Big Girls On The Move crowdfunding campaign is well under way with the second box of the Big Girls Little Colouring Books delivered yesterday. Carol and I visited the Inner Southern Homelessness Service in Marion and met with the team. I took the opportunity to film the event for YouTube and document this innovative approach to supporting women in crisis with a powerful tool for relaxation and stress relief. The crowdfunding campaign raises money to buy colouring books for women's shelters and services.

Leaving domestic violence is a monumental task for many women. They are able to self refer to a service such as the Inner Southern Homelessness Service and very often the first step will be finding motel accommodation as a temporary measure. Click through to the YouTube video for a fuller story.

It was inspiring for me to meet the team, a dynamic group of people committed to supporting women in crisis. There are more services requesting books and we look forward to working through the crowdfunding campaign to provide them.

Carol uses mandala colouring in her women's colouring and conversation circles and the effectiveness of this approach speaks for itself. She also offers training in how to get them most out of using the books. She says that it is effective becauses it creates a supportive environment amongst women who have had similar experiences and helps connect with the "wise older woman within" to create a better life.

For my part, I concentrate on supporting the campaign with video and social media. We also have a film called, "Mandala Magic" in production that documents the benefits of colouring for women who are making big decisions and monumental changes for themselves and their children.

We are extremely grateful for the generosity shown by all our contributors. You can find out more about the crowdfunding campaign and join the initiative at Go Fund Me.

Tags: crowd funding campaign, mandalas, video production