Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
In an act of compassion, the Birthing Kit Foundation (Australia) provides birthing kits and education in clean birthing practices for mothers giving birth at home in remote regions. The kits reduce infections at high-risk moments during labor, birth, and immediately post-birth for the mother, newborn,…
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SSSIO members in Mt. Eden, New Zealand, celebrated Chinese New Year with an uplifting program. During the devotional session, a member sang Chinese versions of two bhajans and gave a brief spiritual talk. Ms. Pam Louis, secretary of the New Zealand Malaysia Business Association, also…
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On World Health Day, April 8, 2023, an SSSIO team of two physicians, four nurses, and a dietician provided free medical tests and nutritional advice to more than 100 participants at the Otara Manafest held at the Otara Town Center in Auckland, New Zealand. The…
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On March 11, 2023, 60 SSSIO volunteers came together with leaders of various indigenous and faith groups to organize a ‘Fun Day Out for Our Special Children’ in partnership with several special needs community support agencies and the Local Kaipataki Community Facilities Trust. Over 400…
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Tropical cyclone Gabrielle struck New Zealand on February 12, 2023, causing major flooding and massive damage to property and infrastructure. Thousands of people were displaced, and there was a tragic loss of 11 lives on the North Island of New Zealand. Following another massive flood…
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Nearly 150 SSSIO volunteers, including young adults and children, enthusiastically participated in a rejuvenating three-day National Retreat in Auckland, New Zealand, between February 10 and 12, 2023. Aravind Balasubramanya, the keynote speaker, enthralled the audience with a talk about balancing family, work, life, and spiritual…
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It has been service, service, and more service in Australia as SSSIO volunteers helped fulfill local needs. They continued to serve their communities during the new wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Volunteers from the Wembley Sai Center of Western Australia cook and deliver hot food,…
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On January 15, 2022, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai underwater volcano in the South Pacific erupted, covering the island nation with volcanic ash, cutting off electricity, and paralyzing communications. A tsunami triggered by the blast ripped across the islands of Tonga, causing flooding and widespread damage…
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Ten volunteers in Hamilton participated in a local tree planting program to rehabilitate the wetlands around a local park. Amid the bright sunshine, the volunteers did their part in preserving Mother Nature by planting various trees such as harakeke (flax), ti kouka (cabbage tree), kowhai,…
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SSSIO volunteers in the Queensland Region, in partnership with the Baha’i community and the Tzu Chi Foundation, organized A Prayers for Peace session for peace and well-being of people in war-torn Afghanistan. The Afghan Community Association in Queensland participated in the session. The program commenced…
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