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Press releases February 2008

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£100m towards our 'carbon debt' a welcome first step

February 8 2008 - Government plans to spend £100 million over the next five years helping poorer countries deal with the impact of global warming is a welcome acknowledgement of the 'carbon debt' industrialised countries owe the developing world, says international development agency Christian Aid.

Documentary follows John Keane's journey to Angola

February 18 2008 - The television documentary Angola in the Frame premieres on Community Channel on March 5 2008 at 21.00. The programme follows renowned war artist John Keane on his journey to the African country, meeting local people and gaining inspiration for the series of 11 new paintings commissioned by Christian Aid.

Christian Aid calls for political will to end crisis in Kenya

February 1 2008 - Christian Aid is calling on political leaders in Kenya to focus on ending the violence which has swept the country since the elections last December 27. Unless the violence stops, it will be impossible to find a durable solution to the political crisis.

Gaza blockade set to worsen after court ruling

February 5 2008 - The humanitarian situation in Gaza is set to worsen after a petition to the Israeli Supreme Court, supported by Christian Aid partners, failed to stop the government from stepping up its blockade of fuel supplies and power into the territory.

Major quake hits East Africa's Great Lakes region

February 4 2008 - Christian Aid is working with the UN to assess the needs of the people of East Africa's Great Lakes region after it was struck by a major earthquake leaving 39 people dead.

New global volunteer scheme

February 29 2008 -Christian Aid has been chosen as a key partner of a new British government-backed global volunteering scheme for disadvantaged 18-to 25-year-olds

Valentine's message with a difference for MPs

February 13 2008 - MPs and members of the House of Lords are being urged to show their love for the planet this Valentine’s Day by campaigners concerned that the UK Climate Change Bill currently being debated in Parliament is not tough enough to tackle global warming.