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. 

   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.

2. 

   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.

3. 

   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.

4. 

   Asia

   Work with Children

   Centre for Deaf Children

   The Deaf and Mute Community Centre in the diocese of Luang Prabang in Laos, is run by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret. The centre aims to guide children with disability to find independence, gain confidence and a sense of service for others, and prepare them for finding employment as an adult to support themselves and their families.

5. 

   Asia

   Emergencies

   Emergency Relief - Sri Lanka

   At the start of 2022, Sri Lanka entered a period of economic and political crisis which has seen prices for essential goods and services soar. Depleted foreign reserves and soaring inflation have devastated Sri Lanka’s economy in recent months. The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have only made the situation worse. Food prices rose by 80% in June alone. With fuel and gas shortages, and daily power cuts, families are unable to travel to buy fresh food or prepare hot meals.

6. 

   Oceania

   Work with Church Leaders

   Work in Papua New Guinea

   In north-western Papua New Guinea, St Charles Borromeo Major Seminary offers men who have heard and accepted their calling to the priesthood the formation and education to become priests for their communities.

7. 

   Africa

   Work with Children

   Lideta Scholarship Program

   The scholarship program for students at Lideta Catholic Cathedral School (LCCS) continues to provide support for the children of families who cannot afford to attend school. The scholarship program provides an opportunity for those students, when they graduate, to significantly improve the standard of living for themselves and their families.

8. 

   Africa

   Work with Communities

   Kidist Mariam Pastoral Centre (Phase II)

   Many women in Ethiopia, especially those in rural areas, are struggling against economic challenges, social dependency on men, and lack of education. Employment opportunities are very limited; young women who drop out of school may not have the skills required to get a job or create their own career. To bring about change for these women and their families, it is vital that demand-oriented technical and vocational training programs, and the provision of practical education are available to the community.

9. 

   Asia

   Work with Communities

   Education for Young Women

   In 2006, the Salesian Sisters initiated a project to support rural communities from different ethnic groups in mountainous north-eastern Thailand. The project aimed to provide girls with equitable access to quality education not available to them at home due to the remoteness of their villages.

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