Support a project this Lent.
Explore below how your support can make a difference to the lives of our Fijian and Northern Ethiopian and Middle Eastern whānau.
Lent, in the Christian church, is a period of spiritual preparation for Easter. In Western churches it begins on Ash Wednesday, six and a half weeks before Easter, and is a chance for the Church to reflect Jesus Christ’s fasting in the wilderness before he began his public ministry.
Our Lenten Appeal calls the church to give sacrificially both financially and through prayer. Each year, we partner with you to raise funds for three projects that directly contribute to the health, wellbeing and development of the communities and people involved.
This Lent, we’re supporting projects in Fiji, Northern Ethiopia and The Middle East.
Check out our project pages for more information and resources.
Explore below how your support can make a difference to the lives of our Fijian and Northern Ethiopian and Middle Eastern whānau.
When cyclones strike, homes in Fiji are the first to fall. Mud Bricks are an innovative solution to create resilient, cyclone-proof housing. Your $2 donation will literally build cyclone resistant houses for climate resilient communities.
Inspired by one man’s faith filled question, the development project Bricks for Life has gone on to create incredible foundational services for the people and community of Baregota, Northern Ethiopia – from grain mills, water tanks, irrigation, feminine hygiene access and even a soap making business. We’re proud to support Bricks for Life this Lenten season.
The environment where children learn is incredibly important. Saviour School is an Anglican school in Zarka, Jordan, serving more than 258 students, including specialised programs for low-vision and blind students. However, their facilities, particularly heating and cooling system, are in desperate need of upgrade. Your Lent donation will go towards new electric heating and cooling units to make their classrooms a better, safer place to learn.