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Micah Australia

Locality: Newcastle, New South Wales

Address: Level 2, Suite 1, 21 Bolton St 2300 Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.micahaustralia.org/

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30.01.2022 Tonight we are We will continue to advocate in solidarity with the Afghan-Australian diaspora and all refugees desperate for protection See media release and Age/SMH piece in comments below for further details.

25.01.2022 ON THE NEWS 1 BILLION doses of the COVID-19 vaccine delivered by COVAX is a major milestone. Yet, sadly, it has highlighted the vaccine inequity gap more than ever. This gap is downright dangerous, risking more variants across the globe. ... It does not have to be like this. We are asking the Australian Government to commit our fair share of $250m to the COVAX AMC Facility. Full story at: https://ab.co/3KohPnH

22.01.2022 Do you know that many of the goods donated during natural disasters can end up in landfill? With Cyclone season approaching in the Pacific, it's important to know how your giving has an impact. Sending Goods that you use at home are not only unhelpful to a disaster-affected community, but they also do more harm than good. ... So what is fast, flexible and meets immediate needs? Check out the new initiative by the World Food Programme and find out how to make the greatest impact. See more

22.01.2022 Did you hear this great news this week? Australia now has a representative on the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The Committee is a body of 23 independent experts, who monitor the progress of UN member states' efforts to eliminate discrimination against women. The Committee works to promote the rights, safety and success of women across the globe. ... This appointment is very significant for Australia! It ensures Australia can contribute on a global scale to advancing safety and equality for women. Natasha is the first Australian to serve on the Committee in almost thirty years.

21.01.2022 "This is an important act of regional leadership at a time of significant need." - Tim Costello. It's been a big week! Thanks to our friends Eternity News for this piece, great to highlight the work being done to assist our neighbours.

17.01.2022 A little #Throwback today from a year ago when our Campaign Director Matt Darvas had the honour of being a apart of the Pacific Church Leaders Meeting in Suva, Fiji. "This trip was a deeply moving experience for me. To be among our Pacific family, and to witness their spirit of solidarity and ecumenism is remarkable and humbling. ... This is not just how the Church should be, but how humanity should be. I met Deaconesses Tanalesi Makutu and Deaconesses Sama who are at the forefront of theologically equipping Pastors and Churches to challenge harmful attitudes that can lead to violence against women and children [photo 1]. I met brave Papuan Pastors, who through tears, explained the atrocities being committed by the Indonesian military against their young people [photo 2]. And I heard Pastors share how Climate Change is firstly a ‘people issue’, as they must now accompany their people through their own modern day ‘environmental exile’. What a privilege to have been with them for this gathering. At Micah, we are very honoured to partner with the Pacific Conference of Churches Secretariat and to advocate alongside them. I’m looking forward to when we can connect in person again!

17.01.2022 We are expecting some big news for Australian Aid this weekend.

14.01.2022 In Australia we understand that your prosperity is our prosperity. It matters to us and we're very committed to it. Prime Minister, Scott Morrison (ScoMo) Over the weekend, the PM announced a new package of development, economic & security initiatives to support South-East Asia’s recovery from COVID19. ... It includes: $21 million dollars to the ASEAN Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases $24 million towards the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria $70 million for Resilience and Recovery in Southeast Asia. $232 million dollar package for the Mekong, focussed on the environment, infrastructure, cyber and critical technologies, and scholarships #EndCOVIDForAll #ASEAN

12.01.2022 IN GOOD NEWS: COVAX has delivered its billionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. 144 countries and territories have received the vaccine, and almost all of those are low-middle income countries. This has been the largest and most rapid global vaccine rollout in history. What an incredible display of global partnership ... Micah has helped to lead the End COVID For All campaign in Australia calling for global vaccine equity and Australia's contribution to this effort. Thank you Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance for this video.

12.01.2022 During NAIDOC, Micah recognises that Australia's journey towards justice must start at home. So we want to stand with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters as we mark this week and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme Always Was, Always Will be is in reference to the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to these lands now called Australia.... Our prayer this week, is that we would all take one step closer to truly listen to our First Nations People and would each take responsibility for the path to reconciliation. If you would like some more resources, please visit the website of our friends at Common Grace https://www.commongrace.org.au/naidoc_week_2020 And if you aren't familiar with the history of NAIDOC week, including the legacy of Aboriginal Christian Leader William Cooper, you can read about it there too! #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe See more

09.01.2022 What will Biden as President mean for American’s International standing, for global aid and development and most importantly, for the world’s poor?

09.01.2022 2021 has seen COVID-19 leave an unprecedented mark on our world We acknowledge the devastating effects this pandemic has had. Yes, there have been a total of 276 million cases of COVID-19 across the globe... And 5.3 million deaths, with an additional 150 million people being pushed into extreme poverty. Of the 7.9 billion people in the world, only 3.7 billion have been fully vaccinated. In low income countries, only 3.81% of people are fully vaccinated. The WHO global vaccination targets were set to achieve: 40% of every country's population by the end of 2021, and 70% by mid-2022. But the world is well off track to meet these targets with one week to go. In reflection of the hardship our world faces today, we still find ourselves filled with hope at the world we can see in 2022. We will continue in our best efforts to ensure so! We want to thank you for your support of the #EndCOVIDForAll campaign this year.

