Game Changer: World-First Endometriosis Research Institute Launched at UNSW, Fueled by Landmark Donation
By Our Daughters Foundation
Game Changer: World-First Endometriosis Research Institute Launched at UNSW, Fueled by Landmark Donation
By Our Daughters Foundation
This is truly a groundbreaking moment for the millions of individuals worldwide battling endometriosis. A landmark philanthropic donation of an incredible $50 million has been made to UNSW Sydney by the Ainsworth family, establishing the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI). This monumental contribution, the largest of its kind globally for endometriosis research, is set to position Australia at the forefront of women's health innovation and offers unprecedented hope to the endometriosis community.
The purpose of this historic donation is clear: to accelerate breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, ultimately striving for a cure. AERI's vision is to foster global collaboration, bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, and crucially, patients, to build a deep understanding of endometriosis biology and its pathogenesis. This comprehensive approach is designed to lead directly to improved detection, more effective management strategies, and precision-based treatments that can truly transform lives.
The potential impact on patient care and quality of life is immense. For too long, endometriosis has been misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and often inadequately treated. An institute dedicated solely to rigorous, collaborative research holds the promise of unraveling the complexities of this debilitating condition, leading to real, tangible improvements for those who suffer daily.
At Our Daughters Foundation, this news is incredibly vital to our mission. We are dedicated to funding cutting-edge research, expanding access to compassionate care, and advocating for better solutions for complex hormone-related illnesses like endometriosis. This establishment of AERI perfectly aligns with our commitment to finding answers and ensuring dignity in care for every woman and girl. It's a powerful testament to what focused investment and collaborative spirit can achieve in the fight against these often-neglected conditions.
Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone! Share this news with your networks, and consider supporting ongoing endometriosis research. Your contribution can help fuel more breakthroughs like this. Explore more about endometriosis and how you can help on our website.
Source Citation:
UNSW Newsroom: "Landmark donation powers world-first endometriosis research institute at UNSW"
This is truly a groundbreaking moment for the millions of individuals worldwide battling endometriosis. A landmark philanthropic donation of an incredible $50 million has been made to UNSW Sydney by the Ainsworth family, establishing the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI). This monumental contribution, the largest of its kind globally for endometriosis research, is set to position Australia at the forefront of women's health innovation and offers unprecedented hope to the endometriosis community.
The purpose of this historic donation is clear: to accelerate breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, ultimately striving for a cure. AERI's vision is to foster global collaboration, bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, and crucially, patients, to build a deep understanding of endometriosis biology and its pathogenesis. This comprehensive approach is designed to lead directly to improved detection, more effective management strategies, and precision-based treatments that can truly transform lives.
The potential impact on patient care and quality of life is immense. For too long, endometriosis has been misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and often inadequately treated. An institute dedicated solely to rigorous, collaborative research holds the promise of unraveling the complexities of this debilitating condition, leading to real, tangible improvements for those who suffer daily.
At Our Daughters Foundation, this news is incredibly vital to our mission. We are dedicated to funding cutting-edge research, expanding access to compassionate care, and advocating for better solutions for complex hormone-related illnesses like endometriosis. This establishment of AERI perfectly aligns with our commitment to finding answers and ensuring dignity in care for every woman and girl. It's a powerful testament to what focused investment and collaborative spirit can achieve in the fight against these often-neglected conditions.
Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone! Share this news with your networks, and consider supporting ongoing endometriosis research. Your contribution can help fuel more breakthroughs like this. Explore more about endometriosis and how you can help on our website.
Source Citation:
UNSW Newsroom: "Landmark donation powers world-first endometriosis research institute at UNSW"
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Your support can transform lives. Every donation helps us fund research, advocate for better care, and provide essential grants to women facing debilitating conditions.
Who are "Our Daughters??"
Who are “Our Daughters”?
I recently learned that the only time Jesus referred to an individual adult woman as “My Daughter” was in the gospels when the woman with the “issue of blood” touched His garment and was healed (Matthew 9:22, Mark 5:34, Luke 8:48). In that moment, Jesus didn’t just cure her—He showed compassion, tenderness, and restored her dignity.
This woman had maintained strength and hope despite deep suffering. She broke every cultural rule by approaching Jesus in a crowd. Banished and forced into the shadows, she lived figuratively and literally alone. Scripture doesn’t name her illness, but it sounds strikingly similar to conditions like endometriosis: twelve years of nonstop bleeding, social isolation, and the heavy burden of shame and loneliness.
When Jesus calls her “Daughter,” He restores more than her health. He restores her identity. He reintegrates her into community and publicly declares her value. He stops the entire procession, draws her out of anonymity, honors her faith, and speaks to her with reassurance and care.
So—who are Our Daughters?
They are women fighting silent battles. Many suffer privately because their illnesses carry stigma. Many feel alone, unseen, and unsupported. They have been failed by our healthcare system, by lack of research, by limited insurance coverage, and sometimes even by the people closest to them who don’t understand their struggle.
Our Daughters Foundation exists to remind these women that they are not alone. They don’t have to hide in the shadows. They can ask for help, and we can show them that we see them, God sees them, and we care.
As a mother of three young women, I believe God used my experiences to give me a deep love for empowering and supporting women. One of the most encouraging things to me is realizing that God cared so much about this woman’s suffering that her story is told in three of the four gospels. Jesus intentionally restores her dignity, protects her, and ultimately heals her. We may not know if she had endometriosis, PCOS, or another hormone-related disease—but the parallels are unmistakable.
My personal, biological daughters will never receive a dollar from this foundation. Our Daughters who will benefit are ALL of our daughters…the women pressing through the crowd, hoping someone notices their struggle and lifts them up. That is what we hope to do.
Specifically, Our Daughters Foundation provides:
Research Funding for women’s health issues that remain grossly underfunded and poorly understood.
Compassionate Grants for women seeking life-changing treatments or surgeries often not covered by insurance.
A Benevolence Fund offering one-time assistance to women who are alone and in need.
All giving channels operate through trusted care teams and partners who help vet each applicant.
Our Daughters Foundation began as a way to show love and care to all women, especially those suffering from debilitating hormone-related diseases like endometriosis. Our Daughters refers to all women—a term of belonging, endearment, protection, love, and commitment.
