Baptist World Aid Australia is a Christian aid and development organisation, who partner with churches to be love and end poverty. With the humanitarian crisis of the Syrian war, we are partnering with an ongoing project located in Lebanon, that is supporting thousands of refugee’s through the local churches and partner organisations. They collaboratively provide physical, medical, social, educational and vocational support which empowers communities to lift themselves out of poverty, challenge injustice and build resilience.
Mother's Heart provides a unique wrap-around service to disadvantaged girls and women throughout pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. Through GBC's support Mother's Heart will be able to reach over 45 clients a year and provide support with immunisations, baby baskets, safe community-based housing, contraception, breastfeeding, parent and child development education. Support also includes mediation and advocacy so that the women/girls are reunited with their families and are safe and protected in their communities. Those who are ready to work are provided with vocational training and job placement opportunities, and are supported until they can sustainably support themselves and their family.
The Faith and Family Wellbeing Certificate II has been modified in consultation with community leaders, to fit an Indigenous Christian context and to increase the focus on recognising and responding to domestic and family violence. The program provides ongoing support to the community leaders wellbeing/violence prevention initiatives in their home communities and churches, and facilitates connection with other community organisations, relevant government services, and International development partners who are also working on community-based trauma healing and violence prevention.