2013 ANNUAL REPORT The story of our Star Our logo, based on the Lasallian star, is a central part of our long tradition and history. It calls to mind “The Starfish Story”, by Loren Eiseley, and the difference that we can make in the life of each and every child in need.
Adapted from ‘The Star Thrower’ by Loren Eiseley Once upon a time there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.
One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself to think of someone who would dance to the day. So he began to walk faster to catch up.
As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn’t dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.
As he got closer he called out, “Good morning. What are you doing?”
The young man paused, looked up and replied, “Throwing starfish in the ocean.”
“I guess I should have asked why are you throwing starfish in the ocean?”
“The sun is up and the tide is going out. And if I don’t throw them in they’ll die.”
“But, young man, don’t you realise that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it. You can’t possibly make a difference!”
The young man listened politely. Then bent down, picked another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, “It made a difference for that one.” Contents
2 The Starfish Story 4 Chairman & Chief Executive Officer’s Report 6 Acknowledgements 6 Major contributors 11 Events – Sponsors and Supporters 11 Fundraising and Child Sponsorship India 17 School Fundraising 14 Our Board 17 Project Details 17 India 18 Myanmar 19 Pakistan 24 Papua New Guinea 26 South Sudan Pakistan 19 27 Sri Lanka 31 Vietnam 32 Community Education and Advocacy 32 Grant Summary 33 About The Lasallian Foundation 33 Our Mission and Objectives 33 Our Operational Principles 33 Our Vision Papua New Guinea 24 34 Our Values 35 Financial Report
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Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 3 Chairperson & CEO Report 2013
At the Lasallian Foundation (LF), we have always • The establishment of La Salle School Girls been about making positive changes. Reflecting on Campus has improved the educational outcomes the last 12 months, together with our donors, friends for girls in Faisalabad, particularly in their senior and volunteers we have managed to transform the high school years. lives of thousands of disadvantaged children. Their right to quality education offers these children a way • Development educational programs in Mannar out of poverty and to change their future. A definite and surrounding areas of North Sri Lanka positive change. • Re-equipping of workshops at DBT Sri Lanka co- Previously the majority of our projects were very funded with Misean Cara and Porticus Asia localised and low cost (less than A$20,000). In 2013 we had an important strategic shift with the • Lasallian Community Education Services, in LF strengthening our partnerships with a number of Colombo, Sri Lanka co-funded with Misean local and overseas funding organisations (Misean Cara and the Noel and Carmel O’Brien Family Cara, Porticus Asia, Jani Haenke Charitable Trust, Foundation CEI, RASKOB, Noel and Carmel O’Brien Family We also commenced two new multi-year projects: Foundation, ONLUS, SECOLI and Ram Kapur Trust) to deliver some large scale projects (A$100,000 plus) • Reaching the Unreached in India to give HIV- in Pakistan, PNG, Vietnam, India and Sri Lanka. This affected orphaned young people the opportunity change has made a significant impact in the changes of tertiary education, supported by Ram Kapur we have been able to facilitate but it has not always Trust and SECOLI. been smooth sailing. Budget blow outs and other unforeseen circumstances have really stretched us • Building new teacher housing in Port Moresby. and our in-country Lasallian Partner Organisations. This will ensure Lasalle Hohola Youth Despite these hurdles, we have finished the year with Development Centre and Jubilee Catholic some significantly positive outcomes. Secondary School can attract and retain quality This report will detail the following major projects teaching staff. This project was co-funded with completed in the last 12 months: the Noel and Carmel O’Brien Family Foundation and Misean Cara. • Expansion of Pleiku Primary school, Vietnam – co-funded by the Noel and Carmel O’Brien Family An agricultural project with Rosary Secondary Foundation and Porticus Asia School Kondiu in PNG, co-funded with Noel and Carmel O’Brien Family Foundation and Misean Cara, • La Salle College Faisalabad Pakistan – co-funded was completed in 2013. This project has improved with Misean Cara, CEI and Porticus Asia the financial self-sustainability of this school as it • Completion of a country-wide computer program improved the farm resources and management of in Pakistan co-funded with Porticus Asia the school. We commenced our first major volunteer project with Rotary Australia Worldwide Community Services (RAWCS) renovating Keaga Haus, a student, teacher and volunteer training facility in Port Moresby, PNG which will be completed by the end of April 2014.
All of this was made possible by our supporters, donors, sponsors, Lasallian schools, volunteers, staff and our in-country partners who work at the grassroots. We would like to thank everyone who made our vital work a reality.
Together our challenge is to continue transforming children’s lives and to give them a fair go through Miranda Chow (left), Sally Nicholes (far right) education. We aim to create stronger, more with Noel O’Brien supportive communities that can nurture young children to reach their full potential. The year ahead will see the completion of the next stage of the Lasallian Educational Campus in Mannar, and rebuilding projects in other parts of north Sri Lanka; WE AIM TO CREATE continuance of our tertiary education program STRONGER, MORE for HIV-affected orphans in India; teacher training programs in South Sudan, Pakistan and PNG; SUPPORTIVE continued emphasis on early childhood programs in PNG, Sri Lanka, Pakistan; and expansion of COMMUNITIES THAT Parmenie Learning Centre in Thailand. We will also see new educational initiatives commence in CAN NURTURE YOUNG Vietnam. CHILDREN TO REACH It’s an exciting time ahead and we’re looking forward to sharing the journey with you. THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Miranda Chow Sally Nicholes Chief Executive Officer Chairperson
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 5 Acknowledgements
Every year our wonderful donors, friends, volunteers DP World and supporters help transform the lives of thousands Marymede Catholic College of children and young people. De La Salle and Associated Schools This year your gifts have enabled us to reach out to Our sincerest thanks goes to all the De La Salle and 27 communities through 54 projects. Your support Associated schools in Australia and New Zealand and encouragement has created happy, safe and who generously fundraise through their Mission nurturing communities and opportunities to support Action Day/Make A Difference Day or general the impoverished children and young people. fundraising activities. Schools host a range of different activities ranging from swim-a-thons, walk-a-thons, Major Contributors food stalls and sausage sizzles, casual dress days, Firstly we’d like to acknowledge the generosity talent and dance competitions, and sports activities and ongoing contribution from the Trustees of and competitions to raise money for their Lasallian the De La Salle Brothers. Without their annual brothers and sisters in the developing world. In some contribution of $200,000 towards the LF’s operating schools, this fundraising is called Mission Action Day and administration costs, we could not continue or “MAD”. It is often held on Founders Day, a day distributing at least 85% of our donations towards our of remembrance for the Founder of the De La Salle overseas projects. Brothers, St John Baptist De La Salle.
We also welcome and acknowledge the support Collectively they raised almost $300,000 in 2013 of the following trusts and foundations for which has made an impressive contribution to the underwriting some of the LF’s largest projects to Lasallian projects for the poor and marginalised. date: Misean Cara, Ireland Noel and Carmel O’Brien Family Foundation, Australia Porticus Asia Jani Haenke Charitable Trust, Australia Ram Kapur Trust UK CEI (Italian Episcopal Conference) Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Inc. De La Salle Solidarity and Development ONLUS
We are very appreciative of the kind support of generous individuals and organisations who offered significant support (over $10,000) to specific projects improving the lives of poor and LHYDC PNG School bus donated by De La Salle College marginalised children during the year including: Malvern ILG Suppliers Co-op Ltd Brian Little Cooper Investors Pty Limited Anthony Whiteford Ernie Williams Mark Bouris, Yellow Brick Road Finance Paddy Crumlin, Maritime Union of Australia Mary Holland Mary Walkinshaw Stephen Oh The Persephone Foundation De La Salle Brothers Community Malvern The Considine Family – Secon Freight Logistics School bus for Mannar Sri Lanka donated by De La Salle College Malvern ANL Shipping They have been great supporters of the LF since John’s family and friends kindly donated to a Lasallian day one. project in PNG benefiting children who live in poor De La Salle College Malvern settlement communities. His brother Peter said: St Bede’s College Mentone Francis Douglas Memorial College “With John’s passing comes a lot of sadness. St Michael’s College Henley Beach Of that there is no doubt. However it is his legacy St James College East Bentleigh now which will forever be remembered. The La Salle College Viveash Lasallian Foundation is a cause which John and I Oakhill College both feel very close to.” St John’s Regional College We sincerely thank the Nowakowski family for their La Salle Catholic College Bankstown incredible generosity during this sad time. De La Salle College Cronulla De La Salle College Caringbah James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange LHYDC Emergency Appeal In the early hours of 19th September a gang of 18 men, A special note of thanks to De La Salle College armed with guns and machetes, forced their way into Malvern for generously providing a College building the school, overpowering seven security guards. They for LF office use. This wonderful gesture enables the broke into the school’s secure computer lab and stole Foundation to send at least 85% of our donations all 40 laptops. This occurred right before the students direct to projects. De La Salle College Malvern raised were to begin their final year examinations. over $90,000 through its 2013 Mission Action Day Thank you to everyone who responded to our appeal initiatives, again topping the Australian and New for replacing computers at Lasalle Hohola Youth Zealand school fundraising totals. Their fundraising Development Centre (LHYDC) PNG. Over $58,000 was efforts along with the Noel and Carmel O’Brien Family raised in six weeks – an incredible response. Thank Foundation funded the purchase of two buses – one you to John Bolt and Steve Molloy for distributing this for Lasalle Hohola Youth Development Centre in PNG, appeal to the alumni network at De La Salle College and the other for La Salle Hostel and St Xavier’s High Malvern and Oakhill College, respectively. We also School Mannar in Sri Lanka. The school was also one received generous donations of refurbished computer of the largest contributors to the LHYDC Emergency equipment from De La Salle Brothers Community appeal. A hearty thank you to all the Malvern Cronulla, and De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah – students, staff and their families for their commitment thanks to Principal Chris Agnew and his team. and getting behind MAD activities every year.
