Australians are well-known for wanting to help, knowing it’s the right thing to do when people are in need. Transparent, accountable and effective overseas aid saves lives and helps poor countries overcome poverty. Show your support for overseas aid in this election year.
Learn moreThe world can save millions of children under the age of five who die every year from easily preventable diseases. We can prevent millions of mothers from dying during pregnancy or childbirth. But we need to act now!
Learn moreThere is a better future possible for the millions of children around the world who are orphans, street children, child soldiers or other children affected by conflict. These children are often sexually exploited, forced to work in dangerous conditions, or targeted by human traffickers.
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The tragic factory collapse in Bangladesh recently has horrified people around the world. To date, over 1000 workers have died. As we reflect on such terrible loss, questions turn to what was the cause – and what can be done to stop it happening again.
Announcements in Budget 2013 have been both sweet and sour. But the good news story lies in the combined voice of the aid community and everyday Australians concerned about the impact overseas aid has on the lives of the poor.
Tonight's Federal Budget reveals $1.9 billion was missing from the aid budget as a result of the Government deferring Australia’s commitment to reach 0.5 per cent of GNI by 2016.
The government has announced today it will delay its promise to reach 0.5% of GNI until 2017/2018 and will divert further money from the aid budget to fund domestic programs.
