Record Year for Madagascan Sewing Cooperative
A £6000 turnover might not sound much to most businesses, but to Stitch Sainte Luce its the highest turnover in
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Poverty
Despite Islamic attacks, Christian Solidarity International won’t retreat
Though the COVID pandemic has driven many aid organizations out of Mozambique, Christian Solidarity International (CSI) and their partner Pro Vision continue to supply food, clothing, and shelter for Christians and non-Muslims displaced by Islamist extremists.
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Figures show the UK Muslim community is quickly falling into poverty
A record number of Muslims are seeking hardship relief from a national charity due to the COVID-19 pandemic and, with a second Ramadan in lockdown approaching, funds are still urgently needed to respond to these needs, said National Zakat Foundation and Islamic Relief UK today.
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Climate change the world’s greatest security threat says Christian Aid
Climate change the world’s greatest security threat says Christian Aid.
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WaterAid urges churches to adopt new green habits this Lent
This Lent, WaterAid is encouraging church congregations to raise money for those being impacted by climate change around the world by switching to more environmentally-friendly habits.
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New beds for homeless hospital patients
People who are homeless and due to be discharged from hospital, are being offered new Salvation Army “step-down beds” to ensure they have a safe space to recover while freeing up urgently needed NHS beds.
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Christian charity launches appeal to help the blindness crisis in Zimbabwe
Christian, overseas disability charity CBM is warning that hundreds of thousands of people are living needlessly blind in Zimbabwe – and the situation is worsening due to Coronavirus. On 18 February, CBM is launching a fundraising appeal to improve access to sight-saving treatment and until 20May all public donations will be doubled by the UK government.
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Lebanon’s poorest face spiralling crises 6 months after Beirut explosion
Lebanon’s most vulnerable continue to bear the brunt of its economic and health crises, six months after one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history devastated its capital Beirut.
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An unconditional love that keeps giving
Leprosy is the oldest disease known to humankind, and one often thought of as confined to Biblical times. But did you know there are almost a quarter of a million new leprosy cases diagnosed each year? For almost 40 years there has been a cure for leprosy. But for every person treated there are a hidden 20 needing the cure.
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Trussell Trust receives £300,000 funding for church-based food banks
A £300,000 grant from Allchurches Trust will support the Trussell Trust to run a groundbreaking project aimed at ensuring people have enough money to afford the essentials.
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Drop in rough sleepers masks true number of people on the streets
The Salvation Army is warning that figures showing a drop in rough sleepers in London, could be concealing a surge in hidden homelessness.
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The Leprosy Mission – Unconditional Appeal
oday you have a fantastic opportunity to become a Leprosy Changemaker too. When you give a gift before 24 April, your donation will be doubled by the UK government, helping twice as many people affected by leprosy in Mozambique.
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How one man freed over 1000 Sudanese slaves in 2020
In less than a year, one doctor in California has raised enough money via social media to free 1125 slaves in Sudan.
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Record-breaking cyclist goes the extra mile for hungry children
British long-distance cyclist Mark Beaumont is lending his star pedal power to Mary’s Meals and encouraging people to get active in support of the school feeding charity’s work to feed hungry children in some of the world’s poorest countries.
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Homeless charity calls for Government action during the pandemic
Following the announcement of a second national lockdown, Depaul UK – a national homelessness charity that supports more than 3,400
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