Gretta Curtis

Christian Aid Presents 'Survival Kits' to Brown

Christian Aid has recently issued 'Ministerial Survival Kits' to Gordon Brown and five of his newly appointed Secretaries of State to ensure tackling world poverty is at the top of their agenda.

World Vision Plans Relief Intervention for Pakistan

World Vision is planning a relief intervention for more than one million people affected by cyclone Yemyin, which hit the southern province of Balochistan in Pakistan last week.

Laura Bush and American Idol Star Visit World Vision Project in Zambia

US First lady Laura Bush has visited a World Vision-led coalition in Zambia funded by the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Joining her were daughter Jenna, Zambian First lady Maureen Mwanawasa and American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle.

60,000 Honour Princess Diana in Star-Studded Charity Concert

Over 60,000 people gathered in London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday to honour the life of Princess Diana at a star-studded charity concert, 10 years after she died in a car crash.

World Vision Distributes 20,000 Dolls in Zambia

World Vision will distribute 20,000 baby dolls to thousands of children living in poverty in the southern African nation of Zambia. Hasbro Inc has donated 20,000 black Baby Alive Sip N Slurp dolls to the international relief agency.

Italian Man Arrested in Links to Madeleine Case

Police are continuing to question a convicted child abuser and his girlfriend in southern Spain last night over the kidnapping of four-year-old Madeleine McCann.

Child Poverty Group to Watch Brown's 'First Hundred Days'

Child Poverty Action Group has published a special edition of the journal Poverty in which experts on child welfare and poverty ask "Where next for Gordon Brown? His first hundred days".

Thailand Nears Full Recovery from Tsunami

World Vision in Thailand has found that livelihood security two years after the Asia Tsunami has recovered to a level near to or what it was prior to the disaster.

'God Back on Political Agenda,' say Theologians

Theologians and thinkers will be meeting in Liverpool later this year to discuss ways religious discourse can impact politics in an increasingly secular UK.

Anglicans Less Concerned About HIV, Research Suggests

Anglicans in the UK are less concerned about HIV than other denominations, suggests a survey conducted by the Christian Research group.

Knitting Designers to Raise Funds for Feed The Children UK

An increasing need for funds to pay for shipping consignments to Africa and other Third World countries has triggered professional knitting designers to contribute to charity Feed The Children UK

Hope08 Resource Manual to Provide Creative Ideas for Churches

Hope08 Resource Manual, a new publication from Authentic, will allow churches, leaders and individuals looking to make the most of the Hope08 initiative in their community to find creative ideas.

Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace Join Climate Change Black Out

The famous Piccadilly Circus lights in London were switched off for the first time in 68 years yesterday in support of a climate change event.

Female Director of Famous Welsh Choir Resigns

The first-ever female musical director of Morriston Orpheus Choir in Wales has resigned, claiming she has been "hounded" from the job.

New Report Accuses North Korea of 'Crime' Against Humanity

A new report by Christian Solidarity Worldwide accuses North Korea of international crimes against humanity, and recommends that the UN establish a strong commission of inquiry.

UK Faith Leaders to Tackle 'Donor Gap'

UK's faith leaders are supporting a campaign to tackle the growing ethnic minority 'donor gap' to dispel common myths that are known to affect donation rates, such as assumed religious objections.