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In the News (Tue 14 Oct 08)

  
  ChristianAid.org
Christian Aid wired emergency funds to ministries that were closest to the disaster areas.
David Burder, resident field surveyor for Christian Aid in India, was promptly dispatched to the hardest hit areas of Tamil Nadu by Sarla Mahara, India director of Christian Aid.
Christian Aid is encouraging all churches to include this need in their budgets for 2005.
www.christianaid.org /tsunami.asp   (764 words)

  
  BBC - Birmingham Faith - Christian Aid, Carrs Lane Church Centre, Birmingham
Christian Aid's purpose is to expose the scandal of poverty and to contribute to its eradication.
Christian Aid has also developed over the decades into one of the UK's forefront campaigning agencies, challenging the 'rules' about poverty and working towards changing the way people are kept poor by world systems that benefit the wealthy.
Christian Aid recognises that change will only come about as a movement is built of individuals who are committed to a better world for all.
www.bbc.co.uk /birmingham/faith/2004/05/christian_aid_carrslane_centre.shtml   (498 words)

  
  Press release: Christian Aid presents Sudan evidence to Lundin oil board 23 March 2001
Christian Aid has found that government troops and militias burned and depopulated dozens of villages along the length of and in the vicinty of the Lundin oil road in the Western Upper Nile region.
Christian Aid’s report provides extensive eyewitness testimony on the extent of destruction of villages and displacement along and in the vicinity of the oil road.
Christian Aid’s information is also that in February 2001, six out of 19 locations that were denied relief flights throughout southern Sudan were in Lundin’s concession area Throughout the past year OLS have been consistently prevented from reaching people in need.
www.christianaidscotland.org /news/media/pressrel/010323p1.htm   (1512 words)

  
 What is Christian Aid?
Christian Aid is a charity which helps poor people to improve their own lives through local organisations in 70 countries.
Christian Aid is not a party political organisation, but we believe that it is our duty to address the cause of poverty, and many of these, such as debt and unfair trade practices, are political in origin.
Christian Aid week this year is the 14th to 20th May. Please give generously to Christian Aid Week collections and to fundraising events in your college or church.
www.christis.org.uk /archive/issue33/christian_aid.php   (1286 words)

  
 A Critique of Christian Aid and its Attitude to GM crops   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Christian Aid are aware of the extent of the problem of vitamin A deficiency as presented by the WHO but claim that this can be tackled by greater emphasis on education, on diet and by addressing the root causes of poverty.
Christian Aid and their partners should continue to ensure that the best practices are in place so that there is a proper return on green revolution crops with benefits to further employment, farmers' incomes and the price of food.
We do join with Christian Aid in their concerns about patents particularly because they could be used to prevent farmers in the developing world having access to gene technology if it might be of benefit.
www.agbioworld.org /biotech-info/articles/biotech-art/christian_aid.html   (4629 words)

  
 Christian Aid Connect : Events : Events page
Find out about Christian Aid Week events in your area.
Our new Fundraising toolkit, available to download on the Christian Aid website, has everything you need to organise and promote fundraising events and sponsored activities during Christian Aid Week and beyond.
Christian Aid Connect is a free an easy way to advertise your event to a network of Christian Aid supporters.
www.christianaidconnect.org /events   (316 words)

  
 Christian Aid - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Christian Aid, official aid agency of British and Irish Churches, providing emergency relief and supporting long-term relief and development work in...
Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, members of a women’s religious institute, also known as the Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco; the institute was...
Our task is, with the aid of divine piety, to defend the Holy Church of Christ with arms...
uk.encarta.msn.com /Christian_Aid.html   (126 words)

  
 Press Releases: Afghanistan, Millions of Afghans face hunger as crops fail
Christian Aid is funding several projects in Herat province to dig new wells or expand existing ones.
Christian Aid is calling on international donors, including the UK government, to pledge money to the emergency drought appeal launched by the UN and Afghan government, who have asked for 76 million dollars.
Christian Aid, along with its local Afghan partners, carried out the drought assessment in five provinces in the west and northwest of the country - Herat, Ghor, Farah, Badghis and Faryab - where more than a million people are thought to be affected by the drought.
www.reliefweb.int /rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/AMMF-6TJG6E?OpenDocument&rc=3&emid=ACOS-635N96   (647 words)

  
 Iraq: the missing billions
The financial fl hole, uncovered by a Christian Aid investigation, is revealed as delegates gather for the donors' conference in Madrid.
Christian Aid is calling for the full and immediate disclosure of how this money has been spent, and for urgent moves to establish a proper means of regulation.
To speak to a Christian Aid representative at the Madrid Conference contact Dominic Nutt on mobile +44 (0) 7720 467680 or + 44 (0) 7967 310024 or John Davison in London on 0207 523 2175 or mobile 07802 502155.
www.informationclearinghouse.info /article5063.htm   (889 words)

