ACT pharmacist Amanda Galbraith is raising funds as part of an international development project organised by the United Nations Women National Committee Australia, and supported by QUT Business School.
Galbraith, who is a Guild Honorary Life Member and owner of Capital Chemist Kambah, will take part in the UN Women Trek for Rights Fiji 2018, supporting UN Women's objectives to empower females across the Pacific through leadership training, financial literacy and assurance of safety while they provide for their families.
"I've often been astounded by the positivity of the Fijian people," Galbraith said.
"They have less than us, but it always strikes me that they have more than we do - more smiles, more optimism, more family connection.
"I am hoping that whilst I raise money for them, they will raise me up as a person," she said.
Galbraith urged all pharmacists to look beyond their four walls and use the opportunities of their profession to help others.
"If we want to increase women's participation, both in pharmacy in Australia and more globally for those with less than us, we need to be actively involved in the solution," she enthused.
Galbraith has so far raised over $5,500, with more donations welcome via her Everyday Hero page at everydayhero.com.
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