Hugh Jackman: Dukale’s Dream
Years later, the coffee trees Hugh Jackman and Dukale planted started to bear fruit. Dukale increased production on his farm, hired more local workers, and re-invested his profits to purchase additional land.
Adanesh now runs a successful cafe in their village and their eldest child, Elias, is on track to become the first family member to graduate high school. Hugh Jackman’s coffee company, Laughing Man, recently partnered with one of the world’s largest purchasers of fair trade coffee to distribute their products all over the world. As part of his ongoing commitment, Hugh contributes 100% of his profits to the Laughing Man Foundation, which he created to support educational programs, community development and social entrepreneurs around the world.
DREAM WITH DUKALE | IMPACT CAMPAIGN
DUKALE’S DREAM seeks to spark a conversation about the ways in which we can all play a part in tackling these important issues. When you host a screening, the film will be accompanied by an informational packet which provides resources to address global poverty in our everyday lives. You will also learn about empowerment principles that support dignified and sustainable opportunities for helping those in greatest need.
In partnership with the Laughing Man Foundation and World Vision Australia, the Dream with Dukale initiative seeks to provide a hand-up to social entrepreneurs like Dukale and support community development programs that improve livelihoods, reduce global poverty and promote environmental and economic sustainability. For more information email nelson@workhousepr.com.
“It doesn’t matter where we come from, what we want is opportunity. This is about livelihoods, this is about change, and this is about hope.”
Deborra-lee Furness is an internationally acclaimed actress and passionate advocate for vulnerable children. She has appeared in many movies and worked extensively in television and on stage. A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, Furness has won many awards including Best Actress from the highly regarded Film Critics Circle of Australia.
Her humanitarian work for children is a driving force in her life. She founded National Adoption Awareness Week and Adopt Change in Australia, and is also on the advisory committee for the Global Poverty Project. In 2013, Deborra-lee was given the prestigious Angel in Adoption award by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption in Washington, C. The Harlem Village Academies also honored Furness for her philanthropy work in 2012 and she received the International Humanitarian Award by Mentors International in 2014. Deborra-lee was recently named NSW Australian of the Year for 2015.
