PSI young writers speak in their own words as to some of their extraordinary activities
Each week a "newsy memo" is sent to the Press Service International young writer team (Australia and New Zealand) whose articles are published in Christian Today and in recent weeks I've arranged for a number of them to send me "six lines" on their activities as a "team encourager". .
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Jars of Clay raising money for the Philippines with free song download
Christian rock band Jars of Clay are giving away one of their songs in an effort to raise money for relief efforts in the Philippines following the devastating Typhoon Haiyan.
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Government announces further $20m as aid needed urgently
World Vision welcomes the announcement by the Australian Government of a further $20 million in emergency assistance to the Philippines, warning that Typhoon Haiyan survivors are now in dire need.
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Australia leads in donations for Philippines, still more is needed
World Vision has urged the Australian Government to urgently commit more funds to implementing agencies on the ground in the Philippines as time runs out for survivors still struggling to find food, water and basic shelter nearly five days after being struck by Typhoon Haiyan.
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Number of Christian martyrs continues to cause debate
The debate over the precise number of Christians martyred each year continues.
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Westpac and Network Communications partner with Global Care
In true "Mates Helping Mates" fashion, Westpac Institutional Bank and Network Communications have partnered with Global Care in both the Blue Mountains bushfire recovery and this week's National Others Week.
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Global Care responds to Blue Mountains bushfires
The iconic Global Care "Blue Army" is preparing to respond to the Blue Mountains bushfire crisis in NSW.
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Salvation Army release $500,000 to aid bushfire victims
The Salvation Army today released more than $500,000 to aid the bushfire relief and recovery effort and continues to provide care and support to those affected by the fires.
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World Vision helping survivors of India's killer cyclone
World Vision has already handed out food and water, and has more 6000 emergency kits to distribute to survivors of deadly Cyclone Phailin, which hit India on the weekend.
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Peace Train takes a journey towards reunification of Koreas
A Peace Train has recently started its journey from Berlin through Russia and China to northeast Asia and the World Council of Churches (WCC) 10th assembly in Busan, Republic of Korea.
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Wesley LifeForce Service Finder to provide access to immediate crisis support
Wesley Mission is marking World Mental Health Day with the launch of a responsive website that provides fast and reliable access to suicide prevention, crisis support and mental health services from any location in Australia.
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Newcastle community urged to up-cycle unwanted goods for a worthy cause
The people of Newcastle have the opportunity to give new life to their unwanted goods while helping the disadvantaged during October.
