CARITAS PROJECT COMPASSION 2022

At St Mary’s we are promoting the theme, For All Future Generations.  Your children will learn about who Project Compassion is for, why we are fundraising and how their giving can help.

Some ways that you and your family could make a difference could be:

-          Giving up weekly canteen money;

-          Going without takeaway during Lent;

-          Giving the loose change found around the home; and

-          Giving pocket money.

Some families would have received a Project Compassion box but we are still waiting on more.  However we have boxes in each classroom and we encourage your children to make a difference and fill their class box.

Each week of Lent, we will share the story of another person who always goes further. These stories show how Caritas Australia’s training, development and support have improved their way of life.

Biru's story

India

Biru lives in a rural village in India. He lost mobility in one of his legs, after contracting polio as a child, which makes it difficult for him to walk. He managed to complete his education until grade six but was always dependent on his parents to get him to school because he was unable to walk so far on his own.

With your generous support, Biru was able to access an entrepreneurship and livelihoods training program, run by Caritas Australia’s partner, Caritas India.

He gained the support and skills he needed to establish his own bicycle repair business. Participating in the program also helped Biru to apply for government disability and housing schemes.  

Now, Biru is financially independent and can forge a path out of poverty for his four young daughters.