Welcome to Bethlehem Communities Australia (BCA)! Thank you for taking the time to visit our site. Bethlehem Communities Australia is an exciting organisation striving to help disadvantaged communities have a better way of life.

We believe that poverty can be removed. And like Nelson Mandela, we believe that ‘overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity…. it is an act of justice'. We work with Indigenous partners in small disadvantaged communities, by means of many different initiatives, resulting in communities that are run for the people, by the people.

Bethlehem Communities Australia's Mission is to contribute to the relief of poverty in disadvantaged and marginalised communities in the Philippines and other developing countries, and to facilitate their transformation and development by providing:

	early childhood development initiatives,
	affordable and appropriate housing,
	programs that establish sustainable incomes.
	initiatives that form and strengthen Christian-based values within families and communities.

BCA is made up of ‘everyday' Australians who are committed to making a difference to the world. Through BCA, members have been touched by the grace and humbleness of many disadvantaged people whom they have met. They feel privileged to be involved; it has resulted in their own lives being enriched as well as making a difference to others. The Patron of BCA, Fr John Iacono, lives and works in Cebu, the Philippines.

We welcome your contribution and participation. Become involved and contact us to make a difference!

BCA is currently involved in two development programs in the Philippines : Cebu and Mindanao respectively.

C4C visit to cebu - a huge success! Lance Brooks, CEO of Communities for Communities (C4C) recently returned from a very successful trip to Cebu . Lance and 22 others left Sydney on 7 th October, for 8 days; the group was keen to see the reality of their fundraising efforts and to work side by side with Habitat for Humanity and the home partners of San Pio Village (SPV) in building their homes. Their ‘hands on' visit and working with the people have truly enriched their lives, plus during their visit they assisted in building 9 homes.  Read more>>

C4C team are welcomed