Assisi News & Project Roundup

Sister Stella to visit Australia

06 March 2010

We are delighted to welcome Sister Stella to Australia. Sister Stella will be touring Victoria from 7 March to 14 April and there will be many opportunities for supporters to meet with Sister Stella and learn more about the work of Assisi.

Please join us when Sister Stella is in your area to meet with Sister Stella, representatives of Assisi Aid Projects, and fellow donors.

You will hear Sister Stella speak about the projects in India and the development model that is used by Assisi Farm and Training Centre; she has many wonderful stories to share.

During her visit Sister Stella will also deliver a keynote address "Enpowering Women in India" at a Gala Dinner to be held in Melbourne on 14 April 2010.

Click here to download Sister Stella's Touring Dates 2010 (PDF 16Kb)

Please note the following amendments to the Touring Schedule:

Gippsland Coordinator - Carol Payne (03) 5174 5737

Melbourne Coordinator - Barry Counsel (03) 9650 9023

Mildura Coordinator - Brian Blesser (03) 5021 1828

Victorian Tour 2010
Assisi supporters were pleased to be able to meet with Sister Stella during her recent tour.

Gala Dinner update
Assisi President David Hayes would like to thank everyone who supported the recent Gala Dinner.

Live & Learn Environmental Education Cambodia Project visit
The staff from Assisi Australiaâ€™s Indian partners, Assisi Farm & Training Centre (AFTC) recently shared their 30 years of experience in village community development with our new Cambodian partners Live & Learn Environmental Education (LLEE). Chris Halpin our Chief Executive Officer provided an update on the visit to Cambodia

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.