DR Congo Relief Appeal

Bihar Flood Appeal

Myanmar Appeal

China Earthquake Appeal

Kenya Relief Appeal

Australian Drought

DR Congo Relief Appeal 

 
Democratic Republic of Congo:
Relief Appeal for Internally Displaced Persons

‘You cannot imagine what this will mean to the people… just knowing that someone cares is huge!’
-  Ps Melinda Dwight, ACC Regional Director for Africa.

The situation:

1.6 million people are estimated to have been displaced as a result of conflict within eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) (WHO, 03/11/2008). The conflict, centred around the provincial capital, Goma, involves the Congolese army, CNDP, armed local militia and Rwandan Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (AI, 30/10/2008).
 
“Whole communities have been uprooted, with women children and the elderly bearing the brunt of the fighting” (Amnesty International, 30/10/2008). There is concern within the international community for the safety and wellbeing of the displaced people, and there have been calls for action to prevent a repeat of the Rwandan genocide, in which three million people died.

What is ACC World Relief doing to help?

 
With a mandate to demonstrate the love of God through humanitarian aid and community development initiatives, ACC World Relief is partnering with the ACC Regional Director for Africa, Ps Melinda Dwight, and with local implementing partners to respond to this humanitarian crisis.

With your valued assistance, ACCWR will provide short term emergency relief assistance to internally displaced persons within the DRC through the local church. This will include the provision of basic needs such as temporary shelter, food and other necessities.

How can I show that I care?

Please send donations for Congo IDP Relief. Donations to this appeal are fully tax deductible.

• Credit Card:         Select the ‘Donate Now’ icon
• Cheque:              AOG World Relief Inc. PO Box 254 Mitcham Vic 3132.
• Direct Deposit:    AOG World Relief Inc. Account. ANZ Mitcham
                            BSB 013 384 Account 3028 30114

Please specify ‘Congo IDP Relief’ on your deposit and email our office: to allocate your donation / contact details so that a Tax Deductable receipt can be posted.

ABN : 26077365434

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Myanmar Appeal 

ACC World Relief aims to rebuild 300 homes in Myanmar

“Myanmar is considered one of the poorest nations in South East Asia & the impact of Cyclone Nargis will have destroyed what little the Burmese people have … Rally together to help our neighbours as they attempt to rebuild their lives”.

 - Ps. Alun Davies

ACC World Relief continues to provide relief assistance to communities in Myanmar where there is still great need in the wake of Cyclone Nargis May 2008, with an initial commitment to rebuilding 50 homes within the Irrawaddy Delta, and with your assistance, plan to rebuild many more.

ACC World Relief is aiming to rebuild a further 200 homes as part of this appeal, with each home costing $300. Donations to this appeal are Tax Deductible. Homes will be constructed with local materials and teams have the capacity to build up to 7 homes per day. Contact the WR office for ideas on how you can raise funds to rebuild a house with your youth group, church or club.

Estimates of the death toll from Cyclone Nargis are the highest in Asia since the 2004 Tsunami. Many thousands have affected by this natural disaster, with an estimated 24 million people populated the Irrawaddy Delta Region where the cyclone hit and the other areas declared disaster zones.

To assist communities rebuild their lives: 

Credit Card:       Select the ‘Donate Now’ icon.
Cheque:            AOG World Relief Inc. PO Box 254 Mitcham Vic 3132.
Direct Deposit:  AOG World Relief Inc. Account. ANZ Mitcham
                        BSB 013 384 Account 3028 30114

Please specify ‘Rebuild Myanmar’ on your deposit and email our office: indicating your donation allocation/contact details so that a Tax Deductable receipt can be posted.

Myanmar Appeal: Achievements and Future Plans

In May 2008, ACC World Relief launched an appeal to provide short-term emergency relief assistance to communities affected by Cyclone Nargis, which devastated the Irrawaddy district area.

With local partnerships, ACC World Relief have been able to provide basic relief to communities within the Irrawaddy district in the following ways:
 
• Distribution of food parcels, have assisted 210 families: with each parcel including cooking staples; rice, cooking oil, dal, salt, fish paste, dried fish, onion, potato, Chinese tea leaf
• Food assistance to continue, benefiting an estimated 5,000 people
• Commitment to rebuild 50 homes destroyed or damaged during the cyclone
• Watch this space for more updates

“Not since the Boxing Day Tsunami of 2004 has the Peninsula Asia region seen such tragedy.  In one town alone over 10,000 people have been killed by this natural disaster.  As followers the Lord Christ we cannot ignore the cries of our brothers and sisters in Myanmar. It is our calling to reach out and show them the love of our Father, so please donate today to help us provide much needed aid for the thousands of people affected by this disaster".

