Anglicans increasing aid to Syrian refugees as airstrikes near
While President Barack Obama weighs punitive airstrikes and increased military action against Syria, American Anglicans are increasing their humanitarian aid to the huge flow of Syrian refugees that have already fled to nearby countries..
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Peace offensive needed to end conflict in Syria, says World Vision
As the threat of military intervention looms, aid agency World Vision says all actors need to push forward with a peace offensive for children.
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Thousands to form giant "halve poverty" message to Tony Abbott on Manly beach
One week out from the federal election, thousands of people from churches, community groups and schools across Tony Abbott's Warringah electorate, along with global poverty advocates from across the nation, will gather on Manly Beach to form the giant words Halve Poverty (by) 2015.
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Iran upholds American Pastor Saeed Abedini's 8-year prison sentence
The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which defends human rights and religious freedom, said an appeals court in Tehran has rejected the appeal of American Pastor Saeed Abedini, a US citizen, and refused to reduce his eight year prison sentence.
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Thousands expected to rally in Sydney against Muslim Brotherhood crimes in Egypt
The Australian Coptic Movement Association (ACM), in conjunction with 13 Sydney-based Egyptian Associations and NGO's will be participating in a protest tomorrow at Martin Place, Sydney, joined by politicians from all levels of Government.
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Family gives back by volunteering in Central Africa
What began as an opportunity to serve some of Africa's most needy people has become a "big adventure'' for the Dunne family, who have swapped their life in Newington, Western Sydney, for a two-year commitment with international charity Mercy Ships onboard the hospital ship, Africa Mercy.
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Humanitarian access to conflict zones imperative: World Vision
More aid workers have died in the line of duty so far this year than were killed in all of 2012, says international charity World Vision, renewing calls to ensure safe access to countries like Syria.
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World Council of Churches gets behind anti-corruption campaign
The World Council of Churches is encouraging its member churches to get involved with the EXPOSED campaign to end corruption.
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Ethical Australian Fashion Report launched; assesses ethical practices of 128 clothing brands
The first Australian Fashion Report was launched today in Sydney by international development organisation, Baptist World Aid. The report assesses the ethical practices of 128 clothing brands and aims to empower consumers with the knowledge needed to purchase fashion ethically.
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World Vision conference asks how to 'build for the Kingdom'; responding to poverty
"Building for the Kingdom" was New Testament theologian and guest speaker NT Wright's contemplation for the church leaders recently gathered at World Vision's second annual National Church Leaders Gathering.
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Second annual National Others Week to encourage 'living a life for others
With only 12 weeks to go until the second annual National Others Week (NOW), organizer Global Care is keen to remind Australians that in the words of Albert Einstein, 'Only a life lived for others, is a life worth living'.
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Micah Challenge calls for action on global poverty this election
Micah Challenge is calling on Australians around the country to raise their voices to put global poverty on the agenda of all candidates in the lead up to the federal election.
