HOPE worldwide (Australia) supports humanitarian programs in Australia and across the South Pacific as well as responding to Disasters locally and globally through member HOPE organisations.

We rely on donations to meet local need and this annual appeal will be open online till end Dec 2026, with a goal of raising $40,000. 

Our largest programs are located in Papua New Guinea and Fiji. International donor cuts, particularly to humanitarian aid have made it very challenging for countries like PNG where the government is not able to meet their populations health needs, particulalry life threatening diseases like Diabetes, HIV, TB and certain cancers (e.g. Cervical cancer).

YOUR DONATION WILL SUPPORT:

Health and Education programs in Papua New Guinea

1. Providing essential primary health care through 5 clinics managed by HOPE worldwide PNG. These clinics treat over 75,000 people annually and require ongoing operating costs to be funded. The most remote clinic is a health post in Kalvary, Simbu provice, Central Highlands. This small clinic allows remote communities living in mountainous areas to access essential primary health care. The clinic was built in December 2022 as part of a HOPE Volunteer Corps. Another clinic, the Moroma sub-health clinic serves a population of 10,000 in Moroma, Simbu province. The clinic was set up as part of a HOPE volunteer Corps in 2016 and renovated in 2024 and 2025. It provides free primary health care services to the community and even caters for women delivering babies as the hospital is out of reach.

2. Support for primary education through teacher training, renovation work to improve classrooms for students, providing stationery and developing a nurturing care framework to foster better health and wellbeing of students. In addition a library program provides books to schools that are remote and a positive parenting program (in partnership with UNICEF) aimed at reducing violence against children.  

3. Clean water for communities living in remote areas surrounded by rivers in East Sepik province and do not have access to clean drinking water. Diarrhoeal disease is common and providing water filters, installing them and education about using them for the household is being very effective in drastically reducing the rates of illness in the community. Delivery and installation of household water filters is ongoing in remote villages.  

Serving children and refugees in Fiji

1. Supporting the Ratu Nalewavada Public School – Nausori Highlands
A rural primary school serving children from communities across the Nausori Highlands, providing essential education and community-based learning opportunities. West members will continue HOPE projects through classroom repainting, facility repairs, and replenishment of school supplies for teachers.
 
2. Daulomani Homes – Lautoka
A charitable shelter for refugees and vulnerable and marginalized individuals, including those experiencing homelessness and social exclusion. Support includes provision of household items and renovation works to improve the living conditions and wellbeing of residents.
 
3. Kauwai Youth Restoration Services - Suva
Provides a supportive environment for young boys removed from the streets, offering counseling, rehabilitation, and a pathway back to their homes and communities. Fiji SPA Corps carried out projects at this location in 2025. Our Suva members will continue supporting this youth centre in 2026 through additional HOPE-funded projects. These initiatives will help create a warmer, more welcoming environment, support the boys’ well-being, and strengthen the center’s long-term sustainability

Vulnerable communities in Australia and New Zealand

Community support. Various programs to support vulnerable communities across Australia including Refugees, people in financial hardship and the homeless. Partners: SPA HOPE Reps (Melbourne, Sydney, New Castle, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Perth and New Zealand).

Global Disaster

Global Disaster Relief. Responding to disasters including natural disasters and conflict. Partners: SPA HOPE Reps (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide), HOPE PNG, Churches of Christ Nadi and Suva (Fiji), HOPE Global Disaster Response team. To direct support to this program add comment to message box with details of specific disaster. 

HOPE worldwide (Australia) enjoys a close relationship with the Australian congregations of the Church of Christ from whom its volunteers have traditionally been drawn. Each congregation has a 'HOPE Rep' that voluntarily coordinates service programs in their area. Congregations of the Church of Christ have also generously supported various programs over many years, especially in Papua New Guinea where there are significant ongoing needs and developed programs delivering primary healthcare and education.

If you would like more information please contact Mark Timlin at:

mark.timlin@hopeww.org.

Thank you for your support! 

If you prefer to make a donation by direct bank transfer, please email mark.timlin for details