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Faith organizations and leaders unite with one voice to address the global housing crisesThe Faith Pavilion, at the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) released the Faith Pavilion Call to Action on Housing on 19 May 2026, a global multi-faith statement calling for renewed moral leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and practical action to address the growing global housing crisis.The C

On June 1, Accessible Hope International (AHI) celebrates 17 years of ministry—17 years of walking alongside people with disabilities to ensure they are seen, valued, and included in both community and church life—and have the opportunity to thrive as their needs are met and their God-given worth is affirmed.Globally, people with disabilities remain among the most marginalized, particularly in low

Across Bangladesh, churches engaged in the Holistic Transformation Movement (HTM) are discovering that when Scripture is lived out in community, transformation follows, both spiritually and practically. One such story comes from a local church within the Bangladesh Baptist Church Fellowship, where the Church and Community Process (CPCT) has become a catalyst for change.Through regular Bible Study

Ms. Yasmine Joseph, CEO of the Society for Relief and Development, was recently recognized among the Top 50 Global Professional Women for Excellence in Humanitarian Leadership and Community Development.Selected from over 500 accomplished professionals representing 26 countries, the prestigious accolade was presented at the Global Women Awards in Colombo, Sri Lanka.The Society for Relief & Developm

A Micah Call to Prayer As a global network whose members are present in diverse contexts, from many nations, tribes and tongues, including areas directly impacted, Micah Global affirms its solidarity with all civilians, families and communities, not just in the Middle East but in so many different nations at this time, suffering loss, displacement, fear and uncertainty.  Rooted in the guiding ques

Micah Global is delighted to announce the appointment of Roshan Mendis as their new Global Director. With over 20 years of experience as CEO of LEADS, a national child-focused humanitarian and development agency, five years as Regional Team Lead for Central and South Asia for BMS World Mission, six years of experience as Director at Asia Pacific Baptist Aid, and as Global Chair of the Global taskf

[04 February 2026] — Micah Global, a leading Christian network committed to advancing development, humanitarian response, creation care, and advocacy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniella Daou to its Board of Directors.Daniella brings a wealth of international experience in partnership development, humanitarian engagement, and child-centered programming. She currently serves as Partn

Micah Global Launches Search for New Global Director31 October 2025 – Cape Town, South Africa Micah Global has officially announced the search for a new Global Director to lead the international Christian network into its next season of growth and impact. With over 400 members and member organisations across more than 80 countries, the role is pivotal in shaping the future of the movement.The Sear

THIMAR (the umbrella organization of MERATH) recorded and filmed a song during the war in Lebanon in 2024. This is their story of hope..."Our team at Thimar recently sang the Arabic rendition of the hymn "Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me" by CityAlight. Its Christ-centered words resonated deeply with us given the events of the past year. It is a powerful reminder that it is Christ who sustains,

BRISBANE—Good news for the poor exists, and his name is Jesus, Tim Costello, executive director of Micah Australia, told a July 9 symposium on aid, immediately prior to the Baptist World Congress.“Yes, we worship Jesus, but Jesus didn’t say, ‘Worship me.’ He said, ‘Follow me.’ … You cannot follow Jesus without being profoundly concerned for the poor,” Costello told the symposium sponsored by the B

Today is World Hunger Day. The World Food Programme reports that acute hunger is on the rise, affecting 343 million people in 74 countries, with up to 1.9 million people on the brink of famine. Conflict, wars, disease, debt, the rising cost of living and weather-related emergencies are worsening the crisis.  The world’s most vulnerable men, women and children--next door, in our congregations, and

World Vision and Viva Network recently conducted a study on children and their experience of the Kingdom of God in order to learn how to engage children in their faith. For this purpose, World Vision International and Viva Network conducted a Listening Exercise on children’s understanding of the Kingdom of God. The participants comprised 82 boys and 111 girls ages eight to 18 years from six countr

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Vision International (WVI) have renewed their long-standing partnership by signing a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at FAO Headquarters in Rome. The agreement aims to address food insecurity, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture, with a particular focus on vulnerable children.The renewed agre

For over 100 years, American Leprosy Missions has brought healing and hope to people suffering from neglected tropical diseases like leprosy. Today, their mission continues under a new name that better reflects the full scope of their work: Hope Rises International."Our new name captures everything we do, everyone we serve, and the purpose that has guided us since 1906—to live and proclaim the gos

The Alliance for Vulnerable Mission (AVM) is opening a new chapter. The network of mission reformers, founded years ago by Brit Jim Harries, is now registered as an association in Germany but continues to operate internationally. In this context, Marcus Grohmann took over the leadership from Harries as part of a three-member executive board. These changes were celebrated in two virtual events (in

The Oikos Network brings together Christians from around the world who are passionate about caring for the environment and tackling climate change in their churches and communities. Oikos, Greek for ‘home’, was the brainchild of Ruth Valerio when she worked at Tearfund. She’d noticed that many Christian leaders around the world were passionate about addressing climate and creation care but felt is

The SIL Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Dr. Johnstone Ndunde as the next Executive Director (ED) of SIL Global. Dr. Ndunde, who lives in Nairobi, Kenya with wife Esther, brings over 19 years of experience in leadership, Bible translation, literacy, and language development across Africa. As a senior administrator and SIL Global Area Director, his work has been rooted in advanci

Isaiah 58:6-7 NIV - “to loose the chains of injustice, untie the cords of the yoke,to set the oppressed free...and share our food with the hungry.” Greetings in the Lord!Micah Global is partnering with other 14 organisations and networks to call Christians around the world to Pray and Act Against Hunger. One focus is the third annual Weekend of Prayer and Action Against Hunger on 11-13 October 202

Great uncertainty once again hangs over Lebanon and the wider Middle East. The weekend attack on a Druze community in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has brought Israel and Hezbollah closer to war than at any other moment since October 7. In the wake of an Israeli security cabinet decision on Sunday, the question now is when and how Israel will retaliate. News reports suggest that Israel intend

“The first time I saw John Stott he was doing a series of Bible expositions for pastors and staff of Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship here in the Philippines…" so writes Melba Padilla Maggay, Ph.D of ISACC in the Philippines and Micah Ambassador. Dr Maggay meets John Stott John Robert Walmsley Stott CBE was a British Anglican priest and theologian who was noted as a leader of the worldwide evang