Press releases

Press releases

This month's news and media releases.

Loretta Minghella calls for value based economic reform at Davos

January 30 2012 - Christian Aid Director Loretta Minghella added her voice to calls for economic reform when she addressed a meeting at the Davos World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Thursday (26th).

UN report is right to demand action on global destruction and inequality

January 30 2012 - A new UN report warning that the world is environmentally exhausted and staggeringly unequal is a welcome wake-up call, Christian Aid says today.

Ethical Fashion Event: Turning London’s Wardrobes Green

January 27 2012 - Ahead of this year’s London Fashion week, the capital’s most stylish and climate conscious, are coming together on 15 February to challenge consumer choices by rewearing, reclaiming and revitalising their clothes at ‘Fashion Deconstructed’.

Bishop seeks parliamentary answers over tax dodging in poor countries

January 26 2012 - The Bishop of Derby has raised the issue of multinational corporations dodging taxes in developing countries in the House of Lords.

Egypt: Helping combat growing poverty

January 25 2012 - With Egypt asking the IMF for an emergency loan to shore up the country’s economic future, Christian Aid partners are supporting vulnerable communities faced with growing poverty.

Christian Aid responds to worsening Sahel hunger crisis

January 24 2012 - With seven million people across five West African countries facing the spectre of famine within months, Christian Aid is stepping up its early response plans to assist those living in the stricken Sahel region.

Christian Aid assists civilians fleeing violence in South Sudan

January 17 2012 - Christian Aid has begun assisting civilians displaced by the recent spate of inter-communal violence in the remote town of Pipor in Jonglei state, South Sudan, and urges a swift end to escalating hostilities. The government in Juba has now declared Jonglei a ’humanitarian disaster area’ and has appealed for international assistance to help end the crisis.

Tax haven secrecy is a global curse, Christian Aid urges Ed Miliband

January 16 2012 - Christian Aid welcomes Ed Miliband’s determination to tackle the tax havens which are harming UK public finances but it urges him to go further, because financial secrecy is a curse for poor countries too.

Cyclone Thane kills 48 as thousands affected by Indian floods

January 16 2012 - Christian Aid has released £50,000 to partner organisations in India after more than 6000 Indian villagers were forced from their homes and 48 were killed by Cyclone Thane.

Motivate yourself by getting fit for a good cause

January 13 2012 - Kick start your New Year exercise routine by signing up for a 2012 charity challenge with Christian Aid. Whether you like running, cycling or trekking, we have an event to suit keep fit enthusiasts of all levels.