Children bearing the brunt of continuing bloodshed in Gaza, says World Vision
Around ten children are dying each day in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, with countless more being injured or witnessing the horror of war, World Vision Australia's chief executive Tim Costello said today. .
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Number of executions performed worldwide on the rise
There has been a jump in the number of executions performed worldwide, with China, Iran and Iraq in the lead, a new report has found.
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Faith leaders across Africa commit to post-2015 development
Hundreds of faith leaders from across Africa recently met in Uganda\'s capital for a three-day summit on sustainable development and the Post-2015 Development Agenda.
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Call for prayer after death of 295 in Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 tragedy
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has called for prayers after 295 people, including 27 Australians, died in the crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 near the Ukrainian Russian border.
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Powerful worship song gives voice to persecuted Nigerian Christians
A campaign urging greater protection for Christians in Nigeria is releasing a powerful worship song by Noel Robinson today.
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David Smethurst evangelistic travels highlighted
High on a cliff top overlooking the Black Sea on the coast of Crimea (Ukraine) stands a beautiful small castle. This was built in 1910 by a wealthy Russian merchant who wanted a winter home away from the cold of Russia and who wanted to impress the locals with his wealth and status.
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Wesley Mission to tackle homelessness from new frontier
Wesley Mission will expand its homeless support services in an effort to break the \'cycle of inter-generational homelessness\'.
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Syria: Child soldiers used in suicide bombing missions
Children are being routinely exploited in war zones, forced to fight alongside radical extremists and even take part in suicide missions, according to a report published today.
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Charity donations fall further than during GFC
Charities may struggle to meet the needs of the poor and homeless this winter as donations fall drastically in the wake of the Federal Budget.
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World Vision: Myths on child labour
World Vision Australia has released a paper rebutting common beliefs regarding the crisis of child labour.
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Nationwide campaign launched to help prevent suicide
Wesley Mission has launched a nationwide campaign in a bid to help prevent suicide.
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Mercy Ships volunteer nurse shares experience aboard 'Africa Mercy' hospital ship
A Victorian nurse has shared her experience spending 11 weeks onboard the hospital ship, Africa Mercy, in Central Africa.
