Ignoring Boko Haram's attempt to wage 'religious war' a 'mistake'
To ignore the religious dimension to Boko Haram\'s political agenda would be a grave mistake, Release International Chief Executive Paul Robinson has warned following a string of attacks that claimed almost 200 lives across Nigeria. .
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New report sounds alarm for desperate children caught in conflict
Urgent measures are needed to reverse a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation and save the children of South Sudan from a desperate plight, a new report by World Vision warns.
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Pastor Saeed Abedini beaten and returned to prison
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Pastor Saeed Abedini, an Iranian-American, was severely beaten and forcibly transferred from the hospital where he\'d been receiving treatment back to prison. The transfer came without warning and again raises concern for his safety as he is returned back to prison.
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Plight of persecuted Christians in Egypt documentary honoured in film festival
A documentary on the plight of persecuted Christians in Egypt has been recognised by the UK Christian Film Festival, winning the award for Best Informational Video.
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#BringBackOurGirls prayer vigil held at Nigerian Embassy in Washington D.C.
Faith leaders and human rights organisations have gathered at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington D.C. as part of the #BringBackOurGirls Campaign.
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WEA Joins Lausanne Movement in Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Lausanne Congress and Lausanne Covenant
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) joined the Lausanne Movement (Lausanne) in the celebrations of its 40th anniversary in Switzerland last week. Lausanne continues to be an important partner for the WEA in its mission to unite the body of Christ in furthering God's Kingdom.
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3000km bike ride to raise funds for disaster relief
Cyclists from the International Network of Churches (INC) all over Australia will ride 3000km between the Brisbane Valley and the tip of Cape York later this year to raise funds for Global Care's vital Disaster Relief Fund.
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Disability carers resilient and resourceful but support services vital to long-term well-being
While disability carers are extremely resilient and resourceful their mental and physical well-being would decline significantly if support services disappeared or were diminished.
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Pope Francis to meet refugees in Jordan
\"I was asked whether I could organize two buses of refugees for a meeting with the Holy Father,\" the priest of the Latin Patriarchate said proudly.
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World Vision photo exhibition illustrates why 'Motherhood Matters'
This Mother's Day, World Vision is inviting Victorians to take a journey along the road to safe motherhood in sub-Saharan Africa by attending Motherhood Matters, a stunning exhibition of photographs that showcases the experience of mothers in rural African communities.
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Commission of Audit recommends breaking foreign aid election promise
The Australian Christian Lobby is concerned that yesterday's Commission of Audit report paved the way for a broken election promise on overseas aid.
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Lack of data means millions of children die unseen and invisible, new report finds
Children are dying unseen, unaccounted for and invisible to the health services that may save their lives, a new World Vision report finds. Uncounted and Unreached, details how many countries are failing to capture vital data on children and their health.
