(Originally published in UnitingWorld Update Issue 2 2025.)
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There’s a lot happening in the world right now. Big, overwhelming things. It can feel like all we hear is noise, conflict and fear.
But when I spend time with our partners, in person or through their stories, I see something else. I see courage, determination and love.
I see communities standing firm in the face of poverty, injustice and the growing climate crisis. They’re finding ways to plant seeds for the future.
In the July newsletter, you’ve read about people like Rev Monim, Rev Oto and Rev Junior, leaders deeply rooted in their faith and their communities, doing the hard and hopeful work of change. They remind me that the best antidote to despair is action.
When we stand alongside our partners around the world, sharing resources, prayers and acts of solidarity with the poorest people, we bring God’s love to life.
I also see other reasons for hope.
Our government has made a conscious choice to stay committed to global partnerships and to the values of justice, generosity and cooperation, even as other world leaders turn to self-interest and cynicism.
It may not make headlines, but one of the reasons Australia has stayed this course is the faithful, persistent advocacy of Christians across the country.
Through the Micah Australia network of faith-based organisations, including us and many others, thousands have raised their voices to ensure our government remembers those most vulnerable to poverty and climate change, even with hard decisions to make. It’s a welcome reminder of the collective power we have. Our church partners are stepping up their work to address growing need with creativity and boldness.
And here at UnitingWorld, we’re thinking big about the future, seeking new opportunities to scale up our impact and reach more people with practical, faith-led solutions to poverty and climate change.We can’t do any of it without you.
Your prayers, generosity and partnership are what make this all possible.
Please keep walking with us. Keep sharing the stories. Keep believing, giving and acting.
Because yes, the world is changing and breaking in many ways. But what we do together in these critical times is how we are part of God’s restoration of all things.
Thanks for being with us.
Dr Sureka Goringe
National Director
UnitingWorld
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