Congratulations to the students of St John’s Regional College who raised a whopping $20,000, their highest ever fundraising total. This was split between the LF and the Presentation Sisters Victoria, Wellsprings for Women program. Thank you to Principal Andrew Walsh and the student leadership team at St John’s for all their fundraising efforts.
These generous contributions from schools coupled with donations from all our donors, sponsors and supporters, have made it possible for the LF to continue taking steps to change the lives of poor and LHYDC new computer lab 1 equipment disadvantaged children, youth and their communities all around the Asia Pacific.
In Memory of John Nowakowski (1985-2013) John, a former De La Salle student, sadly passed away 15th January 2013. He had been working on his PhD in Chemical Engineering at Sydney University. John was also a strong advocate for student rights and social justice. In his honour, LHYDC new computer lab 2 equipment
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 7 Donations In Kind Two shipping containers full of donated primary school learning resources, text and reading books, teaching aids, tools, computers, children’s clothing, projectors and building supplies, furniture (chairs and desks) and toys were packed at the end of November 2013, destination Port Moresby PNG. The container will be shipping in early 2014 so the schools and local colleges will have the resources and goods for Term 1. They will be distributed to the Lasallian projects in PNG (Sacred Heart Teachers College, Lasalle Hohola Youth Development Centre, WeCare, Rebiamul Youth Centre, Mainohana Catholic Secondary School).
Thanks to the generous help of the following people and organisations who made this project possible: Cameron Mole and Myles Langdon, Matt Karcher Pty Ltd Young and the team at Community Children ANL Container Line Moonee Ponds Paddy Crumlin and De La Salle Brothers Kerry McGuire from Community Cronulla the Maritime Union of Australia De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah Paul Scurrah, Caroline Galibert and Ganesh Raj De La Salle College from DP World Malvern John Sweet from Ngo DIK Rotary Holdings PNG and Essendon Primary the team at Supreme School Industries Geoff Bentley from Rotary Club Boroko, Neptune Managed PNG Service Solutions and David Berry-Smith from Rotary Club Brighton McKenzie Aged Care Rotary Club Surrey Hills Group St Brendan’s Primary Jacqui Brosnan School Flemington Janet Bohan and St St Johns Regional Mary’s Williamstown College Dandenong Kate Millie The Considine family and Kathleen Kemp and St Mark Roach of SECON Mary’s Primary School, Freight Logistics Echuca Tim Ryan and Rotary Kim Hines from Digara Donations In Kind Construction Services Footscray PNG Veronica Parsons and Michael and Bill at BK St Leonards School Machinery Brighton East Mick Brosnan Viv Parry Lasallians without Borders – Our Volunteers There have been a growing number of Australian and New Zealand Lasallian volunteers who have taken the time to immerse themselves in another culture; touching hearts and changing lives in communities in PNG, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, and for the first time Argentina. Thank you doesn’t even begin to convey our gratitude to each one of them. In 2013 we had over 64 volunteers assist in a number of different capacities here in Melbourne and in projects overseas:
Mick Brosnan is a repeat volunteer and has been regularly assisting Lasallian projects in India and PNG since 2011. He has been instrumental in the planning and establishment of the Lasallian Teachers Village in Port Moresby, chasing up government permits and identifying suppliers and contractors. He has also worked with a number of schools on project planning and resourcing, and worked tirelessly with local Rotary Clubs to move shipping containers. He was also instrumental in getting our inaugural RAWCS volunteer project off the ground.
Arthur Hubbard spent weeks in Port Moresby training up Lasallian finance staff at LHYDC and SHTC on best practice financial management and accounts record keeping. Arthur is planning to return in 2014 to conduct follow up training.
Stephen Parker former maths teacher at John Paul College Rotorua NZ. After initially suggesting volunteer possibilities in Thailand or Cambodia, Stephen bravely took up the challenge of working at Lasalle Hohola Youth Development Centre in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. He worked at LHYDC for two months and made a significant impact as a teacher and within the local community.
Ilia Roytberg, alumnus of De La Salle College Malvern, wanted to volunteer somewhere in South America. He is our first Australian volunteer to work in Argentina. Ilia spent three months working in Buenos Aires and then Cordoba, teaching English and working with poor and marginalised children.
Daniel Tamone & Rhys Jack, Oakhill College alumni, volunteered in north Sri Lanka for six weeks. They taught English, worked with local students to help clean up the school fields and facilities, and even worked on the building site of the new Lasallian Educational Campus working with the local workmen. “THE WORLD IS HUGGED BY THE FAITHFUL ARMS
OF VOLUNTEERS.” From top: Mick Brosnan, Stephen Parker, Illia Roytberg, Daniel Tamone & Rhys Jack TERRI GUILLEMETS
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 9 Rotary Australia Worldwide Community Service (RAWCS) In 2013 we commenced a wonderful volunteering partnership with Rotary Australia Worldwide Community Services (RAWCS), Rotary’s incredible volunteering organisation. Co-ordinated by the intrepid Terry Daley, 47 Rotarians from across Australia and India responded to our need to renovate Keaga Haus – a training centre for teachers and students in Port Moresby, PNG.
Eight groups worked in the heat and humidity for two weeks each to renovate, refurbish, re-plumb, check electrical wiring, re-tile, termite-proof, and paint the dormitories, kitchen, bathrooms, training rooms and the chapel buildings. After 16 weeks of work, a final group will visit in early 2014 to put the finishing touches on Keaga House so that it will become a safe, comfortable place for students, teachers and volunteers to stay and learn. The group’s time and effort was valued at $170,000. Thank you for your care, concern and hard work. Keaga Haus has been completely transformed and the centre already has many group training programs booked into their schedule for early 2014.
We’d also like to thank Br Bede Mackrell, 79 years of age and retired who co-ordinated all the RAWCS groups’ needs and activities. His years living and teaching in PNG as a younger Brother served him well and we are very grateful for his assistance.
Rotary Australia Worldwide Community Service (RAWCS) Lasallian School Volunteer Groups There are six Lasallian schools participating in annual volunteer visits to fellow Lasallian projects: • De La Salle College Malvern (PNG, India) • Oakhill College Castle Hill (India) • Southern Cross Catholic College Scarborough (Sri Lanka) • St Bedes College Mentone (India, Thailand) • St Johns Regional College Dandenong (Cambodia) • In September 2013, James Sheahan College Orange made their inaugural visit to Mannar, Sri Lanka.
Each school raises funding for their project, covering travel and project costs. The volunteer projects cover a diverse range of activities including painting, teaching English, clean-up of the school and grounds, building and maintenance. It is important for the groups to have a close interaction with the local students and communities and experience the unique cultural aspects of these countries. We sincerely thank all the students and staff who are involved in this growing movement of Lasallians Without Borders.
Fundraising Our work would simply not be possible without the generosity and support of the individuals, schools and businesses across Australia and further afield who donate funds, goods, services and/or their time to the Foundation. Our Annual Tax Appeal and Christmas Appeal are our two main appeals and we host a number of special fundraising events throughout the year.
