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Celebrate Christian Aid Week in your church

The church founded Christian Aid Week to fight for equality, dignity and freedom for everyone. For over 60 years, thousands of churches in Britain and Ireland have come together to give their support each May.

We are motivated by our faith in Christ and a strong belief that every person on earth is a treasured child of God. By holding a church collection this year, you can support vulnerable mums and babies in Sierra Leone.

A lack of healthcare means Sierra Leone is the world’s most dangerous place to become a mum. Tragically, 10 women will die today from giving birth there. 

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Jebbeh from Sierra Leone is praying for a healthy baby. Credit: Christian Aid / Tom Pilston
Jebbeh from Sierra Leone is praying for a healthy baby.
Jebbeh from Sierra Leone is praying for a healthy baby.

You could help mums like Jebbeh

Jebbeh is pregnant. As her baby grows, it’s not joy that fills her heart but fear. Recently, Jebbeh’s sister, Fatmata, went into labour. With no ambulance available, she had little choice but to walk for three hours to the nearest hospital.

The road was long and Fatmata struggled to keep walking under the baking sun. With every step, she feared for her life and the life of her baby. Sadly, Fatmata never reached the hospital. Jebbeh told us:

My sister was crying out with hunger. She died on the side of the road. She never gave birth.

Stand together with Jebbeh

As her due date looms closer, Jebbeh fears she could be next. ‘I’m afraid,’ she says. ‘I pray, when that day comes, God will help me to deliver safely, so that I can have a bouncing baby and I’ll be healthy.’ 

Your kind gift could help pay for more health centres, better hygiene and health training. It could help save the lives of mums like Jebbeh.

Register your interest in holding a church collection

- If you're in Northern Ireland email: belfast@christian-aid.org

- If you're in Republic of Ireland email: dublin@christian-aid.org

Christian Aid Week service

Follow these steps to create a Christian Aid church service that suits you.

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Contact your local office to book a speaker
Hands held together in a praying position
Invite your church to prau with us sing the worship resources online or using the day-by-day devotional.
Human interaction
Encourage your community to speak out with our new campaign action.
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Organise a collection
Mug on saucer
Raise extra by holding a coffee morning