, will you give a Buddy Bag to a child like Bailey – and bring them comfort and joy this Christmas?
Seven year-old Bailey* fled a violent home last Christmas. She arrived at a refuge with just the clothes on her back.
Every hour this Christmas, a child like Bailey will face an almost unimaginable challenge. They’ll have to leave their home – and everything they know – to escape violence.
To get out safely, they often can’t risk taking anything with them. No packed bag of clean clothes. No toy for comfort. They’ll often arrive at a refuge or foster home afraid and anxious. Desperate for care and a reason to smile.
To get out safely, they often can’t risk taking anything with them. No packed bag of clean clothes. No toy for comfort. They’ll often arrive at a refuge or foster home afraid and anxious. Desperate for care and a reason to smile.
Last Christmas, while other children were tearing open presents, Bailey's life was being torn apart.
Donate now and you’ll help give a Buddy Bag full of essential items and extra comforts to a child who’s escaped violence at Christmas.
The Buddy Bag you give will contain new underwear and socks, a soft pair of pyjamas and a toiletry kit. It’ll also have a book for distraction, a teddy bear to cuddle and plenty more.
On a day when a child’s world has been torn apart, your Buddy Bag will let them know ‘You’re safe, you’re cared for and you matter’.
Please, will you give a Buddy Bag this Christmas – and bring comfort and joy to a child who's escaped violence?
*This story is a true account, but we have used different names and images to protect their safety and privacy.
Please give generously
Help give Buddy Bags full of essential items, a book and a teddy to children who have escaped violence.
Rhondda just donated $59.41- Ross just donated $232.10
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As you read this, please take a moment to put yourself in the shoes of a child fleeing violence.
Imagine yourself walking straight out your front door in just the clothes you're wearing now, and leaving everything else you know behind. Forever.
That's exactly what happened for seven-year-old Bailey last Christmas. And every hour this festive season, another child like her will face that terrifying moment.
Every one of those children will need a Buddy Bag.
That's exactly what happened for seven-year-old Bailey last Christmas. And every hour this festive season, another child like her will face that terrifying moment.
Every one of those children will need a Buddy Bag.
Funds raised are pooled together to help fund programs that support children dealing with violence and trauma.
