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October

Pray with us for each of these countries and topics during the month of October.

1 October - International Day of Older Persons

Give thanks for the wisdom and contribution made by older people and pray for better systems of care and support.

2 October - Non-violence Day

Pray for those seeking a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence.

3 October - Libya Floods

Pray for all those who were affected by the flooding last year and who are still rebuilding from the emergency.

4 October - Schools Resources

Pray for Christian Aid's work in resourcing schools across the UK to act for justice this Harvest.

5 October - Harvest

Give thanks for all churches who are celebrating Harvest tomorrow and pray for those whose Harvest isn't enough.

6 October - Online Vigil

Pray for our online vigil tomorrow when we will pause, pray and stand in solidarity for peace together.

7 October - Pray for Peace

One year on and the pain, fear and death continues. Share this prayer for peace with us today.

8 October- Festival Volunteers

Pray with thanksgiving for those who volunteer for Christian Aid at festivals each year.

9 October - Ethiopia

Pray for Christian Aid's work on gender justice in Ethiopia.

10 October - World Mental Health Day

Pray for people recovering from trauma worldwide that they may receive the mental health support they need.

11 October - Girl Child Day

Pray for a future of opportunities for girls growing up in today's world.

12 October - Climate Action

Pray for all those in the global south holding us to account for the climate crisis.

13 October - Churches in Wales

Pray for all of Christian Aid's supporting churches in Wales.

14 October - Annual Lecture

Give thanks for the work of Philippe Sands who is giving this year's Annual Lecture

15 October - International Day of Rural Women

Pray for rights, safety and freedom of women and girls in rural areas across the world.

16 October - World Food Day

Pray for an end to hunger and economic justice in the production and sale of food.

17 October - Malawi

Pray for Christian Aid's work on strengthening pro-poor economic systems in Malawi.

18 October - Resourcing for churches

Pray for Christian Aid's work in resourcing UK churches to speak up and speak out about poverty worldwide.

19 October - South Sudan

Give thanks for these stories of resilience and hope in South Sudan

20 October - Christian Aid South West

Pray for Christian Aid supporters and volunteers in the South West of the UK.

21 October - Gender justice

Pray for Christian Aid's campaigning and advocacy for gender justice.

22 October- Nigeria

Pray for Christian Aid's work on community-based health interventions in Nigeria.

23 October - Humanitarian partnerships

Pray for the success of humanitarian work in partnership with local organisations.

24 October - Faith Will

Pray for all those holding Faith Will services this month, and everyone considering leaving a gift in their Will.

25 October - Peace

During disarmament week, pray for the development of peaceful and effective alternatives to violence and armed conflict.

26 October - Church of England

Pray for the Church of England, one of Christian Aid's sponsoring churches.

27 October - Latin America

Pray for Christian Aid's work in Latin America.

28 October - Christian Aid Ireland

Pray for the work of Christian Aid Ireland, and especially the From Violence to Peace programme

29 October - Humanitarian research

Pray for Christian Aid's Research, Evidence and Learning Team.

30 October - Music

Pray for musicians who protest, unite and offer visions of change through their music.

31 October - Christian Aid Yorkshire

Pray for Christian Aid supporters and volunteers in Yorkshire, UK.
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