Countries & programmes

For 75 years we have worked with some of the world's most vulnerable communities in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

In 2019 and 2020 many of our country programmes came to an end. Read the achievements, stories and impact of these along with current active countries below.

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Ponchi Rani Mondol sits at her sewing machine at home in Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Christian Aid has been working in Bangladesh since 1972. Some of the areas we work are resilient livelihoods, disaster risk reduction and inclusion.
Themes
Climate change, Inequality
Countries
Bangladesh

Burkina Faso

We have been working in the Sahel region of West Africa since the 1970s. The programme began with a humanitarian focus and now includes advocacy work.
Themes
Humanitarian, Inclusive markets, Resilience and climate
Countries
Burkina Faso
Women coffee growers in Burundi

Burundi

We've been working in Burundi since 1995, initially providing humanitarian assistance following the Rwandan genocide, but now focusing on development.
Themes
Gender, power and inclusion, Humanitarian, Inclusive markets
Countries
Burundi
A man holding a dried corn crop showing the effects of drought in South Omo, Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Christian Aid has worked in Ethiopia for more than 30 years, initially responding to emergencies, but gradually moving to long-term development.
Themes
Climate change, Energy, Economic justice, Food, Resilient livelihoods
Countries
Ethiopia
STAR-Ghana peace committee

Ghana

In Ghana we worked to significantly improve the lives of poor and marginalised men and women and bring about a fair and just society.
Themes
Gender, power and inclusion, Inclusive markets, Voice and governance
Countries
Ghana
Faith Muvili poses with her family (husband and 5 children) in front of their house.

Kenya

We believe that unjust power relations are at the centre of poverty, so we aim ensure communities are able to understand and exercise their rights to health services, engage in inclusive markets, and be resilient to climate-related risks.
Themes
Gender, power and inclusion, Humanitarian, Inclusive markets, Resilience and climate
Countries
Kenya
Association Najdeh providing food parcels in Lebanon

Lebanon

Working with five long-term local partners throughout the country, Christian Aid's strategy has been to tackle the root causes of poverty.
Themes
Gender, power and inclusion, Humanitarian, Refugees and internally displaced people
Countries
Lebanon
Three people wearing masks in Nigeria showing their bags of hygiene items they received from Christian Aid partners

Nigeria

Christian Aid has been working in Nigeria since 2003 for a just, equitable and peaceful Nigerian society, where poverty has been eradicated.
Themes
Gender, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Maternal health, Emergencies, Rights to services
Countries
Nigeria
Funders
UK aid
Mothers with their babies, sitting and waiting in a clinic run by Judith Lassie

Sierra Leone

Our vision is a Sierra Leone where poor and marginalised women and men have equal access to resources and services and can thrive.
Themes
HIV/AIDS, Resilient livelihoods, Rights to services
Countries
Sierra Leone