Making It Happen
Together, we bring hope where it’s needed most
The Making It Happen Appeal is The Salvation Army Australia’s annual campaign to support a vital international project that uplifts a community facing poverty, exploitation and injustice.
Each year, corps and faith communities across the country come together to fund a specific project in a developing country—whether it’s building essential infrastructure, providing education and vocational training, or supporting vulnerable individuals with tools for independence.
Every gift helps create lasting transformation—empowering people, restoring dignity, and building brighter futures.
Making It Happen in 2025-2026
Restoring safety and dignity for women and children in Papua New Guinea
In 2025, your support will help transform a critical Salvation Army Women’s Refuge in Papua New Guinea (PNG)—offering safety, care, and hope to women and children escaping domestic violence.
With nearly 70% of women in PNG experiencing family or sexual violence, the need for secure refuge is urgent. Yet safe, stable accommodation is severely limited and doesn’t cope with the need. Our current facility is overcrowded and in disrepair so many women are left to sleep on pallets on the floor.
This year’s Making It Happen Appeal will fund a full renovation and expansion of the refuge, including new beds, furnishings, and vital resources. The upgraded facility will not only offer shelter, but also counselling, vocational training, and pathways to independence.
From survival to strength — a journey of hope
When Winnie arrived at the refuge with her children, they had nothing but the clothes on their backs. She had been hospitalised after a violent attack by her husband. Thankfully, hospital staff referred her to The Salvation Army Women’s Refuge—where her journey toward healing began.
Winnie considers herself one of the fortunate ones. In a country where safe accommodation is scarce, she found safety, shelter, support, and the opportunity to learn and grow.
While living at the refuge, Winnie accessed counselling and practical skills training. Today, she has a job and is preparing to live independently—free from fear, and full of hope for the future.
Supporting Making it Happen
You can support the initiative this year to make a difference and bring hope where it’s needed most by:
- Holding your own event:
- Service or gathering to introduce the project and its impact.
- Bake sale on Mother’s Day, International Women’s Day or a date that suits you.
- Morning tea or dinner and invite your family and friends.
- Senior’s, men’s and women’s retreats and conferences.
- Dance off, round-robin table tennis match, walk or run.
- Recycled clothing fashion parade featuring items purchased from Salvos Stores.
- Praying:
- Choose one day, or several days per month to pray regularly.
- For wisdom for the leaders of the project and the women whose lives will be impacted.
- That renovations will be effective, and timelines and budgets are met.
- Giving:
- Click the button below.
- Call 1300 727 252
- Email our team for more information.
About your gift
The Making it Happen Appeal supports countries or territories where corps may be unable to self-fund their mission work, there is limited government support or restricted abilities to fundraise among the community.
Through a generous tax-deductible gift, for which a receipt will be provided, you may be able to increase your generosity.
However, if you do not require a receipt for tax purposes, you are encouraged to give to Evangelical Mission Support projects as they enable the Kingdom of God to grow through activities that are ineligible for other sorts of international aid.
Note: Once the refuge’s needs are fully met, any remaining funds will support other projects aiding women and children escaping domestic violence.