Stories from the field

In stories from the field, here you will find a range of stories and great work taking place around the world.

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1. 

   Asia

   Work with Communities

   Food Packs - Myanmar

   The Church in Myanmar and a team of passionate and faithful missionaries are on a mission to provide a lifeline to children like Thiri and their families. Basic food packs are distributed to vulnerable communities. Each pack is filled with staple ingredients such as rice, chickpeas and cooking old to relieve pressure on families and provide hope for a better future.

2. 

   Asia

   Work with Communities

   Vocational School - Timor-Leste

   Journey with the Salesian Sisters as they provide young girls in Timor-Leste the opportunity to access education that can lead to employment.

3. 

   Asia

   Work with Communities

   St Elizabeth Hospital

   St Elizabeth's is an 80-bed hospital located in Hyderabad, Sindh Province, Pakistan. Established in 1958, it seeks to serve the community, providing healthcare to people of all faiths as well as training nurses and midwives to ensure expectant mothers and their children are well cared for.

4. 

   Asia

   Work with Communities

   Don Bosco industrial Training Centre

   The Don Bosco Industrial Training Skills Centre (DBITSC) was first established in 2001, by the Salesian Brothers, with 30 students. The school can now cater to over 250 students a year.

5. 

   Asia

   Work with Communities

   Expansion of learning spaces

   The Salesian Sisters established a primary school in Dili in 1998. It was the first Catholic primary school founded in the area. Known locally as Eskola Primaria Katolika Maria Auxiliadora, the Maria Auxiliadora Catholic Primary School has over 1,000 students.

6. 

   South America

   Work with Communities

   Supporting the Sisters of St Joseph in Peru

   Across Peru, the Sisters of Saint Joseph are working hard to provide support to those “who are on the edges of both church and civil society, encouraging belief in themselves and helping them to achieve small goals, working together in trust and friendship”.

7. 

   South America

   Work with Communities

   Mary Mackillop Huasi Centre

   San Juan de Lurigancho, is the most populated district in Lima, Peru. It is bordered by Carabayllo district and Huarochiri province. The population is a melting pot with people from all over the country in search of security against terrorism, poverty, and a lack of opportunities.

8. 

   Asia

   Emergencies

   Emergency water & sanitation in Loikaw

   Across Myanmar, it is reported that over 440,000 people have become Internally Displaced Peoples (IDP) following the military takeover in February 2021. These children, women, and men have been forced from their homes due to the conflict, leaving these families in desperate need.

9. 

   Oceania

   Work with Children

   St Joseph's College

   Today St Joseph's College offers coeducational opportunities for 636 children and young people from kindergarten to vocational training courses for young adults. This project seeks to renovate and expand the current school site to support more students and facilitate quality learning.

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