Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
On August 4, 2024, the SSSIO Australia NSW (New South Wales) Region collaborated to provide warm meals and essential care items to the homeless community in Sydney’s Central Business District. The Ladies’ team prepared 30 warm meals while families with SSE children packed dental hygiene…
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National Tree Day, an annual Australian event promoted by Planet Ark, encourages planting trees, shrubs, and ground covers to enhance the environment. This year, SSSIO Australia participated in group planting events organized by local councils, Planet Ark, and private initiatives. Tree saplings were planted throughout…
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The Vibhuti Cup, a sports event held in Sydney on June 16, 2024, drew a crowd of about 60, including Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) children aged five and under. Emphasizing the importance of a healthy body and mind, the event attracted football teams, SSE teachers,…
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On July 21, 2024, the Northern Region of the SSSIO of New Zealand held an uplifting Guru Poornima celebration, attended by 214 devotees. This year’s event was led by young adults, Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) teachers, and children who brought a freshness to the celebration….
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On July 13, 2024, the SSSIO of New Zealand hosted its Second Leadership Workshop of the year. This workshop built on the previous session’s focus on overcoming barriers and challenges, with a specific emphasis on improving communication. The breakout sessions addressed strategies to tackle communication…
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The Sri Sathya Sai Center in Melbourne, one of Australia’s oldest Sai centers, celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023. One of its impactful service projects is providing meals for about 25-30 hungry people every Thursday at the Queen Victoria Market. Members offer various items such…
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On May 12, 2024, 56 SSSIO members from across Australia joined thousands of others in the community in the Mother’s Day Classic Walk. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for life-saving research into breast and ovarian cancer, significant causes of death and disability…
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SSSIO members in New Zealand participated in the ‘Nature in the City’ Arbor Day Tree Planting event in Hamilton, New Zealand, from May 30 to June 1, 2024. This initiative aimed to boost the city’s native vegetation cover from a current 2% to a target…
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In 2000, to celebrate Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 75th birthday, Tasmanian Sai volunteers planted 75 trees on their property to create a wildlife corridor along a cleared creek bed and surrounding slopes. The following year, 76 trees were planted, and the following two years, 77…
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The SSSIO New Zealand’s Northern Region observed Aradhana Mahotsavam on April 23, 2024, with an event that featured inspiring speakers and an SSE presentation. About 200 attendees were present. The theme was Sathya Sai Baba’s omnipresence in our lives. It began with invocations and Vedic…
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