Press releases

Press releases

Read our latest press releases.

US-funded road threatens tsunami survivors

August 15 2008 - A village in Indonesia that Christian Aid helped to rebuild after the tsunami is under threat from a highway being funded by the US government.

Christian Aid launches Africa food crisis appeal

August 5 2008 - International development agency Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal to support the millions of people going hungry across Africa in the face of escalating food prices.

Three months after Burma Cyclone survivors are still in need

August 1 2008 - Three months after Cyclone Nargis hit Burma some survivors have still received little aid.

Doha - no deal better than a bad deal

29 July 2008 - The blame for the collapse of the latest Doha Development Round talks in Geneva lies squarely with major agricultural exporting countries putting self interest above other considerations.

Christian Aid launches climate change campaign in Indian Schools

July 17 2008 - International development agency Christian Aid is asking children in India to play an active role in the battle against climate change.

Christian Aid Director awarded OBE for services to development

July 14 2008 - Dr Daleep Mukarji, Christian Aid Director has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of a career dedicated to the alleviation of poverty.

G8 carbon target just a first step, says Christian Aid

July 8 2008 - International development agency Christian Aid said today that the G8 agreement to halve carbon emissions by 2050 was a step in the right direction, but was not enough to halt global warming while allowing poor countries to develop in a sustainable manner.

Focus on Sudan at Lambeth conference

July 7 2008 - At the July 2008 Lambeth Conference of Anglican Bishops – an event that brings together Bishops from around the world and occurs only once every 10 years – Christian Aid will release a ground-breaking report on HIV in Sudan.

World Bank not the right body to handle climate change funds

July 6 2008 - Money given by wealthy nations to help the developing world combat climate change should not be administered by the World Bank, says international development agency Christian Aid.

Christian Aid blames ‘ruinous policies’ for food crisis

July 5 2008 - Ruinous agricultural policies forced on poor countries by donor governments and international financial institutions are a prime cause of the food crisis that threatens 100m people with hunger, says Christian Aid.

Spread the love with ethical wedding gifts

June 26 2008 - The new Wedding Gift List from Present Aid (www.presentaid.org) offers an alternative to toasters and towels while giving the gift of a better life for thousands of people in developing countries.

Christian Aid welcomes green power revolution

June 26 2008 - Christian Aid today welcomed the unveiling of the government’s proposed strategy to source 15 per cent of Britain’s energy from renewables by 2020.

Christian Aid appeals for more funds to help survivors of Burma cyclone

June 23 2008 - Christian Aid is appealing for more funds to help survivors of the Burma cyclone so partner organisations can continue to carry out vital relief and rehabilitation work.

Liberal Judaism backs Christian Aid Climate Change campaign

June 19 2008 - Representatives of the Jewish movement Liberal Judaism this week joined forces with international development agency Christian Aid to press for a climate change bill that will help protect poor and vulnerable communities around the world.

Christian Aid names new chair

June 18 2008 - Christian Aid is delighted to announce the appointment of Anne Owers, currently HM Inspector of Prisons, and former director of Justice, as its new chair.

Farming for a future with Christian Aid

June 17 2008 - Christian Aid will be using this year’s Royal Show, 3-6 July at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, to highlight the plight of farmers on the frontline of climate change.

Christian Aid applauds Conservative commitment on coal

June 16 2008 - Christian Aid welcomes the announcement by David Cameron of an Emissions Performance Standard that would rule out the building of dirty coal-fired power stations in the UK.

Christian Aid launches experimental youth project

June 16 2008 - Christian Aid has launched a innovative project called Ctrl.Alt.Shift aimed at giving voice to the impassioned desire to change the world felt by Britain's young people.

Afghan hearts, Afghan minds

June 11 2008 - The military strategy of trying to win ‘hearts and minds’ in Afghanistan by building schools and health clinics is failing to address the root causes of violence in the country, a report by a group of European and Canadian aid agencies.