The Baucau Buka Hatene Friendship and Learning Centre
The Friends of Baucau which is a community project supported by a partnership between Yarra and Darebin City Councils, established a Friendship and Learning Centre in the township of Baucau, East Timor in 2004, which is similar to a neighbourhood house.
The Friends of Baucau which is a community project supported by a partnership between Yarra and Darebin City Councils, established a Friendship and Learning Centre in the township of Baucau, East Timor in 2004, which is similar to a neighbourhood house.
The activities now undertaken by the Friends of Baucau Friendship and Learning Centre, known in East Timor as the Baucau Buka Hatene (BBH) after 5 years of operation include:
-English language lessons,
-Women’s Development initiatives with a particular focus on anti-domestic violence...
-Computer Training, an Internet Café,
-a Community Library,
- and Youth projects.
The demand for these programs in the Baucau community is huge and we are in need of re-furbishing a 2nd building on the grounds of the BBH community centre. Ongoing financial and skills support are needed from the Yarra and Darebin Communities to support the development of the staff and volunteers at BBH community centre and see it become a sustainable, Timorese-run organisation.
How can you assist?
Financial Support is crucial for this project in 2009. Our current target each year is to raise $32,000.
Tax deductible donations can be made in the following ways:
□ Send a cheque made out to AVI to City of Yarra East Timor Project, PO BOX 168 Richmond, 3121.
□ Direct Debit: BSB #: 033 178 Account #: 211 981 Enter into Reference field: FOBAUCAU2009 and your surname.
□ Through the Our Community Giving Centre Website: http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/giving/appeal_details.form?appealId=1083
□ You can also purchase packets of 100% Organic East Timorese Coffee ($7.50 per packet) and Energy Efficient Light Globes ($5.00 per globe) at the front counter of the following locations:
-Richmond Town Hall, 333 Bridge Rd, Richmond
-Collingwood Town Hall, 140 Hoddle St, Abbotsford
-Preston Customer Service Centre, 274 Gower Street, Preston
-Northcote Library Customer Service Centre, 32-38 Separation Street, Northcote
-Reservoir Civic Centre, 23 Edward Street, Reservoir
Volunteer both here in Melbourne and/or in Baucau at the BBH community centre. Contact Fiona Young, Project Officer, for more information 0419 750 457 or fyoung@darebin.vic.gov.au
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