Philoi Global

28/08/2026

Come and join us next Saturday, 5 of September in Auburn for our Spring Multicultural Food Festival! 🌸

📍St. Thomas Auburn Anglican Church
🕰️ 11AM - 2PM

Featuring delicious cuisine from around the world, including:

• South Asian
• Iranian
• Afghan
• Gazan

🎉 Free entry, all are welcome!

Bring your family and friends and enjoy authentic homemade dishes in fellowship together.

Thank you to St Thomas Auburn for hosting and making this possible!

26/08/2026

Have a look at some highlights from our latest Newsletter, featuring key projects that helped give hope to the persecuted church in exile.

Thank you for standing with us!

Read the full Newsletter here:

https://files.constantcontact.com/695671eb901/0f6b6ffc-8f7b-4904-965e-d2c6046be542.pdf?rdr=true

24/08/2026

Outcomes from a UN side event, highlighting critical gaps in refugee protection for religious minorities, including testimonies and UN recommendations. At a dedicated United Nations side event, Philoi Global, the World Evangelical Alliance, and the Refugee Highway Partnership spotlighted critical ga...

22/08/2026

“We are always waiting, in limbo. Churches are being watched, and we are being targeted.”

In 2025, Philoi helped bring the experiences of persecuted Christians before the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief.

Their voices highlighted important protection gaps for religious minorities, informing key recommendations for the future.

As we mark the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief on 22 August, we remember those who continue to face persecution for their faith.

“Please remember: behind every refugee case, there is a human being with a name, with a story, with hope for a better future.” - Nara

We celebrate this important step and remain committed to seeking even great protections for the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Read the full article here: https://www.philoiglobal.org/philoi-engages-united-nations-religious-freedom/

12/08/2026

Oct. 31, 2026 / Sydney

07/08/2026

“I drew this because it gave me a very special feeling.

As you can see, the picture shows Jesus Christ walking with a little girl. To me, it looks exactly how a loving father walks hand in hand with his daughter. The little girl holds her father’s hand with complete love, trust, and security. She has no fear.

It reminds me that Jesus is our Father. He is always guiding and walking beside us. In his eyes, we are all like that little girl, safely holding our Father’s hand. He hears us, understands us, and feels our pain. He never leaves…”

A young Afghan refugee shares with us her drawings and what they mean to her. They serve as powerful reminders of hope for persecuted believers living in displacement. We are privileged to walk alongside such brave believers.

To learn more or support others like her, visit www.philoiglobal.org

07/08/2026

75 years ago, Christians helped shape a global framework that recognised the dignity and rights of people fleeing persecution in the Refugee Convention.

But with a declining trust in international institutions, what does faithful Christian engagement look like today?

Read full article here:

75 years after the Refugee Convention was adopted, declining trust in international institutions raises an important question: what does faithful Christian engagement look like today? “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?”Psalm 11:3 Many Christians today are frustrated wit...

20/07/2026

Restoring Hope is the theme of our latest newsletter.

In this issue, Philoi Global’s Executive Director reflects on one of the greatest challenges faced by people who have been forcibly displaced: holding on to hope.

Yet even amid loss, uncertainty, delays, and rejection, hope endures. Our latest newsletter features exclusive Philoi updates, stories, and insights not published anywhere else.

Read it here:

https://files.constantcontact.com/695671eb901/0f6b6ffc-8f7b-4904-965e-d2c6046be542.pdf?rdr=true

18/07/2026

Sponsors Needed ❤️
We are seeking sponsors to support Counseling First Aid and Su***de Prevention Training for Sri Lankan leaders serving in post-conflict communities.
For just USD $100 or AUD $130, you can sponsor one participant and help equip local leaders with skills to provide emotional support, identify those at risk, and bring hope to vulnerable individuals and families.

Trauma can leave people feeling lost, isolated, and disconnected from who they are. For refugees and forcibly displaced individuals, these experiences are often compounded by uncertainty, loss, and the challenges of rebuilding life in a new environment. Without timely support, the emotional impact o...

20/06/2026

Today is World Refugee Sunday!

This year’s theme is “Who is My Neighbour?” Reflective of the Good Samaritan’s mercy toward the vulnerable.

As millions continue to face danger and abandonment, we are invited to recognise them as neighbours and to act with compassion.

Join us today as we reflect on how we can effectively love and welcome the stranger in our communities.