Category - poverty

US churches come together to oppose national and global injustice

agency reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:34:37 +0000

The annual general assembly of the National Council of Churches USA and Church World Service has been taking place this week amid sober assessments of national and world conditions and calls for renewal of the churches’ unity.

Government minister supports role of faith groups in anti-poverty work

staff writers — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:13:44 +0000

Faith is the driving force behind “impressive work” in many local communities fighting poverty, a senior government minister has claimed in relation to a visit to a Glasgow-based anti-poverty organisation.

Gap widens between best and worst areas for educational success

staff writers — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:22:34 +0100

Research has revealed a “postcode lottery” of educational achievement, with the gap widening between the best and worst ares. This is despite the £1.9 billion spent on widening university participation since 2005.

The "white working class" aren't racists

Symon Hill — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:37:23 +0100

The government's initiative for the "white working class" uses a loaded phrase and deflects attention from the real division in British society - between the very rich and the rest of us.

Put the poor first, Church of Scotland tells politicians

S. Shalom et al — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:06:21 +0100

The Church of Scotland’s Church and Society Council has called on politicians making difficult economic decisions to ensure that the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable come first.

Blaming the poor for poverty

Symon Hill — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:17:19 +0100

There are some politicians who, if given a choice between attacking powerful people and attacking vulnerable people, find it much easier to choose the latter.

Faith leaders' summit will precede major G20 meeting in US

staff writers — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:35:07 +0100

A major Faith Leaders Summit will precede the G20 Summit of world leaders in Pittsburgh, United States, setting out a priority agenda for tackling poverty and environmental damage.

Church campaigners echo trade unions' concerns on public services

staff writers — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:39:58 +0100

Christian campaigners have echoed this week's calls by trades unions to ensure that economic policies in the wake of the recession do not cause further harm to the most vulnerable people.

Zuma trying to ignore churches over public services protests

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:46:05 +0100

The South African Council of Churches is concerned that it was not invited to be part of an interfaith group formed to help President Zuma tackle responses to a lack of essential services.

Christian Aid unveils radical public response to anti-poverty initiative

staff writers — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:14:12 +0100

Christian Aid has announced the public response to key question it has been asking in its 'pOVERty' campaign - with an overwhelming 90% believing poverty really can be eradicated.