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12/08/2016
Without political solutions humanitarian aid leads nowhere Malteser International is using World Humanitarian Day on August 19 to draw attention to the need for humanitarian aid to be coupled with action to tackle the root causes of crises and conflicts. “Humanitarian action is at a record level. From its original function as an emergency intervention, […]
14/07/2016
Download a copy of the Malteser International Annual Report 2015 The humanitarian crisis in the Middle East and the devastating earthquake in Nepal were amongst the most significant challenges that we faced in 2015. Thanks to your support, our aid reached more than a quarter of a million refugees, displaced people, and vulnerable locals in […]
14/07/2016
Malteser International provides emergency aid to fleeing civilians The fifth anniversary of the independence of South Sudan witnessed a return to armed conflict in the country, which has been plagued by violence since its creation. Shooting was reported in the capital Juba during the night before the country’s independence day. Unrest had already been reported […]
14/07/2016
Article from AucklandNOW CATRIN OWEN One hundred rough sleepers now have an extra layer to keep them warm for the chilly winter months ahead. The Catholic Church in Auckland was gifted high quality coats to distribute to the city’s homeless by the Sovereign Order of Malta. “It started over a lunch time conversation with one […]
27/05/2016
The first UN World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) will take place in Istanbul on 23 and 24 May 2016. “The global consultation process that has taken place in the years preceding the summit has not just led to a comprehensive overview of the current state of affairs in humanitarian aid; it has put changes and improvements […]
06/05/2016
Photo: picture alliance/AA (Josep Vecino) Photo: picture alliance/AA (Josep Vecino) Photo: picture alliance/AA (Josep Vecino) Even a week on from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Ecuador on Saturday, April 16, many roads remain impassable, making the task of searching for the missing, and providing aid for survivors increasingly difficult. The three coastal cities […]
06/05/2016
Malteser International continues to expand medical aid for locals and displaced people in Syrian-Turkish border zone The extremely insecure situation in Syria, featuring targeted attacks on medical infrastructure, makes humanitarian relief efforts extremely difficult, and poses a serious risk to the personnel that have remained behind. The level of need, however, remains immense. The […]
06/05/2016
Nepal will need several more years of intensive international aid in order to make a full recovery. As a first step in this process, Malteser International is developing a comprehensive rebuilding program for the coming three years. As well as the reconstruction of houses, its focus will be on providing health, clean water, and protection […]
29/04/2016
Below are examples of some, but not all, of the works being undertaken by the Order of Malta to support the 59.5 million refugees and immigrants who have been displaced worldwide. Austria Refugees receive medical care in temporary camps. In Vienna, volunteers provide aid to refugees arriving by train. Burkina Faso The Order manages […]
10/03/2016
Fifth Anniversary of the Syrian Civil War: People in conflict region have no confidence in ceasefire Malteser International fears further wave of people fleeing to the Turkish border Since the weekend, the ceasefire in Syria has allowed a small breathing space for people living in areas previously pounded by air attacks. Their confidence in […]
The Australian Association, formed in 1974, currently has in excess of 300 members and aspirant members across every State and Territory of Australia. We also have ongoing and strong links with the Order’s National Associations throughout the Asia Pacific Region including in Singapore and the Philippines and with members of the Order in New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand and Korea. The Order of Malta is committed to serving Our Lords the Poor and Sick worldwide and has done so for over 900 years. This website shares with you the history, mission and current activities of the Order of Malta in Australia, and provides links to the work of the Order world-wide.
