Appeals

Zimbabwe Emergency Appeal

ZIMBABWE – Situation Update
March 24, 2009

“I have never seen my people in such a desperate situation. This year there will be nothing to harvest,” says Sam, an opposition activist. In a country that was once the food bowl of Africa, whose children were among the best educated, amidst the cholera outbreak last year it seemed that things could not be worse. On the 11 of February, The Guardian reported that the only acceptable currency in the country was gold. As food shortages and hunger prevail we fear the worst may be yet to come.

The Anglican Church has responded with determination and compassion to the suffering of Zimbabweans.

On the 19 of February, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York set up an ‘Appeal for Zimbabwe’. Ash Wednesday, 25 of February was a Day of Fasting and Prayer for the whole Anglican Communion. Not only is the Anglican Church outspoken in its opposition to Robert Mugabe, but Lambeth Palace has strong ties to the country through its staff. Donations made to this Appeal through ABM will go directly to the Anglican Communion Office to aid those in Zimbabwe who need it the most.

There is much we can still do to help the people in this country:

• Pray that the people of Zimbabwe will have the strength to endure their suffering while they seek relief


• Pray also that the oppression in Zimbabwe will end and that the people of that country will once again experience abundance


• Over the next twelve months, please give what you can to the Archbishop’s Appeal for Zimbabwe

Donations to ABM for this appeal are tax deductible and can be made by the following means:

Donate Online Now: Fill in your Personal Details, then under Donation Details choose the campaign 'Zimbabwe Emergency Appeal' (Tax Deductible) for 'Direct my donation to’. If you experience any problems with this secure site, please try again or phone us for assistance.

By Phone: 1300 302 663 or in Sydney: 9264 1021 (we accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Diners)

By Mail: Please make your cheque or money order out to ABM – Australia Ltd. and post to: Locked Bag Q4005, Queen Victoria Building, NSW, 1230. Please include a note to say it's for the Zimbabwe Emergency Appeal and provide us with your details so that we may send you a tax deductible receipt. Please do not send cash in the mail.

A BBC Interview with The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams and The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu can be found here.

Thank You For Your Generosity. Your Gift Will Make A Difference.