In Zimbabwe, women walk long distances to find the cleanest water they can use, but it’s still dirty, taken from local rivers or hand-dug wells. This is common when villages in Zimbabwe do not have a borehole. Walking to collect…
Suko has been waiting for her life to begin for a long time. She wanted to start a garden, look after animals, provide for her children’s school fees, build a house and earn a better income. Everything was put on…
A little over 12 months ago, on April 15th, 2023, violent clashes erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, resulting in the deaths of 15,000 people and the displacement of more…
Every day, nearly one in three people around the world struggles to access safe drinking water—a basic human need. As climate change intensifies droughts, and growing populations stretch already limited resources, the crisis of water scarcity is deepening and placing…
I was fortunate enough to visit one of our incredible NSW church partners in March. Hurstville Church of Christ is located in the centre of the fast-growing suburb of Hurstville, as is their heart for local mission. It was such…
For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, leadership is rooted in culture, kinship, and a deep responsibility to guide others with wisdom, humility, and respect. Strong leadership plays a vital role in: For Lonny, a Wirangu and Wongi man,…
In February, Indigenous Church leaders and theologians gathered from across Australia to attend Raising Our Tribal Voice for Justice, the first Indigenous theological conference of its kind. St Paschal Chapel at the University of Divinity, Box Hill, Victoria, hosted the…
Petros did not have school shoes or socks. He would walk with his eldest sister 5km daily to school in Zimbabwe. Without protection for his feet from the dirt and rocks. At home, their father was abusive, and their mother…
Buhle’s mother abandoned her as a toddler. The landlord found her in their home alone and took her to Khayelihle Children’s Village (KCV). This tragic event marked the beginning of a transformative journey for Buhle. GMP Relief and Development partner…
“Country is incredibly significant to Indigenous people in Australia….” Uncle Norman Terrick is a Wurundjeri elder (the traditional owners of much of the Melbourne and surrounding areas). He often participates as the Indigenous contributor on the IMA Songlines tours held…