By supporting Christian Aid Week, you are among millions of people who think poverty is a scandal we do not have to accept. Your actions, commitment and contributions will bring about a better life for people in poor communities all over the world.
We believe in life before death. Life is for living, not merely surviving.
A little of your time can help people in the Third World stand on their own two feet. You can be an important part of this year's Christian Aid Week by volunteering to deliver and collect our red donation envelope, (available at St Bartholomew's Church & Centre during each annual Christian Aid Week).
Call 0845 33 00 500 for more information or sign-online at:
• Download free Christian Aid Week worship resources: including the Worship handbook, Order of Service, a PowerPoint presentation, (which we have @ St Bart’s - please see download below); children's activity sheets; and prayer and action cards. Alternatively, you can order these materials online also.
• Download free Christian Aid Week publicity materials: Including the 'Hot off the press' church magazine articles, Christian Aid Week advertising poster, the 'We believe in life before death poster set, schools posters, the Christian Aid Week 'Thank you' poster, Christian Aid Week video.
• Getting your church involved: An online guide for anyone whose role is to get their church involved in supporting Christian Aid, particularly Christian Aid church representatives.
Christian Aid Week video - Dance for life:
Development work can involve some surprising methods. Help with the supply and production of food or with access to medical care can be offered alongside more unusual projects – like dance. One of Christian Aid’s partners in Ethiopia, The Gemini Trust, is pioneering the use of dance to achieve very real results.
Royal Ballet star Carlos Acosta has taken a close interest in Gemini’s use of dance in Ethiopia – and feels a common bond with the dancers. A video can be viewed online.
The work of the Gemini Trust and its dance group Adugna is not confined to HIV awareness raising. The group also uses the unique ability of dance to challenge prejudice.
Trade Justice Campaign:
Half the world's population are living in poverty and the gap between rich and poor is widening. The global trading system lies at the heart of this inequality.
Christian Aid is campaigning for trade justice with the rules weighted in favour of poor people. Your role is vital.
UK farmers visit west Africa:
Four farmers from the UK travelled with Christian Aid to meet farmers in Burkina Faso. Read their diaries and discover their thoughts on the similar struggles, the inequalities and the impact of global politics.
Christian Aid and a host of other charities and campaigning organisations call on Gordon Brown to increase spending on international aid at the launch of the 00.7% campaign
President issues praise for debt campaigners:
President Benjamin William Mkapa of Tanzania has issued a personal letter thanking campaigners for helping to deliver debt cancellation for his country.
MPs debate trade justice:
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Check out our updated quotes page for inspiration and food for thought from Nelson Mandela, Bono, Radiohead and many more.
Further information, leaflets are available at St Bartholomew’s Church & Centre during Christian Aid Week Annually. Collection envelopes’ are also available, including with the ability for ‘tax-payers’ donors to be able to take advantage of the Gift Aid benefits which increases your donation by as much as 30% during each annual Christian Aid Week.
For any enquires, please speak to either the person who overseas Christian Aid at St Bart’s, (and our St Bart’s DCC Secretary & Christian Aid Week Co-Ordinator), Geraldine Pote – e-Mail: mailto:gpote@yahoo.com) or our Team Vicar at the Church & Centre - e-Mail: mailto:easthamparish@tiscali.co.uk.
Christian Aid Week Presentation - [In PowerPoint .ppt Format]:
NOTE: Simply click on the web address or highlight/copy and paste the above hyperlinks to web address browser and click return.
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Information can also be obtained from Christian Aid direct at their web site:-
