2. History
• Founded in 1988 by the late Robert
Hoey
• Robert’s parents, Ralph and Ann, and
his siblings have carried on his legacy
• Since its beginning, WYI has facilitated
meaningful volunteering
opportunities for more than 3,000
Australians
3. WYI Vision:
To educate, empower and inspire positive
change within the global community through
the legacy of Robert Hoey.
WYI Mission:
We are committed to:
• Creating innovative and exciting
opportunities for people to live life
passionately and contribute to the global
community.
• Enhancing quality of life, strengthening
communities and reducing poverty through
sustainable development projects.
4. What We Do
Personal Empowerment Program (PEP)
Overseas Action Program
Nurses in Action Program
Speech Therapists In Action
Overseas Study Tour
Step Out National Volunteer Program
Changemaker Program
Child Sponsorships in Kenya
Child Sponsorships in Nepal
Odede Community Health Centre, Kenya
WYI Secondary School Nepal
WYI Sapana Dreaming Childrens Home Nepal
Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) Project, Kenya
Asembo Goat Breeder’s Association, Kenya
Odede Community Cooperative, Kenya
6. WYI Nepal
The World Youth International School
• Founded in 1999 in partnership with
King Birendra Shah Dev who donated
the land
• Over 500 students (prep to year 10)
and 30 staff
• Funded through child sponsorship
The Sapana Dreaming Children’s Home
• Founded in 2001
• Capacity for 50 children
• Full board and education provided
through sponsorship
7. WYI Kenya
• The Mama Ann’s Community
Health Centre (MACHC)
• Odede Co-operative
• Co-op Happy Goats Project
• MACHC Goats Project
• Assembo Bay Goats Project
• Co-op Greenhouse Agriculture
Projects
• Odede Microfinance Project
• “WASH” Project
