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Gratitude Webinar

July 29, 2020

Thank you for joining us on our first webinar! Fr Jinhyuk Park SJ from Xavier Jesuit School Cambodia shared with us what he saw and experienced whilst visiting these vulnerable families.

Winter edition of the Jesuit Mission newsletter, Reflections

July 21, 2020

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.

Delivering emergency relief during Timorese lockdown

July 21, 2020

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.

Bridging the Pandemic Gap

July 21, 2020

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.