Welcome to Assisi Aid Projects

We are an aid organisation that prides itself on delivering effective projects. Our aim is for our projects to provide the greatest value for dollars contributed while also keeping overheads to a minimum.

Our projects in Tamil Nadu, India, are designed to assist local villagers to break the cycle of poverty through initiatives such as women's self help groups and small scale income generating enterprises.

Assisi's projects focus on women.

Women Women are the most vulnerable people in poor Indian communities. When a husband dies or is unable to earn a wage, women are left to rely on the goodwill of relatives or others to provide sustenance for their families...

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Strengthening Self Help Groups (SHGs)

Small business Self Help Groups (SHGs) are formal networks which enable members to access information and new ideas. They also provide training and assistance in the skills required to eventually run their own businesses. ..

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Capturing the Spirit

We want to capture the spirit of Assisi Aid Projects and document our history in Australia. We would love to hear stories from the pioneers who were responsible for getting all this great work started. Send your stories and pictures to assisi@assisi.org.au

Assisi Aid Projects Inc. is a signatory to the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Code of Conduct which defines minimum standards of governance, management and accountability for non-government development organisations. Adherence to the Code is monitored by an independent Code of Conduct Committee elected from the NGO community. Our voluntary adherence to the Code of Conduct demonstrates our commitment to ethical practice and public accountability.

Gala Dinner
Assisi Aid Projects are holding a Gala Dinner on Wednesday 14th April.

Sister Stella to visit Australia
Assisi Aid Projects is delighted to welcome Sister Stella back to Australia. Sister Stella will be touring Victoria during March and April 2010.

Strengthening Self Help Groups (SHGs)
Self Help Groups (SHGs) are formal networks which enable members to access and share information and new ideas. Our Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Halpin provided the following update on this project.

Sustainable Tribal Empowerment Program (STEP)
Assisi's major objective for STEPs four year program has been to provide tribal villagers with tools which would enable them to manage themselves.