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On March 22nd, World Water Day, the theme is asking: What does water mean to you? To global nonprofit organisation Water.org, water means safety, health, and empowerment. Water means the world. But millions of people across the world don’t have access to the quality and quantity of water they need. By partnering with local communities and organisations, as well as donation contributors, Water.org has changed the lives of 33 million people by providing access to water.
Entrepreneur Jitte Sjösäter shares with KOS the story behind Spher App’s creation, in a time where womxn’s safety should be everyone’s concern.
We spoke with Executive Director of UN Women Australia, Janelle Weissman, to discuss gender equality in a COVID-19 world and UN Women Australia’s International Women’s Day 2021 key initiatives to create change.
The Lab was created to offer a safe and welcoming space for adolescents with autism where they can socialise, and importantly, be themselves without judgement. KOS chats with Stefan Schutt from The Lab Network.
“We think the realisation that someone has taken the time to record 10 minutes of their window view (not the easiest thing to do) in the hope that it will brighten someone’s day somewhere in the world - that realisation is a lovely thing.”
“We call all our women ‘Sisters.’ Our community is a family – not bonded by blood, but bonded by a belief in the power of women supporting women.” Sisterworks speaks to KOS for the eleventh day of Givemas.
Welcome to Day Ten of our 12 Days of Givemas! Today Melbourne based business Maneki Neko Cat Rescue explains about why cats are therapeutic for so many in lockdown and how you can adopt your own little furry friend!
Tahui Active is an online clothing brand hoping to change the way we perceive fitness and make every woman feel comfortable in her body and her fitness goals. Founder Ani Tumai-Crawford chats to KOS for day nine of the 12 Days of Givemas.
Welcome to Givemas Day Eight! Today, we’re highlighting Melbourne-based book club, The YA Room. We spoke to co-founder Sarah Robinson-Hatch about the amazing and welcoming community she’s built by sharing her love of books and reading with others.
Artist and Melbourne music enthusiast Madison Cravis has created The Gas, a zine that combines art and the music scene in one to create a handmade, personalised flourish for a psychedelic reading experience.
Check out how creatives at La Mama Theatre have persevered through the tidal wave of COVID-19 and come out wiser and ready for action! We spoke to the lovely Liz Jones, Artistic Director and CEO of La Mama about the trials of performers and theatre staff, and Zoom's key role in continuing to deliver gripping theatre, poetry, music and cabaret experiences for viewers.
Water: the foundation of life. Access to clean water has increased considerably in the last 35 years, but the struggle for many communities continues. While this crisis is enormous and multilayered, work by not-for-profit organisations like Waterforgood is uplifting in understanding how empowering local communities to build and maintain their own water structures can have a positive and lasting impact.
Throughout 2020, we’ve seen how communities have come together to support a common goal. This was the case for Melbourne based start up The Happy Scrubs. Throughout the pandemic, they’ve had over 100 people volunteer to sew personal protective equipment to help healthcare workers on the front line. We chatted to Etta Curry all about their amazing journey.
“I would always offer the wisdom of ‘Give it a go, you never know, until you try”’ and remember failure is not a bad thing.” Founder of the Melbourne Candle Company Edward Pascoe chats to KOS about his business for the third day of Givemas.
“The Starlight room doesn't just help the children, they really do help the parents internally. Just knowing that there’s peace and they can bring joy to the kids after they go through some really horrendous stuff.” KOS chats to gorgeous mum Kylie about her amazing daughter Abigail and the journey that they as a family have been on together with The Starlight Foundation.
Tis the season to be giving - at least that’s what we’re thinking here at KOS. There’s lots of wonderful organisations thinking the same! We’ve compiled twelve organisations we love and who need your support this Christmas time. It’s our 12 Days of Givemas! Day One is the wonderful Melbourne based business, Graze with Cris and Kris!
We sat down with Amy White, International Best-Selling Author and Intuitive Medium to gain insight into the techniques that drive her bold changes and more subtle "ah-ha" moments that lead her closer towards her dreams.
Spokesperson for the English Collective of Prostitutes speaks to KOS about how sex workers across the UK have been drastically impacted by the pandemic this year.
Dominic Hone writes for KOS on the impact loss of touch has had for many during the COVID-19 pandemic this year and the on-going effects it may have on the human race.
We spoke with Liptember Founder, Luke Morris, to understand what happens after the Liptember campaign in September and how they support women's mental health all year round.
