What Micah Australia does

Micah Australia is a faith-based advocacy non-profit organization that mobilizes Australian Christians to advocate for global justice on issues including extreme poverty, conflict, and climate change. The organization operates as a coalition of Australia's leading Christian international development agencies, with member organizations including World Vision, Salvation Army, Caritas, Baptist World Aid, Tearfund, ADRA, Anglican Overseas Aid, and CBM. It is governed by a board of 9 composed largely of senior representatives from these member agencies and is led by Executive Director Rev. Tim Costello and National Director Matt Darvas, based in Warabrook, NSW.

The organization delivers its mission through a portfolio of campaigns and leadership platforms rather than commercial products. Current and recent initiatives include the Safer World for All petition-based campaign advocating for Australian aid to be restored to 1% of the federal budget, the Pacific-Australian Emerging Leaders Network (PAELN) convening annual summits of 100 young leaders in Canberra, and the Micah Women's Network serving 1,200+ women across 13 denominations. Historical campaigns have produced measurable policy outcomes, including Christians United for Afghanistan (helping secure $140M in humanitarian assistance and refugee places), End COVID For All (helping secure $1.3B in pandemic aid measures), and Help Fight Famine (helping secure an additional $69M in humanitarian assistance).

Micah Australia does not develop or operate proprietary technology products; its operational technology is limited to a petition website, email newsletter, and basic social media channels. Revenue is generated through tax-deductible donations from individuals and member organizations, with no commercial pricing or products sold. The organization runs a small core staff of 1-10 people and a community-led, event-driven go-to-market that relies on grassroots mobilization, annual Canberra delegations to Parliament House, and earned media engagement to influence federal aid and foreign policy.

Name

Micah Australia

Legal name

Micah Australia

Website

https://micahaustralia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Micah Australia is a faith-based advocacy non-profit that mobilizes Australian Christians to influence federal policy on global justice, poverty, conflict, and climate. It operates as a coalition of major Christian development agencies running the Safer World for All campaign, PAEL Network, and Women's Network.

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Product category

Faith-Based Advocacy and Global Justice Campaigns

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations (BPAGAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Faith-based advocacy
• Global justice campaigns
• Humanitarian aid policy
• Community mobilization services
• Political engagement networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and fundraising: Micah Australia relies on donations from individuals and member organizations. The organization is supported by a coalition of Australia's leading Christian international development agencies who help shape, resource, and implement Micah's strategy. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible (ABN: 98 604 737 733).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Micah Australia is a faith-based advocacy coalition that empowers Australian Christians to advocate on global justice issues through coordinated campaigns, leadership networks, and political engagement. It runs advocacy campaigns (Safer World for All, Christians United for Afghanistan, End COVID for All, Help Fight Famine), the Pacific-Australian Emerging Leaders Network, the Micah Women's Network, and the former Voices for Justice conference. The organization connects Australian church communities with federal politicians to influence Australian aid and foreign policy.

Product overview

Micah Australia offers a unified advocacy platform centered on campaigns and initiatives that empower Australian Christians to advocate for global justice. The portfolio includes the current Safer World for All campaign (petition-based advocacy for increased Australian aid), the Pacific-Australian Emerging Leaders Network (annual leadership summits and ongoing network), and the Micah Women's Network (advocacy training and political engagement for women). Historical campaigns include Christians United for Afghanistan (2021-22), End COVID for All (2020-22), and Help Fight Famine (2023). The organization also ran the Voices for Justice conference for over a decade. All offerings are advocacy-focused rather than commercial products or software.

