From Our CEO & Board Chair

During what has been a difficult year for many Australians battling rising costs of their own, they gave $11.7M so that our local Christian Partners can continue their incredible work across 57 projects in 18 countries. Together, individuals, families, churches, corporates, trusts and foundations have helped 816,591 people take decisive steps towards a life beyond poverty.

We are continually impressed with the courage and ingenuity of our participants as they transform their lives and communities. We also recognise the other extraordinary people who make this possible— our 33 local Christian Partners, our Board members, staff, volunteers, and our generous and prayerful supporters and church partners. With collective passion, commitment and hard work, we remember that we’re much stronger together, united in our shared mission, walking humbly with God.

-Melissa Lipsett, CEO, and Tara Reid, Chair of the Board

Melissa Lipsett & Tara Reid
Your Impact

 

Together, we’ve helped over 816,591 people!

You ensured that even more people can enjoy the fullness of life God intends.

 

20

Countries

34

Local Christian Partners

57

Projects

5,183

Local Communities

73,072

Households

816,591

People Impacted*

*Number of people impacted includes those impacted directly and indirectly through the program and projects

Child & Youth Led Programs

 

We continue to invest in children across all areas of our programming.

Because of your generosity, we were able to reach a total of 319,019 children this financial year.

120,302

children

directly impacted by the work of our local Christian partners.

33,781

people

including children adopting positive health practices.

8,686

children & youth

actively participating in decision making in the household, school or community level.

Thriving Communities

 

We supported 33 Christian Partner organisations, implementing quality community development programming.

We supported the organisational development of our local Christian Partners in financial sustainability, increasing gender equality, disability and social inclusion, and strengthening child safeguarding.

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5,964

people

now with access to financial services.

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28,858

people

reporting an increase in their household income.

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19,288

people

particularly the vulnerable and marginalised, overcoming barriers (including social, physical and legal) to gain access to services.

Who we are

Our Vision

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A world where poverty has ended and all people enjoy the fullness of life God intends.

Our Mission

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Building partnerships to generate lasting solutions to global poverty.

Our Values

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We are called. We are caring. We are together. We are innovative. We are dedicated.

We couldn’t have done it without you

 

Thank You!

With your support, we partner with local organisations overseas, for a world without poverty. Thank you for giving generously and partnering with us in FY2025.

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