Micah Challenge Action Toolkit

Raising Awareness about poverty and justice...
...for THE WORLD WE WANT TO SEE.

Our Invitation to you...

At Micah Challenge we are continually asking ourselves the question posed by the prophet Micah almost 3000 years ago - 'What does the Lord require of us?' In a world where almost a billion people go hungry and where a child still dies every three seconds, we invite you to ask the same question.

In the year 2000, the governments of the world, including the Australia Government, committed to meet eight bold but achievable Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and pledged to halve global poverty by 2015. As we look back there is much to celebrate. We are seeing change in our world. For example, this year an extra two million children will survive to see their 5th birthday, and nine out of ten children now complete a primary education.

We have the resources to meet these goals, yet we are dangerously behind schedule in many areas. I use the word 'dangerous' because we are talking about life and death situations.

But our God is a God of justice, love and hope. Christians are called to be people who 'act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God' (Micah 6:8). This is what God requires of us. We hope and pray that this kit will inspire you to do just that.

Let's join together in raising our collective voices to encourage our communities, our nation and world leaders to act for justice for the global poor...
...for THE WORLD WE WANT TO SEE.

- John Beckett
National Coordinator, Micah Challenge Australia

How to use the Micah Challenge Action Toolkit

The Micah Challenge Action Toolkit is a resource for Christians who want to raise awareness about poverty and engage in dialogue and action at several different levels:
- In your own church or faith group;
- In your wider community;
- Nationally through the political process.

>> Please note: We no longer have Toolkit folders available, but individual resources and 'World We Want to See' DVDs can be ordered from our office.
Contact info@micahchallenge.org.au to place an order and click here to make a donation to cover postage and production.

Remember, all actions make a difference. Use all the resources in the Toolkit, together with the DVD, or make a start with just a few. Individual resources can be downloaded in soft copy below.

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FAITH and LEARNING... for the world we want to see

ACTION... for the world we want to see

VIDEOS... about the world we want to see

Contact info@micahchallenge.org.au to order a 'The world we wan to see' DVD (we suggest a donation of $5 per DVD). The Toolkit DVD includes heaps of videos to inspire you to take action including:

Main Clips:
- Feature video: 'The world we want to see' - show this short clip to introduce your church, school or group to Micah Challenge and inspire them to speak up for justice for the poor


- 'Visit your Politician' - Hear from politicians and ordinary Christians talking about the power of engaging with our elected representatives

- 'Take action in your community' - hear the stories of two groups who have taken action in their churches and with the wider community, and be inspired to get creative

    Extra clips:
    - Child and Maternal Health - learn more about MDGs 4 and 5
    - Ursula's Story - learn about how climate change is impacting our neighbours in the Pacific
    - Interview with Rev Dr Joel Edwards - hear from the Director of Micah Challenge International about being part of a global movement
    - Heart Life VOICE - a clip about the Micah Challenge music project; about the link between worship and action

     

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