On 6 April 2019, HER Planet Earth hosted a one of a kind Vietnamese-themed charity event entitled THE LOST WORLD, on the rooftop of Singapore's Indochine Supertree Restaurant. Nestled at the heart of the iconic Gardens by the Bay, next to Marina Bay Sands, the alfresco bar, which sits 50 metres above ground, offers stunning 360-degree views of the Singapore skyline.
On this occasion, the HER Planet Earth team, recently returned from a pioneering expedition to Son Doong Cave in Vietnam, shared stories and anecdotes from the crossing and exploration of the largest cave in the world. The cave’s proportions are said to be extraordinary. Its main chamber is the largest in the world by volume, measuring approximately nine kilometres, and peaks out at 200m high and 150m wide. It is so large that it could house an entire New York City block or even allow a 747 to fly through its main passage.
Many believe Son Doong cave to be a masterpiece of nature with awe-inspiring landscapes, enormous stalagmites and statuesque stalactites, hanging from the ceiling and rising from the ground like alien species. The team's week-long journey was an adventure from start to finish, requiring them to use ropes to climb into the entrance of the cave, as well as to exit and climb out via the Great Wall of Vietnam, a calcite wall totalling 90m in height.
On this occasion, the HER Planet Earth team, recently returned from a pioneering expedition to Son Doong Cave in Vietnam, shared stories and anecdotes from the crossing and exploration of the largest cave in the world. The cave’s proportions are said to be extraordinary. Its main chamber is the largest in the world by volume, measuring approximately nine kilometres, and peaks out at 200m high and 150m wide. It is so large that it could house an entire New York City block or even allow a 747 to fly through its main passage.
Many believe Son Doong cave to be a masterpiece of nature with awe-inspiring landscapes, enormous stalagmites and statuesque stalactites, hanging from the ceiling and rising from the ground like alien species. The team's week-long journey was an adventure from start to finish, requiring them to use ropes to climb into the entrance of the cave, as well as to exit and climb out via the Great Wall of Vietnam, a calcite wall totalling 90m in height.
Talented international photographer and Regional Manager of Green Monday, Sandra Lim, exhibited some of her beautiful limited edition prints from Son Doong cave, which were auctioned off on the night.
Singaporean extreme sportsman Thaddeus Lawrence - known for successfully completing the 4 Desert Races, a total of 1,000 kilometres through the hottest, coldest, windiest and driest deserts on earth, shared stories from his experience accompanying this team of intrepid women on a unique journey to the depths of the world.
All proceeds from the event and the expedition, close to $50,000 SGD went to UN Women Vietnam. Vietnam is among 10 countries most affected by climate change and disasters, according to Global Climate Risk Index 2015. Due to their gender-defined roles in society and increasing “feminisation” of the agriculture as men move to the cities for better jobs, Vietnamese women are more likely to carry the heaviest burdens and suffer the most from environmental degradation. The team fundraised for projects focused on the economic empowerment of women in rural areas of Vietnam, ultimately helping them transform their livelihoods to be resilient to climate change.
"While climate change is a global phenomenon, its impact is not spread across a level playing field. Its effects are felt locally, and poor people suffer the most. Among the world’s 1.3 billion people living in poverty, the majority are women. This is why it is vital that we support programmes that empower and educate underprivileged women who are already feeling the brunt of climate change.” said HER Planet Earth Founder, Christine Amour-Levar.
Event partners included:
Fabulation - Event Styling and Interior Design Partner
L'Officiel Singapore - Official Media Partner
Indochine - Venue and F&B Partner
Oxalis - Auction Prize Sponsor
Shiseido Asia Pacific - Auction Prize Sponsor and Event Partner
Charity partner - UN Women Vietnam
Singaporean extreme sportsman Thaddeus Lawrence - known for successfully completing the 4 Desert Races, a total of 1,000 kilometres through the hottest, coldest, windiest and driest deserts on earth, shared stories from his experience accompanying this team of intrepid women on a unique journey to the depths of the world.
All proceeds from the event and the expedition, close to $50,000 SGD went to UN Women Vietnam. Vietnam is among 10 countries most affected by climate change and disasters, according to Global Climate Risk Index 2015. Due to their gender-defined roles in society and increasing “feminisation” of the agriculture as men move to the cities for better jobs, Vietnamese women are more likely to carry the heaviest burdens and suffer the most from environmental degradation. The team fundraised for projects focused on the economic empowerment of women in rural areas of Vietnam, ultimately helping them transform their livelihoods to be resilient to climate change.
"While climate change is a global phenomenon, its impact is not spread across a level playing field. Its effects are felt locally, and poor people suffer the most. Among the world’s 1.3 billion people living in poverty, the majority are women. This is why it is vital that we support programmes that empower and educate underprivileged women who are already feeling the brunt of climate change.” said HER Planet Earth Founder, Christine Amour-Levar.
Event partners included:
Fabulation - Event Styling and Interior Design Partner
L'Officiel Singapore - Official Media Partner
Indochine - Venue and F&B Partner
Oxalis - Auction Prize Sponsor
Shiseido Asia Pacific - Auction Prize Sponsor and Event Partner
Charity partner - UN Women Vietnam
