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We must stay the distance after Typhoon Haiyan

Monday, November 18, 2013

Typhoon Haiyan was more than a typhoon. In Tacloban, it was also a tsunami. Collecting so much water as it hurtled towards land, Haiyan formed an eight metre wall of water, smashing the city flat, drowning people even as they sheltered in their homes.

Opinion Pieces, Asia and the Pacific, Disaster relief, Emergency, Foreign Aid, Philippines, Tim Costello, Tsunami, Typhoon Haiyan, United Nations

Website focus on charities a timely contribution to a sacred trust

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

The move to make Australia’s charities more accountable with the establishment of a ‘my-school’ type website is to be applauded. Charities such as World Vision, which is Australia’s largest overseas aid and development agency, are built upon a ‘sacred trust’ in which donors expect their hard earned dollars to make a very real difference in the lives of those in need.

Opinion Pieces, Poverty, Asia and the Pacific, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Humanitarian, NGO, Philanthropy, Tim Costello

A boom for philanthropy?

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Western Australia is at an unprecedented point in history. It sits at the centre of a resources boom, perfectly placed in the region during the “Asian century” and blessed by social and political stability.

Opinion Pieces, Poverty, Asia and the Pacific, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, International Development, NGO, Philanthropy, Tim Costello

Helping those beyond our shores is good business

Monday, May 30, 2011

Simon McKeon, 2011 Australian of the Year and former World Vision Australia Board Member, suggests that at less than 1% of the recent Federal Budget, Australia's overseas aid program is both the right thing to do and a sound investment, because it's contributing to the economic health and stability of our neighbours.

Opinion Pieces, Poverty, Asia and the Pacific, Australian Government, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Millennium Development Goals, Simon McKeon, United Nations

The moral cost of cutting aid

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Many Australians think we are the St Vincent de Paul of the world. When disaster strikes Australia responds. When there are poor communities in need we are only too eager to help. It's the Aussie way and perhaps even a responsibility for us as "The Lucky Country".

Opinion Pieces, Poverty, Asia and the Pacific, Australian Government, Budget Cuts, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Millennium Development Goals, Tim Costello, United Nations