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World Vision Campaigns (Press, 9 May 1985)

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Summary: World Vision Campaigns (Press, 9 May 1985)

In a letter published on 9 May 1985, R. Palmer expressed concern over World Vision's involvement in political actions, specifically regarding the Homosexual Law Reform Bill in New Zealand. Palmer accused World Vision of prioritising its public image and relationships with oppressive governments over genuine commitment to alleviating poverty. The letter pointed out past instances, such as in 1979 when Corso, a humanitarian organisation, faced backlash for its political stance on poverty in New Zealand. Palmer questioned whether media outlets, particularly “The Press”, would comment on World Vision's current political engagement. She argued that World Vision's actions could be seen as a punitive measure against an already discriminated community. In response, Alan Bell, the director of World Vision, clarified the organisation's position regarding its donor list, stating that it has never disclosed such information to individuals or organisations. He explained that the mailing list in question, which Palmer referred to, derived from readily available public sources like telephone directories and advertisements. Thus, with the release of this information, Bell asserted that they would treat the churches’ mailing list with the same confidentiality as their donor list moving forward. He dismissed Palmer’s accusations of political bias against World Vision, refuting the validity of her claims.

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Publish Date:9th May 1985
URL:https://www.pridenz.com/paperspast_chp19850509_2_78_14.html