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In this edition, you will read inspiring stories of change with farmers in Cambodia doubling their rice harvests; young male students in Timor enjoying the safe and secure surrounds of a new dormitory; and see how our Jesuit partners are responding to those communities most affected by COVID-19.More >

An emergency relief program run by the Jesuits in Timor-Leste is offering critical assistance to vulnerable communities during the country’s COVID-19 lockdown. The program identified 480 families in dire need in the regions of Ulmera, Railaco following lockdown measures; the restrictions were immediately preceded by floods in which several people were killed, homes and crops destroyed, and drinking water contaminated.More >

It’s a long walk from Sydney to Cambodia – more than 7,000 kilometres. But students at St Ignatius’ College Riverview laced up their boots and set off on this epic journey – or a simulation of it, at least – to raise over $10,000 for thousands of Cambodians living in the Battambang area whose livelihoods have been impacted by COVID-19.More >

Over the last few weeks, our Jesuit partners in Timor-Leste have been visiting the most severely affected areas in the country to distribute emergency food and essential supplies to the vulnerable families. Here are some messages of gratitude from these families. More >

Our program partners in countries such as India and Myanmar are bracing for the worst in the next few months, as the impact of COVID-19 infiltrates wider and deeper into their communities. More >

Fr David Holdcroft SJ tells us more about the resilience of the refugees and the success of the Digital Inclusion program in Malawi.More >