Moringa Associates Inc, Beginnings a Not-for-Profit Charitable Association, incorporated in New South Wales

Moringa Associates came into being…

        …as a Not-for-Profit Charitable Association, incorporated in New South Wales . Research and assessment of need for this service organisation began in July 2006 with legal incorporation taking place on 1 November 2006. A board was established soon afterwards, holding its first meeting on 7th November 2006.

David Cohen had fond childhood memories in the Queensland home of his doctor grandfather which was called Moringa. When we decided to call our association by this name, we set about discovering its origins. Previously we had assumed the word to be Australian in origin. Yet to our amazement we discovered the following:

Moringa is a tree, originating in Tamil Nadu/Kerala state of India. Moringa trees have great potential in combatting extreme poverty and hunger. The nutritious leaves grow quickly, in many different environments, and can feed people, as well as livestock and sanctuary animals. Surprisingly, the leaves contain complete proteins, which is rare for a plant.

As we endeavour to serve the Church worldwide through prayer, leadership development and conflict transformation, we are confident that our Heavenly Father, a God of great compassion, is concerned for the complete wellbeing of the nations; spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

We think Moringa is a great name!