UnitingWorld stands in solidarity with our Church Partners in Africa, Asia and the Pacific in times of emergency and natural disaster.

We assist local communities by providing immediate emergency relief to address urgent needs. Longer term development programs assist local communities to get back on their feet during and after times of disaster and destruction.

Current emergency appeals

Horn of Africa Crisis Appeal

UnitingWorld has launched an appeal to support relief efforts responding to the humanitarian crisis caused by drought and famine in the Horn of Africa region.

To read more, click here.

Recent emergency appeals

Japan Quake and Tsunami Appeal – click here to read more

Merapi and Mentawai Disaster Appeal - Click here to read more

September 2009: Tsunami in Samoa – Click here to read more

September 2009: Earthquake in Sumatra (Indonesia) – Click here to read more

September 2009: Typhoon Ketsana in the Philippines – Click here to read more

October 2009: Food relief in Zimbabwe – Click here to read more

Preparing for emergencies

In times of emergency, UnitingWorld responds to the urgent needs of our Church Partners within hours. By donating to the Emergency Relief Contingency Fund, you will ensure that we are able to respond quickly to the request of our partners as emergencies arise.

Click here to donate now to the Emergency Relief Contingency Fund

Note: Under Step 2 of donating online, select Relief and Development then select Emergency Relief Contingency Fund from the drop-down menu

Other emergencies

As UnitingWorld works through international Church Partners of the Uniting Church in Australia, we are unable to respond to every emergency. We request that you support other emergency responses through other international development agencies that we work closely with. Follow the links below for more details:

Floods in Pakistan – Click here to read more