WHERE DID OPENAID COME FROM?

Started from the Western suburbs of Melbourne, Justin Whitecross gathered together a small group of young Aussies and started to design the new work. Feel free to contact Justin

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?

We look for all kinds of people to contribute and although assessment takes time and requires real dedication and openness, if you're serious about changing the world for young girls in Southeast Asia we'd encourage you to contact apply.

WHERE DOES OPENAID WORK?

Teams work in Thailand, Burma and Melbourne.

WHAT IS THE VISION?

Our vision is to see vulnerable girls and victims of sexual exploitation equipped to live free and fullfilled lives.

WHAT IS THE MISSION?

OPENaid workers join together in teams, supporting vulnerable women and sexually exploited young girls to help them realise a life of dignity, community integration and sustainable employment.

OPENAID VALUES

People - We commit ourselves to people, being relevant to one another and being of service, with love and kindness.

Community - We have passion to create change and voluntarily work together in community, where we are drawn and inspired to act compassionately. 

Servanthood - We encourage everyone involved to discover listening and giving, focusing on empowering others, not possessing and consuming unnecessary things.

Annual Meeting 2009

OPENaid's AGM is scheduled for October 8