By Garry Sanossian Every three years, Global Mission Partners brings together leaders from across its international partner network to invest in something that is often difficult to measure, but essential for lasting community development: strong partnerships. This year, I had…
Several years ago, as I counted off the years in life and faith, I had two things emerge as high priorities on my bucket list. One was to have an on-country experience, where I could sit and hear stories and…
For vulnerable returnees, refugees and internally displaced people, rebuilding life after conflict requires more than short-term assistance. It requires food for today, practical skills for tomorrow and the rebuilding of trust in communities where relationships have often been strained by…
When Carly Cassidy visited Northside Church in New South Wales earlier this year, the morning became more than a church visit. It was a reminder that mission is never carried by one person, one organisation or one congregation alone. As…
In the Indian community of Prakash Tekadi, women are gaining more than reading and writing skills. They are gaining confidence for everyday life. Supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP), this project is implemented through…
By Carly Cassidy- National Church Relationships Manager Last year, I had the opportunity to join the Micah Australia Women’s Delegation in Canberra, alongside women from across the country united by a shared hope for a safer world for all. Coming…
Rowan (name changed for privacy) and his wife know what it means to faithfully serve their community. Living in a village in the Bandarban Hill region of Bangladesh, they have spent much of their lives farming the land and growing…
South Sudan’s story cannot be separated from war, displacement and survival. After decades of conflict and the long struggle that eventually led to independence in 2011, many communities were left carrying deep scars. Families lost loved ones, livelihoods disappeared and…
For years, Ruth (name changed for privacy) prayed for her husband in Zimbabwe’s Somabhula Circuit. He was a retired colonel, well-regarded in the community, but faith had never been part of his life. Ruth had come to know Christ and…
At the International Christian College of Manila (ICCM), students arrive with many different stories. Some come directly from church communities, eager to prepare for ministry. Others arrive carrying heavy personal struggles while searching for a new direction in life. One…