How would you like to be involved in international aid to developing countries?
Protecting tens of thousands of children from contaminated water?
Helping people affected by disasters rebuild their homes?
Disaster Aid Australia is looking for volunteers to help us deliver life changing help to developing countries in our region.
Even if you can only spare a few hours you can help us make a difference.
To find our more; contact us on: admin@disasteraidaustralia.org.au
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The 17th of October is the International Day For Eradication of Poverty with the theme ‘Dignity For All in Practice‘.
With over 1.5billion living in persistent poverty many people experience their dignity being denied and disrespected.
Disaster Aid Australia respects everyone that we assist, in developing countries.
We have found that our aid assists in the eradication of poverty in both of our programs.
Smart Aid
Following major disasters such as typhoons the destruction that occurs has the greatest effect on the poorest people, and can make their poverty much worse.
When we respond we show our respect by;
Consulting with those affected to find out what they want, rather than impose a ‘Western Solution’.
Treat those affected as a resource to work with us in the disaster recovery, rather than victims.
By our ‘Build Back Better’ approach we aim to not just rebuild, but provide homes that are more resiliant to future disasters.
Our experiance has shown this approach also builds the self respect of those affected.
We have found when we have revisited the communities we have helped, they are very proud of what has been achieved.
Safe Water For Every Child
When providing SkyHydrants we work in a true partnership, with the local community, so it becomes ‘their’ installation, and a source of pride.
Some of the ways that we have see our SkyHydrants have helped reduce poverty are:
Families previously paying up to a third of their income on bottled water now only pay a minor amount for SkyHydrant water.
With less illness people are able to work more often.
Reducing childrens ill health by 70% to 80% means better educational prospects and long term better jobs.
Safe Water bringing investment in industries such as food procesing, that lead to job opportunties.
Coconut Sugar Plant
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While in the Philippines in August Disaster Aid Australia, in conjunction with our Philippine partner, Balay Mindanaw, formally launched our two new five year projects for the Philippines.
These are:
Bangsamoro Health and Peace Project
Mindanao Safe water Project
Each project is based on providing at least five SkyHydrant installations a year for the initial five years of the project.
Each installation will provide safe drinking water for a Barangay (village) of 700 residents
At the launch we were able to announce, thanks to support from Australia, we have been able to exceed our target for 2022-2023 with a total of 16 SkyHydrants sponsored.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Display of Sponsors Plaques
Each Australian $5,000 sponsorship covers the cost of the delivering a SkyHydrant to the Philippines and a $1,000 grant for pipes and tanks.
Disaster Aid Australia are already looking for sponsors for 2023-2024.
Balay Mindanaw are also looking for Mindanao Rotary Clubs to act as ‘Installation Partners’
Celebrating the Energy Globe Award
During the launch DAA’s CEO Brian Ashworth took the opportunity to present Balay Mindanaw with copies of the Energy Globe certificates awarded to DAA for its ‘Safe Water for Every Child,Philippines’, program.
Presenting the Framed Certificates
Brian was able to tell the audience that our success was only possible because of the commitment of the whole Balay Mindanaw organisation.
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