Palestine and Israel

Pray and act for peace in one of the most troubled regions of our world, during the World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel, May 28 to June 3. Download worship resources and more.

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Peace in Action

Peace means more than the absence of direct or physical violence. Building peace is a long-term process to achieve justice and security, and help communities to manage conflict without violence. Check out our new resources on peace, conflict and development.

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Representatives

Act for Peace Representatives help create a connection between our supporters here in Australia and our project partners in conflict situations around the world. Being an Act for Peace Representative is a practical and meaningful way to make a difference!

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Monthly Giving

Act for Peace Partners support people living in extreme poverty and conflict-affected regions around the world with their kind gifts each month. Become an Act for Peace Partner today!

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Palestine and Israel
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About Act for Peace

Act for Peace empowers war-torn communities to reduce poverty, protect refugees and prevent further conflict. Our project partners are currently assisting people in many of the world's worst conflict-affected areas, including Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Zimbabwe, the Middle East, Burma and Sri Lanka.

Act for Peace is a member of the global ACT Alliance which works in more than 140 countries worldwide, enabling us to respond immediately and effectively to emergency situations as they occur.

Where We Work

Drag your cursor across the world map and select a region to find out about the life-saving work of Act for Peace's project partners with war-torn communities around the world.

16-May-2012
Situation Update: Syria
The combination of increasing levels of violence, poor access to services, and disruptions in livelihoods is putting more lives at risk in Syria. Read More
09-May-2012
MEDIA RELEASE: Government Breaks Promise to the Poorest
The Make Poverty History Coalition is disappointed the Government has not delivered on its election promise in this year’s Budget to allocate 50 cents in every $100 of national income to overseas aid by 2015. Read More
03-May-2012
MEDIA RELEASE: Australia must not balance the books on the backs of the poor
Australia cannot break the bi-partisan promise to those in extreme poverty in the upcoming federal budget. Read More
27-Apr-2012
Churches to observe World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel
To mark the World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel, Palestinian Christians will celebrate holy communion on Friday June 1 in the orchard of the historic Cremisan monastery near Bethlehem. It is an area where Israel plans to confiscate land in order to extend its illegal separation barrier outside Jerusalem. Read More
19-Apr-2012
WCC and AACC express concern over tensions between Sudan and South Sudan
The World Council of Churches and All Africa Conference of Churches have expressed grave concern over the escalating armed conflict between Sudan and South Sudan. Read More