Events – Sponsors and Supporters TRYBE 2013 A massive thank you to Anthony Breslin (Breslin Galleries), Robert Chuter (Fly on the Wall Productions), and all the exceptionally talented dancers, musicians and artists involved in bringing TRYBE 2013 to life. This unique performance, staged over nine nights at Chapel Off Chapel, combined art, dance, music and theatre with all proceeds raised going to the LF.
Anthony is a former student of De La Salle College Malvern and is one of Australia’s most original, unique, eclectic and evocative artists. His work crosses theatre, television, film, music videos, and theatrical installations and events. His greatest passion however is painting. Anthony has been a great supporter of our work over the years donating pieces to our biennial charity Art Auction. We thank Lasallian School Volunteer Groups him for his big heart and ongoing support of our work.
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 11 Eureka 2013 Thanks to everyone for helping to make our cocktail and auction night at Eureka 89 a success – raising much needed funds for clean water and education programs.
Major Sponsors: Eureka 89 – Paul O’Brien Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management Maritime Union of Australia Ernest F Williams and Son
We would also like to thank the following people and businesses for their generous donations for the auction, raffle, and gift bags. Peter and Venta Richter Mariner Travel Cameron Mole - Karcher Chemist Warehouse Crown Casino Melbourne Integrity Mailing Solutions Main Desire Mt Eliza Mercedes Benz Noel O’Brien Southern Star Productions Taco Bill Tier Park Vicki Bell Photography Virtuvius The LF would like to thank the following people who made this event such a success: Guest Speaker: Mark Bouris, Executive Chairman Yellow Brick Road, founder of Wizard Finance. Mark is known and respected as a people’s champion who has built a career from making quality financial advice available to all Australians. He has a passion for educating people on how to make their money work for them and his acumen provides inspiration for entrepreneurs and hardworking people all over the country. Mark is an Adjunct Professor for Banking and Finance and Business Law & Tax at University of NSW Australian School of Business. He is one of the school’s most distinguished lecturers. He sits on the UNSW Australia School of Business Advisory Council Board and also on the Board of the Sydney Roosters. He is an author and also writes for a number of publications including The Sunday Telegraph, BRW, Real Living, Madison, Smart Property Investment and Wealth Creator. He is the host of Channel 9’s The Apprentice Australia and The Celebrity Apprentice Australia. He is an alumnus of De La Salle College Bankstown and a long-time TRYBE 2013 supporter of Lasallian works. has performed at various festivals, cafes, restaurants and live music venues around Melbourne. She was one of the soloists at the Bayside Carols in the Park in Brighton, has appeared on the Planet Unearth TV show and Australia’s Got Talent.
Photographer: Vicki Bell for beautifully capturing all the evening’s highlights and for donating a photography package for the raffle.
Thanks also to Yvette Switalski from Retailiation; Stewart McDonald and Chris Waldron from Brandhouse who helped with the creative marketing and design throughout the event; and Jonathan Ross from Halycon Daze for his pro bono work creating the event website.
Sponsorship Program The Foundation’s development programs in India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have been supported Eureka 2013: Mark Bouris, Br Quentin generously by individuals, schools, classes, teachers and businesses who have contributed to our child sponsorship program. Child sponsorship continues to be one of the simplest and easiest ways for donors to make a regular contribution to positively change the lives of poor and disadvantaged children and young people. For less than A$1 a day ($360 annually), donors receive a photo and case history of a class group of disadvantaged children supported by Lasallian projects.
The funds from the child/class sponsorship program John Mann, Hon Paul Guest, Hon Alastair Nicholson, continue to support the broad-based community Alan Brough, Nick Newton, Patricia Hurlstone, Miranda Chow, Noel O’Brien, Sally Nicholes, Br Paul. development projects of:
• Boys Village, St Joseph’s Higher Secondary School, and St James Secondary School MC: Alan Brough who kindly volunteered his superb Suranam in India comedic and hosting skills. Alan was born in New Zealand and was a boarding student at Francis • La Salle High School Khushpur, La Salle High Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth, a Lasallian School Sant Singh Wala, La Salle School school. He has been performing as long as he can Gokkuwal, La Salle High School Malkhan Wala, remember. After various jobs, including library shelf St Vincents School Multan, La Salle High School stacker and orange juice squeezer, he took up acting Khushpur, and Don Bosco Home for Boys full-time becoming, for a while, New Zealand’s most Karachi in Pakistan famous transvestite. Since moving to Melbourne in 1995, Alan has worked in film, television, on stage • Lasallian Community Education Services (LCES) and radio as a writer, director, actor, broadcaster and preschools and vocational training programs in stand-up comedian. He has appeared in five feature Sri Lanka. films and in numerous TV shows, including Spicks and Specks. Workplace Giving Program Singer: Sarah Rzek who provided an unique, soulful There have been hundreds of wonderful donors who soundtrack for the evening. Sarah is an up and have been contributing to our work through a regular coming singer/songwriter and from an early age she donation through their payroll. Thank you.
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 13 Board Members 2013 The LF is privileged to have the voluntary services of our Board of Directors. They have each brought a wealth of experience, enthusiasm and wisdom in overseeing the Foundation’s activities. Their guidance has helped grow the Foundation’s ability to impact positive change and to continue in our fight to improve children’s rights, particularly improving access to quality education.
THIS YEAR YOUR GIFTS HAVE ENABLED US TO REACH OUT TO 27 COMMUNITIES THROUGH 54 PROJECTS. Ms Sally Nicholes – Deputy principally practising in Family Law, Criminal Law and Civil Chair jurisdictions. He was appointed QC in 1983 and then Formerly a Partner at Middletons, appointed to the Family Court of Australia in 1998. Sally established Nicholes Family Lawyers (nicholeslaw.com.au) in 2005 Paul was the Chairman of the Family Law Bar Association where a significant degree of pro bono for 12 years. He was also a member of the Ethics work is undertaken for not-for-profit Committee, Victorian Bar from 1989 – 1997, as well as a organisations that support and promote the rights number of other Bar committees. of children. Paul has also represented Australia in Rowing at the Sally’s dedication to family law has been awarded with a Olympic Games in 1960, 1964, and 1968; World Certificate of Appreciation by the United States National Championships – 1962, 1966, and 1970; and the 1962 Centre for Missing and Exploited Children and the Australian Commonwealth Games where he won the Gold Medal. Federal Police for work on “Operation Glucose” in assisting Paul was awarded an Order of Australia in 2013 for his the successful location of an abducted child. Sally has services to the community and to the sport of rowing. written numerous articles and presented to special interest groups both in Australia and internationally on topics including international child abduction and special medical Mrs Patricia Hurlstone procedures. – Director Patricia Hurlstone is a Certified Sally is a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Practising Accountant with over Institute of Victoria (LIV), the LIV Children and Youth Issues ten years’ experience working Committee, the LIV International Steering Committee, and in government and corporate the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. She finance roles including within the is also a Board member of the World Congress on Family ATO, Royal Australian Mint and Walter Turnbull. She Law and Children’s Rights. She and fellow Board Directors, is currently employed as a senior auditing consultant. Hon Alastair Nicholson and Hon Paul Guest, are currently She has extensive experience in criminal and code working in Cambodia to establish their first child friendly of conduct investigations; financial analysis, fraud justice system. risk management; forensic accounting; internal audit and financial and management accounting. Sally was a finalist in the 2010 Telstra Businesswoman of the Year awards in two categories – the Commonwealth Patricia holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Bank Business Owner Award and the Nokia Business Graduate Certificate in Fraud and Financial Investigation, and Innovation Award. Graduate Certificate in Social Policy and Human Services.
