Where we help

Our projects have been based amongst the disadvantaged villages of Tamil Nadu in Southern India.

In 2009 Assisi established a strategic partnership with a like-minded organisation Live and Learn and is investigating the possibility of establishing a pilot project in Cambodia, based on our successful Self Help Group model.

Assisi Farm

Renovations to the Assisi Farm house and training centre have made the compound more accessible to villagers. Local farm workers also continue to develop new skills such as bee/honey and rabbit farming with the support of Assisi Farm and as rubber cultivation grows more profitable and less susceptible to pests such as monkeys, the dairy enterprise has become less of a focus at Assisi Farm.

Kanyakumari

The marketing of dried fish has become an important enterprise for a number of Self Help Groups with men’s groups traditionally managing the fishing fleets, and women’s groups selling the dried product at markets and even exporting to the Maldives. The Self Help Groups provide villagers with fishing equipment as well vital skills and training in food handling and preparation.

Ambassamudram

Assisi programs in Ambassamudrum include: raising awareness of HIV/ AIDS related issues; Self Help Groups involved in tailoring, design and manufacturing; and the support of indigenous tribal communities and their land rights.

Kancheepuram

The program in Kancheepuram has a strong youth focus whereby children are encourages to get involved in singing, dancing and theatre so as to convey educational messages to the rest of the community.

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.