Category - donate

British public urged to give 'desperately needed' aid to Burma

agency reporter — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:25:05 +0100

Teams from Disasters Emergency Committee member agencies, along with flights of emergency relief items, are now reaching those affected by Cyclone Nargis. DEC is calling for urgent donations to the DEC Myanmar (Burma) Cyclone Appeal.

Independent affirmation for Christian Aid's tsunami work

staff writers — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:30:32 +0000

An independent evaluation of UK-based international development agency Christian Aid’s tsunami programme, which was published last week, has praised its strong and committed response, especially in building new homes.

UK should name and shame USA on climate change says churches' agency

agency reporter — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:45:47 +0000

The time is fast approaching for the UK and its European partners to name and shame the United States for its blatant attempts to derail any meaningful international agreement on climate change, says the agency Christian Aid.

Ideas for National Tree Week - National Tree Week

staff writers — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:33:00 +0000

National Tree Week is the Tree Council's festival to mark the start of the tree planting season, and a nationwide celebration of trees and woods.

Consumers advised how to avoid Christmas charity card cons

staff writers — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:10:54 +0000

The UK consumer watchdog group Which? has warned British consumers to look out for charity Christmas card cons in the high street, amid concerns that publishers and retailers are making excess profits out of cards which give a pittance to good causes.

Christian Aid launches appeal after Bangladesh cyclone

staff writers — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:24:34 +0000

Christian Aid today (Monday) launched an appeal to help hundreds of thousands of people who urgently need food, shelter, clothing and medical help following the cyclone in Bangladesh.

Faiths will use their billions to back ethical business

staff writers — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:12:39 +0000

Religious organisations already have a major stake in the global economy and can now shift decisively towards using their resources for ethical purposes and to redistribute wealth to the poor, a major group of faith investors says.

Help victims of torture

staff writers — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:01:28 +0000

The Medical Foundation for the care of victims of torture, a registered charity founded in 1985, treats and assists over 4000 survivors of torture every year. Click here to help victims of torture

26 million disabled children denied an education

staff writers — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:35:39 +0100

Disabled children make up a third of the 77 million children worldwide who are excluded from education - equivalent to twice the number of children living in the UK. This is the conclusion of a new report published by Christian development agency World Vision. Click here to support disabled children with World Vision Alternative Gifts