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Experience international volunteer opportunities for 2011 are now available online

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Share A full list of Experience international volunteer placements for 2011 is now available online. There are several opportunities for suitably qualified candidates to spend anywhere from four weeks to several years working alongside a Church Partner of the Uniting Church in Australia, in Asia, the Pacific, or parts of Africa. “Experience placements are the ultimate learning opportunity,” says... Read More »

New Experience Opportunity: Eye Care Officer in Vanuatu

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Share Would you like to use your skills and experience to volunteer in a developing country? The Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program (AYAD) sends young Australians aged 18-30 on short term volunteer assignments (3-12 months) throughout Asia, the Pacific and Africa. These assignments are fully-funded by the Australian Government through AusAID. UnitingWorld will be supporting... Read More »

Federal Election 2010: International Development Policy Report Card

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Share Make Poverty History and Micah Challenge Australia have released a policy report card, outlining the commitments made by each major party groupings, based on the policy calls of Make Poverty History and Micah Challenge Australia, to address global poverty and its causes. UnitingWorld is joining international development agencies throughout Australia in encouraging the government to implement... Read More »

Champion global justice in your federal electorate

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Share The 2010 Federal Election is your opportunity to participate in creating the world we want to see – a world where wealthy nations engage generously in the fair distribution of wealth and all people have access basic needs and human rights. Make Poverty History electoral forums are happening almost every day throughout Australia as the federal election draws closer.Forums are an opportunity... Read More »

Earthquake in Vanuatu rattles Port Vila

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Share UnitingWorld is relieved to report that all is safe and well in Vanuatu, following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the Pacific nation yesterday at approximately 4.30 pm. The undersea quake is reported to have shaken buildings for 15 seconds in the capital city of Port Vila, though no significant damage has been reported. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre, a 23 centimetre... Read More »