UnitingWorld 🌏
@unitingworld.bsky.social
The international aid and partnerships agency of the Uniting Church in Australia.
Keep faith. Fight poverty. Protect creation.
Join us: www.unitingworld.org.au
Keep faith. Fight poverty. Protect creation.
Join us: www.unitingworld.org.au
PHOTO ESSAY: How the church in #WestPapua is fighting to restore balance between people and place unitingworld.org.au/where-the-fo...
Where the forest is called mother
How the church in West Papua is fighting to restore balance between people and place.
unitingworld.org.au
November 28, 2025 at 6:24 AM
PHOTO ESSAY: How the church in #WestPapua is fighting to restore balance between people and place unitingworld.org.au/where-the-fo...
“We can't leave people in abject poverty, so we need to raise the standard of living for 80% of the world's people, while bringing it down considerably for the 20% who are destroying our natural resources.”
― Jane Goodall
― Jane Goodall
October 2, 2025 at 12:39 AM
“We can't leave people in abject poverty, so we need to raise the standard of living for 80% of the world's people, while bringing it down considerably for the 20% who are destroying our natural resources.”
― Jane Goodall
― Jane Goodall
The Pacific region is facing an unprecedented food crisis. There are solutions, but we need to act now. www.abc.net.au/pacific/prog...
Alarm bells ringing as the Pacific faces a food crisis like no other in history - ABC Pacific
In the Pacific, despite positive developments, countries are facing escalating threats from climate change with frequent extreme weather, sea level rises, and resource scarcity.
www.abc.net.au
August 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The Pacific region is facing an unprecedented food crisis. There are solutions, but we need to act now. www.abc.net.au/pacific/prog...
Along the far north coast of #WestPapua, people are facing an intensifying struggle to survive on lands and seas that have sustained them for generations. Read more: unitingworld.org.au/reaching-the...
Reaching the forgotten in West Papua
Along the far north coast of West Papua, Indonesia, people are facing an intensifying struggle to survive on lands and seas that have sustained them for generations. “Life is hard here and getting har...
unitingworld.org.au
August 28, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Along the far north coast of #WestPapua, people are facing an intensifying struggle to survive on lands and seas that have sustained them for generations. Read more: unitingworld.org.au/reaching-the...
Conditions in Gaza are catastrophic. As the international community continues to demand immediate humanitarian access, you can help local partners provide urgent food, water, shelter and medical care, and support recovery and rebuilding for the future. donate.unitingworld.org.au/gaza-crisis
Gaza Crisis Appeal
Help provide urgent medical care, food, water and shelter to people in Gaza, and support long-term recovery and rebuilding.
donate.unitingworld.org.au
August 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Conditions in Gaza are catastrophic. As the international community continues to demand immediate humanitarian access, you can help local partners provide urgent food, water, shelter and medical care, and support recovery and rebuilding for the future. donate.unitingworld.org.au/gaza-crisis
"When theology is life-giving and affirms the dignity of all people, it becomes a powerful force for change," said Rev. Siera Bird unitingworld.org.au/pasifika-gen...
Pasifika churches unite to drive gender equality and safety
UnitingWorld launches regional initiative to support faith-led collaboration on gender justice.
unitingworld.org.au
August 18, 2025 at 3:34 AM
"When theology is life-giving and affirms the dignity of all people, it becomes a powerful force for change," said Rev. Siera Bird unitingworld.org.au/pasifika-gen...
#MarchforHumanity alongside Palestinian Christians today, calling on #AusGov to do more to end Israel's illegal occupation and blockade of Gaza before it's too late.
August 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#MarchforHumanity alongside Palestinian Christians today, calling on #AusGov to do more to end Israel's illegal occupation and blockade of Gaza before it's too late.
"It shouldn't have to happen to you for it to matter to you." We marched today with Palestinian Christians in Australia to call for end to Israel's brutal and illegal occupation of Gaza. Australia can and must do more to stop the slaughter.
