Pilgrims 100 is a volunteer run organisation based in South Australia to support Jesuit Mission projects impacting the lives of people in disadvantaged countries.
Pilgrims 100 brings together generous members who each donate $1,000.
An annual project night is held where members vote for their favoured project.
“Our hope is that Pilgrims 100 will be a strong supporter base with a continuing presence for Jesuit Mission here in South Australia.”
James and Genevieve Hill, Pilgrims 100 founder
What is Pilgrims 100?
Pilgrims 100 was launched 6 years ago at St Ignatius Parish with the aim of establishing a strong supporter base in South Australia. Pilgrims 100 continues to enjoy a close relationship with parishioners, St Ignatius old scholars and friends, enabling this endeavour grow.
In our 6th year Pilgrims 100 members have already helped support 9 Jesuit Mission projects directly impacting the lives of more than 40,000 people in Cambodia, Laos, Timor-Leste and Vietnam.
It is a very simple concept with 100 members donating $1,000 each with the goal of raising $100,000 each year.
Our Project night is held towards the end of each year. Members vote for their favoured project and enjoy the company of Pilgrims 100 members in a relaxed atmosphere. Delicious canapes and of course Sevenhill Wines.
In addition to this Project Night another popular members free event is also held during the year and guest speakers have included a variety of Jesuit and non-Jesuit speakers.
These very popular member functions are one way of expressing our thanks for our members support.
Our Committee
James Hill (Chair)
Genevieve Hill,
Elizabeth Boylan,
John Carey,
Bernard Croese
Richard Pagliaro
Our Ambassadors
Our Joint Ambassadors are
- The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC
- Mrs Lan Le
Past projects
2024 Projects
Enhancing the Lives of people with Disabilities – Cambodia
Food Security Project – Timor Leste
2023 Projects
The winning projects for 2023 are Cambodia: Light of Mercy (Phnom Penh) and Vietnam: Construction High Tech water filter systems for coastal residents.
We are pleased to share with you, program updates from the Light of Mercy Project in Cambodia and the Construction of Clean Water Systems in Vietnam that Pilgrims100 are supporting in 2023.
Read a program update of Cambodia: Light of Mercy (Phnom Penh)
Read the program update of Vietnam: Construction High Tech water filter systems for coastal residents.
Updates from Pilgrims 100
Pilgrims 100
Pilgrims 2024 Awards Evening
Pilgrims 100 raise $85,000 for Timor-Leste water project
Winning Project 2021
How Pilgrims 100 works
- All members’ monies are held in trust by Jesuit Mission.
- Pilgrims 100 members receive detailed information regarding a shortlist of nominated projects and can vote for their preferred project in November each year.
- The group seeks out sustainable projects where the money will have a long-term impact.
- The funds are awarded to the project that collectively gains the most member votes.
- Jesuit Mission is responsible for the stewardship of the project and the disbursement of the funds to the winning project. An administration fee is deducted by Jesuit Mission.
- All donations are tax deductible.
Following the selection of the successful project each year, members receive regular updates on the progress and success of the project. They may also have the opportunity to visit the project. This visit is an optional extra at members’ own cost.
For more information
Please contact
James Hill, Chair
P: 0412 163 142 (SMS in the first instance and we will return your call)
E: pilgrims100@jesuitmission.org.au