Author: Calida

A $10,000 AUD donation from the University of Melbourne recently funded a water project in the Chepang Hills, Chitwan. This project provides clean water to hundreds of people living in the isolated hillside.

Four months ago, Dr Calida Neal, president of CWON, headed to Nepal to lend a hand. She has recently returned to Australian shores and remains concerned about the plight of her Nepalese friends. Read about her experiences here.

Following a devastating earthquake in Nepal on the 25th of April, CWON president, Calida Neal headed to Nepal to lend a hand. Watch our YouTube video here.      

During the CWON 2011 volunteer program, three elderly women were identified who needed immediate assistance. The conditions they were living in were extremely dangerous. CWON initiated a housing project for these three women and we continue our support providing them with extra food and clothing. Our project was featured in the ‘Kathmandu Times’.

One of our amazing 2012 team, Zoe Littlely, recently shared her experiences as a volunteer in Nepal in  ‘Discover SCU’. Zoe was an extremely valuable member of the team and touched many lives during her stay in Nepal. She is returning to Nepal as a supervisor in the 2013/2014 volunteer program. My Nepalese Diary: A…

Three young women from Coffs Harbour have signed up for the ‘CWON Nepal experience’ in January 2014. Amy Connors, Jessie Edgar and Rebecca Green were recently featured in ‘The Advocate’. Students hear call to help others in Nepal

CWON was the charity of choice at the 2013 Zonta International Women’s day breakfast in Coffs Harbour. A short presentation on CWON’s work was given by Karen Coatsworth. Many thanks to all that supported us that day.

Boxing day 2012 and Neville Neal (Baje) boldly steps up to the plate and becomes the first official CWON representative in the ‘International Elephant Race’ held annually in Chitwan. He won the first heat but was disqualified in the second. Better luck next year. Adding to Baje’s growing international fame, the story was picked up…

A team of 9 volunteers from Coffs Harbour spent a month volunteering in Nepal in 2011. Three nursing students from SCU Coffs Harbour campus (Karen Coatsworth, Jess Swilks and Tayla Smith) were featured in ‘The Advocate’.