has stepped up, taking on the task of documenting the visits themselves. The photos you see reflect their efforts, capturing moments of connection and progress.
Aminata and Massah have done an outstanding job of leading these visits, ensuring that expectations are managed and that our beneficiaries understand the realities of fundraising and support. Their strong relationships with the carers and children have been key to making this trip both productive and meaningful.
Jane’s role during these visits has been to observe, listen, and learn—seeing the long-term impact of the program on children who have been with us for as long as ten years. It’s a humbling reminder of the hard work that happens on the ground every day.
We’ll be sharing more individual stories soon, but for now, here are a few snapshots from our time with the children and carers. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—Jane will do her best to answer.
Thank you to our supporters for making this work possible. Your generosity is changing lives 🧡🙏🏻
- The Fig Tree Children team xx
#thefigtreechildren #sierraleone #visitsierraleone
Team Fig Tree 🧡
Massive shoutout to Aminata and Massah for the kindness, laughs, and chivalry these last few days! From taking me around to meet the kids and carers, to our wild adventure at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary —where the rain came down like crazy and we ended up running through the rainforest in ankle-deep water. What a way to end things!
You two have been absolute stars, and I love you both to bits! 🧡
- Jane x
#thefigtreechildren #sierraleone
🧘♀️✨ Experience the Magic of Sound ✨🧘♀️
Join us for a unique and relaxing Nepalese Sound Bowl Immersion fundraiser in support of The Fig Tree Children.
📅 Date: Saturday, 1st March
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Fig Tree Yoga, 20 Michelangelo Street, Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland
🎟️ Cost: $45 (only 15 places available!)
Let the soothing vibrations of sound bowls transport you to a place of deep relaxation and inner peace. This immersive experience is facilitated by the incredible Shayne Warburton, who has kindly donated her time for this special event.
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now and join us in making a difference for children and youth in Sierra Leone.
📲 Book your place today!
#SoundHealing #NepaleseSoundBowls #FundraiserEvent #FigTreeChildren #RelaxAndRestore #MakeADifference
💕🎬 A Valentine’s Movie Night You’ll Love! 🎬💕
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate love and laughter this coming Valentine’s season? Join us for The Fig Tree Children’s Movie Night Fundraiser on Thursday, 13th February – a night filled with fun, friendship, and a heartwarming film! 💝
💖 Feature Film: Bridget Jones Mad About The Boy
📅 Date: Thursday, February 13
🕡 Time: Movie starts at 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Five Star Cinemas, Elizabeth Street, Brisbane
🎟️ Entry Fee: $30 per person
✨ Make it a date night or grab your besties for a night of laughs and love on the big screen—all while supporting children and youth in our program.
💌 Raffle Tickets:
• 1 for $5
• 3 for $10
• 10 for $20
Your participation will make a big difference in the lives of those we support. 💕
All proceeds go towards empowering children in Sierra Leone. Pre-purchase your raffle tickets and secure your seats now—don’t miss this unforgettable evening!
📲 Book your tickets today! We can’t wait to celebrate with you. 🌹
#ValentinesMovieNight #FundraiserEvent #BridgetJonesMadAboutTheBoy #SupportTheFigTreeChildren #LoveAndLaughter
Your Impact: Our Journey in Sierra Leone
Join this unforgettable night of creativity and compassion! ✨🎨
Come together for a fun evening of art, bubbles, and community support to The Fig Tree Children, helping to empower orphaned and vulnerable children and youth in Sierra Leone. 🌍💙
Details:
🖌️ Class: Charity Sip and Paint #2
👩🎨 Hosted by: Bess (Thank you to our wonderful friend, Karen Bessell, for donating her time, venue, and materials!)
📅 Date: Friday, 22nd November
⏰ Time: 7pm - 10pm
📍 Location: U Create Art Studio, The Gap
💰 Price: $69 per person (includes a glass of bubbles on arrival & complimentary snacks)
🍾 Feel free to BYO extra drinks and snacks to make it a night to remember!
