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Albert uses frankincense to ‘scent’ a message about famine in Horn of Africa

A veteran fundraiser and lifelong humanitarian from Derry is raising awareness of the hunger crisis raging in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya by hanging a bag of frankincense on his Christmas tree this festive season. Albert Smallwoods, a leading Church ...

13 Dec 2022 at 16:33

Report warns London and other world cities face rising risk of drought

Cities around the world from London to Beijing and New Delhi face growing risks from drought driven by climate change, according to a report from Christian Aid. The charity warns the toll of water shortages will be felt most by poor people in ...

16 May 2022 at 01:25

Tax wealthy and fossil fuel companies to pay for climate justice, urges charity

The UK can pay its fair share of support to developing countries vulnerable to climate change by taxing millionaires and fossil fuel producers, a charity has suggested. A Loss and Damage Fund was agreed at the United Nations (UN) climate ...

12 May 2023 at 00:01

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Rossnowlagh woman ‘happ-pea’ for Malawi farmers this Christian Aid Week

A Rossnowlagh woman is celebrating the success of farming communities in southern Malawi who have seen their lives transformed since receiving a fairer price for their pigeon pea crop. To coincide with Christian Aid Week, May 14-20, ...

12 May 2023 at 13:33

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UK public wants oil giants to pay for climate damage, poll suggests

More than three quarters of UK adults believe it is wrong for oil and gas companies to make record profits without taking responsibility for damage to the environment, new polling suggests. Shell has followed BP in announcing ...

04 May 2023 at 08:50

Christian Aid cuts ties with Barclays over fossil fuels financing

One of the UK’s largest development charities has cut ties with Barclays over its financing of fossil fuels projects. Christian Aid, which had an income of £78.4 million last year, said it was dropping the UK bank over its ...

25 Jul 2023 at 12:59

Charities ‘not doing enough’ on eco crisis, paint-throwing activist tells court

A climate activist threw paint on the headquarters of four different charities because they were not doing enough to prevent a climate “catastrophe”, a court has heard. Ryan Simmons, 36, is accused of conspiracy to damage ...

26 Jan 2023 at 17:30

Scotland

Letter from King to be read at General Assembly of Church of Scotland

A letter from the King will be read out this weekend at the beginning of the first General Assembly of the Church of Scotland since he ascended the throne following the death of his mother last September. The first order ...

19 May 2023 at 11:58

Scotland

Charities share £500,000 to tackle food insecurity in Malawi

Two charities will receive a total of £500,000 to support work in Malawi, the Scottish Government has announced. The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (Sciaf) and Christian Aid will be given £250,000 each to ...

24 Feb 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Faith leaders call for action on climate change with humanity ‘on the brink’

Faith leaders are urging politicians to ensure the Cop28 climate conference counts, warning that humanity stands “on the brink of untold destruction” without urgent action. They are calling on the UK Government to ...

27 Nov 2023 at 09:37

Irish aid workers describe ‘living hell’ in Gaza as ‘trickle’ of aid arrives

Irish aid workers say ‘only a trickle’ of aid going into Gaza

Irish aid groups have said “only a trickle” of humanitarian aid is getting into the Gaza Strip and it is meeting “a fraction” of that needed by its population. The Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip has led to ...

21 Nov 2023 at 18:46

City

Churches and religious charities ditch Barclays over fossil fuel ties

A number of churches and religious charities are ditching Barclays over is fossil fuel links. Climate Christian Action, a community of religious organisations, said Sheffield Cathedral, the Community of Christ ...

18 Dec 2023 at 17:40

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