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Celi, an avid traveler and adventurer with a heart dedicated to making a difference, has traversed landscapers near and far, embracing the beauty of diverse cultures and immersing in the stories of people across the globe. As a natural-born teacher, she recognized the transformative power of education early on. Guided by this conviction Celi founded an education Maths charity, Gecko on the Move, and through this, she discovered the challenges faced by girls in East Africa who lacked access to sanitary products and how this impacted their education, health, and well-being. From this, came the inspiration of Chupis, a charitable organisation run completely by women every step of the way.
Raya is an Aboriginal woman from Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory. Growing up in Tennant, Raya witnessed and experienced some of the disadvantages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women face in remote and regional communities.
Sanitary products in communities are extremely overpriced and unaffordable. We didn’t have the luxury of sanitary products in Public spaces. Periods were talked about in class, but there wasn’t enough education about being healthy, and clean, when you should see a doctor, etc. It’s a natural occurrence for women and it’s still “shame” to talk about it. We want to encourage Women to feel more empowered about their bodies and health while instilling confidence
Raya has worked in Health and Youth work, and she’s deeply passionate about education, and having a positive impact on Women in the Community.
Chupis Charity is more than a non-profit; it is a movement, a beacon of hope, and a driving force for gender equality and women’s leadership. Our vision is to be a guiding light for girls, showing them that their dreams are within reach and that their voices matter.
