Australian Quakers along with other churches and religious entities encourage every Australian to add their voice to this petition to for continued humanitarian assistance support.
“Australian aid saves lives, prevents crises, and makes the world safer – for our neighbours and for Australia. Join national church leaders and thousands of Australians adding their voice.
We are living through uncertain times. Conflict is rising, and more than 300 million people now require humanitarian assistance.
In an interconnected world, these challenges don’t stay distant — they shape the stability and future we all share. But this is not a situation we are powerless in. Every day, Australia is already part of the response through Australian aid:
- Supporting health systems that stop outbreaks before they spread
- Helping communities withstand shocks without tipping into instability
- Ensuring children can access education and girls are safe
And it does all this while making up less than 1% of the Federal Budget.
When people hear that, the response is often surprise — and support. Aid is not just charity. It is a strategic investment.
Early investment reduces the likelihood of far more costly humanitarian and military responses later.”