Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
Christmas can be a challenging time for families facing financial struggles. To provide some cheer to these families, SSSIO volunteers from the New South Wales Region of Australia generously give them Christmas hampers every year. On December 14, 2023, Sai volunteers delivered 42 Christmas hampers…
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Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Birthday was celebrated at Mt. Eden War Memorial Hall in Auckland by Sai Centers from Auckland, Hamilton, and Rotorua on November 23, 2023. The evening commenced with Veda chanting and the symbolic lighting of the lamp. SSE children took the spotlight…
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Members of the SSSIO New Zealand, as part of their ongoing commitment to environmental restoration, have been regularly involved in several tree-planting activities organized by various conservation groups. On September 2, 2023, fifteen SSSIO volunteers joined a streamside initiative organized by Conservation Volunteers New Zealand…
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As part of the Sai 100 Tree Planting Initiative, on August 20, 2023, twenty-four SSSIO volunteers in Auckland joined in a massive community effort to plant 2,500 trees at the Shakespear Regional Park, one of Auckland’s most visited nature reserves. The day’s activities, organized by…
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Trees provide sustenance, clean the air, protect the soil, and generously provide shade, fruits, and other benefits. In a February 6, 1993 divine discourse, Sri Sathya Sai Baba said, “Trees play a vital role in helping mankind to receive oxygen from the atmosphere while they…
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Retreat in New Zealand Category: Zone 3, Devotion, Young Adults Tag: New Zealand A weekend retreat for women’s health and spiritual rejuvenation was organized by the Ladies Wing of the SSSIO New Zealand from May 26 to 28, 2023, at the Waitetuna Retreat Center in…
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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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