John speaks about what to do while we wait for Jesus. Have you ever thought about the best way to wait for Jesus? In this verse this is exactly what John speaks about. John tells the crowd to prepare for Jesus the one who is coming. They ask what they should do. How should we prepare while...
Disasters impact millions of people around the world, with natural disasters alone affecting on average 198.8 million people each year.[1] Everyone deserves to be safe during disasters, yet people with disabilities are often the worst affected when a disaster strikes. People with disabilities face a higher risk of being injured or losing their lives during a...
Everyone deserves to be safe in disasters but people with disabilities are often the worst impacted when disasters strike. They are frequently excluded from preparing for and responding to disasters, and this means their needs and the unique difficulties they face are often not considered. Not all people with disabilities experience disasters or are impacted...
Shilpy is a 32 year old woman from Bangladesh. When she was younger her father was sick for a long time, so to support her family Shilpy left home, travelling to Dhaka to find work in a garment factory. There she had an accident and a needle from a sewing machine went into her eye,...
CBM Australia is a proud member of Micah Australia, a movement of Australian Christians raising a powerful voice for justice and a world free from poverty. Micah Australia enables CBM to work in coalition with other Christian aid organisations to gather, inspire and empower Australian Christians as advocates for the issues facing the world’s poor. Together we...
In the Patauakhali district, one of the most disaster-prone regions in Bangladesh, you will find Shahadat. He is a married, 40 year-old man with three children, supporting his family by operating an event and catering business. Shahadat also has a disability. Since 2015 Shahadat has been the president of a Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) where...
April is joining CBM Australia at Voices for Justice this year from the Cook Islands. April is passionate about standing up for people with disabilities so that they can live and enjoy life free from discrimination. She has been involved in the work of the Cook Islands National Disability Council since 2014 and is a keen...
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the injustice in the world today? I often do. There are so many people suffering. People living in poverty. People who are oppressed. My heart grieves. I long for justice. For freedom. For alleviation from suffering. Perhaps those who grieve over injustice are also among those who walk in darkness. Isaiah...
Tusiga is passionate about removing barriers for people with disabilities and ensuring equal opportunities. He will be joining us at Voices for Justice this year from Samoa. Tusiga has been working with Nuanua o le Alofa Organisation (NOLA) – a disability advocacy organisation in Samoa – for eight years. He is now the President of the...
Georges Melep from Vanuatu is joining CBM Australia at Voices for Justice this year. Georges is passionate about community work that promotes the rights of people with disabilities and the broader community. He has been involved with the Vanuatu Disability Promotion & Advocacy Association (VDPA) since 2014 and is currently a board member at VDPA and...