stories. So many of them talked about being able to complete their schooling, access adequate health services, and of the self- help groups that enabled their parents to increase family income and break the cycle of poverty. The children all had a great sense of hope for the future and told me of their dreams that included being policemen, accountants and doctors, things which
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hope our Christmas newsletter finds you very well, and that 2024 has been a peaceful, happy year for you and your loved ones. After almost a year in my role at INA I am humbled, enriched and inspired by all I’ve seen on our projects. One of the things that really attracted me to INA, as I’ve shared with many of you, is INA’s approach to working exclusively through local partners in every country we support. It means we're not just supporting health,
would not have been possible without your support. It was a powerful reminder of the impact ChildLink has on each individual child as well as their family and the wider community. Thank you for the important role you’ve played in enabling such positive change, whether through ChildLink, SHE or funding a particular project. Your contribution has provided much- needed support and hope for the children, families and communities that we serve together. I look forward to continuing this amazing and fulfilling journey with you as we help break the cycle of poverty, inspire communities and build a brighter, more equitable world for all.
“BECAUSE OF THE TENDER MERCY OF OUR GOD, THE RISING SUN WILL COME TO US FROM HEAVEN…TO SHINE ON THOSE LIVING IN DARKNESS, TO GUIDE OUR FEET IN PATHS OF PEACE.” - LUKE 1 : 78-79
education and livelihood programs in nine countries, but investing in building the capacity of local partner organisations to solve the challenges faced by their own communities. We recognise that local insights and expertise are essential ingredients of strong solutions in the short term, and ensuring sustainable solutions in the long term. We are committed to locally led development, and
Wishing you peace and joy this Christmas. God bless,
DR ANDREW CATFORD CEO
empowering local people to deliver local solutions. After 25 years of experience in international development across a variety of countries, I am so grateful to partner with you all, working together, from a place of compassion and respect, to allow the tender mercies of God to shine brightly and see our long-term vision of sustainable impact continue far beyond any one particular project. As INA marks 50 years of operating from Australia, we remain deeply committed to empowering women and children to emerge from extreme poverty. Each local partner has developed impressively effective solutions, and I was able to see this firsthand over the course of the year. In Ethiopia I had the opportunity to see the life changing impact of INA’s ChildLink Program implemented by our wonderful local lead partner Bole Bible Baptist Church (BBBC). It was a real privilege to sit together with ChildLink children and hear their
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