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Uncertain future for Zimbabwe as opposition leader withdraws from race
25/6/08
The withdrawal of candidate, Morgan Tsvangirai, from the run-off election for the presidency of Zimbabwe is understandable and reflects the level of intimidation and brutality towards opposition supporters.
“We can't ask the people to cast their vote on June 27 when that vote will cost their lives. We will no longer participate in this violent sham of an election," Tsvangirai said on Sunday 22nd June.
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More Zimbabwe News
18/6/08
Prior to the weekend we received further news from Zimbabwe.
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An article was in the Sydney Morning Herald on the 23rd June concerning the intimidation of Anglicans in Zimbabwe.
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 Knox to travel to Milne Bay
10 students and 4 staff members from Knox Grammar School, Sydney, with a doctor, will be travelling to Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea on July 1st to stay in the village of Lelehudi.
Whilst in the village the students will help build two toilets as part of UCOA’s Sanitation Project in Milne Bay. It is hoped that this is just the beginning of a long term relationship between Knox Grammar and the people of Milne Bay.
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June AddValue Gifts Appeal
As we head to the end of the tax year, for every dollar you contribute, we can access up to three more dollars from an Australian Government Grant. To find out more about this appeal, click on the image below.
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UCOA 2007 Annual Report Available Now
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Cry Tears for Burma
1/6/08
The situation in Myanmar/Burma remains distressing. Many people will not receive help in time and will die as a result. It is estimated that 450,000 people have been assisted. UCOA's Appeal for Burma continues to help the with the aid and relief of the thousands affected.
A letter from Burma describes despair being felt in the aftermath of cyclone Nargis.
Click Here to read the letter
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This year Uniting Church Overseas Aid aims to provide safe water and sanitation for 8 more rural villages in the Pacific. This will help around 8,000 people who lack access to safe, clean water.
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Lent Event 08
Thankyou to all churches who participated in this year's Lent Event. To give a secure online donation to Lent Event click here and fill out the simple form.
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UCOA is a signatory to the Micah Challenge
| Micah Challenge - Christians Mobilising Against Poverty
The Micah Challenge is a global Christian campaign that aims to raise a voice for and with those in poverty. It looks inward, deepening Christian commitment to work for, and with, poorer communities, and outwards, urging national leaders to fulfil public commitments to halve global poverty by 2015. Learn more about the campaign and how to get involved.
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