Book a powerful, dynamic wellbeing experience for your school or organisation.

Whether delivered as a one-off session or a term-long program, Buckets of Hope helps groups build resilience, emotional intelligence, and connection.

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Meet your facilitators

Abang Anade Othow is an educator, speaker, and former refugee who created Buckets of Hope from lived experience. She has shared her story with The New York Times, SBS, and Parliament, and has spent over a decade guiding students through storytelling, healing, and emotional growth.

Dr. Ari Lander is a trauma-informed educator, creative facilitator, and researcher with years of experience designing programs that connect story, identity, and wellbeing. Together, Abang and Ari offer a compassionate, credible space for reflection and transformation.

You can bring Buckets of Hope to your classroom, organisation or community in the format that works best for you:

Introductory Workshop

A dynamic session introducing the Five Buckets framework through storytelling, visuals, and reflective exercises.

Up to 80 participants

  • 75-90 mins

  • $1000
    (Over 80: $1500)

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Full Framework

A deep dive into each of the Five Buckets-joy, growth, survival, resilience and flow-designed to build emotional skills over time.

Up to 80 participants per session

  • 60-90 mins per session

  • Please contact us for pricing

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Speaking engagement

Abang shares her personal story, the origins of Buckets of Hope, and invites a Q&A from the audience.

Great for assemblies, panels, or events

  • 60 minutes

  • $5000

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One-on-One or Small Groups

A focused session with Abang around Buckets of Hope for individuals or small groups of 1–8 people.

Available in person or online

  • 60 minutes

  • Get in touch for pricing options

Have something else in mind?

We work with schools, charities, and organisations of all sizes.


Contact us directly to tailor something for your needs.

If price is a barrier, we encourage you to reach out.

Our mission is to share this work with those who need it most, and we’re open to collaboration, funding partnerships, and custom arrangements.

Ready to bring Buckets of Hope to your classroom, workplace, or community?

Get in touch

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