Policy Areas - Globalisation and Development

'New vision of development' needed Catholic agency tells UN

agency reporter — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:29:47 +0100

The world’s most critical environmental and social problems will only be solved by “a new vision of development”, a Catholic agency has told the United Nations.

Aid agencies sign food agreement with North Korea

agency reporter — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:33:17 +0100

Five aid agencies today announced that they have signed an agreement with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to deliver US government food assistance to North Koreans suffering from severe food shortages.

Christian Aid partners report Harare 'tense but quiet'

agency reporter — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:00:06 +0100

Latest reports say the capital of Zimbabwe, Harare, is tense but quiet. According to Christian Aid partner the Zimbabwe Christian Alliance (ZCA) most humanitarian agencies are taking a wait and see attitude.

Mennonites assist with ongoing China relief efforts

agency reporter — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:55:30 +0100

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and Mennonite Partners in China (MPC) have jointly provided resources to support the relief work of churches in Sichuan and the aid work of The Amity Foundation, a Chinese humanitarian organization.

Fairtrade bird food? - you birder believe it!

staff writers — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:46:57 +0100

Fairtrade options are now available for fruit, tea, coffee, chocolate and even flowers, but one company is now producing fairtrade bird food.

UK medical insurance scheme to tackle global healthcare

agency reporter — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:05:14 +0100

Christian Aid, one of the UK’s Leading development charities, has launched a new partnership with Exeter Friendly, a not-for-profit private medical care provider.

One World Week announces inter-faith initiative

staff writers — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:58:42 +0100

One World Week (OWW), the development education charity, is broadening the scope of its traditional development education work with church communities to other faiths with a new three-year DfID-funded project

New ethical wedding gifts promoted by Christian Aid

agency reporter — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:50:44 +0100

Please, no more towels or toasters! Ever looked at a wedding gift list and wished there was something more interesting to buy the happy couple? Look no further than the new ethical Wedding Gift List from Present Aid and give the gift of a better life for thousands of people in developing countries.

Parliamentarians to hear Amazon forest plea from Brazilian tribes

agency reporter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:57:03 +0100

Backed by Catholic aid agency CAFOD, two indigenous indians from Brazil have arrived in London this week to make an urgent plea to members of parliament for help to save their Amazon forest home.

Church development agency continues to help Burma cyclone victims

agency reporter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:20:32 +0100

While the world looks elsewhere, the humanitarian and political problems in Burma continue. But global church and development agencies are continuing to work on the short- and long-term development issues facing the country.

MPs fed on bread and water at poverty event

agency reporter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:03:19 +0100

The status of some of Britain’s MPs and pers was determined by a roll of the dice on Monday night, at a Micah Challenge event highlighting global poverty.

Christian Aid appeals for more gifts to help survivors of Burma cyclone

agency reporter — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:46:33 +0100

Christian Aid is appealing for more funds to help survivors of the Burma cyclone so partner organisations can continue to carry out vital relief and rehabilitation work.

Social investors gather to defy the global credit crunch

agency reporter — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:31:26 +0100

Despite the global credit crunch, social entrepreneurs are continuing to invest in hope. Oikocredit – one of the leading financiers of microfinance – has decided to pay a dividend of 2% to its members for the 15th year in a row.

Gifts for teachers - teachers gifts that are really special

staff writers — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:42:55 +0100

If you are looking for a gifts for teachers at the end of the school year, then why not choose one from World Vision alternative gifts for teachers World Vision, UNICEF, Christian Aid or Oxfam?

Christian Aid backs poor farmers hit by climate change

agency reporter — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:39:44 +0100

The UK-based international development agency Christian Aid will be using this year’s Royal Show, from 3-6 July 20088 at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, to highlight the plight of farmers on the frontline of climate change.