The international aid and partnerships agency of the Uniting Church in Australia. Active on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unitingworlโฆ
Joined August 2009
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20 Jun 2023
So much of our society tries to make us think we can each act on our own to address the problems we see in the world.
The truth is we need to work together. Solidarity and collective action are how we tackle big problems like poverty and climate change.
unitingworld.org.au/endpoverโฆ
ALT Poster titled "HOW WE MAKE CHANGE TOGETHER" showing how UnitingWorld works with partners to create change.
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MeDRA Zimbabwe joins the world on the #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence, which starts today, November 25.
#NoExcuses for gender-based violence. Not now. Not ever.
Let's UNiTE to end violence against women and girls.
@UnitingWorld @unwomenzw
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8 Oct 2024
"Today our prayer is that the desire for peace and justice will overcome the continued obsession with war and violence." -@Oikoumene oikoumene.org/resources/docuโฆ
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Yesterday, ACFID and our members had the privilege of hosting @WorldBank President Ajay Banga at our offices here in Canberra. We'd like to thank the World Bank for their commitments to consult with civil society & we look forward to building further on these discussions.
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31 Jul 2024
๐ WCC urges respect for human life as Middle East violence escalates oikoumene.org/news/wcc-urgesโฆ
๐ทAlbin Hillert/WCC
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UnitingWorld ๐ retweeted
12 Jul 2024
It was wonderful to share a meal with the wonderful @UnitingWorld staff and international guests.
Love the @UnitingChurchAu ๐น
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11 Jul 2024
This was a special day.
Blessings and congratulations to Rev. Charissa Suli who has been installed as the 17th President of the Uniting Church in Australia.
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ACFID's CEO Marc Purcell spoke on ABC News Radio, discussing Australia's low spending on development and humanitarian assistance compared to other OECD nations. Listen to the interview here: abclisten.page.link/tw9vp52qโฆ
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๐ ACFID urges Australia to increase humanitarian & development aid in the upcoming budget on May 14th. Aligning with OECD standards is crucial. Read our media release here: lnkd.in/eJvnEed
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UnitingWorld ๐ retweeted
27 Mar 2024
โHANAIโ, is a new partnership between different Christian denominations in Timor Leste. Through the generous support of the AHP Disaster READY Phase II project funded by the @AusHPship, HANAI funding has reached over $400,000 AUD for communities in need.
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Apply to join UnitingWorld!
Coordinator, Donor Relations (Victoria): Cultivate relationships to support UnitingWorld.
Fundraising Coordinator: Oversee platforms and content.
More information for both roles at ow.ly/26P150QRRu8
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Thankful to meet with the Hon. Michael McCormack MP, Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific. We had a productive discussion on Australia's role in responding to humanitarian crises globally & the #SaferWorldForAll campaign.
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Delighted to meet with Kate Thwaites MP. We had a productive discussion alongside ACFID member organisations on Australiaโs official development assistance, our role in meeting our fair share of climate finance, ACFIDโs climate policy brief and the #SaferWorldForAll campaign.
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ACFID and our member organisations are in Canberra throughout this week to advocate for a #SaferWorldForAll
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20 Mar 2024
Stronger through partnership! ๐ค
Join the campaign to build a safer world for all: unitingworld.org.au/saferworโฆ
#saferworldforall
20 Mar 2024
Great chat with CEOs from @ACFID members on policy and budget priorities and the new Safer World For All campaign.
A pleasure to catch up with such strong partners in our international development program.
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UnitingWorld ๐ retweeted
12 Dec 2023
Great meeting ๐ฆ๐บ #ANCP partner @UnitingWorld, working closely with @MeDRAZim to exchange knowledge essential to building local leadership capacity as needed, to deliver effectively & efficiently on #DRR & safeguard policies when planning, designing & delivering projects in๐ฟ๐ผ.
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11 Dec 2023
This seemed to get lost in the news cycle but is a massive step forward for Australia. Now for the local situationโฆ #COP28
5 Dec 2023
Australia ends finance for fossil fuel expansion overseas โ now focus turns to local subsidies theguardian.com/environment/โฆ
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28 Nov 2023
โTrue leadership is about bringing people together to act for our common humanity.โ
@SenatorWong tells young First Nations, Pasifika, Diaspora and other Australians that our world urgently needs young leaders to shape our shared future.
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28 Nov 2023
โขThe gap between first and second Australians urgently needs to be closed.
โขClimate is changing faster than our collective actions to stop it.
โขConflict has touched more peopleโs lives this year than at any time since WW2.
โThe problems we face can only be faced together.โ
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19 Nov 2023
โLet us celebrate #WorldChildrensDay by recognising that all children are made in the image of God and are infinitely precious. Let us be a community of love, protection, care and listening to children.โ
-Deaconess Tamalesi at @lotupasifika 12th General Assembly in Kanaky NC
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