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Vanessa Nakate
Vanessa Nakate is a Ugandan climate justice activist. She gained international recognition for her climate strike in Kampala in January 2019.
She founded the Rise Up Movement to elevate the voices of African climate activists, as well as a project to install solar panels in rural Ugandan schools. She is a prominent voice for climate justice and author of A Bigger Picture, a manifesto for inclusive climate action.
In 2022 Vanessa and Christian Aid created ‘Hack the Agenda’ to hijack social conversations and turn attention towards the climate crisis. We’ve also collaborated on petitions to the UK Government.
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David Lammy MP
David Lammy is the Labour MP for Tottenham and has been the MP for his home constituency since 2000. In April 2020, David was appointed the Shadow Secretary of State for Justice.
As a Minister in the Department of Health David oversaw the introduction of four hour waiting times in Accident and Emergency Departments. He has been one of Parliament's most prominent and successful campaigners for social justice.
He has supported Christian Aid with internal discussions about approaches to international development and promotion of events on social media.
Jake Issac
Jake, from London, began playing drums at the age of three and taught himself piano and bass guitar. By the age of 16, he'd completed grade eight drums and had begun teaching the instrument.
When he was 19, he began to make a living as a part-time session musician playing drums and bass on jazz and rock records for international artists, including Grammy-award winner Duffy. Marketing manager by day, songwriter and session musician by night, Jake began working with artists such as Gabrielle and boy band Blue before trying his hand at writing his own songs.
He ended up signing to Sir Elton John’s Rocket Music label. Since, he's worked with Sting, Paloma Faith, and Elton John himself.
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Jords and iNSIGNIA
Croydon-born musician Jords comes from a musical family and started singing when he was young.
He began taking it seriously when he was 16 and his music style blends several genres – from grime, house and drill, to jazz and R&B. He signed with Universal Music in 2020 and his debut album, Almost An Adult, was released the next year, exploring themes of love and loss.
'I feel I can offer the best of myself because it is music, and the purpose of the project speaks to me... If one person hears the song and is influenced or helped by the lyrics or melody, then I feel I have done a good job.'
Dean Richard Sewell
Dean Richard Sewell is the Dean of St George's College and a Residentiary Canon of St George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem. He previously served as a priest in the Diocese of Southwark; his last post before moving to Jerusalem was as Team Rector of Barnes Team Ministry which comprises three churches in South West London.
He is also Honorary Canon of Southwark Cathedral.
Richard is a life-long supporter of Christian Aid and he says that his commitment is based on a sense of global responsibility to seek to erase poverty throughout the world. He greatly values Christian Aid's advocacy work to address the causes of poverty and injustice.
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Nizrana Farook
Children’s author Nizrana Farook has written several books for young people, including The Girl Who Stole an Elephant and The Boy Who Saved a Bear, and also works in schools, encouraging a love of reading and writing.
This work influenced her support for the Creative for Climate Justice initiative. Nizrana was born and raised in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and the beautiful landscapes of her home country find their way into the stories she writes. She has a master's degree in writing for young people, and lives with her family in Hertfordshire.
Revd Azariah France-Williams
Revd Azariah France-Williams is an Anglican priest based at Ascension Church Hulme, in Manchester.
He is an author, public speaker, retreat leader, singer and poet. You may hear Azariah on BBC Radio 2’s Pause for Thought or BBC Radio 4’s Daily Service where they are a regular contributor.
He says he supports Christian Aid because the organisation offers a window onto the wider world. ‘In seeing our neighbour we encounter Christ, and discover our truest selves alive within global communities of justice and peace.’
Molly Hocking
Cornish singer Molly Hocking hit the headlines as the winner of the 2019 season of The Voice UK and now works on new music as an independent artist. Molly said she was delighted to join Christian Aid’s Christmas Appeal fundraisers in Cornwall, especially taking part in Truro’s Big Sing.
