By: Amanda Viviers
World Water Day on March 22 is observed globally each year to highlight the importance of fresh water. Continue reading “When Safe Water Flows, Everything Changes”
When Safe Water Flows, Everything Changes
Women and Girls Suffering the Most In Global Food Crisis
By: Clare Bruce
As the world suffers an unprecedented global food crisis, it is women and girls who are bearing the greatest burden of hunger. Continue reading “Women and Girls Suffering the Most In Global Food Crisis”
Women Church Leaders Calling on Government to Share Vaccines with World’s Poor
By: Amy Cheng
Australia should share vaccines with poorer countries to reduce the impact of a “two-track pandemic”, according to women leaders from Australian church denominations and organisations. Continue reading “Women Church Leaders Calling on Government to Share Vaccines with World’s Poor”
Meet the Australian Surgeon Changing the Lives of Women in Africa
By: Katrina Roe
Today, two million African women suffer from obstetric fistulas. Continue reading “Meet the Australian Surgeon Changing the Lives of Women in Africa”
The Five Big Drivers of Poverty in Australia
by: Rosie Kendall – CEO of CAP Australia
In their Post-Budget analysis , Dr Cassandra Goldie CEO of Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) stated that the 2020-2021 Federal Budget, announced last week, will leave millions of people stranded – saying that “we cannot allow the outcome of this crisis to be 1.6 million people left stranded in poverty on JobSeeker”. Continue reading “The Five Big Drivers of Poverty in Australia”
Compassion Week
By: Sharon Fitness
Each year ACCTV likes to dedicate one week to the remarkable efforts of Compassion and other like-minded organisations doing impressive work amongst the poor and marginalised throughout the world, particularly children.
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Mercy Ships Helps Gamai Reach for a New Life
Gamai was just a toddler growing up in Guinea, West Africa, when she pulled a pot of boiling water over and badly burned her arms.
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A Venezuelan Migrant’s Story
Hundreds and even thousands of Venezuelan migrants cross into Colombia each day, leaving behind chaos and deprivation. They’re hoping to find safety and economic opportunity in their neighbour nation or other countries farther south, such as Ecuador and Peru. But the journey is demanding, dangerous, and filled with uncertainty.
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The Great Australian Divide – ‘Have’ and ‘Have Not’
By: Anne Rinaudo
A new UNSW, Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) study highlights inequality in our society – and how to fix it. The Inequality in Australia 2018 Report highlights the stark disparities between the haves and have nots in Australia and the impact it could have on society. ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie shared insights from the report on Open House. Continue reading “The Great Australian Divide – ‘Have’ and ‘Have Not’”
Comfortable Christian Living
My daughter Rebecca was in Uganda a few years ago. She was sharing the Gospel and providing midwifery services in rural communities. A man who was associated with Good News Unlimited, asked her why our ministry didn’t splash money around more liberally. Continue reading “Comfortable Christian Living”