Br Christopher Gorringe – Mr John W. Mann – Director Director John is a commercial lawyer who Br Chris has more than 40 years’ has been in private practice for experience as a secondary school more than 18 years. He holds a teacher and administrator. He holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Bachelor of BA Honours degree in Latin from the Commerce and a Graduate Diploma University of New England, Diploma of in corporations and securities Education, Graduate Diploma of Theology, and a PhD from law from the University of Melbourne. the University of Queensland. John is a Partner at K&L Gates where he heads up their He is currently the Chair of the Boards of St Michael’s Mergers and Acquisitions practice. John is a founding College Adelaide (SA), St Bede’s College Mentone (VIC), member of his firm’s pro bono committee and is an active and De La Salle College Malvern (VIC). He is also a member member of the pro bono program. of the Boys Town Board. He joined the Lasallian Foundation Board in 2011. Br Patrick McCarthy fsc – Director Hon Paul Guest QC AO – Br Patrick has over 20 years’ Director experience in education as both a Since 1965 Paul was a Barrister teacher and administrator. In 1990, and Solicitor in the High Court of Br Pat completed his Masters in Australia and the Supreme Court of Counselling Psychology and has since Victoria, NSW, South Australia, and worked with Australian organisations such as Kids Help Line the Supreme Court of Indiana, USA and Catholic Care. He also worked for nine years in several
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 16 American Jesuit Universities and in Ireland and Italy. He has He has been the Chair of the National Centre Against Bullying done research in HIV/AIDS and sexual abuse. (NCAB) since 2003. Alastair is currently working with fellow Board Directors, Hon Paul Guest and Sally Nicholes, to Br Patrick has a Master of Education from the University help establish Cambodia’s first child-friendly justice system of Sydney and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Children’s Rights International. from Santa Clara University in California, USA.
Dr Manjula Waniganayake Mr Steve Molloy – Director – Director Steve has a long history with the Manjula is an Associate Professor, De La Salle organisation. An ex- Leadership in Early Childhood, Institute student of De La Salle College of Early Childhood at Macquarie Cronulla, Steve is currently the Bursar University in Sydney. For nearly 30 and Business Manager for Oakhill years, Manjula has been involved in College. He is responsible for all non- advocacy and policy matters in early childhood through key academic operations of the College ranging from financial positions held on the Boards of a variety of organisations management, employment of support staff, maintenance including Early Childhood Australia, Kindergarten Parents and grounds, marketing, publications and fundraising. He is Victoria and UNICEF. She has also worked as a policy analyst also responsible for the management of the Oakhill Alumni. on government advisory committees dealing with quality He is also a member of the De La Salle Brothers’ Economic assurance, regulations and professional development of Council and Project Control Group, and he has assisted early childhood personnel. Manjula served on the editorial with the management of a number of Lasallian ventures. committee of the Australian Journal of Early Childhood Steve has worked in education for over 20 years. Before for 15 years and was the editor from 1995 to 1998. focussing his attention on education, Steve worked as As an experienced researcher, Manjula has led and Superintendent of a State Ward facility catering for special participated in several national and international project needs children. He holds a Bachelor of Arts, UNE; and is a teams. Manjula values diversity and social justice and is member of the Australian Institute of Management. passionate about enhancing policy and practice in early childhood settings to promote the delivery of excellent and Mr Nick Newton – Director quality education and related services to young children and After 14 years working in marketing their families. and advertising, Nick became a McDonald’s Licensee in 1991 and Miranda Chow – CEO currently operates two restaurants Miranda is a marketer and strategist with at Lilydale and Mooroolbark. Nick over fifteen years’ experience in brand has been very actively involved in marketing, innovation in technology, the Licensee community over the years and has held business administration, retail, textile many elected positions, that have included, Chairman of and packaging design. She has worked the Victorian Licensee Marketing Co-operative, member for organisations such as Orange in of the Victorian Leadership Group, member of the the UK, and IBM, Best & Less and Cadbury Schweppes in National Marketing Committee, and inaugural Chairman Australia. Miranda has worked for the Lasallian Foundation of the Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities Kessia’s as a Project Manager since 2007 and was appointed CEO Cottage respite beach holiday house in Ocean Grove. in mid-2013. Miranda has been an Advisory Board member for International Studies program at Deakin University since Hon Alastair Nicholson AO 2010. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing/ RFD QC – Director Accounting. Alastair was a barrister from 1963 to 1982, becoming a QC in 1979. Board meetings attended 2013 out of 5 He was appointed a Justice of the Ms Sally Nicholes...... 4 Supreme Court of Victoria in 1982, Mrs Patricia Hurlstone...... 4 and Chair of the Victorian Adult Parole Br Chris Gorringe...... 5 Board from 1985 to 1988. He was Judge Advocate General Hon Paul Guest...... 5 of the Australian Defence Force from 1987 to 1992. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia and Mr John Mann...... 4 Justice of the Federal Court of Australia in 1988 and was Br Pat McCarthy...... 4 appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1993. He Mr Steve Molloy...... 3 retired from the Bench in 2004 and is currently an Honorary Mr Nick Newton...... 5 Professorial Fellow in the Department of Criminology at the Hon Alastair Nicholson...... 4 University of Melbourne. Dr Manjula Waniganayake...... 2 India Our work in India during 2013 focused on developing our partnership with Reaching the Unreached (RTU), founded by Br James Kimpton. This program supports HIV-affected and orphaned young people to complete tertiary education and will continue for the next five years. 66 young people participated in this inaugural year of the program, entering degree courses including nursing, mechanics, special needs education, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering.
IN INDIA, ONLY 48.7% OF GIRLS COMPLETE SECONDARY SCHOOL (UNICEF 2012)
Orphans from Reaching The Unreached who have commenced tertiary studies
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 17 OUR WORK IN: Myanmar The Foundation supports the work of the De La Salle Brothers and lay partners in Myanmar which is focused on informal education and vocational training. In 2013 we facilitated a planning process for the Brothers to look at new opportunities on the horizon in response to the country’s changing political and societal landscape.
La Salle English and Computer Center (LSECC) LSECC was established in 1996 with its primary focus to provide poor and disadvantaged young people training in computers and the English language. The students have usually completed their Grade 10 matriculation exam. In 2006, LSECC acquired one of the very rare internet connections from the Government. However in recent years, accessibility to the internet and computer equipment has become cheaper, easier and more widespread.
The Center has 12 computers to train students in desktop publishing, computer programming, graphic design, hardware repair and maintenance. LSECC also offers a basic level English language course with students graduating with a Government-recognised certification. All courses run for three months. There are 160 students attending the Center.
Due to the success of LSECC in Yangon, the Brothers opened a new LSECC in Pyin Oo Lwin (about 40km outside of Mandalay) in late 2012. It runs similar programs in English language and computer studies. LF funded new computers for this new initiative. 40% OVER 40% OF TEENAGE BOYS AND GIRLS DO NOT ATTEND SECONDARY From top: De La Salle Brothers Yangon, Brothers SCHOOL (UNICEF 2012) in planning workshop, hostel boys in Yangon, LSECC computer lab OUR WORK IN: Pakistan In Pakistan, the Foundation continues to support the work of 13 developmental, educational and welfare projects of the De La Salle Brothers Delegation of Pakistan and their lay partners in Faisalabad, Karachi, Khushpur and Multan. This includes the improvement of sanitation, maintenance of school buildings and facilities, improving school security as many are located in volatile areas, construction of classrooms, making safe playground areas, professional development of teachers and importantly supporting the feeding program for the youngest students.
2013 SAW THE COMPLETION OF THE THREE YEAR PAKISTAN- WIDE COMPUTER IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM. THIS HAS LED TO ALL LASALLIAN SCHOOLS ACROSS PAKISTAN HAVING ACCESS TO AT LEAST EIGHT COMPUTERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND AT LEAST 35 FOR THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 19 SOME SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS La Salle School Railway Colony and St DURING 2013 Catherine’s Primary School In 2013, we saw two Lasallian schools, La Salle School La Salle College Faisalabad Railway Colony and St Catherine’s Primary School After a two year build, the new three storey building was handed back to the Diocese for management, in part due inaugurated in November 2013. Known as a “college” in to the considerable improvements made at both schools Pakistan, this new complex will accommodate 600 senior funded by LF donors. They are both seen as excellent students (50% boys and 50% girls) to obtain their higher assets in their local communities. secondary education qualifications. The courses offered include science, computer science and commerce. The Computer program building consists of 16 classrooms, four laboratories, 2013 saw the completion of the three year Pakistan- three staff rooms, 21 toilets, a library, common room, wide computer implementation program. This has led to storage, offices and an auditorium. This will further the all Lasallian schools across Pakistan to have access to educational opportunities offered by La Salle High School at least 8 computers in primary schools and at least 35 Faisalabad and offer female students an improved chance for the secondary schools. This includes hardware such at completing their college qualifications. as printers and scanners in all schools. The project also included the purchase of a power generator to enable not only the computers, but other essential utilities (such as water filters and pumps) to run during the daily power outages. The program has greatly benefited both students and staff.
