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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.

Thank you from Timor-Leste

July 10, 2020

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.

COVID-19 impact deepens in the slums of Myanmar

June 26, 2020

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.

Refugees in Malawi finding hope through resilience!

June 19, 2020

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

Xavier Jesuit School Cambodia Update

June 3, 2020

Fr Quyen tells us of the visits he recently made to students’ families, and how grateful he is to be able to help those families by sharing what he can.

COVID-19 Emergency Action Fund

May 20, 2020

Watch a 3-minute video on the COVID-19 crisis in India and how the Jesuits are helping poverty-stricken communities.

Photos from our program partners on the ground

May 13, 2020

We wanted to bring you some heart-warming photos of our program partners who are working tirelessly to help the vulnerable communities that are most affected by the COVID-19.

How our Cambodian partner is bringing dignity to the unemployed

April 29, 2020

With border closures because of Coronavirus, thousands of migrant workers have returned home to Cambodia and are now without work. KBO is currently preparing to train more people in SRI.