  
 The Christian Century
Britain's two largest Christian aid organizations have expressed disappointment about the Africa package agreed to at a meeting of the Group of Eight (G8) nations last month in Scotland, but have pledged to fight on for economic and trade justice.
Aid for all developing countries will increase, according to the OECD [Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development], by around $50 billion per year by 2010, of which at least $25 billion extra per year is for Africa."
There were "nuggets of good news," particularly the statement that poor countries would no longer be forced to liberalize their markets in return for aid or debt relief, but he said overall it was a sad day for poor people in Africa and throughout the world.
www.christiancentury.org /article.lasso?id=1127   (328 words)

  
 Christian Aid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christian Aid is an agency of the major Christian churches in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Christian Aid started in 1945, and was originally known as Christian Reconciliation in Europe, as it was initially concerned with issues of post-World War Two welfare.
Christian Aid's essential belief is summed up in the statement `We believe in life before death' now part of the Christian Aid logo.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Christian_Aid   (302 words)

  
 Bush brings faith to foreign aid - The Boston Globe
The aim is both to abide by the Constitution's prohibition against a state religion and to ensure that aid recipients don't forgo assistance because they don't share the religion of the provider.
Now, aid packages and equipment purchased with government funds are stamped with the words ``From the American People" so beneficiaries can see the fruits of US generosity.
Yet leaders of many large Christian denominations believe it is wrong for religious groups to discriminate based on religion when using government funds.
www.boston.com /news/nation/articles/2006/10/08/bush_brings_faith_to_foreign_aid   (3112 words)

  
 "Christian" Aid Organizations - Christian Aggression
For many, many years, most so-called Christians simply took the anti-Semitic viewpoint that Jews in general were responsible for killing Jesus and that the Jewish faith is in defiance of God.
After all, it's obvious that the LTTE (and, for that matter, the Kashmiri terrorists, Pakistan's ISI, and the Balkan KLA) is in league with the PLO, and that all of the above organizations are in alliance and jointly seek the destruction of Israel, India, Sri Lanka, and Serbia.
If Christian parties in Sri Lanka are sincere, they will not only offer their services to the indigent with no strings or expectations attached, but will also take a strong moral stance in support of Sri Lanka's peaceful and tolerant Sinhala indigenous majority.
www.christianaggression.org /item_display.php?type=ARTICLES&id=1079939473   (775 words)

  
 Christian Aid Joins Leading Groups in Coalition to Tackle Climate Change | Christianpost.com- Christian News Online , ...
Christian Aid has a track record of working on environmental issues.
Christian Aid's international director, Paul Valentin has reported that the campaign has attracted the agency of the churches in the UK and Ireland as it aims to create a world where human-induced climate change is capped, allowing all humanity to prosper by promoting global social, environmental and economic justice.
Christian Aid was asked to join the movement on climate as the other founding members of the coalition considered the organization to be a "critical mainstream development organization with a proven capacity in mobilizing churches, church membership and the wider public."
world.christianpost.com /article.htm?aid=8432&dat=   (439 words)

  
 surefish.co.uk: about surefish - funding CA
Christian Aid is a UK and Ireland based charity that funds projects in some of the world's poorest countries.
Christian Aid is never party-political, and always works within the law.
Christian Aid is not a missionary society but an overseas development agency, sponsored by 40 British and Irish Churches.
www.surefish.co.uk /about_surefish/funding/index.htm   (839 words)

  
 NGO Monitor - Human Rights NGOs - Arab Israeli Conflict
Drawing upon simplistic and emotional language and imagery, this advertisement erases the context of this violent conflict, as was the case in CA's "Child of Bethlehem" and "Peace Under Siege" campaigns.
Christian Aid claims, in dramatic and entirely unsubstantiated fashion, that Palestinian families will be "carved down the middle by the separation barrier."
In sharp contrast to its legal status as a charity, Christian Aid's advertisement in The Guardian illustrates an unchanging political agenda, even at a time of renewed hope and efforts at peacemaking in the Middle East.
www.ngo-monitor.org /editions/v3n07/CAUsesCharityFundsForAntiIsraelAdverts.htm   (225 words)

  
 Christian Hate?: About Christian Hate?
Christian Aid is 'the official relief and development agency of 39 church denominations in the United Kingdom and Ireland' - these incude all the major denominations in Britain with the exception of the Roman Catholics.
As a Brit and Christian (though in my case conservative) who is also a Lay Reader in the Anglican Church I have had concerns with Christian Aid in the past.
Christian aid are a massive producer of free resources given to help schools teach citizenship.
www.christianaidwatch.blogspot.com /2005/06/about-christian-hate.html   (5507 words)

  
 Christian Aid gifts from Present Aid
Christian Aid gifts, available though their Present Aid site, have proved to be a huge hit at Christmas.
Christian Aid say that at the Present Aid site they've made every effort to ensure that your shopping experience is safe and accessible.
Christian Aid works in around 50 of the world’s poorest countries, working almost entirely through local partner organisations, Christian Aid acts where the need is greatest, helping people to build the life they deserve.
www.ekklesia.co.uk /content/ethicalchristmas/article_christian_aid_present_aid.shtml   (391 words)

