“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead
We’re a small team here at UnitingWorld, but it never feels small. Every day, I am reminded of the extraordinary network of people and communities across our world who make change possible. You, our faithful supporters here in Australia, working together with our church partners overseas, turn love and generosity into precious resources, opportunities and improved quality of life for people who need it.
It’s God’s love in action.
Thank you for making 2024 another year of remarkable impact. Together we helped transform lives and communities in the face of a changing and uncertain world. I hope you take the time to read our Annual Report for FY2024 (see it here) and feel the full scope of all you are a part of.
As we begin another year, we must acknowledge the huge challenges before us.
Global inflation, stalling progress on poverty and extreme weather are making life harder and leaving millions behind. At the same time, authoritarianism and unjust wars are adding fuel to the fire when what we really need is all hands on deck to end poverty and address the climate crisis.
We can’t solve it all, not by a long shot. But what we must do is play our part, faithfully and ambitiously, as part of a global network empowered by God to make a big difference.
In that light, the UnitingWorld team and our partners are looking to the future with hope and possibility. We have a ten-year plan to do all we can to help vulnerable people and communities in the Pacific, Asia and Africa overcome poverty, adapt to climate change and tackle injustice together.
We need your help to do it. If you share our vision and want to be part of making it a reality, your support will enable our partners to scale up life-changing projects providing reliable food and water supplies, income and education opportunities, and life-saving projects to mitigate the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation.
It can’t be overstated how much our world needs thoughtful and committed people working together to bring hope, justice and lasting change for people in poverty.
Sureka
Dr Sureka Goringe
National Director, UnitingWorld
P.S. I hope you’ll join us. Donate now or become a monthly giver.
First published in UnitingWorld Update 2025-01 – download the full magazine PDF here.