Gift cards by Wendy Sharpe AM
Give a gift that changes a life
Four original portraits of young women from our partner programs, painted by one of Australia’s most celebrated artists. Every pack sold supports a young woman’s tertiary education.
The story behind the cards
Art in service of education
Wendy Sharpe AM is one of Australia’s most acclaimed artists. She has won the Archibald Prize, the Sulman Prize and the Portia Geach Memorial Award, and in 2023 she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her service to the visual arts and to the community.
Wendy partnered with Women for Change to paint a portrait of one student from each of our partner programs, in Kenya, India and Nepal. Each painting has become a card, so the women whose futures your gift supports are the women you see.
On the back of every card you’ll find a short story about the student, a QR code to learn more, and a note about Women for Change.
Discover more of Wendy’s work on her website and follow her on Instagram @wendysharpeart.
If you educate a young woman, you change a community. These cards carry that message into every home they reach.
Four portraits, four communities
Meet the women on the cards
Each portrait connects to one of our partner programs, where local leadership and strong partnerships help young women reach tertiary education, a good job and a better life.
Rajina
Heartland Academy, Centre for Women, Kathmandu, Nepal
Once seemingly beyond her reach, Rajina’s education is now supported by Women for Change, empowering her to pursue her dream of a career in banking.
Sonali
Vikash Educational Charitable Trust, Odisha, India
After financial hardship threatened her dream of becoming a nurse, Sonali persevered. With support from Women for Change, she is now pursuing nursing.
Prachi
SPRJ Kanyashala Trust, Mumbai, India
Prachi transformed hardship into opportunity through education. She is building a career in technology, with a vision to inspire other young women.
Linet
Kakenya’s Dream, Enoosaen, Kenya
Linet once imagined a future defined by early marriage. Through Kakenya’s Dream and Women for Change, education opened a different path, and today she works in cyber security in Sydney.
What’s available
Cards and bookmarks
Each pack includes all four portrait cards. They make thoughtful thank you cards, Christmas cards and gifts for anyone who believes in lifting others up.
How to order
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Work out your total
Add up your cards and bookmarks, then add $5 for postage anywhere in Australia.
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Pay via our donate page
Visit the Women for Change donate page and enter your total as a one-off amount.
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Send us your order
Email info@womenforchange.org.au with your name, what you ordered and your postal address, and we’ll send your cards out.
Thank you
Our sincere thanks to Wendy Sharpe AM for her generosity, and to the students who shared their stories. Every card you send helps another young woman step forward.
Questions or a larger order for your workplace? Contact us at info@womenforchange.org.au.