Posted by Editor/Richard Pitt

This week we hear from a young traveller Michelle Lorschy who has spent time at the St Judes facility in Tanzania.- an update on the progress of the School of St Jude established by Gemma Sisia (an Australian girl in 2002)

We will also hear from PP Richard Pitt on the Sri Lankan orphanage and Jo Karaolis will present more Community Caring Awards for the Dish and Fusion. 

A background to the Sri Lankan Orphanage is provided by Richard for your interest.

"The orphanage was built as a result of the 26th December 2004 Tsunami. Fundraising took the better part of 2005-2006. Building took place in 2007 - 2008. 80 girls moved in early in 2009.The official opening took place on 16th April 2009"