Aaron Sansoni Foundation Donates $217,741 to UNICEF in Record-Breaking Fundraising Event
The Aaron Sansoni Foundation, a renowned philanthropic organisation founded by Aaron and Elena Sansoni, has made a remarkable contribution to UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund. In a record-breaking fundraising event held on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, at the Wealth Immersion event in Melbourne, Australia, the foundation raised an astounding $217,741 in just two hours.
Aaron Sansoni’s Commitment
100% OF ALL FUNDS DONATED GO DIRECTLY TO HELPING THOSE IN NEED, WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
ZERO COSTS, FEES OR EXPENSES ARE DEDUCTED FROM DONATIONS; ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH AARON SANSONI FOUNDATION OPERATIONS ARE 100% COVERED BY AARON SANSONI.
As well as raising awareness for the causes the Foundation works with, Aaron has also made a commitment to personally donate two percent of gross revenues of select products and services at select events from his education businesses directly to the Aaron Sansoni Foundation each quarter.
About Us
Founded by Aaron and Elena Sansoni, the Aaron Sansoni Foundation was established to create real change where it’s needed. With both founders growing up in underprivileged backgrounds, the foundation holds a strong focus towards raising money for charities within Australia. Our goal is to create national awareness and funds for our charity partners while calling upon our large volunteer networks to assist us in serving those who need it.
Every year the Aaron Sansoni Foundation chooses a not-for-profit charity to partner with and give back to. We believe in fewer barriers and more donations getting to where they’re needed, which is why the total operating cost of the Aaron Sansoni Foundation is covered by Aaron Sansoni to ensure the maximum percentage of donations goes to where it should. When we say every cent goes to those in need, that’s exactly what we mean.
In 2018 we partnered with OzHarvest and our goal was to raise $125,000 to feed a quarter of a million of those who are disadvantaged. We are delighted to say we achieved that goal!
In 2019 we partnered with the Starlight Foundation. Starlight are Australia’s broadest reaching children’s charity and with no government funding – they rely solely on community support to deliver their hospital and community programs, and achieve their mission, which is ‘to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families’. We are proud to say we brightened the lives of over 857 seriously ill children.
In 2020 we partnered with the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to raise funds to donate to the front line. These funds went directly towards the townships and families affected by the bush fires.
In 2021-mid 2023 the Aaron Sansoni Foundation has been raising funds for Monash Health for the newly built Monash Medical Centre Paediatric Emergency Department. These funds are for a space dedicated just for children, designed to minimise the impact of visiting the Emergency Department on their wellbeing.
In the last quarter of 2023, we made the decision to partner with UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund. UNICEF is the world’s largest organisation working for children in over 190 countries to build a better world for every child, every day, everywhere. They provide clean water, life-saving food and vaccines, education and protection from violence. Their work prioritises the most vulnerable children and those in greatest need. ASF are proud to partner with UNICEF and aim to raise as many funds and awareness as possible, with 100% of every dollar going directly to UNICEF. In a record-breaking fundraising event held on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, at the Wealth Immersion event in Melbourne, Australia, the foundation raised an astounding $217,741 in just two hours.
Current Cause
UNICEF
In conflict and disaster, children suffer first and suffer most.
The number of countries experiencing violent conflict is the highest it’s been in 30 years. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking news from all over the world. We’ve seen how the brutal impacts of conflict are deeply affecting children in places like Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen.
Right now, more than 400 million children around the world live in areas of conflict. These children are at risk of being displaced, enslaved, trafficked, abused and exploited. Many children are without access to basic human necessities such as clean water, nutritious food, medicine, shelter, and education.
It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed. The situation is complex, the numbers are big, and you may feel helpless, but there is something you can do; something lifesaving. Please join our fundraising effort for UNICEF.
The number of countries experiencing violent conflict is the highest it’s been in 30 years. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking news from all over the world. We’ve seen how the brutal impacts of conflict are deeply affecting children in places like Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen.
Previous Causes
Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
2020 PARTNER
Over a three month period, 100% of all money raised through the Aaron Sansoni Foundation was donated to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for the Australian Bushfires.
Monash Children’s Hospital
2021-2023 Partner
Over 18 months, ASF raised over $204k for the newly built Monash Children’s Emergency Department – a truly remarkable achievement! The money raised will go towards creating calmer, tailored care for children, with everything from waiting rooms, to procedure rooms, lighting, medical equipment, and family lounges being reimagined and purposefully built.
