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UnitingWorld is the international aid and partnerships agency of the Uniting Church in Australia.
Collaborating for a world free from poverty and injustice.
Because every person matters. Because every person is beloved by God and invited to a life that is whole and hopeful.

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Right now, we’re working with grassroots communities in 29 projects in 14 countries.

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Lent Event is UnitingWorld’s annual fundraising event, bringing people together to learn about our overseas partners and commit to end poverty. Pledge to live simply for the 40 days of Lent (17 Feb – 29 Mar 2021) and help our global neighbours be free from poverty and injustice.

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Our Stories

Lent Event is coming!

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January 15, 2021

Since 1980 the number of people living on less than $2 a day has halved. Through Lent Event, you have been part of that success story, taking action to help provide access to education, healthcare and income opportunities that have helped break the cycle of poverty. COVID-19 and... [Read More]

UnitingWorld seeks diverse new board members

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News
December 18, 2020

Grow your networks and experience. Serve church and community with your unique skills. UnitingWorld is the agency of the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) driving international church partnerships to address poverty, injustice and violence. It is funded by faithful supporters in the UCA and accredit [Read More]

Pray for our neighbours facing Cyclone Yasa

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Pray
December 17, 2020

The people of Fiji are bracing to be hit by Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasa, a destructive category five super-storm in the Pacific. General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches Rev James Bhagwan has written today about what it means for his nation and the Pacific region. Severe... [Read More]

#EndCovidForAll Update

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November 17, 2020

Thank you so much to all those who signed the pledge to urge the Australian Government to provide vital support to nations hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis. You were among more than 25,000 Australians whose signatures were passed on to government to let them know we care... [Read More]

It is well with my soul…

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Blogs
November 17, 2020

Recently I stood among others and hummed the tune (COVID-19 protocols didn’t allow me to sing) to that great hymn, ‘It is well with my soul.’ “When peace like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to... [Read More]

Church partners in PNG were ready for COVID-19

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News
November 17, 2020

Our partners, the United Church in Papua New Guinea (UCPNG), have been running a successful behaviour change campaign for many years, teaching thousands of people about the importance of clean water and good hygiene. When the pandemic hit Papua New Guinea, they were ready to expand this work... [Read More]

New Innovations in a Crisis

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News
November 17, 2020

Australia’s recent experience of lockdowns, home schooling and economic downturn have been tough. How do these things play out in places where cases of COVID-19 continue to grow? We talked to one of our partners, Om Prakash (OP) in Amritsar, India, to find out. UW: What’s the situation... [Read More]

Send Christmas cards that fight poverty

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Blogs
October 21, 2020

Sending our Christmas cards to your friends, family and loved ones is a great way to fight poverty, build hope and inspire others about the work of our overseas partners. The sale of our Christmas cards represent a donation to support our work helping people lift themselves out... [Read More]

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