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Order of Malta Australia

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The Dignity Loans Program

29/04/2016 


Helping to create employment and stability for families living in difficult economic situations.

Since June 2014, the Fund has been supporting a program for people working to create a better economic future for themselves and their families in Palestine. We support the initiative of our Ambassador in the region who is providing interest-free loans to individuals and co-operative projects that have the ability to increase income, create jobs, and serve the community.

beesIn 2015, two sisters in Tulkarem received a loan to become beekeepers. They sell honey faster than they can produce it, and have been able to provide employment for family members.

In 2016, a young mother in Salfit received a loan to open a sewing studio which will help her provide for her family and sponsor her education.sewing

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The Australian Association

The Australian Association, formed in 1974, currently has in excess of 300 members and aspirant members across every State and Territory of Australia. We also have ongoing and strong links with the Order’s National Associations throughout the Asia Pacific Region including in Singapore and the Philippines and with members of the Order in New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand and Korea. The Order of Malta is committed to serving Our Lords the Poor and Sick worldwide and has done so for over 900 years. This website shares with you the history, mission and current activities of the Order of Malta in Australia, and provides links to the work of the Order world-wide.