Mara Gardner has been a regular supporter of PAWA for over five years. A transformative visit to Nepal recently, where she saw one of PAWA's programmes first-hand, deepened her commitment to the organisation's mission.

Mara is currently a Careers Consultant working with some of London's leading universities, including UCL and LSE, where she guides young people in shaping their futures — work that closely connects to PAWA's work. Her earlier career spanned executive roles in international marketing and brand development across the entertainment and media industry, with organisations including Disney, Warner Bros., and ITV as well as a career in the arts.