Annual Reports 2025

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Newsletter 2024

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Newsletter 2024

More than 77,000 people in countries around the world have been impacted through the work of SAID over the past year. Clean water, safer villages, quality education, empowered leaders, thriving communities, and so much more has been achieved, thanks to your partnership.

To provide you with a brief insight into this incredible work, our latest newsletter highlights the Papua New Guinea Youth Mentoring Program, the Sponsorship Isang Kaagapay Program (SiKaP) in the Philippines, and the Karonga Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (KiWASH) Program in Malawi.

"Thank you for your generous contribution to humanitarian and community development worldwide. Your prayers and gifts are transforming the lives of individuals, families and groups, but also, through the 'ripple effect,' they're impacting entire communities … I hope you enjoy reading this snapshot of the work of SAID. Your support truly empowers people in vulnerable situations to thrive socially, economically and spiritually."

- Major Jenny Begent
Head of Salvation Army International Development

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Annual Reports 2024

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A Future Delivered - Nisha's Journey to Becoming a Midwife

Daniel Harris — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:27:00 +1100

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A Future Delivered - Nisha's Journey to Becoming a Midwife

Nisha, a 17-year-old girl from a low-income family in Lodhran District, lives with her parents and four siblings in a cramped two-room house. To accommodate the family, the kitchen and washroom are located outside. Her father, a mason, earns just 800 rupees a day (approx. $4.30 AUD), barely enough to meet basic needs. Because meat is too expensive, the family follows a vegetarian diet - yet they often go hungry.

Despite these hardships, Nisha dreamed of becoming a midwife - a profession that would allow her to serve her community and support her family. However, the nearest vocational college is a 30-minute rickshaw ride away, and the six-day-a-week, 18-month course was financially out of reach.

The Sustainable and Resilient Community Development Project (SRDP), led by The Salvation Army, stepped in to provide financial assistance for both travel and tuition fees, making it possible for Nisha to pursue her training. This support is not just helping her gain a qualification-it's opening the door to a secure government job, which will offer long-term financial stability for her and her family.

Nisha's journey illustrates how SRDP:

Removes financial barriers to vocational education for marginalised women.
Builds pathways out of poverty through skill development and employment opportunities.
Promotes gender equity by supporting women's education, livelihoods and financial independence.
Strengthens community health by training local women in essential services like midwifery.

With SRDP's support, Nisha is on track to become a qualified midwife. Her success will not only transform her own life but also improve maternal and child health outcomes in her community. Her story is a powerful example of how targeted development initiatives can break the cycle of poverty and empower the next generation of women.

Case study

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Case study

The Mseto Resilience WASH and Food Security Project supports communities in Kenya to improve access to food and water, financial literacy, public health and child rights. This project is supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

As a result of the training provided by the project, participants like Joseph have seen considerable improvements in their livelihoods. Prior to the project, Joseph had worked various jobs but had found it challenging to know exactly what to do with his life. After receiving training on sustainable agriculture, he decided to clear the land he had at home and use it for farming. For the last two seasons he has grown a variety of produce including maize, beans and sweet potatoes. This has not only enabled him to provide food for his family, but he has been able to sell the surplus to his neighbours. This has increased his overall nutrition and food security, as well as provided him with additional income.

Joseph at his farm where he has been able to produce food for his family. He has planted variety of crops including maize, beans and sweet potatoes.

The project also assisted in building pit latrines in a primary school in his community. Joseph supported the project to dig the holes for the latrines and provided local materials to help build the structures. He has expressed that he is able to make better decisions on health matters since receiving training from the project.

Soap and savings - building resilient communities in Malawi

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Soap and savings - building resilient communities in Malawi

TSA Malawi's WASH, Resilience and Food Security project supports rural communities in Malawi to have improved access to water, sanitation, hygiene, improved food security and access to financial services. The project is supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) and Swedish Government (Sida) though the Swedish Mission Council. It is implemented by The Salvation Army Malawi Territory.

Judith Kalima, a mother of four, lives with her family in Salima District Malawi. She explained to us that in her rural community it is challenging for women to find stable work to support their families. She lacked access to financial services and decision-making over her finances.

"Before the project, I had nothing to rely on. Now, I can make and sell soap with my fellow women from our soap-making group, and I no longer worry about where the next meal will come from. I feel proud because I can now support my family. My children are in school and I no longer feel like a burden. I am part of something meaningful."

Judith has joined a Village Savings and Loan program which provides access to safe and low-interest loans. She has joined a soap-making community-based organisation and finds a sense of community with the other members. She is able to pay school fees and meet other household needs through the income generated. Through the skills learnt, she is able to manage her finances and, as she explained, her confidence has grown.

Judith and the group pouring soap into moulds which are later cut and sold.

SAID Agriculture Evaluation Synthesis Report

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Newsletter 2025

Daniel Harris — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:29:00 +1000

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Newsletter 2025

More than 74,000 people around the world were directly helped by Salvation Army International Development (SAID)-supported projects last year - with a ripple effect reaching and deeply impacting many more people and communities.

From clean water and safer villages to quality education, empowered leaders and stronger communities, this work is building health, resilience, financial stability, faith and hope.

