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"Give generously to the needy and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and everything you put your hand to. There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward the poor and needy in your land." Deuteronomy 15:11
Upcoming Events
Robertson Electoral Forum
14 August, 2010
Come and hear the nominated political candidates in Robertson speaking about their stance on global poverty and the Millennium Development Goals.
Sat 14th August, 2pmOLSS SCHOOL, 165 SERPENTINE RD TERRIGAL
The candidates who have been invited to speak are:-Deborah O'Neal- ALP Candidate
-Peter Freewater- Greens Candidate
-Darren Jameson- Liberal Candidate (yet to confirm)
Guest speakers for the afternoon include:- Clary Castrission: CEO of the 40k Home Foundation, and
- Dr. Karleen Gribble: Adjunct Fellow, School of Nursing and Midwifery, UWS, and consultant to the UN on infant feeding practices
Voices for Justice 2010
19 June, 2010
CANBERRA
Saturday 19 - Tues 22 June 2010
Come to Parliament House, Canberra for the 5th annual Micah Challenge national gathering - Voices for Justice. Join Micah Challenge supporters of all ages, from all across Australia for for four days of learning, worship, reflection and action. Beginners and seasoned campaigners - all welcome. In this election year, and with just five years to go to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to halve global poverty, we can make a difference as we speak together.
An election year is an important time to get our message and the voices of those in poverty heard. We want to see Global Poverty firmly established as a key election issue - with both major parties making a time-tabled pre-election commitment to increasing the aid budget to 0.7% of GNI. That is why it is essential that Micah Challenge supporters continue to speak up for the poor and make our presence known in Parliament House Canberra in 2010.
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
Click here for more information on Voices for Justice.
'God Beyond Borders' - Seminar
31 May, 2010
6pm, Morling College SYDNEY
Chair of the Micah Challenge Theological Working Group, Rev Dr Andrew Sloane, has authored an article entitled 'Love and Justice in international frame' and will speak to this subject at this open seminar.Micah Challenge regional training (South coast & Southern Highlands)
15 May, 2010
1pm-4:30pm (rego from 12:30pm), Albion Park Uniting Church
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A regional Micah Training Day for people in the South Coast and Southern Highland areas of NSW.
Get ready to campaign for justice in 2010! With just five years to go until 2015, an election year is a key opportunity to make sure Australia does all it can to see the MDG's achieved. Whether you're new to Micah Challenge or a long-time campaigner, this training day will equip you to speak out for God's justice and get on board with Micah Challenge's 2010 election campaign.
This training day features the new Micah Challenge Action Toolkit, plus guest speakers, presentations from politicians and policy experts and practical workshops.
Cost:
- $15 ($10 unwaged); inc the new Micah Challenge Action Toolkit (+DVD) & morning tea.
- Free registration from people from South of Nowra and Canberra (Billeting also available)
Topics include:
Biblical Teaching - Practical Advocacy Workshops - How To Run A Survive Past Five 5th Birthday Party - Resources To Get Your Church Or Group Active For Justice - How To Visit A Politician - Climate Change And The Poor - And More…
Inquiries and RSVP:
Jenni Downes at nsw@micahchallenge.org.auMicah Challenge Regional Training Day - Armidale
8 May, 2010
9am-1pm, Armidale District Baptist Church (Cnr Jessie and Rusden St)
Get ready to campaign for justice in 2010! With just five years to go until 2015, an election year is a key opportunity to make sure Australia does all it can to see the MDG's achieved. Whether you're new to Micah Challenge or a long-time campaigner, this training day will equip you to speak out for God's justice and get on board with Micah Challenge's 2010 election campaign.
This training day features the new Micah Challenge Action Toolkit, plus guest speakers, presentations from policy experts and practical workshops.
Cost:
$15 waged / $10 unwaged
- Includes morning tea and the Micah Challenge Action Toolkit and DVD
- FREE registration for participants from outside Armidale (Billeting also available)
Inquiries and RSVP:Susan McPhee
Ph: 6775 2067, E: constable456@hotmail.comMake Poverty History Roadtrip
8 May, 2010
The MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Road Trip is your chance to be part of a movement of passionate young people, traveling together across Australia to help end extreme poverty. From the 8th - 15 of May the Road Trip will unite a generation who are not willing to accept the extreme poverty should exist in the world today.
Applications close on 20 March. Click here for more information.
Please note: This event has not been organised by Micah Challenge. The Road Trip has been coordinated by the Oaktree Foundation on behalf of MAKPOVERTYHISTORY. Oaktree are an Endorsing Partner of Micah Challenge.
Fair Trade Fortnight
1 May, 2010
The Fair Trade Fortnight is a great time of year to celebrate all things Fair Trade, recognise the life-changing difference fair trade makes for millions of developing world farmers, and to raise awareness about this important issue with your friends. Events are happening all over the country. Click here to visit the Fair Trade Fortnight webpage with more information.
