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Director/Founder & interim Secretary
Tia-Louise C Rigney (Australia)
Hey There, I’m Tia! I started Children Beyond Borders because I believe every child deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. I love bringing people together, mentoring volunteers, and creating projects that help children and communities feel valued, supported and connected.
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Director & Community Outreach Coordinator
Sofia Araújo (Brasil)
Hi everyone, I’m Sofia, I’m happy to be part of this incredible team. I believe firmly no child deserves not to live childhood and youth. Unfortunately, many children go through traumatic situations, and many are left without support. We are here to be the necessary support for them, they are just children, who need to be children.
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Director & Regional Lead in Education & Partnerships (Pakistan/UAE region)
Marhaba (UAE/Pakistan)
Hi, my name is Marhaba, and I am an educator with extensive experience in early years education and a keen interest in working with SEND children. I believe children deserve the same rights and respect as anyone else, and I am excited to be a part of CBB so that I can contribute to advancing children's rights and well-being on a global scale.
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Regional Lead, Education & Partnerships (Australia, Melbourne)
Jonathan Sar
"Empowering students, nurturing curiosity, and shaping tomorrow’s innovators"
Jono brings a wealth of experience in education, leadership, and community engagement. From coordinating mentors at TheirCare to supervising aquatic programs at Just Swimming, he combines strategic thinking with a collaborative spirit to foster growth in both teams and individuals. Passionate about making a meaningful impact, Jono’s energy and dedication make him an invaluable part of the CBB family.
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Volunteer Program Assistant (Australia, Melbourne)
Talia Laurence
Hey I’m Talia! 🩵🪸
I am a settler Arts student at Monash living on unceded Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country, who loves writing, listening to people’s stories and learning new ways to see this beautiful world. I’m really inspired by Tia’s vision for Children Beyond Boarders and want to help in raising awareness of the issues she is passionate about. I love communicating new ideas in creative ways, and cannot wait to learn from Tia and the CBB team 💛✨🩷
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