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Australian school chaplain inspired and enlightened by Philippines visit
“Witnessing the outcomes of effective community partnerships firsthand was both inspiring and enlightening” says the Rev’d Juliane Bate, from St John’s Anglican College in the Diocese of Brisbane. Read her reflections about her recent visit to the Episcopal Church in the Philippines (ECP) where she visited several communities that participate in ABM AID funded programs.
Anglican Church sails food and supplies to people in need after 2024 Vanuatu Earthquake
After the December 2024 earthquake in Vanuatu, the Anglican Church of Melanesia responded. With the help of local volunteers and international assistance, the ‘Southern Cross’ was loaded with food, water and essential supplies, and delivered to over 2,500 people in Port Vila whose lives were affected by the earthquake.
Naw War Lae Mu Weaves her own recovery after Myanmar Floods
It’s good to know that assistance from ABM supporters can help so many people get back on their feet after a natural disaster. When floods struck the Dioceses of Mandalay and Taungoo Dioceses in Myanmar in September 2024, Naw War Lae Mu's house and many of her possessions damaged and swept away.
The Human Face of Displacement in Myanmar
Although the Church of the Province of Myanmar is reaching out to support people displaced by natural disasters and conflict, for those affected, the road travelled is never easy.
Supporting the people of Myanmar – one meal at a time
ABM supporters who visited Myanmar in 2020 raise awareness of and funds for the ongoing emergency appeal for Myanmar by hosting events serving Myanmar food.
175 years and onwards….
From 19 to 21 March a group of thinkers and dreamers met at the monastery town of New Norcia to reimagine ABM for the next 25 years – or more.
175th Anniversary celebrations begin in Mannum
Anglicans from Mannum and Murray Bridge parishes joined together to celebrate ABM’s 175th anniversary over worship and lunch.
Churches in Zambia and PNG helping women take the lead to improve their lives
On the eve of the World Day of Prayer, ABM supporters heard how the Anglican Church empowers women in Zambia and PNG. Host Kasy Chambers emphasized involving men and women in preventing domestic violence, echoing Annsli’s challenge: “We are agents of change. What are you going to do about it?”
E-CARE’s 2024 evaluation across 67 communities finds thriving water systems, farming and food processing
In the Philippines, E-CARE’s Capacity Enhancement Program in 2019-2022 aimed to boost the organisational and financial management of community-based organisations, enabling organisation members to build economic resilience and intensify values of caring and sharing. Overall, more than 1900 community members across 67 communities in the Philippines had gained economic and social benefits from ECARE’s program.