Did you know that one third of people in extreme poverty live in conflict affected areas? Countries affected by armed conflicts are caught in conflict-poverty cycles and are being left behind. These cycles last an average of 50 years and there are concerns that they are becoming harder to break.
 
Through the work of Christian World Services and its programs, such as the Christmas Bowl Appeal and act for peace, regular supporters like you can join with us in making a change. act for peace as we build new hope and peace in areas torn apart by conflict.

On average we raise $2million a year through our Christmas Bowl Appeal and we support work in 22 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Pacific and in Australia.

act for peace works in four areas which are:

• Reducing poverty
• Protecting refugees
• Preventing conflict
• Empowering communities

For example our partners in Sudan are now:

• Reducing poverty by running health clinics, schools, water and micro-credit schemes
• Protecting 250,000 displaced people in Darfur camps
• Preventing conflicts through disarmerment and peace initiatives (such as the Wunlit Peace Agreement)
• Empowering communities through training and education projects

act for peace works with our partners on all four foundations to build real and lasting peace. These regions include Sudan, Zimbabwe, Horn of Africa, Burma, Sri Lanka, Palestine, Timor Leste, Solomon Islands and Fiji – as well as assisting Indigenous and refugee communities in Australia.

act for peace is the international aid agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia. To visit their website, click here.  

What can the act for peace Project Officer do for you?
She can:

• listen to your story of the struggle for justice.
• inform you of up-coming events relating to social justice and refugee issues.
• offer resources to help your church or school think about social justice and refugee issues.
• provide materials for the Christmas Bowl and act for peace Regular Givers (Partners4Peace) at your church or school

What can you do for act for peace?
You can:

• Invite the Project Officer to share with your church, school, youth group, local ecumenical group or social justice group about the stories of act for peace and its partners.
• Share the stories of act for peace with others.
• Run your own events to support act for peace and let us know what you are doing.
• Become an act for peace representative or an act for peace Regular Giver (Partners4Peace) and support the Christmas Bowl....

How can I become an act for peace representative or an act for peace Regular Giver and support the Christmas Bowl?

We will provide you with information, guidelines and resources to encourage others in your area to support the act for peace partners through these programmes. We will also connect you with others doing the same thing elsewhere.
Please contact Tanya Richards for further information.

The act for peace Bulletin

Every few months Tanya produces the act for peace Bulletin, providing the latest information on her activities and what is coming up.  To read the latest edition, click here.
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