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Empower communities to lead their own development
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Empower communities to lead
their own development
…donate to Australian Volunteers International
By donating to Australian Volunteers International, you support an organisation that
puts people at the centre of development. Our approach is to listen to communities
and respond to their initiatives, and then identify the resources and knowledge
needed to make their development goals a reality. It’s such an effective way for
people to create a livelihood for themselves and their households; we know this
through research and from our 60 years experience in international development.
One example of this people oriented approach is our work with the Cooperative for Tais, Culture and Sustainable Development (Cooperativa Tais,
Kultura, Desenvolvimento Sustenavel, CTKDS) in Timor-Leste. You can read the full story on page eight of how Timorese women in remote villages are
working together to rebuild their livelihoods - with the support of AVI and volunteers like Deb Salvagno – so they can lead their own development and
determine a brighter future for themselves.
It’s a wonderful example of empowerment, and how through mentoring and guidance a community and economy can fl ourish. Our partnership with
CTKDS is just one example of an overseas organisation we support, and by investing a donation into AVI, you help enable us to expand our activities
and strengthen the work of our partners overseas.
Empower a community today by supporting the work of Australian Volunteers International. Together we can ensure everyone has access to the
resources they need, the opportunities to achieve their potential and the right to make decisions about the kind of development they want to
participate in.
Please give generously today and support the amazing work of our volunteers.
To donate to AVI’s maternal health appeal, visit
www.australianvolunteers.com/support or call 1800 331 292.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Thank you for your support.
Above > Otelia Da Consesat (right) is one of the talented women in the
Cooperativa Tais Kultura Dezenvolvimento Sustantavel group, seen here weaving.
Photo > Louise Cooper/AVI
“I would like to see CTKDS help more
women all over the Lautem district
and become a strong organisation
with women in positions of
leadership to lead their communities.”
- Mana Elsa, CTKDS