Assisi News & Project Roundup

Gala Dinner

08 March 2010

Assisi Aid Projects are holding a Gala Dinner on Wednesday 14 April at Moonee Valley Racecourse Committee Room, 750 Mt. Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds.

The evening will be a chance to pay tribute to the rewarding 25 year partnership between Assisi Aid Projects Inc, the Australian Government and Sister Stella's Indian based organisation, Assisi Farm and Training Centre. Sister Stella will deliver a Keynote Address entitled "Enpowering Women in India" and our guest speaker will be The Hon Bob McMullan M.P. Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance.

For more information or to book tickets please contact our office ph (03) 9650 1291. Bookings close 31 March.

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.