Christian Aid reports that churches across the UK are actively campaigning on issues including unfair debt, climate justice, and peace in the Middle East. In Sutton, congregants signed letters to MPs regarding education funding. In Reading, St John and St Stephen’s advocated against debt burdens. Canterbury Baptist Church screened a film on Israel and Palestine, raising funds for appeals. Other groups in Winchester, Falkirk, and Cardiff have lobbied MPs and participated in vigils. The organization highlights that persistent local action leads to political engagement, with some MPs committing to address climate finance and banking accountability in Parliament.
A partner organization in Ethiopia is assisting communities in the South Omo region recover from severe flooding. The initiative provides farming tools, seeds, livestock, and solar-powered irrigation to help families rebuild after losing homes and crops. This support enables survivors to restore food security and income. The project also includes training in climate-smart agriculture and financial literacy. This approach aims to reduce malnutrition, improve health, and increase school attendance, particularly for girls, while building long-term resilience against unpredictable climate patterns in the country.
In Ethiopia, a family lost their livelihoods to river floods. A partner organization provided a solar-powered irrigation pump, seeds, goats, and training to help them relocate and farm safely. This support allows them to grow drought-tolerant crops and sell cattle feed for income. Despite ongoing flood risks and pest challenges, the family is rebuilding. The local community practices mutual support, sharing resources during hardships. The mother remains hopeful, relying on her faith and continued aid from Christian Aid to secure a better future for her children.
A farmer and her family lost their home and livestock in a village in Ethiopia when the Omo River flooded unexpectedly. Relocated by the government, they faced severe hardship, including the birth of a new daughter. With support from an aid organization, the couple received seeds, tools, and training to restart farming. They now grow crops using solar-powered irrigation, ensuring safety from future floods. This assistance has also shifted traditional gender roles, allowing the couple to farm together and share household duties, providing food and income for their growing family.
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