Act for Peace

Here’s how we’re striving to kick goals that help create a world where everyone belongs. Backed by our supporters, together we’re working towards our 3 goals through locally led programs and by amplifying the voices of people uprooted by conflict and disaster around the world. We work with our local partners to build lasting change – driven by the community and for the community. Thank you for helping create a world where people uprooted by conflict and disaster have a safe place to belong. In caring for humankind together, we’re acting for peace in the world. 

Act for Peace Partnerships and Programs Team members were in Tonga recently conducting a review workshop on the Kau-He-Lau (No One Left Behind) program with our partner the Tonga National Council of Churches (TNCC). This inclusive program ensures that people with disabilities and other vulnerable community members are supported in all aspects of disaster preparation and response. Climate change is a key driver of displacement for our Pacific neighbours. Rising sea levels and increasingly frequent storms and extreme weather events are forcing more people to flee their homes than ever. In Tonga, four communities were displaced by the 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano and tsunami and are now living in new village locations. The Kau He Lau program goes beyond providing emergency relief, to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters while ensuring no one is left behind. Act for Peace gratefully acknowledges the support of the US Government through the USAID program. USAID

An insightful blog outlining the long-term benefits of the Forsa (Opportunity) project in Jordan. We are proud of the incredible achievements of this locally led approach, implemented through our partner, Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees (DSPR). https://lnkd.in/gHYHYtKt

As we mark one year of conflict and displacement in Gaza, we continue to stand with our partner, call for an immediate ceasefire, and pray for peace in the Middle East. Will you join us?

🌟 THE FINAL TALLY IS IN! 🌟 Together we’ve raised an incredible $126,845!!!! THANK YOU for being there when it counted and helping to make A Day to Act for Peace one to remember. 🎉 Recent records show one in every 69 people had to flee their homes to safety. These aren’t just numbers. They are real people, with real hopes, dreams and aspirations. It is because of people like you, that our partners on the ground are there to help them when they need it most and give people the support they need to regain control of their lives and build a brighter future. You are part of this journey, and yesterday stands as a powerful reminder of our shared humanity, and of what we can achieve when we all stand together. 💪💪💪 THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU for all your support!!! 🙏 Together, we can help create a world where people uprooted by conflict and disaster have a safe place to belong. 🕊️ Image: Act for Peace’s partner local partner is working to ensure everyone within the two northernmost Refugee camps on the Thai Myanmar border receive the support and services they need to live safely in exile. Credit: Sharni Boyall/Act for Peace.

Can you help us make today even greater? ****HOT OFF THE PRESS!!**** We just had a call with an incredible donor who wanted to get involved and has offered to add another $6,000 of matching to ‘A Day to Act for Peace’. That means our Dream Goal target is now an incredible $107,000. Your gift will still be doubled until we reach our dream target. YOU signify the endless possibilities to ensure we can create a world where people uprooted by conflict and disaster have a safe place to belong. 🕊 We could not be more GRATEFUL to our ‘Peace Makers’ for fronting up additional matched funding for the bonus round...and now the dream round. Amazing. This last lot of matching won’t last long—so let’s ensure that we make the most of every last matching dollar! https://bit.ly/4gNSUKr Image: Joyce uses new conservation farming techniques to grow her crops in drought ridden Zimbabwe. Credit: Richard Wainwright/Act for Peace.  

🌟 OUR BONUS ROUND IS NOW LIVE!! 🌟 Can you believe it? This is our first-ever Giving Day and you’ve already smashed our target and raised an amazing $70,000! 🎉 ALL WITH TIME TO SPARE! ⏱ So we’re raising the bar even higher!!! ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️ The launch of our *BONUS ROUND* means that we’ll keep on doubling your gifts for as long as we possibly can or until we hit our target. 💸 Remember, the final tally is about more than just numbers. It’s about hope. That is what you are giving today: the chance for people who have been uprooted by conflict and disaster to regain control of their lives and build a brighter future ✨ Be part of it! It’s time to see just how high we can make that final tally fly! 💸 https://bit.ly/4gNSUKr Image: Chanya*, Krisha*, Talia*, and Ramal’s* parents fled to India and met in a refugee camp. All their children ever knew was a life as a refugee. When it became safe to return to Sri Lanka, Act for Peace’s local partner helped the family make the journey and safely resettle. *Names changed for safety reasons. Credit: Richard Wainright/Act for Peace.

