Site Visits

Sometimes SDIA Directors or staff, or other representatives of members of the network, pay a visit to one or more SD projects in a region. To help other members of the SD Network understand regional and local realities, SDIA  publishes reports on these visits.



2007.03 - Working with Community: Visit to SD projects in Colombia

Posted in: Site Visits
In March 2007 SDIA’s Executive Director, Virginia Thomas made a visit to Susila Dharma projects and SD Colombia.

"In a country suffering from 50 years of armed conflict, violence, and widespread displacement and poverty, it is fascinating to see how Subud members approach community building and re-building. Building strong local partnerships, promoting community participation and empowerment are key factors for achieving sustainable organisations and results."

Download attachment(s): [ sdia_working-with-community_2007.pdf ]


2007.11 - ICDP: Paloma de la Viña visits Argentina

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Paloma de la Viña’s report on Projects and Schools in Argentina that use the methods of the International Child Development Programme (ICDP).

Download attachment(s): [ ICDP_Argentina-2008-01.pdf ]


2008.04 - Mithra Foundation: Lawrence Fryer visits India

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In April 2008, on behalf of SD Germany, Lawrence Fryer, who is also on the board of SDIA, paid a visit to Mithra Foundation which is a long-term partner with SD Germany and an associate member of SDIA.



2008.05 - ICDP: Lailah Armstrong visits Columbia

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ICDP Trainer Lailah Armstrong, who lives in England, regularly visits the ICDP programs in Latihan America. In May 2008, she travelled again to Colombia to support the activities there.

2008.06 - Despite the Hardship: Susila Dharma in DR Congo

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In June 2008 SDIA's Executive Chair Virginia Thomas made a visit to Susila Dharma projects and SD DR Congo.

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As we travelled to the SD projects and met with Subud members in different centres, we became aware that life here is very hard, illness and death very present, and food and goods too expensive. People are unemployed or underpaid, if they are paid at all; and they need to be very entrepreneurial to survive."

Download attachment(s): [ sdDRC_visit_2008-6.pdf ]


2009.12 Report on Vida Plena

Posted in: Education, Site Visits
Solen Lees Gratiet visits Vida Plena in Paraguay