August 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"It shouldn't have to happen to you for it to matter to you." We marched today with Palestinian Christians in Australia to call for end to Israel's brutal and illegal occupation of Gaza. Australia can and must do more to stop the slaughter.
In an unequal world, aid is vital. The impacts of cutting it off are comparable to a global pandemic or major armed conflict, and we should treat it the same. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
More than 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cuts, study finds
A study published in the Lancet journal projected more than 14 million of the world's most vulnerable people could die because of the Trump administration's dismantling of the US Agency for Internatio...
www.abc.net.au
July 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
In an unequal world, aid is vital. The impacts of cutting it off are comparable to a global pandemic or major armed conflict, and we should treat it the same. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
🚨 It’s the last day of the financial year! You can help create life-changing new possibilities for people facing poverty and climate extremes. Make a tax-deductible gift today: donate.unitingworld.org.au/eofy2025
UnitingWorld EOFY Appeal
Don't just see poverty, see possibility
donate.unitingworld.org.au
June 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
🚨 It’s the last day of the financial year! You can help create life-changing new possibilities for people facing poverty and climate extremes. Make a tax-deductible gift today: donate.unitingworld.org.au/eofy2025
In Zimbabwe, our church partners are turning dry land into gardens, installing solar-powered water systems and helping families build resilience to climate change.
Your tax-deductible gift can change lives. Donate before June 30: donate.unitingworld.org.au/eofy2025
Your tax-deductible gift can change lives. Donate before June 30: donate.unitingworld.org.au/eofy2025
UnitingWorld EOFY Appeal
Don't just see poverty, see possibility
donate.unitingworld.org.au
June 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
In Zimbabwe, our church partners are turning dry land into gardens, installing solar-powered water systems and helping families build resilience to climate change.
Your tax-deductible gift can change lives. Donate before June 30: donate.unitingworld.org.au/eofy2025
Your tax-deductible gift can change lives. Donate before June 30: donate.unitingworld.org.au/eofy2025
"We join the growing number of global voices, including the United Nations, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch, who raise grave, credible concerns that the actions of the State of Israel in Gaza may amount to genocide." uniting.church/a-cry-too-gr...
‘Even the stones’: A statement on Palestine – Easter 2025 – Uniting Church Australia
"If we do not speak, even the stones will cry out" In the season of Easter 2025 and following the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, President of the Uniting Church
uniting.church
May 16, 2025 at 7:13 AM
"We join the growing number of global voices, including the United Nations, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch, who raise grave, credible concerns that the actions of the State of Israel in Gaza may amount to genocide." uniting.church/a-cry-too-gr...
"Every Australian who knows that climate change is a challenge must act together for the future of our environment." - @albomp.bsky.social #ausvotes
May 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
"Every Australian who knows that climate change is a challenge must act together for the future of our environment." - @albomp.bsky.social #ausvotes
“Australians have chosen to face global challenges the Australian way, looking after each other while building for the future." - @albomp.bsky.social #ausvotes
May 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
“Australians have chosen to face global challenges the Australian way, looking after each other while building for the future." - @albomp.bsky.social #ausvotes
When other major donors are stepping back on foreign aid, we should be stepping up. Our full statement: unitingworld.org.au/coalition-ai... #AusVotes
Coalition aid cuts: a step backwards on poverty, climate justice
UnitingWorld is strongly opposing the Coalition’s proposed $813 million cut to Australia’s aid program, announced in its election costings yesterday.
unitingworld.org.au
May 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
When other major donors are stepping back on foreign aid, we should be stepping up. Our full statement: unitingworld.org.au/coalition-ai... #AusVotes
Costings show Coalition following the disastrous Trump playbook with massive cuts to foreign aid and clean energy: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Coalition costings reveal larger deficit over coming two years with cuts to foreign aid and environment programs
Long-awaited costings of more than 200 policies show Coalition would gut long list of environment and clean energy programs if returned to power
www.theguardian.com
May 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Costings show Coalition following the disastrous Trump playbook with massive cuts to foreign aid and clean energy: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"A shepherd of grace and compassion." The Uniting Church in Australia's statement on the passing of Pope Francis: uniting.church/statement-on...