07.01.2022 We've seen our government step up to assist our neighbours in the fight against COVID-19. There have been FIVE big announcements recently that show the best of who we are. And now we say 'thank you'. ... Thank you Scott Morrison (ScoMo) Marise Payne Alex Hawke MP #EndCOVIDForAll

07.01.2022 Today is World Toilet Day! COVID-19 has shown us all the importance of sanitation and water. But over 4.2 billion globally still lack access to a safe and sustainable toilet and sanitation. ... And 297,000 children under five are estimated to die each year from diarrhoea as a result of unsafe drinking water, sanitation, and hand hygiene. Today is about taking action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. Everyone must have sustainable sanitation, alongside clean water and hand-washing facilities, to help protect and maintain our health security and stop the spread of deadly infectious diseases. So how does #AustralianAid help with this important development issue? @waterforwomen funded through #AustralianAid supports improved health, gender equality and wellbeing in Asian and Pacific Communities through socially inclusive and sustainable WASH projects. Through partners like World Vision Australia, @waterforwomen has assisted an estimated 2.95 Million people with access toilets and sustainable water. #WorldToiletDay See more

07.01.2022 "Charity begins at home. Aid doesn't work. Australian can't afford it". Ever heard these arguments against Aid? A great piece by Terence Wood from Development Policy Centre on why these arguments are mistaken.

04.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Our friends at UnitingWorld are joining with others for #16DaysofActivism Against Gender-Based Violence. This movement helps to shine a spotlight on the issue of violence against women and create public awareness. ... The beautiful artwork below was created by women in the Pacific through UnitingWorld's partner churches out of messages shared by the Pacific Conference of Churches Secretariat and United Church in the Solomon Islands. See below what simple action you can take to be involved. #16DaysOfActivism #IDEVAW #16days See more

01.01.2022 Happy Friday! We want to let you know something important; Micah has made a brief submission to the public inquiry on the Climate Change Bill. The Climate Change Bill was introduced by Zali Steggall MP this year and has been referred to the House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy.... The impact of climate change on the world’s poor is an issue Micah has a history of speaking up on. We believe this is an important bill which has a strong alignment with the change we hope to see in our nation and the world. Our submission takes the form of a brief letter, articulating our core beliefs that: ‘An essential precondition of a world free from poverty is a world that has come together to tackle the climate crisis,’ and ‘If Australia wants to see the Pacific as ‘family’, we must heed the call of Pacific people for Australia to step-up on climate action’. Submissions close today at 5pm so there's still time to make your own submission if you'd like to. To find out more information please go to: https://climateactnow.com.au/

20.12.2021 2021 IT'S A WRAP What a year for our world. We want to thank each of you for partnering with us to speak up for justice this year. From our Women Leaders Delegation in June that saw 40 leaders, from across 12 Church denominations and 24 Christian organisations, meet with 48 of our Politicians. ... To launching 'Christians United for Afghanistan' that saw over 15,000 people sign the call to increase Australia’s refugee intake, and all Church denominations united on the issue. And the release of the End COVID For All ‘Shot of Hope’ report that was co-authored by an Expert Advisory Group of professors, humanitarians and economists. Looking ahead at 2022, we find ourselves filled with hope & determination to continue our advocacy for the world we see. Thank you, wholeheartedly, from the Micah Team.

02.12.2021 JOIN US As we gather to celebrate the holiday season, we want to gather on behalf of the people in Afghanistan who face an escalating humanitarian crisis. We will look back at the incredible actions of hope and solidarity that have been taken through our campaigns over these past months, and provide an update on campaign plans for when we return in 2022. ... We would love for you to join us, register here: https://bit.ly/3J4svHK

22.11.2021 Today marks the International Day of People with Disabilities. In partnership with our friends at CBM Australia we are advocating for a Better World For All Over the past two years, the global COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the lives of people with disabilities around the world. Hear firsthand their experiences from across our region in CBM Australia’s compelling new International Day video.... Their message is clear - it’s time to build a world where people with disabilities are fully included, in all response and recovery efforts and decision making. It’s time to build back a #BetterWorldForAll. See more

13.11.2021 IN THE NEWS: Map reveals low vax rates in Africa have made continent a ‘reservoir’ for variants. That’s why #EndCOVIDforAll is calling the Aus Gov to invest $250m to the global COVAX effort to ensure poorer nations don’t miss out on access to safe vaccines. Read what our Director, Tim Costello, had to say in this important piece.

29.10.2021 We are standing with our friends Amnesty International Australia as part of the #MyNewNeighbour campaign. The UK, USA, NZ, Ireland and several other countries are moving forward with refugee community sponsorship. Australians have been calling for a fair and just model of our own. Communities are ready to bring home our new neighbours.... You can sign the petition at: action.amnesty.org.au/act-now/refugees-community-sponsorship Alex Hawke MP

19.10.2021 "The Bible is not a policy document, but its vision of all flourishing, including creation, is unequivocally clear. Tim Costello, Micah Executive Director, shares his personal views on our Government's approach to the climate crisis, refugees and aid.

13.10.2021 UPDATE: Political Engagement with CUFA Over 15,000 Australian Christians have signed our petition calling for an intake of 20,000 refugees from Afghanistan. Church Leaders and concerned Christians have met directly with 17 MPs - including the Minister for Immigration Alex Hawke and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.... Minister Hawke MP has announced an additional $27.1 million to improve the settlement of current evacuees into their lives in Australia. Foreign Minister Marise Payne has announced $100 million in humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan. We hold firmly to the hope that the Australian Government will respond accordingly to the full campaign asks, and the needs of the Afghanistan people. Learn more unitedforafghanistan.com

23.09.2021 BREAKING: New polling shows Australians want our Government to respond to rising global poverty as a result of COVID-19 Scott Morrison and Marise Payne will you commit to growing the aid budget in response to rising extreme poverty? #EndCOVIDForAll