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Promises, promises: foreign aid and the Federal election
Beyond the snappy slogans, baby-kissing and photo ops inherent on the hustings, policy announcements take centre stage. However, asylum seeker issues aside, it’s been a relatively quiet Federal Election campaign on the foreign policy front.
Of course, elections are more likely won (or lost) on issues closer to home and their affect on voters’ hip-pockets. But if you’re also concerned about what the result on August 21 will mean for Australia’s financial commitment to the world’s developing nations. ... read more |
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Opportunities like a small business budgeting program that provides advice on business planning and financial management. A microcredit program which provides small loans to individual women to start a business and savings and social support mechanisms through the establishment of community level self help groups. Functional literacy and business related numeracy education and health rducation workshops improve understanding of health and hygiene, family planning and mental health.
Your life changing generosity will be multiplied 6 times, allowing us to build on the work we’ve started, together, empowering vulnerable women and girls and giving them the opportunity of a much brighter future. ...more |
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