Diocese of Machakos, Kenya, launches ‘Mustard Seed Project’ to support social transformation

Download the flyer and read more here: Machakos_Brochure.pdf The diocese’s vision is of a transforming, caring and growing church, that equips people with tools to transform society.  Key projects include: Support for People Living With...

Call for prayers and support for communities devastated by Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu

The category five cyclone hit Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu on the central island of Efate, on Friday evening with winds of 250 km/hr and gusts up to 320 km/hr causing catastrophic destruction. The cyclone then moved south hitting Erromango and Tanna islands with...

Condemnation of attack on Churches in Youhanabad, Lahore in Pakistan

In a deadly double attack, more than 20 people have reportedly been killed and more than 75 are injured, many severely. Most of the victims are from the two churches; a few were security guards and other local people. The Most Revd Samuel...

Conflict in Syria four years on: the world’s largest humanitarian crisis

The Syrian crisis is the largest humanitarian crisis in the world today. Over 200,000 people have been killed and over half of all Syrians have been forced to abandon their homes. Over 7.5 million people are displaced within Syria and four million have fled to...

High-level meeting to share research findings on the role of faith communities in conflict prevention

Representatives included directors from USAID, the World Bank, World Vision, the Truman National Security Project, the State Departments Office of Faith-Based Communities, and the International Peace & Security Institute.  Revd Andy Bowerman, Co-Director of the...

Anglican Communion women advocate at UN for gender equality

Original article at http://www.anglicannews.org/news The women, from 17 Communion provinces, are attending events associated with the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women which this year is focussing on a review of the declaration from...