Christian women draw attention to the plight of the world’s poor

Dr Danijela Schubert was among 40 Christian women leaders who met with Australian politicians on Tuesday, June 15th to draw attention to the plight of the world’s poor, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr Schubert, Discipleship Ministries Team Member at the South Pacific Division, joined the delegation of women’s leaders from churches and faith-based organizations who travelled to the Parliament House in Canberra (ACT) for the Micah Australia initiative.

The women spoke with senior government ministers and members of Parliament from both major political parties, highlighting the “vaccine access gap” between richer and poorer countries and the knock-on impacts of the pandemic on the world’s lower-income nations: rising poverty, famine, and the further marginalization of vulnerable groups.

Dr. Schubert said it was a fantastic experience that brought together powerful Christian women leaders who otherwise may not have had an opportunity to meet, network, energize each other and work together for a higher goal.

“Although from different Christian denominations, organizations, and states of Australia, we were in one spirit to bring an important message to those who make decisions and influence government policies,” she said.

“We were there to thank them for their good work and to bring to their attention the needs of the poor. That we were there in person, taking time to visit with them, connect, and as one speaks for the needs of others, was great testimony about the love of Jesus that compels us to do good.”

Dr. Schubert said the politicians she spoke with were grateful for the good work churches are doing in the community.

“They urged us to continue doing the good work. Most agreed with the calls to make the Australian government more generous in helping those less fortunate around the world.”

This article was originally published on the website of Adventist Record