About

Watson Family next to fire

A family journey of joy, generosity, and lighter living

Interviews, analyses and stories from our family and others, turning our vision for a better future into a way of living now.

Our Core Messages

Generosity is powerful and effective. Giving, when done thoughtfully and intentionally, can meaningfully improve the lives of others. We aim to demonstrate the impact of effective giving and encourage others to give what they can.

Living simply brings joy, resilience, and freedom. Embracing less isn’t about going without—it’s about making space for what matters: connection, creativity, contribution, and community.

Vietnamese children participate in games with Australian volunteer (2006)
Watson family cycling in Brisbane

What We’re Doing

A Different Kind of Adventure

In 2026, our family of four will set off across land and sea, traveling light—without flights or fixed itineraries—visiting communities we’ve supported through charitable giving and discovering what it means to live more with less. It’s a journey of connection, contribution, and learning. And we’re bringing you with us.

Why It Matters

What Could Matter More?

Our children are inheriting a world facing many challenges. We can sense that the way we have been going about things isn’t right and can’t last. So we are exploring different paths, paths of simplicity, generosity, and community. We’re not escaping the world—we’re engaging with it in a new way.

“We’re asking: what actually brings joy and how do we get more of that? What doesn’t and how can we have less of that?”

An autumn street

Join the Movement

Every journey starts with the first step

Join us in committing at least 10% of your income to effective charities.

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Take a simple step toward living more with less in your own life.