What is your
Story?
OUR MISSION
We work to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.
Everything a CALD woman needs to know
OUR WORK
SiTara’s Story is a non-profit charitable organisation registered in Australia that believes strong women build strong communities and nations.
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Canberra chapter
Migrants make up some 28 per cent of the ACT’s population with new arrivals topping 10,000 in each of the past two financial years.
The top 10 countries from where ACT gains its immigrants include China (11,900), India (10,900), Philippines, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Malaysia.
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Bangladesh Chapter
SiTara’s Story tries to create a bridge between Canberra and developing countries, especially Bangladesh, where vulnerable groups such as women
and children require early education and intervention. SiTara’s Story chose to work with Bangladesh initially because UNICEF has already classified Bangladesh as
a country of “high inequity”.
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SITARA'S STORY IN MEDIA
ACT Australian of the Year winners announced
যা বললেন ‘অস্ট্রেলিয়ান অব দ্য ইয়ার’ বিজয়ী শামারুহ মির্জা
Local Heroes Recognised with Australian of the Year
Climate action warrior Olympia Yarger named ACT Australian of the Year
Give it up for the 2023 recipients of the ACT Australian of the Year Awards
Congratulations to our 2023 ACT Australians of the Year!
HerCanberra article
SiTara’s Story with ABC radio
SiTara’s Story with SBS Bangla
SiTara’s Story with SBS Bangla
Writing in the time of Covid
ABC Canberra Community Spirit Awards: Dr Shamaruh Mirza
EVENTS
First ever Women Talk Shops in Canberra especially for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Women.
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What is your story?
ACT residents including people from CALD communities in Canberra witnessed a pandemic in 2020 that was never imagined before. Every person has a unique story of his/her struggle and resilience during this pandemic.
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6 March 2022, Gala Event
SiTara’s Story
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GALLERY