Through the faithful prayers, donations, fundraising and advocacy of our supporters, SAID delivers life-changing community development projects across three regions: the Africa Zone, South Asia Zone and South Pacific and East Asia Zone. Within each zone, SAID partners with local teams in selected countries to respond to real needs in meaningful, sustainable ways.

This is faith in action - walking out Jesus' call in Romans 12:10: "Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves."

The 2026 SAID newsletter shares powerful stories of transformation - lives, families and communities restored in places of deep need. It is a testament to what is possible when faith, compassion and action come together.

Together, we are creating lasting change and sharing goodness and hope for the future.

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Annual Report 2023

Alex Walker — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:28:00 +1000

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Annual Report 2023

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Spring Newsletter 2023

Daniel Harris — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:11:00 +1100

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Spring Newsletter 2023

What a joy it is to be able to share the stories of the lives who have been impacted through SAID's community projects and initiatives in vulnerable communities overseas.

"Thank you for your resilience and commitment to achieving long-term change for people in need around the world. Day by day, person by person, community by community - together we are improving the lives of vulnerable people and giving them hope for the future. Because of your support, we are seeing communities becoming healthy and safe. Individuals are discovering sustainable livelihoods and children are becoming less vulnerable to exploitation. People have improved access to food, clean water and hygiene facilities, and received education around safety and rights. Importantly, our mission support projects are also nurturing communities spiritually through local corps and officers. I am grateful to all of our partners for your ongoing commitment to working with SAID. Enjoy this snapshot of what we have achieved together!"

- Major Judith Soeters
Head of Salvation Army International Development

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Annual Report 2022

Alex Walker — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:49:00 +1000

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Annual Report 2022

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Annual Report 2021

Emerald Desa — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:19:00 +1100

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Annual Report 2021

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Summer Newsletter 2022

James Howard — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:28:00 +1100

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Summer Newsletter 2022

What a joy it is to be able to share the stories of the lives who have been impacted through SAID's community projects and initiatives in vulnerable communities overseas.

This newsletter focuses on three areas - Livelihoods, Child Rights and Health. You will be encouraged and inspired as you read the transformative stories of men, women and children who are now living with hope for the future.

The KiWash project in Malawi is training farmers in sustainable, conservation agricultural methods. This project has also impacted 2,325 people in 465 households giving them access to safe drinking water close to their homes.

The Kwetu project in Tanzania is aimed at ending human trafficking, and a new project in Uganda is training women, girls, men and boys with skills that are empowering adolescent girls and keeping them in school for as long as possible.

All of this is only possible through the kindness and generosity of our donors, which supports the hard work and diligence of our teams in Australia and overseas.

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Improving Access to Income and Stability through Conservation Agriculture

Emerald Desa — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:52:00 +1000

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Improving Access to Income and Stability through Conservation Agriculture

Image: Anna's backyward garden in northern Malawi.

With support from the Australian Government, through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP), the Salvation Army Malawi is implementing the Karonga WASH and Food Security (KiWASH) Project in northern Malawi.

By training farmers in Conservation Agriculture and providing vegetable seeds, the KiWASH project is assisting farmers to produce more food in their gardens, which can increase household food security and provide households with a source of income.

Forty-year-old Anna, a project participant, is widowed and previously supported her two daughters and two grandchildren by travelling to the mountainside to produce charcoal. However, selling charcoal did not provide enough income for her family.

After receiving Chinese cabbage and mustard seeds from the KiWASH project, Anna established a backyard garden. Implementing the Conservation Agriculture methods she learned from The Salvation Army, and with support from the community Conservation Agriculture Committee and project staff, Anna was able to harvest enough to feed her family.

Anna explains "My vegetables grew well to the extent that I had enough to eat and surplus to sell to people within the community which gave me opportunity to stop going to the mountain to burn charcoal and focus on other productive things at my home. I now have time to support my family well."

Selling vegetables has changed Anna's life in unexpected ways. Because she does not have to travel long distances to source charcoal, Anna has more time to care for her family and even to follow up their performance in school.

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Hope and Ambition Thrive in North-West Kenya

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Hope and Ambition Thrive in North-West Kenya

In the north-west of Kenya, lies Turkana, the poorest county in the country, with 95% of the population living below the poverty line.

The dry and erratic climate causes many problems with accessing food and water, while its remoteness means there is a lack of education and health provisions. The Salvation Army is working to address all of these issues through an ambitious project looking to improve access to clean water and safe sanitation, train communities on the use of drought-resistant crops and how to minimise their water use. Alongside all of this we will be helping to improve people's livelihood through training, livestock provision and the creation of savings groups.

Leah Lopua is a mother of 11 children and the chairperson of her local savings group in the small village of Nanam in Lokichoggio.

Leah was elected because of her evident leadership skills in the village. She leads a group of 40 women who meet weekly. From the pool of money kept in a metal box with three padlocks, the group members can borrow small loans. Using the loans, most of the women are engaging in livestock businesses, grocery and bead making.

