
Community
Brava has supported some very worthy projects and we look forward to exploring more partnerships to support disadvantaged women.
An Evening in Afghanistan - October 2010
In Australia it is hard to imagine the consequences of dire poverty and damage caused by thirty years of war and unrest.Brava supported the Mazar Development Fund through 'An Evening in Afghanistan' by contributing to the purchase of ambulances in northern Afghanistan. The Mazar Development Fund aims to raise financial support for health and education programs in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan.
Africa Project - April 2009
We can take a lot for granted. When we heard that something as simple as undergarments had the possibility of giving young women in Zimbabwe a better chance to live a life free of sexual abuse, we knew that we wanted to help. Underwear gives a women prestige, shows they have money and means men are less likely to assault them. Along with many other supporters, 1000s of bras and underwear were sent to the young women of Africa.
Uplift Fiji - December 2008
Disadvantaged indigenous Fijians get much of their clothing from second hand clothes shops. Bras are rare in these shops, particularly in sizes to suit the Fijian build. A new bra costs $40, and wages range from $1.50- $4.50/hour. With the humidity, fungal infections and abscesses occur between the breast and the chest wall. Bras will help. Since 2005, Uplift Fiji, through Rotary International World Community Service, has sent bras through secure channels, making sure they get to the women who need them without compromising their dignity.
"We give our thanks to each and every women from Australia who donates us bras, they all fits us very well and we all happy about it, we say that we can't pay back your love and we pray our good lord Jesus Christ to help your country and your family and your club, Rotary, to be strong and guide you every day in your life: And we looking forward to see each and every face of you sometimes"
Yours faithfully, Ilinseta Vulakerban, on behalf of the Women's club.