A decade ago, Mark Dombkins and his wife Anna moved to Tanzania with their family, driven by a desire to adopt. During the process, they was confronted with a hard reality - stories of women having to seperate from their babies because of circumstances outside their control, such as the inability to lactate, illness or poverty.
Mark and Anna found themselves asking a critical question:“What would have needed to change in our kids’ biological mothers’ stories so that abandonment and malnourishment could have been avoided in the first place?”
That question became the foundation for Forever Projects: a non-profit dedicated to helping women in Tanzania break the cycle of poverty by creating sustainable income opportunities.
Fast forward to July 2025. Mark had a new vision: to bring together a group of Australian founders and venture capital operators, to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and witness firsthand how empowering women to generate income doesn’t just change individual lives - it transforms entire communities.
This is the introductory episode of an eight-part documentary-style mini-series. It takes you behind the scenes of a two-week immersion in Tanzania - from summiting the world’s highest free-standing peak to spending time on the ground with the Forever Projects team.
The goal of this series? To document the raw and reflective moments that occur when you step away from our day-to-day realities and the noise that comes with it, to gain new perspectives that we can implement in our own contexts. Each episode will challenge you to stop, to reflect and ask where more perspective could fit into your routine.
What to expect from each episode:
- Tangible frameworks and actionable insights
- Advice and reflections from founders with lived experience
- Curated prompts to inspire reflection and growth
Who this series is for:
Founders, operators, career changers or climbers, or anyone seeking fresh perspective. Whether you’re passionate about self-development, social impact, or women’s empowerment - this series is for you.
Mentions:
Forever Projects - to learn more about the incredible work that the team are doing on the ground in Tanzania, please visit the website here
Five Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom - a framework we explore throughout the series. I’d highly recommend you add this to your reading list.If someone in your network would love these conversations, please share along. Help us create Ripple Effects.
This series is brought to you by Forever Projects, hosted by Soph Dicker, from the podcast So Invested - smart and unfiltered chats about money, business and building a life you are So Invested in.
Inspired to join Forever Projects next Tanzania Immersion Trip in July 2026? Find out more and register your interest here.
