Over the past few months, the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem has worked ceaselessly as it supports people facing the impact of the Israel-Hamas war. The Diocese is working through its health and education institutions in the Holy Land to provide access to services for the most vulnerable people, physically, psychologically and financially affected by the […]
The Anglican Alliance and Christian Aid have launched a new partnership, harnessing church networks to tackle climate change, conflict, and humanitarian disasters. The Anglican Alliance and Christian Aid have signed a new three year partnership agreement that will see them working together to tackle extreme poverty. The joint work will focus on global advocacy while […]
A Reflection by Mark Mitchell, Humanitarian and Development Manager, Anglican Missions, Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia It’s December. The tree is up. Presents are wrapped, and Christmas cake made. We look forward to welcoming friends and family. For children, it’s the end of school and the beginning of holidays. For adults, a […]
The Partners in Resilience and Response (PiRR) work continues to flourish, with two key developments in recent weeks. In the Caribbean, a regional training is underway – more on this shortly. Here, we share what is happening in Africa where, in late November, the Africa Regional Steering Group met to discuss and implement regional PiRR […]
The COP28 climate negotiations are now well underway in Dubai and, for the third consecutive year, the Anglican Communion has a small delegation there. Joel Kelling, the Anglican Alliance’s Middle East facilitator, is with the delegation and in this blog he reflects on the first week of the conference. The delegation comprises Archbishop Julio Murray, […]
Earlier this year, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said, “The era of global warming has ended. The era of global boiling has arrived.” In a press conference held on 27 July, he said, “According to the data released today, July has already seen the hottest three-week period ever recorded; the three hottest days on record; […]
In 1999 Kofi Annan, the then UN Secretary General, stated “Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation, and it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues, we cannot claim to be making real progress towards equality, development and peace.” […]
From ACNS The Archbishops of Canterbury and Jerusalem, Hosam Naoum and Justin Welby, have issued a joint emergency appeal for the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. The international appeal calls for prayers and donations not only for the work of the Anglican-run al-Ahli Arab Hospital’s vital work in Gaza, but also for the Diocese of Jerusalem’s […]
At the Anglican Alliance we grieve the appalling loss of hundreds of lives caused by yesterday’s attack on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, praying for those bereaved and those injured amongst the courageous staff and vulnerable patients. We join the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem in their call for a day of mourning, in response to their […]
The Anglican Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem runs the al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza. Its director, Suhaila Tarazi, has issued an emergency appeal to support its health services in this time of crisis. The appeal is as follows: “On 7 October 7 at 6.30 am, the people of Gaza woke up scared, witnessing a horrible situation. […]