AFAP works to assist the
peoples of Asia, the Pacific and Africa by supporting projects that
are environmentally and economically sustainable, gender balanced
and supportive of the integrity and self-determination of local communities.
Based in Sydney, AFAP plays
a vital role for the FSPI network. It has supported the FSPI network's
programmes in the Pacific, acting as a catalyst and co-ordinator for
many of the projects funded by Australian donors. AFAP
promotes sustainable, self-reliant
community development projects in the areas of institution building,
health, education, literacy, agriculture, environmental protection,
hospital rehabilitation, village improvement, disaster relief and
rehabilitation and small industry development which emerge from the
aspirations of the local people.
Within Australia, AFAP aims to raise public awareness of the current
situation in the countries of the Pacific, Asia and Africa. AFAP is
a membership organisation, which provides opportunities for Australians
who wish to volunteer their services in support of our overseas development
programmes. AFAP members from many professions volunteer their services
by providing technical expertise, assistance with project implementation
and with fundraising and membership.
AFAP has a Medical Supplies and Services (MSS) Program which
provides hospital equipment and medical supplies to hospitals and
health centres in Asia, South Pacific and Africa.
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