Press releases

Press releases

This month's news and media releases.

Christian Aid Ireland launches Poverty Over

October 12 2009 - Christian Aid Ireland launches Poverty Over - Christian Aid has a vision – to end poverty – and we believe that this vision can become a reality. Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, and power over their own lives.

Christian Aid to send €100,000 to help earthquake victims

October 11 2009 - Christian Aid to send €100,000 to help earthquake victims. Emergency teams from Christian Aid partner agencies have reached areas most affected by the Indonesian earthquake, Padang and the coastal city further north, Pariaman on the island of Sumatra.

Developing countries supported by Scottish Government lose millions through tax dodging

October 2 2009 - The five countries that receive money from the Scottish government’s international development fund lose millions every year through tax dodging, according to a new Christian Aid report. The Missing Millions, the cost of tax dodging to developing countries supported by the Scottish government details how, collectively, the countries lost just under £43 million in tax revenue between 2005 and 2007.

Christian Aid launches Indonesia earthquake appeal

October 1 2009 - Christian Aid today launched an emergency appeal for victims of the Indonesia earthquake. Its partner agencies in the country have already sent emergency task forces to the affected area.