act for peace/Christmas Bowl
Act for Peace
Act for Peace (formerly Christian World Service) is the international aid agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia. People in Churches across Australia have helped people living in poverty and conflict for more than 60 years.
From Christian World Service to Act for Peace
In 2008, a major re-branding strategy was undertaken by Christian World Service culminating with the name change to Act for Peace. This decision was the result of numerous consultations with domestic and international stakeholders, fundraising experts, focus group studies and feedback from the 2007 Christmas Bowl Survey. It was widely agreed that the name Christian World Service had gained little public recognition since its inception in 1994 and did not adequately describe the work we undertake with partners in conflict areas.
The name change to act for peace has been warmly received by individuals and congregations and has been one phase in further refining our work. This process has also involved ensuring that our programs are more focused with the goals of reducing extreme poverty and helping people affected by conflict at the heart of everything we do. In 2009, we will continue to ensure our projects are targeted towards those who need it most.
The Annual Report for 2008 http://www.ncca.org.au/__data/page/3711/NCCA_Annual_Report_08_Full_v3.pdf
Act for Peace Representative
Act for Peace Representatives help create a meaningful connection between our supporters here in Australia and our project partners in conflict situations around the world. It's a practical way that you can help make a difference by simply handing out materials in church, chatting about our projects with friends, describing the work of Act for Peace to congregations and inter-church councils, holding small events in support of these projects or by ensuring there are enough Christmas Bowl giving envelopes in your church at Christmas time.
To register your interest or for more information about becoming an Act for Peace
Representative, please ring Geraldine Hawkes, Executive Officer of the South Australian Council of Churches on 8215 0300 or email:
Sri Lanka Appeal
The war between government troops and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has come to an end, but the humanitarian crisis continues.
Christmas Bowl Survey
NCCA Act for Peace has invited us to offer feedback on Christmas Bowl 2008.Christmas Bowl
The latest figures from National Council of Churches in Australia show that South Australia has contributed $ 292,530.36 (May 2009) to Christmas Bowl 2008.