About Urganiqa

At Urganiqa, our work has always been about creating warmth and meaning at home, through scents, rituals, and the little moments that make life richer. But we also believe that the most enduring warmth comes from stories — the ones we hear, share, and pass down. That’s why we’re proud to support The Storytelling Project, a non-profit bringing the magic of reading to children in the farthest corners of the Philippines. Why This Matters to Us I didn’t grow up with shelves full of books. I was raised in a place where safe drinking water isn’t readily available and reading felt like a luxury meant for someone else. But every so often, a tattered, borrowed book would find its way to me and I’d cling to it like gold. Stories gave me hope, escape, and a reason to dream. In 2009, when I got my first job, I began volunteering in communities like the one I grew up in — reading to children who reminded me so much of myself. We’d gather under trees or cramped halls, sharing stories of far-off lands and everyday magic. I knew back then that it wasn’t just about what’s written in those books, but in what they unlock. It was about opening windows into worlds these kids hadn’t known they were allowed to dream of. An escape. A possibility. A gentle defiance of the boundaries they were born into. Every time you support our work, you help open doors to possibilities. This is my way of keeping that light going. Explore our mission https://urganiqa.com.au/blogs/mission/tspRead their story