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Standing with Ukrainians through one year of war

24 February, 2023

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News and Updates

One year into the war, we remain committed to helping displacement-affected Ukrainians, through our trusted partner, Hungarian Interchurch Aid.

In an increasingly challenging global world, it’s important we teach young people empathy

17 February, 2023

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Developing empathy will help young people navigate the world with understanding, compassion, and resilience.

Adapting to climate change in Zimbabwe through sustainable livelihoods

3 February, 2023

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As the impacts of climate change threaten Zimbabwe’s people and ecosystems, our local partner is working with communities to help them adapt and cope better with an uncertain future.

Your February Peace Mail from Kenya

3 February, 2023

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Peace Mail

Your partnership is providing some of the most vulnerable refugees in Nairobi, Kenya with food support, through our local partner, RefugePoint.

International Day of Peace 2022: Peace isn’t just about a ceasefire

21 September, 2022

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More than encouraging an end to violence, the UN’s theme this year represents an ideal that is close to our hearts at Act for Peace: caring for one another as we would care for ourselves.

Turning COP26 goals into action for displaced people

16 February, 2022

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With the outcomes of COP26 fresh in our minds, we shine a spotlight on proactive change already taking place in communities like Bulubete Village in Central Sulawesi.

Gaza Update: Helping the children of Gaza heal after the May 2021 bombings

16 February, 2022

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News and Updates

Your support last year has been crucial to getting kids in Gaza impacted by he May 2021 bombings the mental health support they need to heal.

Emergency Update: Helping Afghans find safe refuge

16 February, 2022

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News and Updates

Afghanistan is in the grip of a chronic humanitarian crisis, caused by prolonged, violent conflict and exacerbated by poverty, drought and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Helping reduce climate-driven displacement in Zimbabwe through beekeeping projects

10 February, 2022

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In a small village in Zimbabwe, our local partner is innovating to help communities combat climate-driven displacement.

Your February Peace Mail from Pakistan

2 February, 2022

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Peace Mail

My name is Safi. I am originally from Afghanistan, but I migrated to Pakistan at the start of the 1980s. I have lived in Pakistan for more than 20 years as a refugee.

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Act for Peace acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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