This year, Fair Trade NSW is running a special education session for churches and community groups on Thurs 6 May. Click here to download an invitation with details.
For information on accessing fair trade products in your area, visit the Fairly Local website. Click here for more information on Fairly Local.
Please note: This event has not been organised by Micah Challenge. However, ensuring trade justice is one of the Five Key Campaign Asks of Micah Challenge and Make Poverty History.SA Micah Challenge Action Toolkit Launch & Training day
17 April, 2010
9am-10:30am, Bethlehem House 12 Sudholz Place, Adelaide
Click here to download a flyer.
The Micah Challenge Action Toolkit is a resource for Christians who want to raise awareness about poverty and injustice. This training day will teach you to use the Toolkit to engage in dialogue and action at lots of different levels in their own faith group or church, in their wider community, and nationally through the political process.
If you're from South Australia, come and learn how to make your voice heard about issues of poverty through practical easy to follow ideas, and eat party food at our 'Survive past Five' 5th birthday party brunch.
We will hear from such knowledgeable people as the Rev Dr Don Owers (Principal of Tabor Adelaide) and others who've been involved in the political process and loved it!
Cost: $10 donation which covers the Toolkit and brunch.
RSVP to Mel Quilliam (SA Micah Action Group Coordinator) by 14 April for catering purposes: sa@micahchallenge.org.auMicah Challenge regional training (New Castle & surrounds)
17 April, 2010
9am - 3:30pm NEWCASTLE
Newcastle: Cooks Hill Anglican, Cnr Parry & Dawson St
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A regional Micah Training Day for people in Newcastle and surrounding areas.
Get ready to campaign for justice in 2010! With just five years to go until 2015, an election year is a key opportunity to make sure Australia does all it can to see the MDG's achieved.
Whether you're new to Micah Challenge or a long-time campaigner, this training day will equip you to speak out for God's justice and get on board with Micah Challenge's 2010 election campaign.
This training day features the new Micah Challenge Action Toolkit, plus guest speakers, presentations from politicians and policy experts and practical workshops.
Cost:
- $15 ($10 unwaged); inc the new Micah Challenge Action Toolkit (+DVD) & morning tea.
- Free registration for people outside of the greater Newcastle region. (Billeting also available)
Topics include:
Biblical Teaching - Practical Advocacy Workshops - How To Run A Survive Past Five 5th Birthday Party - Resources To Get Your Church Or Group Active For Justice - How To Visit A Politician - Climate Change And The Poor - And More…
Inquiries and RSVP:
Jenni Downes at nsw@micahchallenge.org.auVictoria Micah Action Training Day
17 April, 2010
9am-3pm MELBOURNE
Get ready to campaign for justice in 2010! With just five years to go to reach the MDGs, an election year is a key opportunity to make sure Australia does all it can to see poverty halved by 2015.
Whether you're new to Micah Challenge or a long-time campaigner, this training day will equip you to speak out for God's justice and get on board with Micah Challenge's 2010 election campaign.
This training day features the Victorian launch of the new Micah Challenge Action Toolkit, plus guest speakers, presentations from political and policy experts and practical workshops.
Details
- Venue: Tear Aust head office, 1/4 Solwood Lane Blackburn VIC
- Cost: $15; inc the new Micah Challenge Action Toolkit (+DVD), morning tea.
- FREE registration for participants from outside metropolitan Melbourne.
- Inquiries and RSVP: jill.ruzbacky@victas.uca.org.au
Brought to you by the Victorian Micah Action Group.
The Worlds Longest Toilet Queue
22 March, 2010
World Water Day 2010 - WORLD WIDE
Join a Guinness World Record attempt - and help solve a global crisis at the same time.
World Water Day is a crucial moment in the fight against the global sanitation and water crisis that's killing 4000 children every single day. The World's Longest Toilet Queue is a mass mobilisation event and Guinness World Record attempt bringing together thousands of campaigners from across the world to demand real change at the meeting.
Click here to sign the petition or find a queue near you!Asia Pacific Breakthrough Conference
2 December, 2009
MELBOURNE - Sofitel Hotel, Collins St
The Breakthrough Summit explores the vision for Asia Pacific Breakthrough that it will catalyse anew movement of collective action and investment for women and girls in the Asia Pacific Region - with a particular focus on MDGs 3 and 5. Click here for more information and to register.
Micah Challenge National Coordinator, John Beckett, will participate in two workshops on Wednesday 2 December:
Working session on MDG 5 - maternal health
11am-12:30pm and repeated 1:30pm-3pm
Australian NGOs and the 'Breakthrough Alliance'
3:40pm - 4:40pm
Please contact our office if there are any events that you would like us to promote.
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