PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2023-24
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“What was I thinking…?” This insidious thought has crept into my mind on
a few occasions in this our first year, of taking on responsibility for the
organisation of Library Aid International (LAI). But how could we just let
such a wonderful charity lapse? They say it takes a community to raise a
child. So many children, so many families and so many communities have
benefited over so many years from what the LAI community has achieved.
Its work was not complete. Yes, it has indeed been a challenging year,
with so much to learn, especially taking on the partnership with Food Plants
International. But there have been so many willing helpers, how can we
not succeed? With God’s help and the wonderful support from the original
committee and so much support from many enthusiastic and committed
local volunteers, we have developed a wonderful and efficient team…
Read the full report here: PDF Full Report
Rotary Fiji Schools Project
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The video in one of our posts on the Library Aid Facebook page shows the difference that Library Aid’s donation has made at St Tabitha Orphanage and School in Saweni, Fiji. Click here to watch the video.
SUPPORTER UPDATES AND FEEDBACK FROM RECIPIENTS
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Occasional updates are provided to people who take an interest in Library Aid International to keep them informed of activities and needs. Please let us know if you would like to receive them by email.
Please let us know if you would like to receive them directly, preferably by email to reduce costs.
Feedback is requested of recipients of books and resources we send, but is not always forthcoming.
PDF Supporter Update December 2024
PDF Supporter Update June 2024
PDF President’s Report 2022-2023
PDF Update November 2023
PDF Supporter Update April 2023
PDF Supporter Update December 2022
PDF Special Update August 2022
PDF Supporter Update June 2022
PDF Supporter Update December 2021
PDF Supporter Update June 2021
PDF Supporter Update December 2020
PDF Feedback from Fiji September 2020
PDF Supporter Update June 2020
PDF Supporter Update September 2019
PDF Feedback from Votualevi Public School, Fiji June 2018
PDF Supporter Update May 2018
PDF Supporter Update Feb 2018
PDF Cape Town Container Distribution 2017
PDF Feedback from Zimbabwe November 2017
PDF Supporter Update June 2017
PDF Supporter Update November 2016
PDF SPECIAL Supporter Update June 2016
PDF Supporter Update April 2016
PDF Supporter Update Oct 2015
RADIO INTERVIEWS, ARTICLES IN THE PRESS AND PUBLICATIONS – Links and downloads
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PDF reCharge News June 2024
LINK ABC News 28 March 2024
LINK HADA Inspire Issue 86 February 2023
LINK The Advocate September 2022
LINK ReCharge NEWS June 2022
LINK The Advocate June 2021
PDF Inspire Story Issue 80 January 2021
LINK The Advocate February 2020
PDF Inspire Story Issue 72 November 2018
PDF Children’s Book Council Newsletter September 2018 p.18
LINK Advocate Story May 2018
PDF Inspire Story Issue 67 August 2017
PDF Mayville Primary School Letter
PDF Hartley Rd Primary School Letter
LINK Advocate Story April 2016
LINK Advocate Story September 2015
PDF Inspire story Issue 61 Feb 2016
PDF Inspire story Issue 48 May 2012
Audio Pre 2014 AGM (1.6 MB)
TALKS
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We are happy to give a 20-minute PowerPoint/Videoclip presentation to your organisation or group. We can provide materials for you to make up a display to use to promote LAI in your circle of influence.
We are also delighted to meet and talk with interested individuals or groups and show them our operational facility at Buelah, near Sheffield.
ACCOUNTABILITY
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Australian Business Register
https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?abn=77473067478
Australian Charities and Not-for profits Commission (ACNC) https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/7f2b8d1e6474e09ed0bb56eb8861d7e5#overview
Australian Taxation Office
Constitution
Library Aid International Constitution
Department of Justice (Tasmania) – Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading
Incorporation Number IA10512, incorporated 16 June 2011
A VIDEO PRESENTATION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND US
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FACEBOOK
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Keep posted about our activities and developments on Library aid International’s Facebook page. Please ‘Like’, ‘Review/Recommend’ and ‘Follow’ us, and ‘Share’ with your social networks. Click the logo below to take you there.
“No work is insignificant. All labour that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.“
Martin Luther King Jr.