ABOUT US

 

KADDO: Gifts That Give Back

KADDO, named after the Indonesian word for "gift" (kado), is a social enterprise online gift shop with a mission to spread joy and empower positive change. We believe the act of gifting is beautiful because it expresses love and generosity.

Our motto, "blessed to be a blessing," reflects our core value of giving back. As Winston Churchill said, "We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."

Supporting a Cause You Care About

At KADDO, we're passionate about fighting against human injustice. That's why we proudly support A21, a leading organisation working to abolish human trafficking. With every purchase you make, you're not only giving a thoughtful gift, but you're also contributing to a brighter future.

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OUR JOURNEY

A Life-Changing Encounter

In 2007, Dahlia attended a Women's conference in Sydney. There, a documentary about the plight of children in northern Uganda profoundly impacted her. "Invisible Children" exposed the horrifying reality of Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and their abduction of children forced into becoming child soldiers.

The documentary served as a stark wake-up call for everyone in the room. Witnessing the unthinkable acts inflicted on these innocent children, their stolen dreams and shattered hopes, ignited a fire within her. These children, no different than any others, deserved love, care, and a chance to pursue their aspirations.

Driven by a strong sense of justice, she decided to raise awareness about the plight of children who escaped Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) captivity in North Uganda. Her goal was ambitious: to raise AUD 19,000 in just 6 months to build a house in the village of Gulu that could serve as a home for these vulnerable children. Thus, the MY SHELTER project was born. To hold herself accountable and maximise the project's impact, she partnered with WATOTO, a well-established non-profit with a proven track record of rescuing and supporting victims on the ground. Despite her lack of fundraising experience, her determination to make a difference was unwavering.

The old proverb “where there is a will, there is a way” is very true. Soon this initiative was launched, and many individuals came together to support this cause. THE POWER OF TOGETHERNESS! In just 6 months, they raised nearly AUD 40,000. From this experience, she discovered her passion is about seeing injustice turned around. It made her realise that it is possible for an ordinary person like her to be a voice for the voiceless.

Years have passed, and the seasons of life have changed. As Shannon Miller said, “Just because your life changes does not mean your deepest passions have to.” In 2011, Dahlia watched a documentary on human trafficking. Children as young as six years old, and even younger, were being sold into the sex industry. This is NOT ACCEPTABLE — not for children, and not for adults. Bodies should never be treated as commodities.

In April 2016, Dahlia founded the online gift shop KADDO. KADDO is committed to supporting the mission of A21, which aims to reach, rescue, and restore victims of human trafficking, and to bring justice back to those affected.