Walk into any supermarket across Australia and it’s hard to believe people can go hungry today. Imagine, though, each item on each shelf in each aisle, including the frozen sections, represents each…
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Baptist World Aid Matching Grant focuses on Seeds for a Harvest
by Baptist World Aid Australia May 5, 2022Whenever we share a meal with loved ones, many of us gather around a table and often bow our heads. We’ll give thanks to God for the food before us and the…
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As of 28 February, more than half a million Ukrainians have fled since their homeland fell under attack, crossing the border to neighbouring countries such as Poland, Hungary, Romania and Moldova. For…
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COVID Update: The God who sees all
by Meredith Wright March 1, 2022For all of us in Australia, even the smallest decisions have weighty consequences right now: Do I feel I well? Should I go to work? Is the event we’re attending outside? COVID…
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12 ways to be a better neighbour in 2022
by Sophia Russell January 31, 2022If 2021 has taught us anything, it’s the power of connecting with others. Take a moment to think about how you felt when someone connected with you, perhaps with an offer of help or a well-timed word of encouragement.…
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Fiona Smith named new Director of International Programs at Baptist World Aid
by Baptist World Aid Australia January 31, 2022Effective 1 January 2022, Fiona Smith will become the new Director of International Programs for Transform Aid International/Baptist World Aid, reporting directly to CEO Melissa Lipsett as part of TAI’s Senior Leadership Team. “This is…
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Eight tips to buying an ethical Christmas gift
by Bonnie Graham December 10, 2021Forget the scented candles, the monogrammed socks, and plastic novelties! Give a gift that means more this Christmas – one that will be appreciated long after the wrapping has been torn off.…
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Outlook remains bleak for garment workers even as fashion companies improve
by Chantelle Mayo October 19, 2021Baptist World Aid’s 2021 Ethical Fashion Report finds lingering gaps in wages, sustainability. Fashion companies are investing more than ever in ethical sourcing, but their efforts still aren’t reaching garment workers, according…
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Australians value ethical fashion but struggle to take action
by Baptist World Aid Australia September 1, 2021New consumer report reveals majority of consumers want to improve purchasing behaviour. Australian consumers believe ethical purchasing is important, but are failing to follow through on their own beliefs. While 87 percent…
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It takes a Child to Raise a Village
by Meredith Wright August 11, 2021A Q & A with Tara Lamerton, Team Lead for Child Sponsorship at Baptist World Aid When Tara Lamerton started working at Baptist World Aid Australia in 2010, the Child Sponsorship program was changing in response to community needs. She now…
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