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Protecting and empowering women in Indonesia

With the support of a small grant from the Australian Volunteers Program, Nurani Perempuan has helped survivors of sexual violence form a support group. Here Nurani Perempuan’s Director, Ibu Meri shares the organisation’s story.

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People-to-people

Reigniting the ‘fire of life’ for communities in Tanzania

How an Australian volunteer and a non-government organisation in Tanzania worked together remotely to improve health services in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.

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People-to-people

Indigenous women connecting across the Pacific

Meet Austy Rose, who shared her knowledge and skills with iTaukei women in Fiji.

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People-to-people

How one partner organisation in Fiji is sharing traditional knowledge and increasing resilience

With the support of a small grant from the Australian Volunteers Program, SVTC has strengthened the capacity of rural Fijian women in disaster resilience through strengthening traditional knowledge and increasing food security.

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People-to-people

Enhancing LGBTIQA+ rights and equality in Fiji

Rainbow Pride Foundation in Fiji is a not-for-profit organisation working to promote and support LGBTIQA+ rights and equality.

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People-to-people

Partner organisations in Solomon Islands and Kiribati working to end violence against women

Violence against women not only goes against basic human rights, it also prevents women from achieving social, political and economic equality.

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People-to-people

How one volunteer is enhancing English language proficiency in Laos

Meet Kim White, an Australian volunteer making the most of her retirement to support vital youth services in Laos.

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People-to-people

Giving back to Tonga

The story of a remote turned in country volunteer who has come full circle on their volunteering journey.

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People-to-people

How one Australian volunteer is helping to spread the word about AFL in Vanuatu, as AFL Vanuatu prepares to enter a team in the 2023 International Cup.

AFL Vanuatu players on the field
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International relations
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