On Saturday, March 22, Albury Wodonga's own international humanitarian aid agency, Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS), celebrated its 75th Anniversary with a commemorative event and 10 km charity walk at Bonegilla Migrant Experience.
The service of ALWS started at Bonegilla Migrant Centre after WWII, providing practical care and support to Lutheran refugees seeking a new life in Australia.
Today, ALWS is an accredited humanitarian agency with the Australian Government, working from its head office in Albury to provide emergency assistance and development support in fourteen of the poorest countries in the world.
Last year alone ALWS support to 412,847 people impacted by poverty and war.
To celebrate this milestone, ALWS returned to Bonegilla to host a celebration event that included food stalls, kids' activities, live performances, guided tours of Bonegilla Migrant Experience, and a 10 km Walk My Way charity walk to the old Bonegilla Rail Station.