Broken ceasefire threatens aid workers, civilians in South Sudan
The broken ceasefire in South Sudan threatens the safety of civilians and aid workers in Malakal, World Vision said today..
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World Vision assessing damage after volcano erupts in Indonesia
International humanitarian agency World Vision is assessing damage and humanitarian need after the eruption of Mt Kelud in Indonesia.
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Anti-Christian violence detailed in hearing calling for filling of religious freedom post
The worst anti-Christian pogrom of the 21st century has come not from Islamic extremists but from Hindu nationalists in India, an expert told a hearing in which U.S. President Barack Obama was challenged to quickly fill a key religious freedom post.
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Sharing the Gospel during the Winter Olympics
International ministry OneHope is capitalising on the \"Olympic-sized opportunity\" to share the love of God during the Winter Games in Russia.
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North Korea pulls out of talks with US over release of Kenneth Bae
North Korea has pulled out of talks with the US over the release of Christian tour operator Kenneth Bae.
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Fremantle man inspired to contribute in Central Africa
"I just felt inspired to make a contribution," Fremantle man Paul MacGillivary said after recently completing two months of voluntary service with international charity Mercy Ships onboard the hospital ship, Africa Mercy, in the Congo.
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World Leprosy Day highlights ongoing suffering
In the minds of many Christians, leprosy conjures up images from the gospels and memories of stories heard in Sunday school. But World Leprosy Day on 26 January was a reminder that the disease is not a thing of the past.
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South Sudan ceasefire, opportunity to assist most vulnerable: World Vision
The ceasefire announced between South Sudan's government and opposition forces is a significant breakthrough in bringing an end to the violence and an important step in ensuring safe access for humanitarian workers to deliver aid.
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Back-to-school and Christmas hampers bring cheer to Blue Mountains bushfire victims
Global Care Penrith has brought some Christmas and back-to-school cheer for victims of last year's disastrous Blue Mountains bushfires, by handing out about $10,000 worth of specially tailored hampers.
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Syrian children's safety, futures relying on Geneva II peace agreement
World Vision has joined the call for all parties to the Syria conflict to negotiate a peace agreement at Geneva II to end the bloodshed, protect children and allow humanitarian aid to be provided to those desperately in need in the war-torn country.
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'The poorest people will pay for the Coalition's aid cuts'
Micah Challenge says the Coalition's plans to cut $625 million from this year's overseas aid budget represent a devastating blow to the global poor and breach of trust with the Australian public.
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Compassion gives water of life to vulnerable children
Over 1.1 billion people across the globe don\'t have access to clean water, which equates to about an eighth of the global population.