La Salle High School Campus for Women The establishment of La Salle High School Campus for Women has improved the educational outcomes for girls in Faisalabad, particularly in senior high school years. In Pakistan after Year 5 by law, girls must attend a physically-separated campus from boys. In this WASH program patriarchal society, generally boys are favoured over In Pakistan, access to clean drinking water is difficult, girls and so many girls are forced out of secondary particularly in poor or remote areas. Even in the cities, school due to a lack of girls-only campuses. This much of the water infrastructure is old and in desperate need of upgrading or replacement. The majority of families is even more acute in poor communities where have to purchase drinking water. In the state of Punjab basic infrastructure and resources are scarce. where the temperature can be extreme – low of 4 degrees This new campus has already attracted increasing in winter to almost 50 in the summer, having access to enrolments particularly from students already attending clean drinking water is essential, particularly during the local Lasallian primary schools. Parents are attracted to summer. Over the last two years, LF has worked to install drinking water filters in all Lasallian schools to ensure this school due to its new facilities and also the link to students, staff and even community members have the “La Salle” reputation for excellence in education. LF access to clean drinking water improving their health and assisted with the construction of new toilet facilities and well being. improving security measures for the girls’ campus. OUR OTHER PROJECTS IN FAISALABAD La Salle School Sant Singh Wala Located near the main Faisalabad/Lahore railway station La Salle High School Faisalabad on the outskirts of the city. It is a poor Christian slum area, New power generator was installed to run the lights, water but the student population is equally divided between system, computers to alleviate the impact of the daily Christians and Muslims. The De La Salle Brothers were power outages which can last up to six hours. given the running of the school in 1997 from the Bishop, starting with just 33 students. Within one year, there were 80 children enrolled. Although it is registered as a girls’ La Salle School Gokkuwal school, this co-educational school now has 339 students Located on the outskirts of Faisalabad city. Due to its (40% boys/60% girls) and 13 teachers. The school has location, the village has limited access to basic facilities consistently achieved 100% results in the national Year and the nearest school is a bus ride away. The cost of a 8 and Year 10 examinations over the past 10 years. LF bus to school is more than what most parents can afford funded electrical works to improve school safety, new as most are daily labourers and earn very little. At present school furniture, the construction of two new classrooms. there are 309 students (boys and girls) in kindergarten through to Year 10, 18 teachers and two support staff. During 2013, school security was improved through the construction of a boundary wall, two new classrooms were built, school buildings were painted and the school yard repaired.
La Salle Campus 2 (formerly known as Urdu High School) La Salle Campus 2 has been run by the De La Salle Brothers since 1961, and has grown over the years due to improved academic results, particularly after the school started to teach classes in English language. Parents see English language skills as a significant advantage for their La Salle High School Malkhan Wala children’s education and future. The school is operating at Only opened in April 2008 as a school for the poor. The capacity with 583 students. Brothers opened a High School (initially with Year 7 to 9 only) to service the local children at the request of the Bishop of Faisalabad and the local community. The closest school is about 5 km away and many families cannot even afford the bus fares for their children. The Bishop started a primary school on site which was managed by a Sisters order, however this was passed over to the Brothers in 2012. So the school has grown quickly and now runs classes from nursery through to Year 10 and has 350 students, with 17 teachers and seven support staff. New science lab and equipment, library resources and furniture were funded by the LF during 2013. The students come from extremely poor areas in the city around Warispura, Christian Town and Madina Town. All of these children find it difficult to pay a very small sum of money as tuition fees. The parents of these children are labourers on daily wages, sanitary workers or unemployed. Many of the students come from broken families. In many cases, they lack most basic facilities at home. The students come from areas where they are exposed to social problems such as drugs, child labour and domestic violence. These circumstances pose challenges to the school in its ability to deliver a quality education.
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 21 KARACHI PROJECTS add another primary class to accommodate the upper primary class. There are 293 students (233 boys and girls Don Bosco Home for Boys in primary, 60 boys in high school). An orphanage for boys. 23% of children at Don Bosco have lost both parents, 34% have lost one parent, 12% come from broken families and 18% have drug addicted fathers. All come from poor families where their relatives or single parents are unable to cope with their own lives due to poverty and have brought their children to the Don Bosco Home to receive care and education. These children may experience discrimination or victimisation if placed in other institutions. Currently there are 60 children in the orphanage aged from 5 to 18 years. All attend local schools. LF is the main funder of this program.
KHUSHPUR PROJECTS Catechist Training Centre LF funded some minor repairs to the CTC St Benildus Literacy Centre accommodations area and a nutrition program for the A youth vocational training centre teaching cooking and children (aged 2 to 6 years) living at the CTC for the last other skills. At present there are 18 male students in the three years. This is to ensure that the youngest residents cooking course, 13 female students in the sewing and have access to good nutrition, particularly critical during tailoring course. Most of these students are either school the children’s early development years. dropouts or have never been to school. Almost all the graduates of this Centre have found jobs. There is a big demand for cooks in the current job market in Pakistan. MULTAN PROJECTS The female students either find work in local textile factories or set up their own home business making and La Salle Primary and High School Multan altering clothes for local families. There are 18 women One of the leading schools in the area. It currently has who live at the Catechist Training Centre who study 1,114 students (517 primary and 597 secondary). The English and sewing skills at the Centre. high school section is for boys only. There are 32 primary teachers and 54 secondary teachers with 21 support staff. The school consistently achieves excellent results.
LF funded the renovation of existing toilets and the installation of some additional toilet facilities at La Salle High School Multan. School security was also augmented with the strengthening of the existing school boundary wall to meet increased Education Department standards.
La Salle Primary and High School, Khushpur This school began as a high school for boys. About three years ago, the Brothers started a primary section which currently only goes to Year 2. Each year the Brothers will St Vincent’s School A school for 359 marginalised and disadvantaged children established in the early 1950s and managed by the Brothers from 1963 until Nationalisation in 1972. The Brothers returned in 2002 and have been in the process of rebuilding all school facilities from classrooms to teacher salaries. There are 22 teachers with eight support staff.
School security was improved during 2013 by the construction of a boundary wall. This reduced theft and the level of trespassers on the school property.
Ahamadabad Primary School A small primary school of 130 students targeting a very poor local community. There are eight female staff and the school is dependent on subsidy funds from La Salle High School Multan to operate.
Alban’s Academy Established in 1987 and originally started with 50 students. Over time, student numbers have increased and at present there are 414 students. The school targets poor and neglected youth. The fee for the higher classes is US$3 and US$2 for the primary students. The school has two sections – one for the boys and the other for the girls – as by law girls and boys must have separate secondary campuses. The school also primarily teaches in English language and the students’ language skills are excellent. The school has consistently achieved excellent academic and sporting results.
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 23 OUR WORK IN: Papua New Guinea The Lasallian Foundation continues to support the work of the De La Salle Brothers in PNG. PORT MORESBY as well as De La Salle Bomana Secondary School, a school for boys situated on the outskirts of Port Moresby. Lasalle Hohola Youth Development Centre Both schools suffer from lack of funding due to the inflating (LHYDC) costs of basic school supplies, learning aids, books and Established in 1976 by the Brigidine Sisters to cater for utilities. The LF responds to this need by sending goods students who did not gain entry into a secondary school and resources such as tools, machinery, books and clothing or had dropped out due to poor results, poor behaviour, by shipping container that have been identified as a priority inability to pay school or examination fees, or pregnancy. in these schools. Two full containers of such items were In 1996, the Sisters invited the De La Salle Brothers to packed at the end of November for transport to PNG in take over the management of the centre. The students early 2014. enrolled at LHYDC come primarily from the Port Moresby region, however 35% come from towns and villages WESTERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCE outside Port Moresby and board in the city with relatives or members of their tribal family also known as their Rebiamul Youth Centre, Mt Hagen “wantok”. The 350 students attend LHYDC for two years The Centre provides preschool and kindergarten classes during which time they are taught a range of vocational to the settlement children as well as games and sports skills – secretarial studies, hospitality and tourism, programs for local youth. The Centre’s focus is on 4 to 35 computers, carpentry, motor mechanics, upholstery, year old children, youth and young adults including children welding and metalwork. The students who graduate who do not attend formal education, children with disabilities from LHYDC have an employment rate of over 50% that or special needs, the unemployed as well as school is significantly better when compared with the average children. The primary aim is to extend learning opportunities 20% employment of Grade 10 graduates. In recent years, and to promote development of cooperation, sharing and the number of girls participating in the trade courses has team work skills, build their sense of community, and the been increasing. Local employers actively seek to employ development of social awareness and responsibility. This is female graduates due to their positive attitude, good skills, particularly important for those children and young people work ethic and willingness to learn. from the local settlement communities. A further aim is to create a village hub around the youth centre for classes In 2013 LF supported LHYDC with the purchase of a and community discussions. The Centre introduced youth school bus, commencement of a large-scale teacher counselling services and a women’s literacy group in 2012 housing program, provision of machinery and tools for and conducts information sessions on social justice issues the workshop and the replacement of stolen computers. such as gender equality and domestic violence. The De La Salle Brothers also run Jubilee Catholic Secondary School, one of the country’s best schools, The LF’s main involvement has been supporting the Child Jesus Preschool program providing preschool and kindergarten education for 150 of the poorest children from local settlement communities every year. A lunch time feeding program has been incorporated into the learning program, providing nutritious and hearty soup and fruit for the children three times a week.
