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28/09/2026

Sometimes, it takes a community to change one child’s life. ❤️

When Chrissie* lost the grandmother who had been caring for her, she was left without the stability and family support every child deserves.

But she wasn’t left to face it alone.

Through the combined efforts of FAYTES, the Ravera Children’s Rehabilitation Center (RCRC), and The Fig Tree Children, Chrissie now has a safe home where she can receive the care, protection and support she needs to heal at her own pace. 🌱

And today, we have some beautiful news to share.

Chrissie is settling in, making new friends, and plans are underway to enrol this bright little girl in primary school. 📚❤️

Thanks to her wonderful sponsor, Mary, her school fees, materials and ongoing support will be provided as she begins this next chapter.

Three organisations.
One little girl.
A community that came together when she needed it most.

Chrissie’s story reminds us that changing a child’s life doesn’t always happen because of one person or one organisation. Sometimes, it happens when people say, “How can we help?” — and work together to make it happen.

Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, cared for and given the opportunity to build a brighter future.

If Chrissie’s story has touched you and you’d like to help us continue supporting vulnerable children and young people in Sierra Leone, you can make a donation here:

https://thefigtreechildren.org/donations/ready-to-learn-appeal-2/

Chrissie is a pseudonym used to protect her identity.

For some of them, this is the very first time. 🎒❤️A new school uniform. A new classroom. A new beginning.Some of these c...
18/09/2026

For some of them, this is the very first time. 🎒❤️

A new school uniform. A new classroom. A new beginning.

Some of these children are returning to school, while others are getting ready to walk into a classroom for the first time and we can’t help but feel incredibly proud. 🥹

These uniforms represent so much more than getting ready for school.

They represent opportunity, possibility and a future that is beginning to open up. 🌱📚

This is why we do what we do.

And as our children begin another school year in Sierra Leone, we’re still working to make sure their education can continue by raising the funds needed to cover school fees.

Every donation, sponsorship and share helps make moments like these possible. ❤️

Help us keep our children learning.
Donate through the link in our bio.

09/09/2026

A beautiful update to Tony’s* story 🧡

When we shared Tony’s story, we told you how one sponsor gave him the opportunity to go to school, and how that support helped create change for his whole family.

Today, we have some wonderful news.

Tony’s younger brother, Emmanuel*, now has a sponsor too 📚🎒

After everything these two boys have been through, knowing that both brothers now have someone supporting their education and believing in their future means more than we can put into words.

This is what sponsorship can do.

It gives a child more than school fees and materials. It gives them stability, opportunity, and the knowledge that somewhere in the world, someone believes their future is worth investing in. 🌱

To Emmanuel’s new sponsor, thank you 🙏🏻🧡✨

And to everyone who watches, shares, donates and helps these stories reach more people: you are part of this too.

Behind every smile is a story. And sometimes, we get to watch a beautiful new chapter begin.

* Names are pseudonyms used to protect the children’s privacy.

25/08/2026

278. 📚❤️

That’s the score Amina* recently achieved in Sierra Leone’s National Primary School Examination. An achievement she and her mum have every reason to be proud of.

But behind that result is a much bigger story.

Amina’s mum never had the educational opportunities her daughter has today. Now, Amina is learning, growing and taking another step towards a future filled with possibilities.

She is also a Muslim girl attending a Catholic school. Something that may sound unusual to some, but is beautifully ordinary in Sierra Leone. Children of different faiths learn together, laugh together, play together and grow up together. 🌱

And behind Amina’s journey is someone who chose to believe in her.

Her sponsor, Niall, helped give one little girl access to opportunities she may otherwise never have had.

That’s what sponsorship can do.

It’s more than paying school fees or providing school materials. It gives a child the opportunity to learn, dream and build a different future.

This is Episode 2 of Behind Every Smile — sharing the real stories behind the children of The Fig Tree Children. 🌳

Right now, 52 children are preparing to return to school, and we’re working to raise $6,000 to cover their school fees.

Amina’s story shows what can happen when a child is given the opportunity to stay in school.

❤️ Help us give more children that opportunity. Donate through the link in our bio or share Amina’s story to help us reach someone who can.

Donate here: https://thefigtreechildren.org/donations/ready-to-learn-appeal-2/

Amina is a pseudonym used to protect her privacy.

18/08/2026

Behind every smile is a story. ❤️

Meet Tony* — a 14-year-old boy in Sierra Leone whose life changed when one person chose to sponsor his education.

His story is a reminder that when you support a child’s education, the impact can reach far beyond the classroom. It can bring hope, opportunity and change to an entire family.

Today, Tony is facing an unimaginable loss. But because someone believed in his future, he can keep learning, dreaming and moving forward.

This is Episode 1 of Behind Every Smile — a new series sharing the real stories of the children and families behind The Fig Tree Children. 🌳

And right now, there are 52 children preparing to return to school.

We’re working to raise $6,000 to cover their school fees, so they too can continue learning and building towards a brighter future.

Tony’s story shows us what can happen when a child is given that opportunity.

Help us give 52 children that same chance. Share this story to help us reach someone who can.

Donate here: https://thefigtreechildren.org/donations/ready-to-learn-appeal-2/

*Tony is a pseudonym used to protect the child’s privacy.

