Catalyst Is
Catalyst is an advocacy program for Australian churches facilitated by Baptist World Aid Australia. Churches form a small group that meets monthly to learn about, pray about and take action on global justice issues. Learn moreCurrent Campaigns
More Aid, Better AidThe More Aid, Better Aid campaign calls on the Australian Government to lift the Australian aid budget to 0.7% of national income by 2015 and to ensure Australian aid helps poorer countries achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Learn more
Stop The Traffik!Many people think slavery ended centuries ago. The truth is that slavery is bigger than ever. Up to 27 million people are trapped in slavery across the world today. Stop the Traffik is a campaign aiming to end this vile trade. Learn more
Behind the BarcodeMany of the products we buy today are made in the developing world. Yet the prices paid to those suppliers are often very low. The low returns keep people mired in poverty and drive suppliers to cut costs through the use of child and slave labour,violation of worker rights, and ingoring of workplace safety and sustainable use of the environment. Behind the Barcode seeks to influence Australian companies and consumers to act to change this. Learn more
Current Actions
Ethical Sourcing ResearchHelp us research the ethical sourcing practises of Australian companies buying goods from poor countries. Learn moreSend a Message to Chocolate Manufacturers
Send postcards to Cadbury and Mars asking them to ensure their chocolate is free of cocoa made by slaves. Learn more