Ever wanted to know what it’s like to work in international aid? In this special series, we introduce you to our many dedicated staff members working behind the scenes and on the ground, in Australia and overseas.
We hope you enjoy meeting #TeamChildFund!
My name is Evelyn Henson.
I’m the Executive Assistant/Office Manager at ChildFund Australia.
My role involves providing support to the CEO, and Sydney office team.
I’ve been at ChildFund since September 2010.
The green, yellow and red cart rolls around as dozens of wide-eyed children gather to get a peek at what’s on offer.
There’s a buzz of excitement as they look through the many books on the wooden shelves until one catches their eye.
Books of different colours and sizes, and for all ages, deck the cart, and among the children’s smiling faces is cart driver Ayub.
“Before using the cart, I would carry the books in a backpack and I would travel to villages,” he says.
For the past six years the high school sports teacher has transported the reading cart to five villages –Wanga, Praikarang, Pambota Djara, Makaminggit and Homba Karipit – on Sumba island, eastern Indonesia, to encourage children to read and to help communities improve their literacy.