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So much of our society tries to make us think we can each act on our own to address the problems we see in the world. The truth is we need to work together. Solidarity and collective action are how we tackle big problems like poverty and climate change. unitingworld.org.au/endpoverty

MeDRA Zimbabwe joins the world on the #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence, which starts today, November 25. #NoExcuses for gender-based violence. Not now. Not ever. Let's UNiTE to end violence against women and girls. @UnitingWorld @unwomenzw

"Today our prayer is that the desire for peace and justice will overcome the continued obsession with war and violence." -@Oikoumene oikoumene.org/resources/docu…

Yesterday, ACFID and our members had the privilege of hosting @WorldBank President Ajay Banga at our offices here in Canberra. We'd like to thank the World Bank for their commitments to consult with civil society & we look forward to building further on these discussions.

🌍 WCC urges respect for human life as Middle East violence escalates oikoumene.org/news/wcc-urges… 📷Albin Hillert/WCC

It was wonderful to share a meal with the wonderful @UnitingWorld staff and international guests. Love the @UnitingChurchAu 🌹

This was a special day. Blessings and congratulations to Rev. Charissa Suli who has been installed as the 17th President of the Uniting Church in Australia.

Yep. 🥲 @UnitingWorld

ACFID's CEO Marc Purcell spoke on ABC News Radio, discussing Australia's low spending on development and humanitarian assistance compared to other OECD nations. Listen to the interview here: abclisten.page.link/tw9vp52qMhMSzN…

📈 ACFID urges Australia to increase humanitarian & development aid in the upcoming budget on May 14th. Aligning with OECD standards is crucial. Read our media release here: lnkd.in/eJvnEed

“HANAI”, is a new partnership between different Christian denominations in Timor Leste. Through the generous support of the AHP Disaster READY Phase II project funded by the @AusHPship, HANAI funding has reached over $400,000 AUD for communities in need.

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Thankful to meet with the Hon. Michael McCormack MP, Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific. We had a productive discussion on Australia's role in responding to humanitarian crises globally & the #SaferWorldForAll campaign.

Delighted to meet with Kate Thwaites MP. We had a productive discussion alongside ACFID member organisations on Australia’s official development assistance, our role in meeting our fair share of climate finance, ACFID’s climate policy brief and the #SaferWorldForAll campaign.

ACFID and our member organisations are in Canberra throughout this week to advocate for a #SaferWorldForAll

Stronger through partnership! 🤝 Join the campaign to build a safer world for all: unitingworld.org.au/saferworldfora… #saferworldforall

Great meeting 🇦🇺 #ANCP partner @UnitingWorld, working closely with @MeDRAZim to exchange knowledge essential to building local leadership capacity as needed, to deliver effectively & efficiently on #DRR & safeguard policies when planning, designing & delivering projects in🇿🇼.

This seemed to get lost in the news cycle but is a massive step forward for Australia. Now for the local situation… #COP28

•The gap between first and second Australians urgently needs to be closed. •Climate is changing faster than our collective actions to stop it. •Conflict has touched more people’s lives this year than at any time since WW2. “The problems we face can only be faced together.”

“True leadership is about bringing people together to act for our common humanity.” @SenatorWong tells young First Nations, Pasifika, Diaspora and other Australians that our world urgently needs young leaders to shape our shared future.

“Let us celebrate #WorldChildrensDay by recognising that all children are made in the image of God and are infinitely precious. Let us be a community of love, protection, care and listening to children.” -Deaconess Tamalesi at @lotupasifika 12th General Assembly in Kanaky NC