Global Rapid Response Fund

Emergency supplies await distribution in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. © ABM 2008

Cyclones, wars, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, droughts... Seldom can we look through a newspaper without finding evidence of the vulnerability of communities in the midst of disasters, both natural and human-caused.

ABM’s mandate compels us to respond to human need with loving service, and to do this in the most efficient and effective way possible. Rather than waiting for funds to come in after launching an emergency appeal every time a disaster strikes, the Global Rapid Response Fund enables our organisation to respond to emergencies immediately. This helps to ensure that essential relief items like food, shelter and medicines can be organised and distributed often before most Australians are even aware that a disaster has occurred.

ABM responds to disasters in a number of different ways, depending upon the circumstances. We may respond directly, supporting the capacity of our existing partners; we may work with other Anglican or faith-based agencies; or we may work through the global Action by Churches Together network. Thanks to your support we are able to extend real assistance to vulnerable communities at their hour of greatest need.

During an emergency:

  • $16 purchases a week's supply of food for a whole family
  • $40 buys a tarpaulin for a damaged or destroyed home
  • $500 helps to transport essential supplies to where they are needed most

This project needs $100,000 in 2010.

You can Donate Now to this project by selecting Global Rapid Response Fund from the full project list.

Download a PDF copy of the project information sheet for Global Rapid Response Fund.