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Two Philippines bishops speak out about partnership with ABM and AID, and the challenges facing the church in the Philippines
AID Head of Programs, Ms Lina Magallanes, recently interviewed two visiting Philippines bishop about key challenges facing the church and about the church’s thirty year partnership with ABM/AID.
A category five cyclone in October and COP 28 in December
What does an international meeting in Abu Dhabi this month have in common with Tropical Cyclone Lola which devastated parts of Vanuatu in October? Read here to find out.
New partner update on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza
AID’s partner, the Diocese of Jerusalem, has sent an update on what happened at the Gaza hospital during the recent ceasefire. The Archbishop of Jerusalem has also provided a set of Advent Reflections to assist our prayers for the Diocese, the people of Gaza and the people of the West Bank who have also been impacted by the war.
On the outcome of the Voice Referendum
ABM’s Executive Director, the Reverend Dr John Deane, has written about the recent failed referendum on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament, reaffirming ABM’s commitment to listening to, hearing and responding to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the Anglican Church of Australia.
National Weekend of Prayer, Reflection and Meditation on the Voice Referendum
The Chair of NATSIAC has called on Anglicans to participate in a weekend of prayer for the Voice Referendum this coming weekend. Read more to find how to participate, and some excellent prayer resources for your parish.
Exciting Changes for Long-Running Church Partnership Program in PNG
In the early 2000s, a new approach to Australian support of community development and service delivery in Papua New Guinea was announced. The Australian Government, working in partnership with the government of Papua New Guinea, would support...