The Salvation Army International Development Australia

08/06/2026

Building Resilient Communities in a Changing Climate

This , we’re showcasing how locally led action is helping communities build real resilience in the face of a changing climate.

In Malawi, farmers like Pricila rely on a single rainy season and face declining soil health, leaving one maize harvest to determine their food and income each year. Through The Salvation Army Australia International Development ( ) supported projects, Pricila and other farmers receive targeted training in conservation agriculture and ongoing mentorship that equips them with practical, climate smart skills.

With this support, farmers are forming Village Savings and Loans groups, building compost systems to replace chemical fertiliser and adopting soil restoring practices such as mulching and planting nitrogen fixing trees.

As a result, maize yields are increasing, food security is improving, and families like Pricila’s can earn income from surplus crops.

This project is supported by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) and Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete (Swedish Government) though the Swedish Mission Council.

28/05/2026

The Salvation Army International, its members and supporters call 133 countries home, including DRC and Uganda where our people are part of the communities fighting Ebola. If you can help you’ll find a link below.

24/05/2026

When Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) struck Cebu in early December 2025, thousands of families were left facing the loss of homes, safety, and basic necessities.

The Salvation Army International responded quickly, delivering emergency relief to 1,000 families — approximately 5,000 people in Talamban and Liloan.

Through the dedication of local teams and volunteers, and funding from The Salvation Army Australia we provided essential food, clean drinking water, and hygiene supplies to help families meet their most urgent needs in the aftermath of the storm.

Working closely with local government and community leaders, our response ensured that support reached those most vulnerable—families still sheltering in evacuation centres after their homes were destroyed.

This is what hope looks like in action: communities standing together, practical care delivered with dignity, and lives supported in the most difficult moments.

💛 Thank you to everyone who makes this work possible.

20/05/2026

Strengthening child rights and wellbeing

In FY25 The Salvation Army Australia International Development ( ) directly reached 19,653 children through the projects it supported. In ’s FY25 Effectiveness Report, children reported feeling safer, more protected, and more aware of their rights after participating in SAID supported projects.

In Indonesia alone, 249 children were supported in FY25, and 41 (17%) transitioned out of institutional care. Children who were reintegrated with family shared feeling a renewed sense of identity, belonging and emotional wellbeing.

Across SAID’s projects, children reported increased self-esteem and a clearer sense of purpose, often linked to vocational training, life skills, or child rights education and children who were re-enrolled in school or supported through education-focused interventions expressed satisfaction and hope for their future.

Read the Report:https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/scribe/sites/international-development/files/Annual_report/2025_-_SAID_Effectiveness_Report_-_online.pdf

18/05/2026

The Salvation Army International Development Australia co-funds the Journey for Change program - together with The Salvation Army International we celebrate the vital role families play in helping children and young people experience love, belonging and safety 👣 strengthening families, supporting children to remain safely within their homes and communities wherever possible and ensuring that every child experiences dignity, wellbeing and protection.

13/05/2026

Our General Manager Daryl Crowden is in Brisbane to meet with CEOs from the Church Agencies Network (CAN) and CAN DO (Disaster Operations). The Salvation Army Australia (International Development) together with eleven other Church-based overseas aid and development agencies is committed to empowering people and providing avenues for them to overcome injustice and poverty. We work closely with our Churches and partners in many countries to achieve this change.

We are a group of twelve Church-based overseas aid and development agencies committed to empowering people and providing avenues for them to overcome injustice and poverty. We work closely with our Churches and partners in many countries to achieve this change.

13/05/2026

07/05/2026

Keren is excited to start her new role as a caseworker at The Salvation Army's House of Hope in Papua New Guinea – one of three safe houses that empower and equip women for healthier relationships.

Keren brings her experience as a social worker with a keen interest to provide appropriate care and support so that women can live with and . Funded by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the , and The Salvation Army Australia the House of Hope provides a safe place to stay, counselling and a space for women to practice and develop skills such as sewing and knitting, that can build up their financial independence.

Australian Council for International Development (ACFID);

03/05/2026

It began with an invitation after the Sunday meeting at [The Salvation Army International] Vinnytsia Corps in Ukraine. A few of the youth offered to take my husband, Cliff, and me on a walking tour to show us the history and beauty of their city.

We were surprised but delighted that the young people would volunteer to spend time with us ‘oldies’, and they were equally surprised that we accepted!

In so many ways, we could’ve been anywhere in the world on this (northern hemisphere) spring evening – children playing in parks, outdoor cafes full of people, music playing, the sound of laughter. [read more below…]

Young people rising above the challenges with energy and enthusiasm to foster an grow their faith in Jesus

27/04/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Implementing Partners from The Salvation Army in Kenya, Pakistan and PNG who join members of the The Salvation Army International Development Australia team at the Women Deliver Conference which commences this evening.

Last night our General Manager for The Salvation Army Australia International Development had the privilege of meeting and eating with colleagues and friends from the development sector at a worship service and welcome to Pacific Island government leaders and delegates to the Conference. The gathering was addressed by Nita Green, Assistant Minister Northern Australia, Tourism and Pacific Island Affairs and hosted by the Uniting Church.