Where does SISHA International work?
SISHA International currently has ongoing projects in Cambodia. SISHA’s headquarters are in Victoria, Australia and has a partner office in the USA.
Does SISHA International undertake casework in the Australia?
SISHA International does not undertake casework in Australia, due to its mission of fighting abuse in developing countries in around the World. However, we are often involved in advocacy and awareness raising programs in Australia.
Is SISHA International a faith-based organisation?
SISHA International is not a faith based organisation. We operate in countries of varying faiths and there is no expectation or requirement for staff members, interns or any person involved with SISHA International to have a particular faith. We provide assistance to victims of abuse regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnicity, or gender.
Why does SISHA International not have offices in all countries around the world where abuse occurs?
SISHA International is a not-for-profit organisation and our efforts to fight abuse are primarily supported by the support of our generous supporters. SISHA International’s operational activity is limited by our financial resources and at present this has limited SISHA International to implementing projects in Cambodia only.
If financial resources were obtained, countries that have a high level of abuse and in need of SISHA International’s services are Myanmar, Philippines, Africa and India.
I would like to work at SISHA International or assist in some way. What can I do?
Due to the sensitive nature of SISHA International’s work, SISHA International requires people who possess specialised skills in areas that are directly related to the services and projects we provide. Please see the ‘Get Involved’ page on this website for more information about volunteer, internship and employment opportunities.
SISHA International does receive pro-bono assistance from professional companies around the world. For more information on having your company partner with SISHA International please email [email protected] with your contact information, the name of your company, and the area of expertise you believe your company can provide to SISHA International.
How is SISHA International legally permitted to work in countries outside of Australia?
SISHA International is a registered DGR charity in Australia. SISHA International operates in foreign countries under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government and judicial officials of the country we operate in. SISHA International’s operational capacity is governed by the laws and regulations stipulated by the MOU we sign with Government and its judicial process.
What happens to a victim when SISHA International assists them?
SISHA International works closely with judicial officials to ensure that immediate social services are provided to victims of abuse. In all cases, SISHA International will conduct a needs assessment on all people who come into our care to determine the best and safest outcome for that person. This outcome may include short to long term care from a credible organisation who SISHA International partners with or safe re-integration of the victim back to their family environment.
SISHA International continues to routinely follow up with victims and their families well after their case has been finalised at court, to ensure that the victim or their family is not vulnerable to further abuse.
Can foreign lawyers represent SISHA International’s clients in court in overseas?
In most of the countries where SISHA International operates, only employees who are members of that country’s Bar Association are legally permitted to represent victims and their families in court. However, SISHA International does have opportunities for qualified lawyers from foreign countries to work with SISHA International’s legal team and provide expert training and guidance to our local lawyers.