Pysche Mae is from Manila in the Philippines. She lives with her family on the edge of an urban garbage dump. Before her family received support, life was a constant struggle to buy enough food and pay school fees. They were unable to save money and when desperate borrowed from moneylenders at exorbitant interest rates.
Caritas Australia helped establish savings groups to support income-generating activities such as bag and card making. Members have also established a small community shop.
Caritas supports classes on informal adult education, art, English, computing and volleyball. The youth have established leadership groups that meet regularly.
Project Compassion boxes now available at the back of the church. Your donation to Project Compassion will allow communities like Psyche Mae's to become self reliant and to look forward to a more productive and peaceful future.