Stitches of Hope Incorporated

Stitches of Hope Incorporated is an Australian registered nonprofit organization dedicated to providing aid and support to impoverished communities in Cambodia. Founded by a governing board formed in 2009 and officially incorporated in Western Australia in July 2010, the organization focuses on raising awareness and delivering vital assistance to improve the lives of families and children in Cambodia[2][3].

Mission and Activities

Stitches of Hope's mission centers on bringing hope through education, skills training, and economic support to vulnerable populations. It operates as an International Non-Government Organisation in the Kingdom of Cambodia, delivering programs that foster community development and self-reliance.

Key initiatives include:

• Education and Residential Care: Supporting children's education and providing residential care to ensure access to learning and stability[5].
• Sewing Centre: Establishing a sewing center in Phnom Penh that offers dignified employment to between five and eight people, enabling them to support their families. This centre produces items such as sleeping bags, which are distributed to homeless individuals in Western Australia, linking community support across countries[4].
• Economic Support: Providing avenues for economic empowerment such as skills training and small business facilitation[5].

Partnerships

Stitches of Hope Incorporated works in partnership with Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd, leveraging collaborative support to enhance its impact in Cambodia[1].

Philosophy

The organization draws inspiration from the biblical passage 1 Corinthians 13:13: "These three remain: faith, hope and love," embodying these values in its humanitarian efforts[1].

Through a combination of community development, education, and sustainable employment opportunities, Stitches of Hope aims to create lasting improvements in the lives of Cambodian families, instilling hope for a better future[1][5].

[1] https://stitchesofhope.org.au [2] http://stitchesofhope.org.au/about-stitches-of-hope.html?devicelock=desktop [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/c8954a9b-3aaf-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d/profile [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/c8954a9b-3aaf-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d/documents/e3ae14a4-f167-ea11-a811-000d3ad1ce4e [5] https://www.changepath.com.au/stitches-of-hope-incorporated