Stories of Hope | September 2024

Christian Aid

We are a partnership of people, churches and local organisations committed to ending poverty worldwide.

发布日期: 2024年9月2日

As we move into the autumn, we're sure lots of you are busy planning Harvest services or collections. You might find yourself remembering Harvest celebrations in years gone by and have fond memories of celebrating Harvest as a child – taking in tins of food for school collections and getting involved in Harvest suppers.??

We touch on this feeling of nostalgia in our new TV advert, which you might have seen. It features the song ‘When I Needed A Neighbour’. Interestingly, this song was written for Christian Aid in 1965, by Sydney Carter!?

In this advert, we remember how our gifts, prayers and actions over the years truly made a real difference in the fight against global poverty. However, with recent challenges like conflict and climate change, it's crucial that we renew our commitment. Why not share the advert with your friends and family?

South Sudan's urgent?flooding risk

Asunta’s farm flooded, causing destruction of her crops

In South Sudan, up to 2.5 million South Sudanese people are?facing the risk of displacement and devastation as water levels in Lake Victoria continue to rise. The water levels in the lake are higher than they were during the catastrophic floods of 2014-15 which displaced 1.5 million people.?Read more here.

Geoff and Will's story: Cycle fundraiser

Father and Son, Will and Geoff Sherwood ahead of their cycle across Europe

For most, a father-son bonding activity might involve a weekend hike or a Sunday lunch. But for Geoff and Will, spending quality time together took on an extraordinary dimension. The duo, from St Luke's Church near Poole, embarked on a mammoth 3,400-mile cycling journey that spanned eight countries. Continue reading their story here.

Experiencing the ‘No Fly Zone’: Greenbelt Festival

The crowd at 'The No Fly Zone' at Greenbelt Festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend

Christian Aid proudly presented 'The No Fly Zone' at Greenbelt Festival. A vibrant space where we, and our global partners, came together to explore issues of racial, economic and climate justice. From insightful panel discussions to powerful documentaries, we explored the impact of our collective efforts for a just world. Learn more about 'The No Fly Zone' here.

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