International Partnerships

International Partnerships and Development Commission (IPDC)

The IPDC supports the international work of our congregations. As a church we are connected to a network of partner churches around Asia and the Pacific. They do some amazing and valuable work in their communities to address poverty and injustice.

The International Partnerships and Development Commission (IPDC) supports several projects run by some of our international partner churches:

Timor Leste (East Timor): Our partner, Lafaek Diak (the Good Crocodile Foundation) is based in the rural east. They are primarily a health clinic however run a range of community development activities. We are committed to supporting the mobile health clinic to make sure remote villages can have check-ups and access to hygiene and sanitation facilities and education.

West Papua (Indonesia, not Papua New Guinea): We work with the Gereja Kristin Injili di Tanah Papua (GKI church in Papua) and the Black Pearl Network to run English language classes across multiple locations. There is also some support for a women’s hygiene program and a clean water program.

West Timor: Our partner is the Christian University in Kupang. Support is provided for students in need, along with English language training for staff and other academic professional development.

Other connections

These projects are supported directly by the WA Synod, however, we are also connected to the work of UnitingWorld, the Uniting Church in Australia’s international development body. We support their fundraising and advocacy efforts such as Lent Event and the Campaign for Australian Aid. UnitingWorld are also members of ACFID, Micah Australia and the ACT Alliance.

ACNC

As a requirement of the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission (ACNC), all of our projects need to meet their External Conduct Standards. In fact, any congregation making donations that have an international benefit must comply by the External Conduct Standards. To assist with this, we request congregations to declare any donations made to international charities each financial year.

Members of the IPDC enjoy visiting congregations and faith communities to share about our international partnerships.

If you wish to donate or hear more about any of our international partner projects, or for any inquiries about the ACNC requirements please contact [email protected] and your enquiry will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

Trek for Timor 2024 Registration Pack

Trek for Timor - Walk to Save a Life The Perth walk is taking place ...

Trek for Timor - Walk to Save a Life The Perth walk is taking place on Sunday 19 May 2024, starting at 1.00pm. The walk will begin at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church, and take you around the Mount Henry and Canning Bridges River Walk. The walk reminds us of the long distances people in remote communities in Timor Leste often have to walk to be able to access medical attention. Funds raised will support our Uniting Church partner Lafaek Diak's Mobile Health Clinic, providing life-saving community based health services to these remote communities. Download the registration pack here, and register for the event on the trybooking site - www.trybooking.com/CPJFD

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