Rebecca Byrne                E10KH

Christian Aid

Who is Christian Aid?

Christian aid is an agency run by Christians to development. It is helping over 60 countries and is a member of the Trade Justice Movement and the make poverty history campaign.

Christian Aid’s History

Christian Aid began in the 1940s with the name ‘Christian Reconstruction’. They began by helping refugees, but now Christian Aid (its name changed in 1964) has expanded and now works in over 60 countries worldwide. Christian Aid’s aims are:

  • To deliver real, practical benefits on the ground
  • To speak out where there is injustice
  • To campaign for change

How does Christian Aid spend their money?

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The diagram to the above shows what Christian Aid spend (per year) on projects, emergencies, campaigning, fundraising and governance. 47% of their funds are being spent on long term development projects. That means just over £39 million! The diagram shows us that a lot of money is needed for the different projects. This diagram is an easy reassuring way to know that our money is going to the right place.

Who do we help?

Christian aid aims to help people all over the world build the life they deserve. They ...

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