Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
National Tree Day, Australia’s largest annual tree planting event, is intended to raise environmental awareness and help Australians connect with nature. In 2020, the event was organized on August 2. In South Australia, 16 SSSIO volunteers enthusiastically participated in their local event, planting 1,100 trees….
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The Sai Medical Unit in conjunction with SSSIO of Australia recently organized a successful Sai Health Week between September 5–13, 2020. In Western Australia, a Healthy Ageing Workshop was organized to raise awareness of important health issues for those over 40. The event introduced attendees…
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The SSSIO celebrated Avatar Declaration Day on October 20, 2020 with an inspiring program organized by volunteers from Western Australia and Tasmania. The program highlighted His works and the projects of the SSSIO. In an enthralling conversation between two long-time devotees, Ms. Jenny Monson, and…
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At a small ceremony held at the Vishnu-Shiva temple, the Salvation Army, a non-profit organization, and the South New South Wales Major recognized SSSIO volunteers for their untiring service during the bushfires that devastated the state in 2019. It was attended by Minister Zed Seslja,…
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In April/May 2020, 160 Tamil immigrant families in New South Wales faced extreme hardship due to the pandemic-induced lockdown. Between April and mid-October 2020, volunteers donated approximately 1,600 kilograms of rice, lentils, oil, sugar, flour, salt, chickpeas, and milk to two organizations which assist the…
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During September19-20, 2020, Sri Sathya Sai volunteers in Auckland participated in the Auckland Council’s tree planting project at Sanders Reserve, a 41-acre recreation park located at Waitemata Harbor in Paremoremo. A local community group, Sustainable Paremoremo, has been involved in the park’s restoration by cleaning…
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On May 27, 2020, volunteers including young adults from the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Sigatoka, a town on the island of Viti Levu, came together to clean up the Sigatoka School for Special Education, which was adversely impacted by Cyclone Herald. The school, comprising…
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Since 2004, SSIO volunteers in New Zealand have been serving meals to people in need at the Phoenix House. The volunteers serve food to nearly 25 disadvantaged individuals every alternate Tuesday.
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In July 2020, the Sathya Sai International Organization (SSIO) of New South Wales (NSW) Region East and NSW Region West organized a service project called “Love in Action”. Volunteers provided food and books to people in need, donated blood, wrote inspiring letters to cheer up…
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On July 18, 2020, 13 SSIO volunteers joined 60 members of the Auckland Council, Manukau Beautification Trust, and the public in an environmental cleanup project. The group cleaned the surroundings, collected rubbish, and joined in painting projects and planting trees. The Tararata Stream Team also…
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