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 25 OUR WORK IN: South Sudan The Lasallian Foundation continues to support the work of the De La Salle Brothers in partnership with Solidarity with Southern Sudan (SSS). SSS is a global consortium of more than 170 religious congregations. After decades of civil war, when the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) was signed in January 2005, the bishops of Southern Sudan invited the Unions of Superiors General (USG and UISG) to consider the needs of their people. Following a consultative process it became clear that projects related to education, health and pastoral care are needed if the goals of the CPA are to be achieved. SSS was formed and focuses on the development of teacher training colleges, nursing schools and clinics especially in remote parts of Southern Sudan. LF has been funding ongoing teacher in-service training programs targeting teachers from remote villages.
37% ONLY 37 PER CENT OF SOUTH SUDANESE GIRLS AGED 6 TO 13 YRS ATTEND SCHOOL Teacher in-service training programs and health clinics (UNICEF 2012) established and managed by SSS OUR WORK IN: Sri Lanka The Lasallian Foundation continues to support the work of the De La Salle Brothers in Sri Lanka. Since the end of the civil war in 2009, some significant progress has been made in rebuilding educational initiatives, particular in north Sri Lanka.
BOYSTOWN OFFERS COURSES IN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS, FITTING AND TURNING, CARPENTRY WELDING, METALWORK, BAKING, FARMING AND AGRICULTURE. THE STUDENTS ARE GUARANTEED EMPLOYMENT AT THE END OF THEIR COURSE. 21% OF CHILDREN IN SRI LANKA ARE CONSIDERED MODERATELY OR SEVERELY UNDERWEIGHT (UNICEF 2012)
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 27 COLOMBO Lasallian Community Education Services (LCES) is a multi-faceted development program which Diyagala BoysTown (DBT) is a four-year provides preschool education to shanty town children, vocational training program for 200 disadvantaged and vocations training program for teenage girls. youth, established in 1963. BoysTown offers courses The new LCES vocational training centre and Lasallian in automotive mechanics, fitting and turning, carpentry preschool building was opened in December 2013. The new building will accommodate the sewing, welding, metalwork, baking, farming and agriculture. embroidery, beauty culture, and new computer and The students are guaranteed employment at the end English training programs. LF co-funded this project with of their course. The boys are also taught life skills such Misean Cara. The preschool, situated on the ground as cooking, cleaning and personal care to help ensure floor, was kindly painted and decorated by volunteers that they are equipped with the necessary skills to be a from Southern Cross Catholic College Scarborough Qld, self-sufficient citizen. DBT had their jubilee celebrations led by their Principal Greg Myers. Thanks for doing such in 2013 which LF had the privilege of attending. This beautiful and colourful work. coincided with the opening of the newly renovated workshops, co-funded by the LF with Porticus Asia and Misean Cara. This project involved the replacement of a power generator, re-roofing of existing workshops and reequipping with up-to-date tools and machinery. It has created a world-class training facility and will ensure that the graduates will be able to find good employment.
MANNAR AND THE NORTH
Mannar in northern Sri Lanka is situated in the former civil war-zone. Nearly all families in this area have lost at least one member of their family due to the war. Communities and families were destroyed and displaced with many still trying to discover if some family and friends are still alive. Many thousands still live in the internally displaced persons (IDP) camps scattered throughout the north, although many people have been able to return home. Since May 2009, the north has been steadily rebuilding and rehabilitating its villages. Great progress is being made but there is still much work to be done.
Due to the war and poverty, thousands of children and youth had no access to an education. Many were forced into hazardous child labour roles such as child soldiers, child prostitution, working in the gemstone industry, agricultural work or were subject to abduction and human trafficking. Many also suffer from post-traumatic stress due to the shock of past events and their present living conditions. The Brothers have returned to Nanattan and Adampan – areas they had to flee during the war – to join the relief and recovery effort including re-establishing and managing the following schools and outreach programs:
Lasallian Education Campus, Mannar This new development will see a purpose-built campus combining Br Hilary Nursery, Kids Campus and Lasalle English Medium Primary School. Like all Lasallian schools in Sri Lanka, children from all faith backgrounds are welcome (Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Christian) to attend the schools. The first stage of this project, Kids Campus, is almost complete.
Br Hilary Nursery Preschool is a preschool and is fee-free for 25 children of the local sanitation workers. Because of the nature of their work, the parents are very poorly paid and this adds to the disadvantaged status of these children. Most of the parents are illiterate and some of the fathers have issues with alcohol addiction. There Kids Campus is a preschool with 130 students is some social stigma attached to these children due to and seven well-qualified teachers. The Brothers have their parents’ occupation and the Brothers are conscious an excellent reputation for providing quality education of this. Over the last few years, these kids have been and as Kids Campus focuses on the foundation years regularly included in local celebratory and sports days at of literacy and numeracy education, parents are happy Kids Campus and St Xavier School to help integrate the to pay relatively high fees for their children to attend. children with the wider school population. It is hoped that A good number of the parents were educated by the some of these children will be able to attend St Xavier Brothers when they were children and so regard Lasallian School when they are of age. This school is partially education very highly. funded through the sponsorship of the Kids Campus program. LF has been funding additional learning aids, books and resources for this school to support the two dedicated teachers.
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 29 The Lasallian Education Campus will integrate both with back to manage the school. It is categorised as a national Kids Campus and Br Hilary Nursery students in 2014. school as it is funded by the National Government and it is only one of three of such schools in the area. 1,500 girls attend St Xavier Girls School (also a national school) La Salle English Primary School was nearby which is run by the Sisters of Holy Family. Other established in 2012 in response to the Government’s schools are categorised as provincial schools, that is encouragement of schools to teach in English funded by the provincial governments. language. Parents have responded favourably to this initiative. There are currently 70 students at this There are 2,024 boys and 106 staff at St Xavier School school and each year enrolments are increasing. across both primary and secondary classes. Numbers dropped to as few as 300 during the war as many children fled with their families to safety in India and south to Colombo. The school has some outstanding results with 26% of graduates going onto university. St Xavier’s has also regularly won the national soccer championship.
La Salle Hostel has 85 boys (including 15 boys who have been resettled from local internally displaced persons (IDP) camps) in residence. There is high demand for places here not only by orphaned children but from parents who are fearful that the civil war may recur. 50% of kids in the hostel are from war-affected families. The hostel aims to care, rehabilitate and resettle these affected youngsters and to help them complete their secondary education.
Remedial Support Program Due to missed educational opportunities caused by the civil war, many of Sri Lankan teenagers have learning difficulties. The LF supports five large tuition programs in high schools conducted by De La Salle Brothers where learning assistance is offered in a safe, friendly and professional setting. Many of the students are struggling with maths, English and science, partially due to a broken education which is exacerbated by a lack of quality teachers in these subjects. The centres employ 30 local teachers to provide teachers with an additional income as Adampan The Brothers with the local Parish Priest well as supporting the needs of the students. and the Sisters escaped when this particularly poor area became caught in the middle of heavy fighting in 2007. Nanattan Maha Vidyalay School is a Accommodation and buildings were bombed and the Diocesan school that draws its students from 28 church adjacent to their property was damaged with surrounding villages. There are almost 800 students artillery. Most homes around Adampan were destroyed; from all faith backgrounds - Hindu, Muslim, and non- lands mined; farming discontinued. During the war, many Catholic Christians. The school itself is 109 years children were conscripted from the school and some old and during the war the school grounds were killed. The majority of families fled the area or were placed used to house displaced villagers. These people in IDP camps. have now returned to their homes. Currently the school has 40 staff (teaching and support staff). In 2011, the Brothers returned to Adampan to live in a new Community house built on Brothers-owned land and St Xavier School is a Government school that was to manage and work in a number of local schools to help nationalised in 1996. However, the Brothers were invited rebuild good quality educational institutions. OUR WORK IN: SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF Vietnam The Lasallian Foundation continues to support the work of the De La Salle Brothers throughout Vietnam. The main project New primary school completed in Pleiku in 2013 supported by the LF is the extension and development of a primary school in Pleiku. This work was co-funded with Noel and Carmel O’Brien Family Foundation and Porticus Asia. This school targets poor children from the local area, in particular those from ethnic minority tribes.
