Since 2021, the number of displaced people in Myanmar has risen from 380,000 to 1.9 million. And that doesn’t count the thousands who’ve fled the country to seek refuge elsewhere. Will you join us to advocate for justice and peace in Myanmar?
You can urge Penny Wong to recommend Australia take specific action today in support of the people of Myanmar.
Write your own email using our talking points below.
Receive prewritten postcards you can send to the Federal Government urging them to take critical steps now in solidarity with the people of Myanmar.
We thank the Federal Government for sanctions already placed on members of the military Junta. But while the Junta continues a campaign of violence against their own people, Australian Baptists urge our Government to take further action, namely:
The postcard calls for targeted sanctions aimed at military Junta; official recognition of the democratically elected government-in-exile as the legitimate government of Myanmar; as well as applying diplomatic pressure on India to cease arm sales by private Indian firms and grant exit visas to those who’ve been granted refugee status here in Australia.
Order multiple postcards for your Church or community group and amplify your advocacy.
From political unrest to disasters, multiple crises have left one-third of Myanmar’s popularion in need of humanitarian aid. Here’s a quick guide to what’s happening.
Join us as we pray for miraculous peace in Myanmar.
We pray:
We pray, Lord have mercy.
Your donation will be directed to our local Christian Partners in Myanmar who are providing urgently needed food and hygiene relief for over 300 internally displaced families as well as training and supporting humanitarian staff. You’ll also be supporting the work of our local Partners across the border who are caring for refugee families who’ve fled for safety to neighbouring countries.
can help provide food relief for households that need it most
can provide much-needed hygiene kits and local staff training
can provide income generation and livelihood supporter for refugee families
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Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. All donations are in Australian Dollars.