With only 20 spots available, don’t miss your chance to create art for a cause! Grab your tickets now, and let’s paint a brighter future together. 🎟️💫
BOOK NOW 👉🏻 https://www.ucreateart.com.au/service-page/charity-sip-paint-frid-22nd-nov
#TheFigTreeChildren #SipAndPaint #CharityEvent #SupportTheCause #CommunitySupport #ArtForGood #MakeADifference #BrisbaneEvents
Visiting the homes of the children in The Fig Tree program is not always easy. Quite often we have to abandon the vehicle we travel in and walk the rest of the way on uneven, rocky and often, steep terrain.
One of the reasons I visit Sierra Leone is to understand the challenges our team faces. They don’t always have the luxury of getting about in a vehicle and, for reasons of cost and accessibility, they choose to travel by motorbike - albeit risky and dangerous.
- Jane xx
#thefigtreechildren #sierraleone
These past few days, Aminata, Massah, and I have been visiting the children and carers in the Fig Tree program at their homes and schools. I’ll be sharing more about our experiences soon!
Some visits weren’t easy—many roads were impassable by vehicle, so we parked and walked the rest of the way. What amazed me was how effortlessly the children and their carers navigate these trails, no matter how steep or rugged. For them, it’s simply part of their day.
For us, though, it was a real workout! Walking these hilly tracks under the hot midday sun was exhausting, even though I’m used to walking hills with my dog in Brisbane. Aminata and Massah weren’t too thrilled with the idea either—when I jokingly suggested we race to the top, they weren’t having any of it! 😂
Some of the hills were steep and slippery, making it hard to focus on anything other than putting one foot in front of the other and just breathing. It’s funny how walking up a hill forces you to think, to reflect. For me, it’s always an opportunity to pause and see the bigger picture.
It’s often at the top, when you catch your breath and look out, that you realise the things that seemed so overwhelming suddenly look small from a higher perspective.
This reminded me of how, back home, when life feels overwhelming, I take my dog for a walk up a big hill. At the top, I breathe deeply, and it feels like the most important thing in the world—because, in that moment, it really is. Everything else, all the distractions of life, falls away.
I hope Aminata and Massah found some benefit in walking those trails, too. At the very least, it certainly got our hearts racing! ❤️
- Jane xx
#thefigtreechildren #sierraleone #visitsierraleone
For the past twelve days, our incredible in-country team—Aminata, Massah, and Alfred—have been working alongside our CEO, Jane, visiting children and carers in their homes and schools across Sierra Leone. These visits are essential for us to see first-hand the difference the program is making and to ensure we continue to meet the needs of the children in our care.
Although Alfred, our dedicated photographer, was unfortunately involved in a road accident early in the trip (he’s okay, thankfully 🙏🏻), the rest of the team has stepped up, taking on the task of documenting the visits themselves. The photos you see reflect their efforts, capturing moments of connection and progress.
Aminata and Massah have done an outstanding job of leading these visits, ensuring that expectations are managed and that our beneficiaries understand the realities of fundraising and support. Their strong relationships with the carers and children have been key to making this trip both productive and meaningful.
Jane’s role during these visits has been to observe, listen, and learn—seeing the long-term impact of the program on children who have been with us for as long as ten years. It’s a humbling reminder of the hard work that happens on the ground every day.
We’ll be sharing more individual stories soon, but for now, here are a few snapshots from our time with the children and carers. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—Jane will do her best to answer.
Thank you to our supporters for making this work possible. Your generosity is changing lives 🧡🙏🏻
- The Fig Tree Children team xx
#thefigtreechildren #sierraleone #visitsierraleone
Team Fig Tree 🧡
Massive shoutout to Aminata and Massah for the kindness, laughs, and chivalry these last few days! From taking me around to meet the kids and carers, to our wild adventure at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary —where the rain came down like crazy and we ended up running through the rainforest in ankle-deep water. What a way to end things!
You two have been absolute stars, and I love you both to bits! 🧡
- Jane x
#thefigtreechildren #sierraleone
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