Families in Muzarabani and Gokwe Districts in rural Zimbabwe were looking forward to being financially independent this year, but when COVID-19 lockdowns hit, their livelihoods selling produce at local markets evaporated like rain on the dusty road. Run by the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe through [Read More]
Pacific church leaders and theologians have been guiding people of faith through the COVID-19 crisis. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the region, Pacific Island nations were quick to guard against the disease with safety lockdowns. The limited health infrastructure across much of the Pacific meant [Read More]
Early this week we received news of the death of Reverend Sir Samson Lowa, former Moderator of our partner, the United Church in Papua New Guinea (UCPNG). Rev Lowa will be remembered as a great Pacific leader and peacemaker who saved a church, championed ecumenical [Read More]
Brooklyn Distephano blogs on life as a student in Ambon during COVID-19. Brooklyn is a 17-year-old Ambonese high school student and UnitingWorld Peace Workshop participant. The COVID-19 pandemic first spread to Indonesia on 2 March 2020 when a dance instructor and her mother were infected by a Japanese [Read More]
. UnitingWorld National Director Dr Sureka Goringe gives an update on COVID-19 and appeals for support. Right now, your gift has a bigger impact because it will be combined with Australian Aid funding (find out how). Please donate before June 30. DONATE NOW (click here [Read More]
Our partners in Bali have been finding innovative ways for children to stay safe, connected and spreading important information about COVID-19. As part of safety lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Indonesia, the Bali provincial government recommended all school children study at home. [Read More]
The Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has begun a series of roundtable public hearings to inform the inquiry into strengthening Australia's relationships with the Pacific Islands. The Sub-Committee was asked to inquire into how [Read More]
In February 2020, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Marise Payne requested the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade - Foreign Affairs and Aid Sub-Committee to inquire into strengthening Australia’s relationships with countries in the Pacific region. UnitingWorld made a [Read More]
Disaster and crisis are a part of life for us here at UnitingWorld. Each year, at least one of our partners is swamped by the impact of a cyclone, storm, war or famine. We mobilise, we strategise, we fundraise, we act. We’re good at it. [Read More]
A reflection by Brooklyn Distephano, 17-year-old Ambonese student and UnitingWorld Peace Workshop participant. In 1999 Ambon suddenly became a war zone. A conflict between religions caused over five thousand people to lose their lives and half a million to lose their homes. Many children and [Read More]
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