Press releases

Press releases

This month's news and media releases.

Anti-gay attacks will lead to rise in HIV cases, warns Christian Aid

January 27 2011 - The increasingly targeted attacks on gay people in a number of African countries, which are thought to have led to the murder this week of outspoken Ugandan gay activist, David Kato, will contribute to an increase in HIV infections, says Christian Aid.

Bishops tweet their blessings this Lent

January 20 2011 - This Lent Christian Aid is using social media and blogging Bishops to encourage people to use the time between Ash Wednesday and Easter to pray, act and give.

UK must urge World Bank to abandon ‘dirty’ fossil fuels

January 17 2010 - Christian Aid is urging international development secretary Andrew Mitchell to use his position on the board of the World Bank to press for an end to investment in carbon-intensive energy projects.

Stunning sculpture is centrepiece of new ‘Poverty Over’ cathedrals tour

January 11 2011 - A spectacular new work of art about global poverty, along with a photographic exhibition of Christian Aid’s work in poor countries, will be launched next Monday (17th January) in Southwark Cathedral at the start of a two-year-long tour of dozens of Britain’s cathedrals.

Land rights and confusion is main obstacle hampering Haiti rebuilding efforts, warn agencies

January 10 2011 - It has been nearly a year since a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, killing more than 230,000 people and devastating the nation’s capital.

New night hike puts boot into poverty

January 07 2011 - Christian Aid is launching a new and exciting charity trekking challenge for 2011, the Offa’s Dyke Night Hike, designed to put the boot into poverty by raising money for its work with some of the world’s poorest communities.