This case study with activities shares Laxmi's story.
Laxmi is 16. She lives with her mother and siblings in a remote area in Nepal where nearly half the people live below the poverty line. Laxmi joined a child’s club at her school that was run with the support of Caritas Australia’s partner, Caritas Nepal.
Laxmi has now finished school, but she is still involved in the child’s club. Now, she helps guide the next generation of young leaders.
For Upper Primary Students: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Laxmi's story first featured in Project Compassion 2023.
This case study with activities shares Tereesa's story.
Tereesa is a proud Gamilaroi woman. She lives on Darug Country, in Western Sydney, Australia. When she was younger, she found it hard to afford to rent a house and make a home for her four children. With the support of Caritas Australia’s partner, Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation, Tereesa is now thriving and supporting others through the Young Mums and Bubs Group.
For Lower Primary students: Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2.
Tereesa's story first featured in Project Compassion 2023.
This case study with activities shares Tereesa's story.
Tereesa is a proud Gamilaroi woman. She lives on Darug Country, in Western Sydney, Australia. When she was younger, she found it hard to afford to rent a house and make a home for her four children. With the support of Caritas Australia’s partner, Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation, Tereesa is now thriving and supporting others through the Young Mums and Bubs Group.
For Upper Primary Students: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Tereesa's story first featured in Project Compassion 2023.
This case study with activities shares Priscilla's story.
Priscilla lives with her husband and two of their grandchildren in Zimbabwe. The impacts of climate change such as drought, poor quality soils and high temperatures have made it much harder to grow enough food. With the support of Caritas Australia’s partner in Zimbabwe, Priscilla has learnt new ways to farm so she and her community can be more resilient to climate change and grow enough food to eat and sell.
For Lower Primary students: Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2.
Priscilla's story first featured in Project Compassion 2023.
This case study with activities shares Priscilla's story.
Priscilla lives with her husband and two of their grandchildren in Zimbabwe. The impacts of climate change such as drought, poor quality soils and high temperatures have made it much harder to grow enough food. With the support of Caritas Australia’s partner in Zimbabwe, Priscilla has learnt new ways to farm so she and her community can be more resilient to climate change and grow enough food to eat and sell.
For Upper Primary Students: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Priscilla's story first featured in Project Compassion 2023.
This case study with activities shares Thu's story.
Thu lives with his wife in Vietnam. When Thu was 12 years old, he lost his leg when he stepped on a land mine. With the support of Caritas Australia’s partner in Vietnam, Thu was able to open a barber shop to earn an income. The program also supports Thu and others living with a disability to come together to socialise, support and learn from each other.
For Lower Primary students: Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2.
Thu's story first featured in Project Compassion 2023.