• OPENaid's program in Burma in 2009 

Program targets have been set for Burma programming in 2009. Sponsorship is required to deliver micro-credit, education and emergency relief to women and children in Rangoon and States. What a year 2008 has been in Burma! Take a look at what OPENaid is doing and see for yourself. We're so glad to give people opportunities to help and we look forward to doing more in 2009. We'll give you opportunities every month

• 25 Schools in Program in 2009

Research is completed and schools approved to join the program in 2009. Everybody working in this program is excited with opportunities we see: thousands of girls and mothers in northeast Thailand at risk of sexual exploitation and trafficking will complete education and take opportunities for micro-credit to improve income capacity. Sponsors are required

• BBQs in Melbourne at JBs Essendon Airport

During this Christmas season, amazing work every Saturday and Sunday, as well as Boxing Day and other public holidays, gives everybody involved plenty of satisfaction and joy. The team of volunteers work very, very hard and raises the back-bone of funding sustaining programming in 3 countries! If you're in Melbourne, why not stop at Essendon DFO and say hi! If you're interested in applying for positions vacant with the program, contact us

• AMAZING INDIAN COOKING CLASSES 

The amazing skills of CLAUDETTE are on show again in South Melbourne. Proceeds are donated to OPENaid and everybody enjoys wonderful food and expert cooking instruction! Read more 

• TEAM HEADS NORTHEAST

Members of staff traveling across Esan interviewing schools and researching for OPENaid's school program enjoy beautiful hospitality and achieve substantial inroads toward achieving significant opportunities for programming in 2009. Aom and her team have met hundreds of women and school staff. Read more about the school program

• FACEBOOK SITE LAUNCHED

Well done Preethi... connecting people and adding new pathways - excellent. Interested

• WOMEN'S GROUPS MAY NOT KNOW  

We are very keen to talk to women's groups about our programs empowering women and ending sexual exploitation of girls. What you may not know is that Anna Kha, in Melbourne, is out there meeting all kinds of people and alerting them to opportunities to support OPENaid. Anna is ready to give women and groups the best information - contact Anna

• CHANGE SPONSORSHIP 2009

Everybody s excited looking forward to Change Sponsorship 2009. Supporters may not know, though, that for OPENaid, putting together sponsorship campaigns require experiencd staff with special skills to achieve effective informational materials and activities. This is particularly important for OPENaid next year and we hope this event will receive your seal of approval (adopt us as one of your favorite charities!) You are welcome to talk with Anna and learn how you can put your mark on Change Sponsorship 2009