A Burundian Refugee's Story

Sanctuary Australia FoundationBlog, Refugee Stories

I am Joseph B., a Burundian man who fled from Burundi to Ethiopia due to severe persecution. I stayed in Ethiopia as a recognised refugee from February 2007 until August 2012, after which I was resettled in Australia. I have repeatedly faced serious risks to my physical safety since August 2007. I was attacked by a group of criminals, stabbed with a … Read More

Truck donated by Geoff King Motors

Sanctuary Australia FoundationBlog

We wish to thank Geoff King for his support for Sanctuary’s humanitarian work, with the wonderful donation of a used Holden Rodeo truck. This will be enormously helpful in our ongoing work supporting refugees. SAF is seeking a donation of a storage facility, where donated goods can be warehoused. Geoff King’s website can be found here: http://www.geoffkingmotors.com.au/

Sanctuary Founders honoured to receive the Order of Australia Medal

Sanctuary Australia FoundationBlog

Sue and Peter Hallam are honoured to receive the Order of Australia Medal for their work with refugees over 22 years, and would like to recognise the kindness and generosity of many in the wider Sanctuary community in welcoming and helping those who have lost so much as victims of war.