From theory to practice - putting justice for refugees into action
Carrie Unser reflects on what she’s learning while taking part in the community refugee sponsorship program.
We embrace people seeking asylum with open hearts and open arms, pursuing peace, restoration and welcome.
James Harris reflects on his journey walking along communities seeking asylum and his hope in taking action with the Common Grace movement towards a vision of flourishing and welcome in Australia.
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Read moreWe believe that Australia is called to be a generous nation, embracing people who have had to flee their home country.
The world is facing the worst displacement of people crisis in its history. Driven by ongoing and new conflicts, political oppression and insecurity, more than 100 million people across the planet have been forced to flee their homes because they are in fear of being persecuted.
Displacement has been increasing year on year, spurred by disruption in countries including Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Australia has been acting. We’ve increased our humanitarian intake and offered a pathway to resettlement for thousands of people seeking asylum in Australia who faced an uncertain future. However, in the face of this crisis where millions of women, children and men have no safe refuge, we know that there is far more our nation can and should do to express our values of justice, generosity and compassion.
We look forward to working with you to see Australia embrace people seeking asylum with open hearts and open arms.
Carrie Unser reflects on what she’s learning while taking part in the community refugee sponsorship program.
Mehdi arrived in Australia seeking asylum in 2011 at the age of 15. Here he shares his experience as a refugee and the long journey towards healing, holding onto hope and finding community.
Clayton Fergie reflects on his time as a librarian on Nauru and how the Kingdom of God was at work even in the midst of hopelessness and despair, building relationships of hope and healing.
As a proud Wuthithi and Mabuiag Island woman Safina Stewart reflects on the women in her life whose experience of displacement and courage have helped inspire and teach her the importance of belonging and privilege we have to offer the gift of welcome.