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News20120419

Australia: The Committee decided to postpone assisting Sri Lanka indefinitely. The In-country manager India will speak at the AGM on 20th October.

Timor-Leste: We are working from Melbourne and also working in country with Alola Foundation. This foundation was set up by Kirsty Gusmao, (who is the former First lady of East Timor) .

India: **Australia’s Kate is finalizing the new NGO manual. Please visit http://acdaindia.org

Maldives: The reports for the 2nd quarter of the financial year have been sent and received.

Cambodia: The 2nd national workshop on SHG development in Cambodia will occur. More information on the date in May.

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.

Strategic Plan 2011-2014
Read all about our Short term Priorities and Long term Vision in our current Strategic Plan.

2010 - 2011 Annual Report available now
The Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2011 is now availabe.

CEO David visits South Asia beneficiary countries.
The Feb 2012 visit agenda: Shared Learning(see Holy Cross College scholarships) and consideration of giving assistance to the most needy in Sri Lanka.

Strengthening Self Help Groups (SHGs)
Self Help Groups (SHGs) are formal networks which enable members to access and share information and new ideas.