Events and Opportunities

The international 40 Days for Life phenomenon began in the US in 2007 and comprises 40 days of concerted prayer, fasting and peaceful protest outside abortion clinics. The event occurs twice per year in Spring and Autumn, and has quickly spread to Canada, Australia, the UK and other parts of Europe.

Across the world, the unified efforts of people of faith and conscience has witnessed astounding outcomes. According to the campaign website:
• More than 350,000 have joined together in an historic display of unity to pray and fast for an end to abortion
• More than 11,500 church congregations have participated in the 40 Days for Life campaigns
• Reports document 2,811 lives that have been spared from abortion — and those are just the ones we know about
• 38 abortion workers have quit their jobs and walked away from the abortion industry
• Seven abortion facilities completely shut down following local 40 Days for Life campaigns
• Hundreds of women and men have been spared from the tragic effects of abortion, including a lifetime of regrets
• More than 850 news stories have been featured in newspapers, magazines, radio shows and TV programs from coast to coast (in the US)... and overseas
• Many people with past abortion experiences have stepped forward to begin post-abortion healing and recovery

After so many years of struggle, many people of faith are experiencing a renewed sense of hope! The current campaign has been running for just two weeks and over 300 babies are known to have been saved.

Joining 236 locations around the world, 40 Days for Life prayer vigils are currently being held outside abortion clinics in Melbourne and Adelaide, with groups planning subsequent vigils at Newcastle and possibly other Australian locations in the future. Meanwhile, faithful pray-ers continue long term vigils outside abortuaries in Melbourne, Albury, Tweed Heads and other cities.

If you live in Melbourne or Adelaide, we encourage you to set aside an hour or two to spend with the local 40 DFL team. Your simple act will have profound consequences in the battle for life. If you can’t make Melbourne or Adelaide, you might consider planning a campaign in your city next time.