Organising your own fundraising activity is a great way to get active and social in support of human rights.

Whether you choose to join a local or national event, or even make up your own, you will be joining like minded people around Australia, all raising valuable funds and awareness for equal human rights for all.

Together we can work towards a world that says no to torture, where every child has the right to an education and a safe passage to school, and where you are free to speak up for your beliefs,without fearing imprisonment or abuse.

Make every step count

Peter Bath © Ryan Brabazon

Amnesty International supporter Peter Bath is running the New York marathon to raise funds for human rights.


"I am not one to be standing upfront at a demonstration," says Peter. "But I regard this as my opportunity to
get involved."


To learn more about running, bike riding or swimming to raise funds for Amnesty International, visit our events fundraising page

How do I join an event?

We have partnered with Everyday Hero, so you can create your own fundraising page to raise funds for Amnesty International Australia, in conjunction with any personal occasion or adventure. Visit our join an event page, and in just three simple steps you can create your own fundraising page and set a target to raise valuable funds and awareness for global and local human rights abuses. Then email your friends, family and colleagues asking them for their support.

How do I collect the money I raise?

This is the easy part. Our partnership with Everyday Hero enables you to create a personal online fundraising page. Approach your supporters for a donation by emailing around the link to your unique webpage. Each donation is recorded on your page along with any message of support from your donors.

If you'd prefer to collect additional donations offline, download our event sponsorship form (pdf 174 kb) then print, complete and return as indicated.

What kind of event can I run?

There are lots of different ways to raise funds in your local community to support the vital work of Amnesty International Australia. Choose a bike ride, triathlon, swim, run, dinner party, head shave, 21st or 65th birthday party… the choices are endless. Visit our events page to start your personal adventure and support human rights around the world.

Here are a couple of examples:

birthday cake© Seadam (Flickr)

Birthdays

Make a real difference today and ask your friends and family to make a donation in lieu of your usual birthday gift.

Instead of another pair of socks, why not celebrate your birthday with a donation to Amnesty International Australia.

Weddings

Yellow roses© Garthimage (Flickr)

Celebrate your wedding with us in a very special way with a donation to Amnesty International Australia.

These days we don't have such a great need for a canteen of cutlery, or three toasters.

What we do need is a world where all humans are treated equally.

Create your own event

Runners © egfocus (Flickr)© egfocus (Flickr)

Defending human rights through your own fundraising event is easy. You may have your own event in mind, or you may want to join other Amnesty International supporters already taking part in a community fundraising event in your area.

Get a head start and make sure you create an online fundraising page today.