NICK KENNY Stella Fella Profile Being a Stella Fella is a choice, a choice to become a better man. We all make mistakes, that is human nature, but making the choice to live with integrity dignity and respect, is what being a Stella Fella is all about. Who is Nick Kenny? Commitment and Goal 2015 will see Nick taking his involvement with PROJECT FUTURES to the next level. exploitation and violence against women and help showcase the many positive male role models within this sport. Nick is an ex-professional Rugby League footballer who had a nine year career playing for the Brisbane Broncos. Nick has been involved with PROJECT FUTURES since 2012, when he participated in an international half marathon in Cambodia. Nick, with a small group of friends, collectively raised $50,000 for our work on the ground in the country. A year later, Nick challenged himself again this time running a full marathon in Perth, raising $25,000. From 1st June until the end of July, Nick will be cycling from Darwin to Adelaide in support of one of PROJECT FUTURES biggest campaigns, Stella Fella. Nick has been a Stella Fella ambassador since 2012, encouraging men and boys to make respectful and responsible choices in relation to women. Nick will also be leading the PROJECT FUTURES first ever Stella Fella Cycle Challenge across Cambodia in October this year. He will be joined by 25 other men who will raise funds to support our in-country projects. This trip will highlight the global issue of human trafficking and in particular, the exploitation and violence against women and girls. As a professional football player, he has seen how the game he loves has been tainted by negative media surrounding some players who make decisions that are wrong, affecting the sport’s reputation. His goal is to lead by example, taking action against issues of How to support Nick Kenny Who is PROJECT FUTURES? We would like to set up a meeting with various Rugby League clubs who are interested in helping Nick’s challenge get publicity via various outlets including the media, local club involvement, individual player support and other Rugby League programs. Some examples of ways we require support include: PROJECT FUTURES is an Australian not for profit organisation dedicated to combating human trafficking and modern day slavery by raising awareness and funds to support organisations who work directly with victims and survivors of this crime. Book Nick to speak at your school or local footy club along his way from Darwin to Adelaide Donate to his personal profile page chuffed.org/fundraiser/ stellafella308 What is Stella Fella? Stella Fella is our largest annual campaign educating and encouraging men and boys in the community to make better choices. Violence and exploitation against women and girls is a growing concern in local communities and abroad. Stella Fella encourages and promotes good behaviour and through this two month campaign, we showcase men taking action on this issue, supporting women and girls in Cambodia as well as in our own backyard. Help Nick lock in interviews and media support on following his journey Use your social media to promote this campaign #stellafella and @projectfutures Where does money raised go? Contact All money raised by the 2015 Stella Fella campaign will be donated to: Nick Kenny THE SALVATION ARMY’S TRAFFICKING AND SLAVERY SAFE HOUSE & FREEDOM ADVOCATES PROJECT 0427 547 918 The Safe House provides supported accommodation for single and young women in Sydney. The Freedom Advocates project empowers survivors to engage in advocacy activities aimed at ending human trafficking and slavery. The goal is to ensure survivors are given a voice in the creation of programs and policies designed to assist them. THE NEW SOMALY MAM FUND – VOICES FOR CHANGE CAMBODIA This fund is dedicated to the eradication of sexual slavery and the empowerment of survivors, based on the vision and life work of Cambodian survivor Somaly Mam. Centres have been set up supporting victims in four stages – recovery, training, reintegration and self independence. [email protected] Stephanie Lorenzo CEO, PROJECT FUTURES Ltd [email protected] 0402 637 637 www.projectfutures.com @projectfutures
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