Help me return to homeland one last time

I am Peter de Waal. I'm a lifelong activist for the rainbow (LGBTIQA+) community, a proud 78er and a foundation member of 1970 CAMP Inc – Australia’s first gay-rights movement. My life's journey has been interwined with the movement for equality in Australia.

Today, at 85, time is catching up with me. My once strong stride is now hindered by mobility issues, urging me to seek assistance in my twilight years.

The call of my homeland beckons. It's a yearning to bid farewell and lay to rest the echoes of past traumas and spiritual quests tugs at my heart. Yet, the challenges are many. My frailty demands the comfort and support of a business class ticket and additional aids and support during travel. For an aged-pensioner like me, this dream cannot be done without some support of friends and community.

The Hague holds the tales of my lineage and the scars of World War II and Nazi occupation turmoil. It's a land that witnessed my trials and tribulations, helping to shape me into a resilient activist. With every challenge faced, my spirit grew stronger, enabling me to serve our rainbow community passionately for half a century.

On an aged-pensioner's budget I've diligently saved, but my resources fall short. This sum stands between me and my final pilgrimage to my ancestral land.

Every contribution, no matter how small, inches me closer to embracing my roots and finding closure. Please, if your heart resonates with my story, extend your hand in this moment of need. And ensure I return to the embrace of my homeland, one last time.