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Order of Malta Australia

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New project provides shoes to 15,000 disadvantaged adults and children in the Philippines

20/02/2019 


A new project by the Order of Malta Philippines has provided 15,000 shoes to disadvantaged adults and children.

Thanks to a generous donation from Vans Philippines, who donated the shoes, Members and volunteers of the Order of Malta arranged for the distribution and fitting of the shoes to those in need. Many of the recipients have never have a shoe.

Not only do the shoes prevent the spread of disease, they provide the owner with dignity and opportunities to participate in work, education and other activities that may not of previously been possible.

The Australian Association

The Australian Association, formed in 1974, currently has in excess of 300 members and aspirant members across every State and Territory of Australia. We also have ongoing and strong links with the Order’s National Associations throughout the Asia Pacific Region including in Singapore and the Philippines and with members of the Order in New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand and Korea. The Order of Malta is committed to serving Our Lords the Poor and Sick worldwide and has done so for over 900 years. This website shares with you the history, mission and current activities of the Order of Malta in Australia, and provides links to the work of the Order world-wide.