- Ps. Jack Hanes, President of ACC World Relief

Myanmar Documentries

Myanmar Documentry 1

Myanmar Documentry 2

Thank you for partnering with ACC World Relief by assisting the nation of Myanmar during this challenging time. Please contact our office on 03 98724566 if you have any questions.

ABN : 26077365434

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China Earthquake Appeal

China Earthquake Appeal: Achievements

Through the many generous donations to the China Earthquake appeal, ACC World Relief have been working to assist communities which have been devastated by the May 12 Earthquake in China’s Sichuan Province. The earthquake measuring 7.9 left over 60,000 dead, many thousands injured and an estimated 5 million people homeless in China’s Sichuan province (UN News).

ACC World Relief together with our local partner, have provided relief assistance to communities in Mianyang, Anxiam and the mountain areas of the Sichuan Province, China.  

Your generous donations have enabled World Relief to:
• Assist approximately 718 households / 2,280 people for two weeks: with meat and vegetables to supplement government provided noodles and rice so as to provide a balanced, nutritious and high energy diet
• Provide assistance to 27 families whose children died in the earthquake
• Supply water buckets to households in Shan Shang
• Give words of comfort & encouragement through the field teams

Further funds are being used for:
• 1,200 beds for Xiang Feng Qiao community
• Water pipe to re-establish Xian Double River village water supply
• 2000 square feet of Polythene to protect rain damaged houses until repairs are made
• Construction of basic medical clinic to provide service to a number of villages
• Medical treatment and one month’s supply of medicines and medical supplies
• Polythene sheets to vegetable farmers, enabling them to re-establish their livelihoods
• Vegetables and meat for villages to supplement government provision of rice and noodles
• Travel costs so that the teams can undertake the relief work
• Fund one Chaplain in a team of eight, to provide trauma and counselling training for nationals.

“We are grateful for those in Australia who have already offered financial assistance...."

- Pastor Robertson

"Our brothers and sisters in the Sichuan province are suffering immensely from the devastating effects of the recent earthquake.  Let's band together again and support them both in prayer and financial assistance- please donate today!"

- Pastor Jack Hanes, President of ACC World Relief

To make a donation 

Credit Card:       Select the ‘Donate Now’ icon.
Cheque:            AOG World Relief Inc. PO Box 254 Mitcham Vic 3132.
Direct Deposit:  AOG World Relief Inc. Account. ANZ Mitcham
                        BSB 013 384 Account 3028 30114 
Please specify ‘China Earthquake’ on your deposit and email our office: indicating your donation allocation/contact details so that a Tax Deductable receipt can be posted.

Thank you for supporting ACC World Relief by assisting the nation of China during this challenging time. Please contact our office on 03 98724566 if you have any questions.

ABN : 26077365434

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Kenya Relief Appeal

Kenya Relief Appeal: Achievements  

The Kenya Relief Appeal was launched by ACC World Relief and Africa Executive early 2008. Funds raised have been utilised to provide assistance to approximately 100 internally displaced persons (IDP) affected by civil unrest following the Kenyan elections in December 2007.. 

World Relief was able to provide assistance in the Kiambu District, where the Kenyan Government is working towards community resettlement. Funds provided basic needs including: 36 buckets of maize meal, a dietary staple and 30 blankets for families in need. Thank you for your support of this appeal.

In the event of surplus funds raised from any of the relief appeals, funds will be designated to another needy ACCWR Relief or Community Development Program which will alleviate poverty and suffering.

Thanks for partnering with ACC World Relief by assisting the nation of Kenya during this turbulent and challenging time.

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Australian Drought Relief

The current drought is the worst on record, and its impact is being strongly felt by rural communities.  After seven years of drought many farmers have received little or no income; exhausted their savings and are falling further into debt because they cannot maintain mortgage repayments. 

The impact of the drought is not just limited to primary producers, local businesses and churches are also struggling to survive. The devastation caused by the drought has placed enormous pressure on rural families and communities, increasing the rate of family breakdown, alcohol abuse, depression and suicides.

With endorsement from ACC national leadership ACC World Relief is coordinating a four-pronged approach to help those affected by the drought, which includes: raising funds, goods in kind, suicide prevention and trauma care, and legal/financial advice by referral through Australian Christian Services. One beneficiary stated, "To experience wonderful encouragement following a time of hardship and disappointment is an amazing ministry of refreshment and hope” - Harry Westcott.

Donations may be made via this website, or on 1800 555 301 Toll Free or (03) 9872 4566.

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