Volunteers and Australian Overseas Aid

Charles Spong - Agricultural Specialist, Samoa

Volunteers for International Development from Australia

At 70 years of age, Charles is leading the way in a new wave of older Australians using their skills and experience to help communities in developing countries around the Asia-Pacific region. Charles went to Samoa to work with the local community to support and implement organic agriculture projects with the aim of eventually reducing imports, increasing the diversity of available fruits and vegetables and increasing revenue to local groups.

Charles with a local market vendor in Samoa. Photo: Josh Estey