Press releases

Press releases

This month's news and media releases.

Fears of further flooding in Pakistan

July 22 2011 - A year after floods hit Pakistan, killing 2,000 people and leaving 11 million homeless, there are fears that this year’s monsoon could bring further disaster.

World Bank call for crackdown on financial secrecy is welcome

21 July 2011 - Christian Aid has welcomed a new call from the World Bank for countries to exchange information about who really owns companies, bank accounts and other financial assets within their borders, in a bid to help recover the billions currently stolen from poor countries each year.

Prime Minister's call for greater financial transparency ‘very welcome’

July 19 2011 - Christian Aid today welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron’s backing for legislation that will force companies to reveal the taxes and fees paid to governments in every country where they operate.

Christian Aid calls on Kenya to open new refugee camp

July 13 2011 - Christian Aid today calls on the Kenyan government to open a refugee camp that is currently standing empty to cope with the 1,400 new arrivals daily, mostly women and children, fleeing drought and conflict in neighbouring Somalia.

Campaigners vow to continue fight for tougher EU carbon cuts

July 5 2011 - Christian Aid activists vowed today to continue fighting for tougher European action on climate change after MEPs rejected a plan to increase carbon emission cuts.

Ten million in east Africa face starvation following worst drought in 60 years

July 1 2011 - Christian Aid has launched an emergency humanitarian appeal to help people across the east and Horn of Africa after two failed rainy seasons have left ten million on the brink of starvation.