Australia Bushfire Emergency

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Dear Friends,

We welcomed the new decade with shock and sadness at the harrowing stories and images out of Australia. Unprecedented bushfires have razed over 10 million hectares, destroying more than 2,000 homes and forcing families to seek shelter elsewhere. At least 27 people and up to a billion animals have died. These images underscore the urgent need to tackle climate change and plan for its impact on people and communities.

Our friends at Order of Malta Australia are providing emergency relief to people affected. However, the devastating impact will not simply go away after the fires have gone out. Rehabilitation efforts will take months and years.

Families forced from their homes are facing a real fear for their lives and livelihoods.
Donate now to provide the support they need to cope and recover.

January 2020

In this issue:

Australia Bushfires Emergency

Haiti:10 years after earthquake

Ahmad's story

Relief after typhoon Kammuri

Meet our new Program Director

Yours truly,

Ingo Radtke
Secretary General
Malteser International

Support the Order of Malta's bushfire response

Australia is in the midst of its worst bushfire season on record. The Order of Malta Australia is providing relief to those directly impacted by the bushfires. $20,000 has already been distributed in funds and food vouchers to those who have lost homes in Batemans Bay, Moruya, Cobargo & Narooma, New South Wales.

Your donation will help rebuild other fire-ravaged communities and sustain them in the future.

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Haiti: 10 year anniversary of earthquake amid worsening food insecurity

Ten years after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the country faces nationwide food insecurity due to months of drought and political instability. Four million people need emergency food assistance.

» Read more.

"Education will shape the future of our children"

Ahmad was forced to withdraw his daughter from school to protect her from ISIS violence. After three years in displacement, he and his family returned to the devastated remains of their hometown in Al-Mostah, Iraq.

» See how he has committed to helping his daughter make a fresh start in school

Philippines: Assistance after Typhoon Kammuri

Last December, Typhoon Kammuri left a trail of destruction in the Philippines, affecting over 400,000 families and devastating tens of thousands of homes. We are working with the local association of the Order of Malta to support people affected.

» Read about our project

New program director at Malteser International

We are pleased to announce Annette Wächter-Schneider as our new Program Director. Ms. Wächter-Schneider has spent over 20 years at Malteser International and brings a combination of experience, knowledge and proven leadership to the role.

» Take a look at our updated HQ team page.

Thank you for supporting our Christmas Appeal!

A huge thank you to all those who supported our Christmas Appeal. Whether you gave, prayed or shared, we're so grateful for you! Your support means hope for pregnant women and mothers in Colombia, Thailand, DR Congo and Tanzania that they and their babies will survive. On their behalf, we say thank you!

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