PROJECT COMPASSION – WEEK 4

INDONESIA – Arsad, an Indonesian farmer, had no toilet, so he and his family always had to walk into the forest to an open defecation area. His family was often sick and open defecation caused many neighbourhood disputes. With the support of Caritas Australia and its partner, Laz Harfa, Arsad took part in hygiene, sanitation and financial management training also distributing soap and masks amongst their community. He then funded the building of a toilet in his house and helped other community members to save for toilets.

Arsad’s family is healthier, their community improved hygiene and sanitation, and funded their own toilets. Arsad inspired his community to ‘Be More.’ “We help each other, the ‘togetherness’ is growing. Our solidarity has increased,” Arsad says.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2021 and help improve the health and wellbeing of communities in Indonesia so they can work towards eradicating poverty, providing a better future for all.

Donations to Project Compassion 2021 supports Caritas Australia’s community development and emergency relief programs in partnership with marginalised communities around the world.

You can donate through our Parish offertory boxes, Project Compassion envelopes (found at the back of the church), by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion  or phoning 1800 024 413.