Annually, HOPE worldwide Australia makes a financial appeal to the SPA (South Pacific & Austrlia) region Churches of Christ to raise much needed funds for its humanitarian programs across the region. The appeal opens in June 2022 and is left open until the year end. Our goal is to raise $40,000.

This year, with ongoing needs in Fiji and Papua New Guinea, the appeal will focus support to these 2 countries. 

Papua New Guinea:

1. Support for the Mercy Care primary school which caters for 250 students. Support will cover teacher salary, training, stationery and developing a nurturing care framework to foster better health and wellbeing of students.

2. Rebuilding a health post in Kalvary, Simbu provice, Central Highlands. This small clinic allows remote communities living in mountainous areas to access essential primary health care. The clinic needs repair and rebuilding. A group of international volunteers are scheduled to start this work in December 2022.

3.  Building fund for a Community Centre in Port Moresby. This will used for HOPE worldwide PNG education programs as well as providing a meeting place for the Port Moresby Church of Christ.

Fiji:

1. Food aid to vulnerable families. The current food vouchure program has been very successful in preventing hunger for hundreds of families. Funds are needed to keep this going in 2022.

2. Refurbishing a village clinic. International volunteers will serve in this this community project planned later in 2022.

3. Child minding services and Kindergarten support. Demand for these service exceeds supply and many children are left alone at home in dangerous situations whilst parents work. This program provides a safe learning environment for young children.

Thank you for your support! If you require more information, please do not hesitate to contact me: mark.timlin@hopeww.org. If you prefer to make a donation by direct bank transfer, BSB: 633-000, Acc: 150725133. Details also on our website www.hopeworldwide.org.au.