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Products and services

• Safer World for All Campaign A multi-year advocacy campaign calling on the Australian Government to rebuild international aid to 1% of the Federal Budget, featuring a digital petition platform (churchpetition.saferworld.org.au) for constituents to contact their MPs. Aimed at Australian Christians and church leaders.
• Pacific-Australian Emerging Leaders Network (PAELN) A network connecting emerging Christian leaders from Pacific Islands, First Nations Australians, Pacific Diaspora, and other Australians through annual summits in Canberra and ongoing relationship-building with decision-makers. Aimed at young leaders aged 22-35 across the Pacific region.
• Micah Women's Network A network of 1,200+ Christian women across 13 denominations equipped for global justice advocacy through church mobilisation, training, and high-level meetings with federal politicians. Conducts annual dinner tours across Australian capital cities.
• Voices for Justice Conference An annual conference in Canberra that trained over 1,000 Christians in political engagement focused on Australia's aid program and achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, run for over a decade (2013-2023) before transitioning to other initiatives.
• Christians United for Afghanistan Campaign A 2021-22 advocacy campaign that united 6,000 Christians, 300 churches, and 97 organisations, helping secure $140 million in humanitarian assistance and refugee places for Afghans in crisis.
• End COVID for All Campaign A 2020-22 national movement of more than 25,000 Australians and 200 organisations calling for equitable distribution of pandemic aid and vaccines, helping secure $1.3 billion in temporary pandemic aid measures.
• Help Fight Famine Campaign A 2023 campaign addressing food insecurity caused by the war in Ukraine and drought in the Horn of Africa, helping secure an additional $69 million in Australian humanitarian assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Christians United for Afghanistan campaign helped secure $140 million in humanitarian assistance and refugee places for Afghans in crisis
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Australian Council for International Development (ACFID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACFID is a key strategic partner in the Safer World For All campaign, a joint multi-year initiative to build broad public and political support for restoring Australian aid to 1% of the Federal Budget. ACFID contributes research, policy analysis, and coalition mobilization to the campaign.
• Global CitizencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Citizen is a partner in the Safer World For All campaign, contributing to the coalition of faith, development, security, and community voices advocating for stronger Australian aid.
• Pacific Conference of ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Pacific Conference of Churches co-organizes the Pacific Australian Emerging Leaders Network and annual PAEL Summit, bringing together young Christian leaders from across the Pacific region. This is a key partnership for the organization's regional engagement work.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDFAT supports the Pacific Australian Emerging Leaders Network through the Pacific Church Partnership Program. The PAEL Summit facilitates dialogue between emerging Pacific leaders and Australian parliamentarians, aligning with DFAT's regional engagement objectives.
• The Salvation Army AustraliamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the coalition of Australia's leading Christian international development agencies that support and resource Micah's strategy. Salvation Army is represented on Micah's board through Kim Haworth, Divisional Commander NSW/ACT.
• World Vision AustraliamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the Micah coalition and represented on the board by Scott McLaughlin, Chief of Brand and Communications. World Vision is one of Australia's largest Christian aid agencies supporting Micah's advocacy work.
• Baptist World AidmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition member represented on Micah's board by Melissa Lipsett, CEO of Baptist World Aid. One of the core Christian development agencies that shapes and resources Micah's strategy.
• Tearfund AustraliamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition member represented on Micah's board by Bec Oates, CEO of Tearfund Australia. Supports Micah's campaigns and advocacy initiatives.
• Adventist Development and Relief Agency Australia (ADRA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition member represented on Micah's board by Denison Grellmann, CEO of ADRA Australia. One of the core agencies resourcing Micah's advocacy work.
• Anglican Overseas AidmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition member represented on Micah's board by Jo Knight, CEO of Anglican Overseas Aid.
• Caritas AustraliamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of the Micah coalition of Australian Christian international development agencies, contributing to campaign strategy and implementation.
• Uniting WorldmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of the Micah coalition of Australian Christian international development agencies.
• Act for PeacemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of the Micah coalition of Australian Christian international development agencies.
• ACCI ReliefmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of the Micah coalition of Australian Christian international development agencies.
• CBM AustraliamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of the Micah coalition of Australian Christian international development agencies.
• GMP (now part of Transform Aid)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of the Micah coalition of Australian Christian international development agencies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ONE Campaign: ONE Campaign is a global advocacy organization fighting extreme poverty, with strong alignment to Micah's mission. It mobilizes citizens to engage policymakers on aid, health, and development financing, operating in Australia through affiliate efforts.
• Caritas Australia: Caritas Australia is a major Catholic aid and development agency that is both a Micah coalition member and runs its own advocacy initiatives on global justice. Its humanitarian and advocacy footprint overlaps significantly with Micah's policy work.
• Tearfund Australia: Tearfund Australia is an evangelical relief and development agency represented on Micah's board. While primarily a delivery organization, it engages in advocacy on poverty and humanitarian issues comparable to Micah's campaigns.
• World Vision Australia: World Vision Australia is one of Micah's largest coalition members and itself runs advocacy campaigns on child welfare and global poverty. It is a much larger organization with direct program delivery in addition to advocacy, but overlaps on the Australian aid-policy advocacy Micah leads.

Direct peers

• Australian Council for International Development (ACFID): ACFID is the peak body for Australian international development NGOs and a core strategic partner in the Safer World For All campaign. It operates in the same advocacy space on Australian aid policy and engages the same federal politicians, making it a direct coalition partner/peer.
• RESULTS Australia: RESULTS Australia is a grassroots advocacy organization focused on ending global poverty through political engagement, similar in GTM motion to Micah. It runs citizen-led campaigns targeting federal MPs on aid and development policy, with comparable scale and methodology.
• Jubilee Australia: Jubilee Australia is a faith-aligned research and advocacy organization focused on economic justice and ending poverty. Its combination of faith roots, policy research, and federal political engagement makes it highly comparable to Micah.
• Micah Global: Micah Global is the international parent/affiliated network of Micah Australia, coordinating the global Micah movement of faith-based justice advocacy. It shares Micah Australia's mandate, methodology, and Christian advocacy positioning.
• Make Poverty History (Australia): Make Poverty History is an Australian coalition advocating for policy action on global poverty, very similar in coalition structure and political advocacy model to Micah. Both target Australian government aid commitments and mobilize supporters to engage MPs.

Emerging players

• GetUp!: GetUp is a large Australian independent advocacy organization running digital campaigns and political engagement. While secular, it competes for the same volunteer attention and MP engagement on overlapping policy issues including foreign aid and climate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PAELNetwork/videos
• Instagraminstagram.com/pael_network
• Xx.com/micahaustralia
• Facebookfacebook.com/micahaustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/micah-australia

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Profiles17 records

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