Pleiku is located in the central highland region. It is inhabited primarily by the Bahnar and Jarai ethnic groups, (Montagnards or Degar). Four DLS Brothers pioneered the development of Truong Vinh Ky Primary School in 2004, after receiving Government permission. This is the first Brothers-managed school in Vietnam since private schools were nationalised in 1975. The school opened with a solitary student but numbers quickly grew. The children come mainly from poor agricultural families. Parents (many Lasallian alumni) have a preference for the Brothers schools because of the high standard of education they had experienced and the moral values that the Brothers instil in the children. The school also offers remedial support for children from the minority tribes whose first language is not Vietnamese. The school also has a focus on integration and equality for all.
In 2013, the construction of the expanded eight-classroom building of the primary school was completed after a two-year build. The new building accommodates up to 600 children. The school also provides hostel accommodation for children who live too far away to travel to and from school every day. Some children also stay at the hostel if their parents must travel to find work.
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 31 Community Education & Advocacy
Community Education Foundation Grants 2013* Community Education is an important aspect of our work – educating donors, supporters, schools, students and the general public about development issues and the projects we support.
Issues covered in our Starfish newsletter included volunteering in Cambodia and our works in PNG and Vietnam. The Foundation During the year, the Foundation visited many of the funded $1,747,934 De La Salle and associated schools in Australia and supporting New Zealand to share information about the impact of 54 projects in 2013. their school’s fundraising and to share stories of their fellow Lasallian students from developing countries. Another aim of our visits is to help raise awareness of human rights and development issues, promoting solidarity and understanding which supports the schools’ social justice and community programs.
The Foundation also worked closely with Lasallian Education Services, Lasallian Youth Ministry and Lasallian Vocations teams to share and promote the Myanmar 2,455 Pakistan 328,516 work of the Brothers in developing countries with staff South Sudan 15,222 Pakistan 341,080 and young Lasallian leaders. Vietnam 30,000 Sri Lanka 981,333 India 49,328 Advocacy The Lasallian Foundation’s Board possess a wealth of experience and expertise in the area of children’s rights * Figures from audited financials. globally. Advocacy complements and strengthens the Foundation’s project work raising issues to improve the rights of children everywhere. About us
Our history The Foundation’s projects aim to achieve lasting The LF was established in 2005 by the De La Salle Brothers and sustainable social and economic change in the of Australia, New Zealand and PNG to fund developmental communities it serves that address the root causes of and emergency relief projects in the Asia-Pacific region. The poverty and discrimination. The Foundation’s project Foundation builds on a long history of informal support for designs aim to be inherently sustainable beyond the projects initiated and conducted by the Brothers through Foundation’s funding period in terms of resources and their Mission Fund. Our aim is to continue expanding these will be based on a situational analysis that considers the activities into the future. underlying causes of poverty and social justice and the needs of the target population.
Our mission All of the Foundation’s projects will be measured and Millions of children and young people around the world evaluated with participation from the beneficiaries as well are denied access to basic human rights. The Lasallian as project staff. The Foundation insists on the highest Foundation works to make a sustainable difference by giving standards of financial accountability in all of its projects. them the opportunity to realise their full human potential and The Foundation aims to empower beneficiaries of its break the poverty cycle, which has plagued their families and projects to create their own solutions and to maximise communities for generations. their own resources through a process in which projects will be designed through the participation and initiation of Our objectives the local people they serve, based on their own identified To support development and emergency relief projects needs and solutions. primarily but not exclusively in the Asia-Pacific region Through the involvement of local beneficiaries in the focusing on the poorest and most marginalised communities, design and monitoring process of the Foundation’s and in particular children. projects the Foundation will ensure programs are culturally • To advocate on behalf of these communities and appropriate and sensitive. children, particularly in relation to children’s rights The Foundation’s projects will be audited for and safety. environmental impact and sensitivity with the goal of • Support people in developing countries in emergency positive environmental impact and sustainability. situations such as those caused by earthquakes or other natural disasters including famine or conflict. The Foundation is committed to a process of continuous improvement in the Foundation’s internal processes and • To act as trustee for a Relief Fund. projects, and the use of measurement and evaluation of • To solicit donations and gifts for the purpose of carrying programs and projects to create a learning environment. out the objectives of the Foundation. • To attract and encourage bequests, legacies and all Our Vision forms of deferred gifts for the purpose of carrying out the We live in an age of tremendous wealth and progress. objectives of the Foundation. Notwithstanding, there are children who have little hope • To capitalise on the enormous strengths in the for the future due to poverty and ignorance. delivery of education already existing within the De La Salle network. For more than 330 years the De La Salle Brothers have been committed to reaching out to the last, the lost and the least through education in the Lasallian tradition. It Our operational principles is this tradition that sees our ongoing commitment to The Foundation’s projects oppose discrimination and support young people and their communities in effecting the denial of rights based on sex, race, nationality, positive change. ethnicity, class, religion, age, physical ability, caste, opinion, political alliance or sexual orientation. In the Working together, we will create hope for the future for Foundation’s projects, partnerships and marketing all children and youth, regardless of gender, race, faith, and communications, the Foundation respects the nationality, ethnicity, class/caste, physical ability, opinion, dignity and equality of the people it serves. political alliance or sexual orientation.
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 33 The Lasallian Foundation expresses its values through:
• Being child–centred; children and their basic needs are a top priority for the Foundation. • The empowerment of children. • Access to education by children who are denied this right. • An inclusive model based solely on the needs of children. • Building a community who work together and make decisions together – locally and globally. • Taking risks by working in some of the most difficult and challenging contexts where there is the greatest need. • Our commitment to harness individual and collective energy that expresses an intent that disempowered children are ‘worthy of our lives’. • Reaching people who no one else will reach out to. • Our commitment to advocacy – challenging systems that disempower children and young people. • Our recognition and empowerment of women as the key agents of change.
The Lasallian Tradition The De La Salle Brothers are a religious congregation of men within the Catholic Church who were founded in 1679 by a French priest and scholar, John Baptist De La Salle. De La Salle and his first teachers recognised the importance of developing positive relationships with their students, calling themselves “older brother” to the young people in their care and “brother” to one another. The Lasallian focus has always been transforming the lives of the lost, the last and the least through education.
Today, 4,288 Brothers together with 88,864 lay partners (administrators, managers, support staff and teachers), supportive of the ethos and ideals of St De La Salle, are continuing this tradition in 1,003 universities, colleges, schools and numerous other educational and welfare institutions servicing 979,149 students and children across 77 countries. Lasallian schools and projects globally are open to and respectful of all faiths and cultures, and our staff and volunteers are representative of the local communities they serve. Australian Lasallian (Asia/Pacific) Developing Countries Aid Fund
FINANCIAL REPORT 31 DECEMBER 2013
35 Statement by Directors of the Trustee 36 Statement of Comprehensive Income 37 Statement of Financial Position 38 Statement of Changes in Equity 38 Cash Flow Statement 39 Notes to the Financial Statements 42 Independent Audit Report
STATEMENT BY DIRECTORS OF THE TRUSTEE
The directors of the trustee company have determined that the trust is not a reporting entity, and that this special purpose financial report should be prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financial statements.
We, the directors of Australian Lasallian (Asia/Pacific) Foundation Limited, the Trustee of the Australian Lasallian (Asia/Pacific) Developing Countries Aid Fund hereby state that, in our opinion:
1. The financial statements and notes of the trust: a) present fairly the trust’s financial position as at 31 December 2013 and its performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financial statements; and
b) comply with the Accounting Standards as described in Note 1 to the financial statements.
2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Trust will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
Made in accordance with a resolution of the directors of the trustee.