  
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Christian Aid is launching its Autumn/Winter 06 Present Aid gifts catalogue packed full of ideas for people who would like to put a bit of meaning back into this year's present-giving.
Christian Aid is working to help poor communities adapt as their climate changes but action is needed in rich countries to cut carbon emissions in order to avoid future climate chaos, which is likely to kill millions in poor and rich countries.
Christian Aid is calling on the UK government to reduce Britain's carbon emissions by three per cent each year by setting a carbon budget alongside its financial budget.
www.alertnet.org /thenews/fromthefield/218275/116185588422.htm   (701 words)

  
 Christian Aid
Christian Aid believes in strengthening people to find their own solutions to the problems they face.
Christian Aid Week 2003 is all about people - extraordinary people doing ordinary things, ordinary people doing extraordinary things, people overseas, people over here - be a part of it.
Christian Aid recognises that change will only come about as a movement is built of individuals who are committed to a better world for all, bringing their faith and talents, their energy, their influence, their gifts and their actions, to achieve what should surely be possible.
www.stjames-hamptonhill.org.uk /Witness/ChrisAid.htm   (598 words)

  
 Christian Aid
Christian Aid has expressed its dismay that an exhibition showing the difficulties of life for Palestinian farmers had to be removed from the Royal Lancashire Show because of a sustained campaign against it.
The exhibition, Peace Under Siege, was part of Christian Aid’s annual stall at the agricultural show, and was accompanied by a Palestinian garden, which was allowed to remain.
Christian Aid's support for the work of these farmers is obviously not affected in any way by this action, and we shall certainly continue our work in educating people across Lancashire about their plight."
www.urc.org.uk /christian_aid/show_must_not_go_on.htm   (471 words)

  
 Christian Aid Mission Book Resources
Christians in many countries are taking a bold stand for their faith, on the spiritual frontline.
Christian Aid Mission has a number of exciting Books available, which can help Canadian Christians to receive a greater "Vision for Mission" to intercede for and learn about their suffering and persecuted brothers and sisters in other countries.
Now Freddie and his wife, Dorothy, are directors of Christian Aid Mission’s China Division and serve as links to the underground church in China.
www.christianaid.ca /resources-books.php   (432 words)

  
 Christian aid groups launch virtual gifts for Christmas - news from ekklesia
Christian aid groups are making their mark in the run up to Christmas by launching a range of innovative and creative virtual gifts which will provide some great inspiration for shoppers, but also aid some of the world's poorest people.
Christian aid charity World Vision were first off the mark this year, followed by Oxfam with their online Oxfam Unwrapped gift collection selling the unusual virtual gifts.
The Christian charity has now been joined by Christian Aid, who this week launched their Present Aid site, also selling 'virtual' gifts including such delights cans of worms for farmers in Bolivia.
www.ekklesia.co.uk /content/news_syndication/christianaidgifts.shtml   (530 words)

  
 sydneyanglicans.net - Christian aid for Timor intensifies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
While Dili streets have returned to a relative calm, recent reports of machete-wielding youths and burning and looting in the East Timor capital of Dili are a reminder of the need for the assistance of Australian Christians, say aid groups.
Christian World Service (CWS) is responding through its partner, Yayasan Sosial Naroman (YASONA) by distributing food supplies to displaced people in the districts of Aileu, Same and Ainaro.
More than 100,000 Dili residents have fled their homes to escape the violence, an aid official told AAP, and at least eight people have been hospitalized with machete wounds – three are in a critical condition.
your.sydneyanglicans.net /sydneystories/christian_aid_for_timor_intensifies   (520 words)

  
 Present Aid - Terms and Conditions
Present Aid is owned by Christian Aid (company registration number 5171525, charity number 1105851, Republic of Ireland charity number CHY 6998) and VAT registration number 858 5800 87.
In no event will Present Aid be liable for any damages including, without limitation, indirect or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever arising from the use or in connection with such use or loss of use of the site, whether in contract or in negligence.
Christian Aid holds and processes personal details in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and is registered with the information commissioner (No. Z7037769) as a data controller.
shop.christianaid.org.uk /page/terms   (1353 words)

  
 Christian Aid Podcasts
Christian Aid was born in 1945 to bring hope, reconciliation and care to those who survived the devastation of the second world war in Europe.
The latest Christian Aid report on climate change says that the UK government's claim to just 2% of the world’s carbon emissions is plain wrong.
Christian Aid podcasts are introduced, edited and produced by Steven Buckley.
nightingalesangatwcc.typepad.com /podcast   (4044 words)

  
 Christian Aid   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Caroline Waterman, Christian Aid's communication officer for the region, explains.
Christian Aid partners in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia are sending tankers of clean water to many of the settlements and villages affected by the drought.
Please consider a donation to Christian Aid’s emergency appeal and add your voice to the calling for an end to such disabling poverty and injustice.
www.members.aol.com /urcgrantham/html/christian_aid.html   (756 words)

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