Act for Peace is the international humanitarian agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia, founded in 1948 to provide emergency relief and development programs. It works with local partner organizations in numerous countries to address the needs of people displaced by conflict and disaster. The organization’s strategies include backing displaced communities, building unity, and transforming systems by confronting injustices and advocating for change.
Overview
Mission: To create a world where all people have a safe place to belong, particularly those uprooted by conflict and disaster.
Methodology: It works with local communities to design and implement programs that build resilience and lasting change.
Focus areas: Emergency response, sustainable development, and advocacy.
Key activities
Emergency response: Provides direct relief to communities affected by crises.
Development programs: Implements sustainable development projects, such as those related to health, education, and climate-resilient farming.
Advocacy: Works to transform systems by confronting human injustices and advocating for systemic change.
Partnerships: Collaborates with local organizations and networks to empower communities and address displacement.
Geographic reach
Act for Peace works with local partners in countries across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific.
It is also a member of the global Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance, which allows it to respond to emergencies in over 125 countries.