Ms Sally Nicholes, Chairman, Lasallian Foundation
28 March, 2014 Melbourne, Victoria
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 35 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the year ended 31 December 2013
Notes 2013 $ 2012 $ REVENUE Donations and gifts – Monetary 297,576 317,743 – Non-Monetary 0 0 Bequests and legacies Grants – Other Australian 200,000 582,530 – Other overseas 1,554,144 665,322 Investment income 20,617 4,545 Other income 388,768 397,254 International political or religious adherence programs 0 0 Domestic programs 0 0 TOTAL REVENUE 2,461,105 1,967,394
EXPENDITURE International Aid and Development Programs Expenditure International Programs – Funds to International Programs 1,747,934 1,278,728 – Program support costs 116,646 149,473 Community education 35,275 57,030 Fundraising costs – Public 112,651 104,230 – Government, multilateral and private - 8,548 Accountability and Administration 335,841 224,401 Non-Monetary Expenditure 705 1,476 Total International Aid and Development Programs Expenditure 2,349,052 1,823,886 Domestic programs expenditure 0 0 International political or religious adherence programs 0 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2,349,052 1,823,886 EXCESS/(SHORTFALL) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURE 112,053 143,508 Comprehensive Income TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 112,053 143,508
The above Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As at 31 December 2013
Notes 2013 $ 2012 $ ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 2 620,530 438,066 Trade and other receivables 3 8,403 2,104 Other financial assets 67,740 55,371 Total Current Assets 696,673 495,541
Non Current Assets Property, plant and equipment 4 23,003 35,531 Total Non Current Assets 23,003 35,531 TOTAL ASSETS 719,676 531,072
LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Trade and other payables 5 84,675 20,642 Provisions 12,518 - Total Current Liabilities 97,193 20,642
Non Current Liabilities Total Non-Current Liabilities - - TOTAL LIABILITIES 97,193 20,642 NET ASSETS 622,483 510,430
EQUITY Reserves Retained earnings 6 622,483 510,430 TOTAL EQUITY 622,483 510,430
The above Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 37 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY As at 31 December 2013
Retained Reserves Other Total earnings REVENUE Balance at 31 December 2011 366,922 - - 366,922 Adjustments or changes in equity - - Changes in equity - - Excess of revenue over expenses 143,508 - - 143,508 Other amounts transferred (to) or from reserves - - Balance at 31 December 2012 510,430 - - 510,430
Balance at 31 December 2012 510,430 510,430 Adjustments or changes in equity Changes in equity Excess of revenue over expenses 112,053 112,053 Other amounts transferred (to) or from reserves Balance at 31 December 2013 622,483 622,483
The above Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
CASH FLOW STATEMENT For the year ended 31 December 2013
Notes 2013 $ 2012 $ Cash Flow from Operating Activities Grants and other receipts 2,440,488 1,967,394 Payments to overseas projects (1,747,934) (1,278,728) Payments to suppliers and employees (522,530) (555,814) Interest received 20,617 - Interest paid (705) - Net (Outflow) / Inflow from Operating Activities 8 195,204 132,853
Cash flow from Investing Activities Payments for plant and equipment - - Increase in financial asset (12,740) (50,000) Net (Outflow) / Inflow from Investing Activities (12,740) (50,000)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 182,464 82,854 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 438,066 355,212 Cash and cash equivalents at the End of Financial Year 620,530 438,066
Note: No single appeal or other form of fundraising for a designated purpose generated 10% or more of the organisation’s international income aid and development revenue for the financial year.
The above Cash Flow Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2013
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting highly liquid investments with original maturities of Policies three months or less, and bank overdrafts. The directors of the trustee company have prepared the v) Goods and Services Tax financial statements of the Trust on the basis that the Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of Trust is a non-reporting entity because there are no user goods and services tax, except where the amount of dependent upon general purpose financial statements. The GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax financial statements are therefore special purpose financial Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised statements that have been prepared in order to meet the as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part needs of the trustee company. Australian Lasallian (Asia / of an item of the expense. Pacific) Developing Countries Aid Fund is a not-for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements. Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the significant accounting policies The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable disclosed below, which the directors of the trustee to, the ATO is included as a current asset or liability in company have determined are appropriate to meet the the balance sheet. needs of the trustee company. Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement The financial statements have been prepared under the on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows historical cost convention unless otherwise stated in the arising from investing and financing activities which are notes. recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are classified as operating cash flows. i) Impairment of Assets At each reporting date, the entity reviews the carrying vi) Revenue Recognition values of its assets to determine whether there is any Grant revenue is recognised in the income statement indication that those assets have been impaired. If when it is controlled. When there are conditions such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of attached to grant revenue relating to the use of those the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value grants for specific purposes it is recognised in the less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to balance sheet as a liability until such conditions are the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the asset’s met or services provided. carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed Donations and bequests are recognised as revenue to the income statement. when received unless they are designated for a Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable specific purpose, where they are carried forward as amount of an individual asset, the entity estimates the prepaid income on the balance sheet. recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to Interest revenue and distribution income from which the asset belongs. investments is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the ii) Trade and Other Payables financial assets. These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the trust prior to the end of the All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and financial period and which are unpaid. The amounts services tax (GST). are unsecured and usually paid within 30 days. vii) Depreciation iii) Trade Receivables Depreciation is provided on plant and equipment on All trade receivables are recognised at the amounts straight line basis so as to write off the net cost of each invoiced. Recoverability of trade receivables is asset during its expected useful life. The depreciation reviewed on an ongoing basis. The amount of any rates used in the calculation of depreciation are provision is recognised in the income statement in generally the same rates as stipulated by the ATO for other expenses. the calculation of tax deprecation. iv) Cash and cash equivalents viii) Investments Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, Investments are valued at cost and do not reflect deposits held at-call with banks, other short-term changes in fair value.
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 39 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2013
2013 2012 $ $ Note 2. Current Assets – Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash 7,226 6,552 Trust account 613,304 431,514 Cash and cash equivalents 620,530 438,066
Note 3. Current Assets – Trade and Other Receivables GST Receivable 8,403 - Prepayments and other debtors - 2,104 Trade and other receivables 8,403 2,104
Note 4. Property, Plant and Equipment 69,235 72,410 Plant and equipment – at cost (46,231) (36,879) Less accumulated depreciation 23,003 35,531
Note 5. Current Liabilities – Trade and Other Payables Trade and other payables 84,675 19,963 GST Payable - 679 Trade and other payables 84,675 20,642
Note 6. Retained Earnings Retained Earnings at the beginning of the year 510,430 366,922 Net surplus/(deficiency) 112,053 143,508 Retained Earnings at the end of the year 622,483 510,430 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2013
2013 2012 $ $ Note 7. Remuneration of Auditors Remuneration for the audit 5,000 4,000 Remuneration for other services - - 5,000 4,000
Note 8. Notes to the Cash Flow Statement Reconciliation of net surplus to net cash flows from operating activities Net Surplus/(deficiency) for year 112,053 143,508 Non cash items: Depreciation 18,559 9,207 Loss on donation of property 3,000 - Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities (Increase)/Decrease in receivables (6,299) 130 Increase/(Decrease) in payables 67,891 (19,993) Net Cash (Outflows)/Inflows from Operating Activities 195,204 132,852
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 41 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
Lasallian Foundation Annual Report 2013 43 ACFID Membership The Lasallian Foundation has been a full member and signatory to the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Code of Conduct since 2007/08. ACFID is an independent national association of Australian non-government organisations (NGOs) working in the field of international aid and development.
ACFID Code of Conduct The ACFID Code of Conduct defines standards of best practice for international development organisations and represents the active commitment of its signatories to conduct their activities with integrity and accountability. The Code aims to enhance standards throughout the NGDO community to ensure that public confidence is maintained in the way that community contributions to overseas aid are used to reduce poverty through effective and sustainable development. There are 121 signatories to the Code of Conduct.
The LF is committed to full adherence to the Code of Conduct requirements. These good practices ensure transparency and accountability, improve international development effectiveness and increase stakeholder trust.
More information regarding the Code of Conduct including how to make a complaint can be obtained from ACFID at acfid.asn.au or emailing [email protected]
LF is committed to a process of continuous improvement, good governance and quality standards. It is important to us that everyone, including children and young people, has a voice in our process and feedback is encouraged. If you would like more information regarding our complaints handling process, please contact our office on +61 3 9508 2700 or email us at [email protected]
The LF is a member of the Australian Charities and Not-for- profits Commission (ACNC). The ACNC is the independent national regulator of charities. The ACNC was established to achieve the following objects:
• maintain, protect and enhance public trust and confidence in the sector through increased accountability and transparency.
• support and sustain a robust, vibrant, independent and innovative not-for-profit sector.
• promote the reduction of unnecessary regulatory obligations in the sector.