Statement on the passing of Pope Francis – Uniting Church Australia
uniting.church
April 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
"A shepherd of grace and compassion." The Uniting Church in Australia's statement on the passing of Pope Francis: uniting.church/statement-on...
We welcome the Australian Government's budget announcement to increase aid by $135.8 million, affirming a commitment to partners in the Asia-Pacific region amidst a rapidly shifting global landscape.
Our response to the 2025 Budget with @unitingchurchau.bsky.social and its agencies:
Our response to the 2025 Budget with @unitingchurchau.bsky.social and its agencies:
Uniting Church Assembly responds to 2025 Budget – Uniting Church Australia
uniting.church
March 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
We welcome the Australian Government's budget announcement to increase aid by $135.8 million, affirming a commitment to partners in the Asia-Pacific region amidst a rapidly shifting global landscape.
Our response to the 2025 Budget with @unitingchurchau.bsky.social and its agencies:
Our response to the 2025 Budget with @unitingchurchau.bsky.social and its agencies:
Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli joined political, security and faith leaders at Parliament House this morning to urge MPs to protect Australian Aid: unitingworld.org.au/australian-c... #saferworldforall @unitingchurchau.bsky.social @zalisteggall.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Uniting Church President Rev Charissa Suli joined political, security and faith leaders at Parliament House this morning to urge MPs to protect Australian Aid: unitingworld.org.au/australian-c... #saferworldforall @unitingchurchau.bsky.social @zalisteggall.bsky.social
"Our faith calls us to speak truth to power and to seize every available legal measure to protect our planet and its inhabitants." #faiths4climate
Christians worldwide urged to take legal action on climate crisis
Handbook outlines practical ways faith organisations can ‘speak truth to power’ to help protect planet
www.theguardian.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
"Our faith calls us to speak truth to power and to seize every available legal measure to protect our planet and its inhabitants." #faiths4climate
Any followers in the North Sydney area? Join us in the marginal seat of Bradfield tomorrow and stand up for a compassionate, collaborative Australia (not a cynical, Trumpy one) events.humanitix.com/safer-world-... #saferworldforall
Safer World for All Electorate Forum in Bradfield
Get Tickets on Humanitix - Safer World for All Electorate Forum in Bradfield hosted by Safer World for All. Roseville Uniting Church, 7A Lord St, Roseville NSW 2069, Australia. Tuesday 25th March 2025...
events.humanitix.com
March 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Any followers in the North Sydney area? Join us in the marginal seat of Bradfield tomorrow and stand up for a compassionate, collaborative Australia (not a cynical, Trumpy one) events.humanitix.com/safer-world-... #saferworldforall
March 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
"Building a global response to the climate crisis requires us to learn about the many ways people make sense of #climatechange and learn to live with its consequences. And for most of the world’s population, a purely scientific framing is unhelpful."
Why religion is fundamental to addressing climate change
The climate crisis demands new ways of thinking, new ways of perceiving reality. Religion is fundamental to achieving that.
theconversation.com
March 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
"Building a global response to the climate crisis requires us to learn about the many ways people make sense of #climatechange and learn to live with its consequences. And for most of the world’s population, a purely scientific framing is unhelpful."
Grateful to be part of a roundtable in Western Sydney with @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social. Pasifika faith leaders expressed the urgency of transitioning away from fossil fuels and the need for clean energy policies to help address the cost of living crisis for low income and people in poverty.
March 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Grateful to be part of a roundtable in Western Sydney with @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social. Pasifika faith leaders expressed the urgency of transitioning away from fossil fuels and the need for clean energy policies to help address the cost of living crisis for low income and people in poverty.