Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA, together with Australian unions, is calling on you to stand in solidarity with the people of Vanuatu. Your donations will support the Vanuatu Trade Union Movement’s relief efforts and medium-term initiatives, aiding union members and their communities.
Across Gaza, amidst the attacks and uncertainty that marks daily life, emergency relief is delivered thanks to the tireless efforts of the local organisation MA’AN Development Center. Supported by the generosity of donors to our Emergency Appeal, a targeted and thoughtful approach to humanitarian aid is supporting the lives of thousands. Keep reading to get a full report of MA’AN’s work with your donations.
From January 2026, none of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) projects will be permitted to use asbestos-containing materials of any kind. This landmark decision follows a robust four-year campaign, led by trade unions in the region, including the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), with the support of Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA.
On the eve of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, we heard an on-the-ground update on the situation in Gaza and Lebanon are facing and an update on what they’ve achieved with the funds raised in Australia through our appeals.