Thank you for your generous donation to Assisi Aid Projects! Every donation has a real impact on the lives of the women we work with in India, Indonesia and Nepal.

At Assisi Aid Projects our work is simple but powerful: we support women to build livelihoods and live with dignity. Our projects create a safe space for women to learn key life and business skills, have conversations about gender and women’s rights, and establish pathways to earning sustainable incomes.

With your donations we are able to work with inspiring women like Manimuthu. Manimuthu is a 57-year-old widow in rural Tamil Nadu, India, who has faced many of the challenges common to widows and single women. With little support and few chances to earn an income or feel part of their community, women can become isolated, taking a serious toll on their health, confidence, and sense of self-worth.

Our work in India encourages women like Manimuthu to rebuild their confidence, understand their rights, and tap into their entrepreneurial potential. After taking part in a hands-on training program to learn how to make mats and bags, Manimuthu used an interest-free business loan to start her own small business. Now, Manimuthu’s earning a steady income from the bags and mats she makes and sells. For Manimuthu, “The Single Women’s Project group and the training helped me feel strong and respected. My family now includes me in all decisions, and I feel proud to be part of village meetings”.

To learn more about our projects and Assisi Aid Projects, please visit us at www.assisi.org.au , email us at assisi@assisi.org.au , or contact us on 03 9070 9040.

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Our projects are supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).