Fundraising provides you with a great way to make a big difference to our work without having to make a huge donation yourself.

You can choose a fun activity that you and your friends enjoy and raise money along the way. Not only will you experience a true sense of satisfaction as you assist children less fortunate, but you will also educate your family, friends and colleagues about the extreme poverty that kills over 22,000 children under five, every day.

To get started follow these basic steps:

1. Choose your activity.
2. Create your fundraising webpage (follow the links below).
3. Tell everyone you know - use email, Facebook, Twitter to contact many people quickly.

If you're one of those people who has everything, we suggest asking your friends and family for donations instead of birthday, engagement, wedding or christening presents. This is such a simple and rewarding way to celebrate all occasions.

On the other hand, if you enjoy a challenge, you can take part in an organised event like our Vietnam Trek for Toddlers Challenge, Paris Marathon, Dublin Marathon or join an event in your area. Then simply ask everyone to sponsor you.

Click on one of the following links to create your fundraising page:

• Birthday Celebration
• Wedding Celebration
• In Memoriam
• Join an organised challenge in your area (browse here)
• Create your own challenge (eg trek Kokoda, quit smoking or shave your head)

Need more information?

We've put together some packs of information to help you reach your fundraising goals. Each kit has been created to cater for both new and experienced fundraisers.

1. Fundraisers Getting Started Kit
2. A Fundraisers Tool Kit
3. Frequently Asked Questions About Community Fundraising

If you have any questions, or would like to discuss your fundraising ideas after reading through these guides, please contact our Community Fundraising Officer, phone: 1800 023 600 Email: info@childfund.org.au

A special thanks to our expert fundraisers

Our community fundraisers are amazing people. They make a huge difference to the work we do at ChildFund Australia. We commend our fundraisers' creativity, passion and dedication by sharing their stories in Our Community.