With support from Christian Aid’s V2P project, an executive committee of women to oversee women’s affairs in Urum has been established to ensure their rights are not denied. Credit: Christian Aid
News and blogs
Latest news, views and research from around the world — from policy updates to innovative approaches to tackling poverty.
In this new blog, read how our local partner has been training ‘urban’ farmers in new techniques to help ensure they have enough food to feed their families and sell for an income.
In one of the poorest and most severely flood-affected areas of Bangladesh, women are embracing new technology to revive ancient art forms, create beautiful beadwork and make colourful clothing.
Cyclone Freddy, the longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record (lasting 34 days), has hit Malawi and Mozambique. This cyclone is the equivalent of a full North Atlantic hurricane season.
Christian Aid’s Karen McDonnell reflects on her time spent in Ukraine over the last year, including the impact of Christian Aid’s cash response and the inspiring ‘accidental humanitarians’ she met.
Working with our local partner and using Irish Emergency Alliance funds, Christian Aid has provided cash grants for community led projects across Ukraine. Read about the impact they’ve had here
The worst drought to hit the Horn of Africa in 40 years is causing terrible suffering. In this blog, we hear from communities we are supporting in northern Kenya.
In this blog, Christian Aid Ireland’s CEO Rosamond Bennett reflects on her recent trip to Northern Kenya where she witnessed first-hand the impact of the worst drought in 40 years.
On International Women’s Day, read how our EU-funded Breaking the Barriers programme helped a women’s group boost their income while also making a cleaner fuel source available in their communities.
In this blog, we hear from Christian Aid colleagues based in Africa to get their take on the real-life impacts of vaccine inequality between wealthy and poorer countries.
The scenes we have seen unfolding across India in recent weeks are nothing short of devastating. In this blog, we hear about the impacts of India’s second wave of coronavirus from a local partner who are based in northern India.
Suzanne Shepherd, long-time Christian Aid supporter and volunteer, has begun a remarkable 75km walking challenge just 4 months after undergoing surgery for cancer.
In the run up to this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we hear from some survivors being supported by CREAW to rebuild their lives amidst the challenge of global pandemic.
Christian Aid is responding to Kerala's exceptionally destructive and deadly floods with life-saving assistance for around 20,000 people who have lost their homes.