The Starlight Foundation
2019 PARTNER
We’re proud to announce The Starlight Foundation as our 2019 partner. They are Australia’s broadest reaching children’s charity but with no government funding – they rely solely on community support to deliver their in-hospital and community programs. Their mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families.
OzHarvest
2018 PARTNER
OzHarvest is Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, collecting quality excess food from commercial outlets and delivering it directly to more than 1000 charities supporting people in need. In 2018, ASF partnered with OzHarvest, and achieved our goal of raising $125k to feed a quarter of a million disadvantaged Australians.
ASF Street Donations
RECENT CAUSE
ASF took to the streets of Melbourne to collect donations/promote conversation around homelessness within Australia. There are over 105K homeless people across the country with 18K of this being children under the age of 10. The ASF team proudly raised $4287 on the day with 100% of proceeds going to feeding the homeless.
St Mary’s House of Welcome
RECENT CAUSE
St Mary’s House of Welcome opens a door to people who are homeless or living in poverty in Melbourne. The Aaron Sansoni Foundation brought down a team to give St Mary’s House a helping hand. Together they helped provide healthy meals and care packs that included essentials for those experiencing hardship.
Distribution with FoodBank
RECENT CAUSE
Foodbank is a non-profit organisation which acts as a pantry to the charities and community groups who feed the hungry. The ASF team was lucky enough to work with Foodbank and help run one of their monthly food markets at Wingate Avenue Community Centre, where team handed out fresh produce to those who struggle to put food on the table.
SOS Children’s Village
RECENT CAUSE
The SOS Children’s Village in Vietnam work to prevent family breakdown and care for children who have lost parental care, or who are at-risk of losing it. They work with communities, partners and states to ensure that the rights of all children, in every society, are respected and fulfilled.
Our Events
Wealth Immersion 2023
RECENT EVENT
In a record-breaking fundraising event held at the Wealth Immersion event, the Aaron Sansoni Foundation raised an astounding $217,741 for UNICEF in just two hours.
SOS Children’s Village
RECENT EVENT
The SOS Children’s Village in Vietnam work to prevent family breakdown and care for children who have lost parental care, or who are at-risk of losing it. They work with communities, partners and states to ensure that the rights of all children, in every society, are respected and fulfilled.
Kathleen Keegel Children’s Fund Limited (KKCF)
RECENT EVENT
The Kathleen Keegel Children’s Fund Limited (KKCF) was created to care for orphans and under-privileged children of Sri Lanka.
Aaron Sansoni Foundation Annual Charity Dinner
RECENT EVENT
Contributions
Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Aaron Sansoni Foundation, as well as a big thank you to our Premium Supporters.
In 2018 we’ve fed 134,638 people in Australia to date with all funds raised in partnership with OzHarvest.
OzHarvest is Australia’s leading food rescue charity. They collect quality surplus food, distribute it to people in need and divert food waste from landfill.
Thank you to CSG Limited for pledging to donate $5000 to The Aaron Sansoni Foundation.
Your commitment and kindness is extraordinary, and will help those in need.
Senior Board
Aaron Sansoni
About
Aaron has been involved in volunteering, donating and mentoring to charities around the world for over 10 years. Using his platform as a Global Speaker and Mentor, he aims to create a better world for the less fortunate.
Elena Sansoni
About
PhD Candidate, BComm., GradDipEd., MEd. Elena Sansoni is a brilliant academic who brings extensive experience, knowledge and insight to the Aaron Sansoni Foundation.
Contact Us
Partner with us
We partner with a new charity every year. Occasionally we extend partnerships beyond a year to meet a fundraising goal, or we may do a shorter fundraising period, based on the needs of our charity partner. The ASF board meets in the final quarter of every year to consider applications for the following year; however, we accept applications at any time, and will hold on to them for consideration for the following year.
If you would like your charity to be considered for a partnership with ASF please send through an application elena@aaronsansonifoundation.org. Some ideas of what to include in your application are; what work your charity does, who does it serve in the community and what project or works the money raised by ASF will be used for. We find it helpful when there is clarity about what the funds will ‘buy’, for example ‘$10 buys books for 2 children’. Please note your charity must have DGR status to be considered.
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