Indulge in an Afternoon of Elegance and Impact!
Host your own High Tea to raise funds for Hamlin Fistula New Zealand, or join us at the event in Christchurch.
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the High Tea for Hamlin on September 7th 2024. We are thrilled to share that, thanks to your generosity, we raised over $15,000 in profit. This will go a long way in helping us continue our life-changing work treating and preventing obstetric fistula in Ethiopia.
The Christchurch High Tea is an annual event so we look forward to seeing you at the next one.
Christchurch High Tea 2025
Date and Venue TBC
Enjoy an afternoon of high tea, musical entertainment and a presentation and updates from the Hamlin Fistula NZ team. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the impactful work we are doing.
There will also be an auction, books, and Ethiopian gifts for purchase.
If you'd like to sponsor the event, or donate items for the raffles or auction, we'd love to hear from you!
Host your own High Tea
Anytime, anywhere!
Planning your High Tea for Hamlin
By hosting High Tea events across New Zealand, you help spread awareness of obstetric fistula and make a significant impact in supporting Hamlin Fistula NZ.
Your event can be as small or elaborate as you like.
Set a date and pick a venue. You can have your High Tea for Hamlin almost anywhere! ... at home, work, school, church, or in your local community. It can be as big or as small as you like.
Set your ticket price and plan for donations. We recommend suggesting a donation amount to attend. Share your fundraising goal with friends and family and try to collect donations before your event so that you can relax on the day.
Invite your guests. Create and send out your invitations, remembering to include a RSVP date so you know how many people to cater for. Click Here to download an editable Poster/Flier template.
Organise food and drinks. Why not enlist the help of some friends and family, seek sponsorship, or ask guests to bring a plate?
Share the Hamlin Story. Share with your guests why you choose to support Hamlin Fistula NZ, share stories from Catherine's Books, we can even help you with a PowerPoint presentation and brochures.
Tips for Fundraising Success when hosting your own High Tea event
1. Set a goal. Set a fundraising goal for your High Tea and share it with your friends and family. Keep your supporters updated on your progress.
2. Ask for donations. The best way to get donations is to ask! Ask your friends, family and colleagues for a donation. The more personal it is the better. Let them know that even if they can’t attend your event, they can still donate.
3. Suggest a donation amount. Ask your guests for a specific donation amount and tell them what their donation could do in Ethiopia. For example, you might ask for a donation of $30, which could provide a safe birth for one mother and baby along with all their pregnancy and well child care.
4. Personally thank your donors. This is really important. Make sure you let them know how appreciated they are.
5. Hold a Raffle. A raffle is a fabulous way to bump up the funds you raise at your event. Keep it simple - you only need two or three prizes.
