Socktober
over the years

The Impact of Socktober

In 2023, this is the impact of hundreds of Socktober Stars around Australia

$600K+

raised through shools

153

children’s projects supported

554

schools engaged

2023: Timor-Leste

In 2023, you helped raise over $600k to help promote nutrition and health programs in schools in Venilale through the Maria Auxiliadora Clinic. Thanks to your generous support, the program now benefits 4,921 students across 24 schools. Auriel*, a Year 6 student, shares, “The benefit of the healthy nutrition program is increasing our knowledge about nutritious eating. It teaches us how to prepare healthy meals, make better food choices, and enhances our understanding of nutrition."

2022: Ethiopia

Five-month-old Ajani and his devoted mum Neela were our heroes in 2022, as we spotlighted the issues of food insecurity and malnutrition in Ethiopia. 

In Emdibir, the two issues are keenly felt by the local community and exacerbated by drought, conflict and climate change. Ajani was one of the innocent young lives caught up in this, and his tiny call was heard from 10,000 kilometres away.

Many schools answered that call, to the tune of over $607,000, which helped to construct the goat farm in the village and stock it with milking goats, supporting a sustainable solution to the challenges facing families like Neela's.

2021: Thailand

In 2021, we turned our focus to Thailand and the Good Shepherd Kindergarten, which cares for vulnerable young children like Kusa. 

Thanks to your support, and that of over Australian Catholic schools, we raised over $455,000 for the Good Shepherd Kindergarten and other projects in Thailand and around the world. 

We contributed school supplies for the Kindergarten, as well as nutritious meals, snacks and milk for the children, and school uniforms. 

Kusa was safely shepherded to primary school where he is now in the second grade and enjoying life. His mother Samorn is proud of her boy and relieved that she was given the opportunity to gain employment. 

2020: Cambodia

Despite the dificulties faced by thousands of schools and families across Australia, in 2020 we banded together to do something great for kids in even greater situations of need. 

Many schools joined to raise over $535,000 for communities in Cambodia and around the world. 


We shared the story of children like Dara and Toi at the Arrupe Centre in Battambang.  Thanks to your support, they received major upgrades to the facilities, improved sporting equipment, and quality educational resources. 

They have a brighter future today thanks to your generous support. 

Catholic Mission

Catholic Mission is the Pope’s international Mission agency in Australia. An international organisation that partners with communities, helping them to flourish by supporting grassroots projects, including healthcare, education, and spiritual care. Our network of religious and lay missionaries operates in Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, the Americas. Catholic Mission’s work supports children, communities, and future Church leaders across education, healthcare, and spiritual care.