Category - christian aid

Christian Aid seeks ethical tax superheroes to show the way

agency reporter — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:38:42 +0000

Christian Aid has launched its latest Alternative Tax Award – 'Tax Superhero of the Year' – and has invited nominations of suitably qualified firms and individuals.

NGO addresses education deficit for women in India

staff writers — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:09:19 +0000

A non-profit development agency in India, Astha, is running education camps for young women who have missed out on their time in school.

'Waving not drowning' will be climate change protesters' message

staff writers — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:21:05 +0000

The Wave, a visual protest being organised by the Stop Climate Chaos coalition, promises to be the UK's biggest-ever demonstration in support of international environmental action to combat climate change.

Reducing poverty means fighting corruption, say global faith leaders

staff writers — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:10:33 +0000

Over 100 faith leaders have written to the United Nations Secretary-General ahead of a crucial international meeting on corruption. They insist that corruption is underming attempts to reduce global poverty.

Congo crisis not helped by UN-backed military action, says church agency

staff writers — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:33:18 +0000

A year after UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband visited to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Christian Aid has warned that military action will not solve the conflict.

Christian Aid urges UK willingness to act on global tax scandal

agency reporter — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:52:51 +0000

Christian Aid has welcomed the Foot Report on British offshore financial centres as a further sign that the UK is taking responsibility for its major role in the global problem of tax havens.

New charity gifts range from Christian Aid

staff writers — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:26:16 +0000

Aid agency Christian Aid have launched their new charity gifts range for those who want to do some good with their presents this Christmas.

Christian Aid alarmed at Euro finance let-down on climate change

staff writers — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:46:45 +0100

UK anti-poverty agency Christian Aid says it is alarmed that the European finance ministers’ meeting to discuss climate finance in Luxembourg has broken up without agreement.

Indonesia quake aid begins to make an impact

agency reporter — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:10:09 +0100

Having launched an Indonesian and Philippines Emergency Appeal on Thursday 1 October, the development agency Christian Aid has already set aside £100,000 for partners with whom it works in Indonesia.

Christian Aid launches Indonesia earthquake appeal

agency reporter — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:11:46 +0100

The UK-based international development agency, Christian Aid, has launched an emergency appeal for victims of the Indonesian earthquake. Its partner agencies in the country have already sent emergency task forces to the affected area.