Christian Aid Week challenges global hunger

Christian Aid Week challenges global hunger

Christian Aid Week kicks off on 12 May and the development agency will be using it as an opportunity to raise awareness of the one in eight people who go to bed hungry each night.

Can you feed yourself on £1 a day?

That's the challenge World Vision is asking people in affluent countries to take up as part of the Global Poverty Project's 2013 Live Below the Line campaign.

Meeting MDGs 'is possible'

The difficult economic climate should not stop world governments from working to end poverty, says the international director of Micah Challenge.

Climate change adaptation inspires art exhibition

By Susie Turner

Bengal is a new collection of sculptures commissioned by Christian Aid to raise awareness of climate change.

BT and SOS Children's Villages bringing internet to 20 African communities

By Susie Turner

Broadband internet delivered to communities across Africa, benefiting 700,000

We must learn to look out for each other

By Matthew Frost

Charity begins at home but it doesn't stay there.

From police dog handler to charity chief executive

By Susie Turner

Jon Dobbs spent 20 years working in the dog section of the Metropolitan Police and is now looking forward to a new chapter of his life leading anti-poverty charity Rope.

Rowan Williams becomes chair of Christian Aid

The former Archbishop of Canterbury is to take up a new social justice role next month as chair of Christian Aid's Board of Trustees.

Bishops cycle 172 miles for impoverished communities

By Susie Turner

The grim weather failed to dampen the spirits of two enthusiastic bishops who cycled 172 miles in support of Christian Aid.

Saving children from diarrhoea and pneumonia

By Quentin Vacheron

Two million children die each year from diarrhoea and pneumonia, making them the leading causes of death among under five-year-old children in the developing world.

Giles Fraser to run London Marathon in aid of Ghana sex workers

Christian commentator and priest Dr Giles Fraser will be running the London Marathon this Sunday in support of Christian Aid partner Theatre for a Change

Hopes for progress on climate adaptation fund

Tearfund is hoping talks in Dublin this week will lead to a breakthrough in the billions of dollars pledged by world leaders to help poor communities adapt to climate change.

Bishops hit the road for charity bike ride

The Bishops of Ramsbury and Swindon have been putting in some last-minute training this week before their 172-mile bike ride for charity

UK should assist Pakistani tax reform

By Mark Caplin

The UK Government should use aid to help Pakistan implement tax reform, says Christian Aid.

Selling pigs helps women flourish in Cameroon

The gift of a piglet may not seem like much but for Mami Deborah Bih it enabled her to buy her first dress in 20 years.

Prime Minister can't ignore environmental challenges – Christian Aid

By Mark Caplin

Christian Aid is urging the Prime Minister to ensure action on the environment is part of the post-2015 development agenda.

Aid projects for Malawi mark bicenetary of David Livingstone

By Susie Turner

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has announced new funding for aid projects in Malawi as both countries mark the bicentenary of Dr David Livingstone this year.

Alex Ferguson gets behind Lent appeal

Footballing giant Sir Alex Ferguson is supporting the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund's Lent appeal.

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