Leah says, 'We joined the group since life was very difficult for each of us. We decided we needed to support one another.' She continues to say that the women now are able to afford to purchase food for their families and do not rely on outsiders' help. They can also provide school fees for their children.

Leah is very hopeful that the women in her group will continue to overcome poverty and support their families.

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Summer Newsletter 2021

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Summer Newsletter 2021

As we near another end of year and pause to reflect, we cannot deny that the last two years have impacted SAID's community projects and initiatives in the countries we operate in.

However, the sheer grit and persistent dedication of our team and counterparts worldwide - to help those who are doing it tough, has meant SAID has continued to deliver the support and care that many in vulnerable communities seek.

This newsletter contains a snapshot of the various SAID activities over the last year - from the agility of our teams and our response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, to stories like the Ki WASH project that is providing communities in rural Malawi greater access to safe and clean drinking water, improved sanitation and hygiene facilities, better food security and greater resilience to climate change and its impact on livelihoods.

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Spring newsletter 2019

Jenny Campton — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:12:00 +1000

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Spring newsletter 2019

Your support has changed everything for Violet and her family. The Salvation Army's conservation agriculture program has taught Violet new farming techniques that now feed her family of six for an entire year. Read about how her life was and how it's been transformed through the Water and Health & Priority initiatives here.

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Spring Newsletter 2018

Kerrie McDonald — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 07:55:00 +1100

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Spring Newsletter 2018

KENYA

Water - The Source of Health and Hope

In 1998, a possible contamination of Sydney's drinking water caused widespread alarm and three million people were advised to boil their drinking water. Yet 2.1 billion people (or three in every 10 people), live with unsafe water every day. Six in 10, or 4.5 billion, lack safely managed sanitation.

Clean water is the foundation of good health. Without good health, productive lives become difficult to achieve.

The Salvation Army's WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) programs, funded by our water and health sponsors and our priority sponsors, and run in conjunction with local partners, are successfully helping communities across Kenya, Malawi and South Africa improve their health and start planning for better futures.

Waterborne Illnesses Derail Education

At Mikoikoni Deb Primary School, head teacher David Mwangi says, "Having water for cooking, let alone drinking, was a big challenge. We used to borrow 20-litre jerry cans from our neighbour. The water that pupils drew from the water source outside the school was yellowish in colour and waterborne diseases were a common thing. But now we rarely hear of such challenges because we have enough water for cooking, drinking and cleaning latrines, classrooms, offices and watering of seedlings."

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Self-help groups empowers Sapra in India

Priscilla Ahn — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 14:13:00 +1000

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Self-help groups empowers Sapra in India

Thanks to your support, mothers like Sapra are given a chance to build a sustainable life through the Family Empowerment Program.

Prior to joining a Salvation Army Self-Help Group, Sapra was doing odd jobs - searching through the dumps in the slum to find things she could sell. Her financial situation meant that she couldn't provide her children the support they needed.

When Sapra joined the group, she purchased a sewing machine with the loan she received and started a tailoring business at home. Through this opportunity, Sapra is now earning 350 rupees ($6) a day, which enables her to pay the bills and support her children.

The Self Help Groups allow women like Sapra, usually mothers and grandmothers, to encourage one another and build each other's confidence and self-esteem. Women receive loans to start a small business or receive skills training. While the mothers are at the program, their children can attend literacy classes to improve their reading and writing skills. This is the only form of education some of them receive.

For just $35 a month, you can help empower women like Sapra to build a better life for her children, her family and community.

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WASH Program Brings School to Life for Caroline

Priscilla Ahn — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:55:00 +1100

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WASH Program Brings School to Life for Caroline

Caroline and her friends were often sick from waterborne diseases and couldn't attend schol. Through the WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) program, their lives have changed for the better. They can now safely wash their hands, drink and cook with the clean water.

Contaminated water was a huge problem at Kwa Kavita School in Kenya, where 11-year-old Caroline attended as a grade 6 student. Knowing that it could lead to sickness, most children weren't drinking at all. Consequently, Caroline and her schoolmates were often lethargic, with no energy to learn or play.

Also, the school's latrines were old and smelly and provided no privacy for girls, who would refuse to attend school at certain times of the month.

Recently, the school became part of the Kenya WASH program. Using donations from sponsors, three 16,000L water tanks were installed to catch and store rainwater, staff toilets were built, four new toilets for girls and three for the boys were constructed and training in hygiene given to all staff and students.

Caroline has become the President of the Hygiene Club and is now responsible for ensuring that all students learn and practise safe hygiene.

To celebrate the completion of the project, 120 people from the schoo and surrounding villages gathered for an opening ceremony. In her speech, Caroline outlined the previous problem - water shortage, old, dirty toilets and illness. She said that as a result of the WASH program, "we can now boast an improved school population because water is available in the school... the rate of absenteeism has greatly decreased" and "the handwashing machines are doing a miracle. We are able to clean our hands after the toiliet and before meals".

Children have formed the habit of handwashing and are teaching their parents about hygiene. Some parents have started building a toilet at home. With large enough tanks to store rain, the school has clean water during the dry periods. This is a great result for the whole community. This is one of many success stories of the WASH program.

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