Our Mission

Samaritan’s Purse is a non-profit, Christian organisation providing emergency relief and development assistance to suffering people around the world. Samaritan’s Purse is meeting the physical needs of victims of war, famine, natural disaster, poverty and disease with the aim of demonstrating God’s love and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. The aid and assistance are given without regard to the race, creed, gender, religion, or ethnicity of the beneficiaries.

Australian Disaster Relief

When floods, fires, cyclones and other disasters strike across Australia, Samaritan’s Purse responds immediately. Our specialised teams provide emergency aid to hard-hit communities, offering hope and encouragement in times of crisis.

International Disaster Relief

In disasters, wars and emergencies, children and families are often hardest hit. Samaritan’s Purse stands ready to respond at a moment’s notice to humanitarian crises around the world, bringing relief, comfort, physical help and life-saving, emergency aid to victims of war, famine, natural disaster, poverty and disease.

International Projects

Samaritan’s Purse provides humanitarian aid all around the world through a range of various projects including education, water, animals and agriculture, health and nutrition, support for vulnerable communities and church resourcing.

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child is a hands-on way for you to bless children in need across the world by filling shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and fun gifts. We collect the boxes and distribute them in the Name of Jesus Christ to children living in vulnerable situations.