10/08/2026

52 children are getting ready to return to school in Sierra Leone. 🎒📚

Their school materials are being taken care of. Now, we need to raise approximately $6,000 to cover their school fees and make sure they can continue their education.

For these children, going back to school means so much more than returning to a classroom. It means opportunity, stability, hope, and another step towards the future they’re working so hard for.

We’re asking our Fig Tree community to help us get them there. ❤️

Every donation, big or small—brings us closer to our goal.

You can donate here: https://thefigtreechildren.org/donations/ready-to-learn-appeal-2/

If you’re unable to donate, sharing this video will be a big help. Reaching the right person can make just as much of a difference.

Let’s get these children back to school! 🎓🌱

BackToSchool

21/07/2026

This is what hope looks like. ❤️

A room filled with laughter.
New friendships around the table.
Delicious food.
Live music.
Generosity.
And a community coming together for something bigger than themselves.

Our Christmas in July wasn’t just a wonderful evening. It was a reminder of what can happen when people choose to care.

Because of everyone who attended, donated raffle prizes, volunteered, and supported this event, we’re one step closer to giving vulnerable children and young people in Sierra Leone access to education, opportunity, and hope.

To every guest, sponsor, donor, volunteer, and local business who made this night possible…

Thank you. ❤️

You didn’t just attend an event.

You became part of someone’s future!

16/07/2026

TOMORROW'S THE DAY... and someone is going home with THESE! 🎁✨

Not only will you enjoy a delicious meal, live music, wonderful company, and help change the lives of vulnerable children in Sierra Leone...

You'll also have the chance to WIN some incredible raffle prizes generously donated by our amazing local supporters! 🎁

Here's just a taste of what's up for grabs:

📸 Photography Experiences
• $550 Photography Experience donated by Carol Bouwer (Carol Bouwer Photography)
• $500 Family Portrait Experience donated by Gill Paton (Gill Paton Photography)

💆 Relax & Recharge
• 1-hour Classic Facial OR 1-hour Massage, plus Brow Sculpt & Colour and Lash Tint donated by Rebecca Hassett
• 1 Month Unlimited Yoga & Pilates donated by Tanya Konigsberger (Fig Tree Yoga)
• $150 Natural Therapies Consultation donated by Amy Leschke (Alma Lily Natural Therapies)

🏋️ Health & Wellness
• TWO x 3-Month Jetts Gym Memberships (valued at $415 each) donated by Jacob Newport (Jetts Gym Ashgrove)
• $200 Gift Voucher donated by Julie Newport (ICU Optometry)

📚 Books & Personal Growth
• "The Strange Adventures of Charles P. Darwell" book plus TWO White Bear Foundation Leadership Workshop Weekend vouchers donated by Maria Bach (White Bear Foundation)
• FOUR Birds of a Feather Online Book Club vouchers donated by Rebecca Sparrow

🛍️ Gift Hampers & Goodies
• Beautiful Gift Basket donated by Carol Heffke (The Shoe Garden)
• Gift Box donated by Jane Shakespeare (The Fig Tree Gift Shop)
• Gift Basket donated by Isobelle Torralba

🥕 Fresh Produce
• TWO Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Boxes donated by Tess Economos (Tallegalla Fresh)

✈️ One-of-a-Kind Experience
• A scenic flight experience over the beautiful Scenic Rim donated by Phil Hargreaves

Every ticket purchased helps provide education, hope, and opportunities for vulnerable children and young people in Sierra Leone.

Your ticket doesn't just give you a chance to win.

It gives a child a chance to learn.

🎄 Christmas in July – A Shared Table
📅 Saturday, 18 July
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Method to the Madness, Kenmore

There's still time to book! We'd love to see you there!

A huge thank you to every individual and business who generously donated these incredible prizes. Your kindness is helping create brighter futures for vulnerable children in Sierra Leone. ❤️

5 DAYS TO GO until Christmas in July! 🎄✨In just five days, we’ll gather around a shared table for an evening of deliciou...
13/07/2026

5 DAYS TO GO until Christmas in July! 🎄✨

In just five days, we’ll gather around a shared table for an evening of delicious food, live music, wonderful company, and generous raffle prizes.

But this event is about so much more than one special night.

It’s about children like these.

Every ticket purchased helps provide vulnerable children in Sierra Leone with the opportunity to go to school, receive the supplies they need, and dream of a brighter future.

Your night out becomes their opportunity. ❤️

📅 Saturday, 18 July
📍 Method to the Madness, Kenmore

🎟️ There’s still time to join us! Book your tickets today via the link in our bio.

We can’t wait to share this meaningful evening with you.

Have the chance to win amazing prizes like this while helping change a child’s future! 🎁A huge thank you to Carol Heffke...
07/07/2026

Have the chance to win amazing prizes like this while helping change a child’s future! 🎁

A huge thank you to Carol Heffke from The Shoe Garden for generously donating this gorgeous hamper filled with lovely goodies for our raffle.

Every raffle prize has been donated by generous local businesses who believe in making a difference and every ticket purchased helps support vulnerable children and young people in Sierra Leone through The Fig Tree Children.

When you join us, you’re not only enjoying a wonderful evening with delicious food, live music, and great company…

Have you booked your tickets yet?

📅 Saturday, 18 July
📍 Method to the Madness, Kenmore

Book your tickets now before they sell out! The link is in our bio.

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17 Ewart Street
Paddington, QLD
4064

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0431 895 733

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