Raise Your Voice
Join God’s people as we speak out against injustice and call for systemic change, so communities can flourish.
What is Advocacy?
Poverty is not simply a lack of resources. It’s a story of injustice, told through systems that deny the dignity of humans made in God’s image.
But Jesus tells a different story, and he invites us to join him in the work of restoration. A vital part of this work is advocacy: standing up for the rights of those who are oppressed, in faithful obedience to our God of justice and mercy.
Our advocacy work mobilises Australian Christians to speak up for those who are oppressed. Through bold yet strategic action, we help God’s people ‘seek justice; defend the oppressed; take up the cause.’ (Isaiah 1:17)
Put Your Faith in Action
Join Australian Baptists as we seek justice for the people of Myanmar who are living in the shadow of military rule and mass displacement.
Find out how your favourite chocolate scores when it comes to fair pay, child labour, and sustainability, so you can buy better.
Speak Out to Brands (Ethical Fashion Guide)
Contact your favourite brand and urge them to do more to protect people and the planet.Our Partnerships
Together, we are stronger. Baptist World Aid works with trusted agencies to lobby the Australian Government and advocate for change. We’re also part of several Christian coalitions that unite God’s people around issues such as global inequality, modern slavery and increasing foreign aid.
Advocacy Resources
Theology of Advocacy
Learn about how God invites us to speak up for others and stand against injustice, as part of genuine Christian discipleship.
What kind of climate advocate are you?
Take our climate quiz and find out how your everyday choices are shaping your sustainability style!
How do we advocate faithfully?
Baptist World Aid CEO, Melissa Lipsett, shares how we remain committed to the pursuit of justice in a broken world.