Press releases

Press releases

This month's news and media releases.

G20 plan for developing countries neglects powerful weapon against poverty, warns Christian Aid

September 24 2011 - G20 ministers’ latest plan to help poor countries misses an opportunity to drive massive change because it neglects action against tax dodgers, says Christian Aid.

G20 risks undermining fight against tax dodgers, warns Christian Aid

September 22 2011 - The world’s most powerful countries may be about to renege on their pledges to help developing nations fight massive tax dodging by multinationals, Christian Aid is warning.

Christian Aid welcome initiatives to improve women's lives

September 22 2011 - Two government initiatives to improve the lives of women in the developing world were welcomed this week by Christian Aid director Loretta Minghella as important steps towards tackling ‘the most prevalent inequality of our time’.

Rabbini's death: A blow to peace, says Christian Aid

September 20 2011 - Christian Aid today said the killing of Prof Burhanuddin Rabbani raised grave doubts about the prospects for peace in Afghanistan.

Limited progress against Coalition low carbon commitment, new research reveals

September 15 2011 - The government has made either moderate or no progress on 22 of its 29 low-carbon commitments, says a detailed analysis of government action to achieve its own low-carbon commitments. In May 2010, the government described climate change as ‘one of the gravest threats we face’ and committed to ‘urgent action both here and abroad.’1

Quizaid – Where will you hold yours?

September 5 2011 - Between 12 and 18 September hundreds of people will be holding quizzes across the UK to raise money during Christian Aid’s annual fundraiser Quizaid. In homes, workplaces, schools and local pubs, quiz fans will be testing their brains in the name of charity. The more adventurous quizzers out there will choose more unusual venues but where will you hold yours?