It’s Wednesday. It’s 9 a.m., and our FIRST-EVER GIVING DAY is now LIVE. In one small step, you can make a BIG difference – so don’t miss this chance to have your gift matched by our very special group of ‘Peace Makers’. FOR TODAY ONLY: ⬆️ Your gift of $50 becomes $100 ⬆️ Your gift of $100 becomes $200 ⬆️ Your gift of $150 becomes $300 Talk about an amazing opportunity to truly make a difference! REMEMBER: this opportunity is available for today ONLY or until we hit our target, so we’ve really got to make it count. That’s why we’ve set our target at $70,000 Recent records show one in every 69 people had to flee their homes to safety. Join us on this special day, and together we can help make sure they find a safe place to belong. 💙 Are you with us? It’s time to ACT FOR PEACE! 🕊️ https://lnkd.in/gHayPCZf Image caption: Lucia lives with her nine children in Zimbabwe. She makes a living growing crops, but due to the impact of climate change this became increasingly challenging. Lucia received training from Act for Peace’s local partner on conservation farming methods and guidance on how to rear chickens. Today Lucia is able to sell eggs to make an income, which enables her children to attend school. Credit: Tobin Jones/Act for Peace.

Our FIRST-EVER GIVING DAY GOES LIVE in 24 HOURS! 🥳️ 🎉 If you’re like us, and love a few details, we’ve got them covered! ⬇️ 📢 We’ll be up bright and early to let you know EXACTLY when our Giving Day goes live (spoiler alert: it’s 9am Sydney time!) 💸 To make a gift, all you need to do is click through to our Day to Act for Peace webpage and click make an online gift (it’s super-easy!) 💙 The moment we receive your gift, our very special group of friends (our ‘Peace Makers’) will be there to match it! ✨ Don’t forget to keep an eye online, and watch the magic happen as supporters like you come together to Act for Peace! Every dollar you give will help make sure that people who have been uprooted by conflict and disaster are given the chance to regain control of their lives and build a brighter future. 💪💪💪 THIS AMAZING OFFER IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR 24 HOURS ⏰ So don’t forget to set your alarm (maybe two, just to be sure?!) and make sure you’re ready to grab it with both hands! 🙌 https://bit.ly/4dpS2J4

⭐ARE YOU READY TO MAKE HISTORY?! ⭐ Preparations are in full swing, and there are now JUST TWO DAYS until our FIRST-EVER Giving Day goes LIVE! 🎬 That’s right! This Wednesday, every dollar you give will be MATCHED by our very special group of ‘Peace Makers’ 🕊️ We can’t tell you just how important this opportunity is. Every day, conflict and disasters force people out of their homes and into a temporary existence that is full of fear and uncertainty. Everyone deserves to feel safe and belong. That’s why *A Day to Act for Peace* is so very, very important. So, please don’t miss this chance to multiply your impact, and help make sure that: 💙 People who have been displaced can live in safety and with dignity. 🌱 Uprooted people can find a permanent place to belong. 💪 Fewer people are forced to flee from their homes, ensuring strong and resilient communities. Your gifts are invested in life-changing support and programs that help empower people displaced by conflict and disaster around the globe, to find safety in exile and rebuild their lives. YOU can be a part of this life-changing work. All you need to do is join us this Wednesday, make a gift online, and watch as your GENEROSITY IS MULTIPLIED. 💫 Remember, this *AMAZING* opportunity is for ONE DAY ONLY! We don’t want anyone to miss out, so be sure to SAVE THE DATE and SHARE this post with your family and friends! 💙 https://bit.ly/4dpS2J4 Image: Amer* and her young family were forced to flee their home in South Sudan and sought safety in Ethiopia. After Act for Peace’s local partner provided Amer’s family with shelter and medical care, they are much happier now that they are living in safety. *Name changed for safety reasons. Credit: Ben Littlejohn/Act for Peace.