Christian Aid has released a learning paper titled Functioning Under Fire, examining how frontline responders in Ukraine managed stress during the full-scale invasion. The report draws on a psychosocial support initiative delivered between 2025 and 2026. It highlights the use of the Community Resiliency Model and Trauma Resiliency Model to help staff sustain functioning. According to the outlet, these body-based approaches combined with peer support strengthened local capacity and leadership. The findings offer insights for the wider humanitarian sector seeking scalable, locally led approaches to duty of care and resilience in prolonged adversity.
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Water levels in South Sudan have risen above the heights seen during the 2014-15 floods that displaced 1.5 million people. According to UNOCHA, at least 600,000 people could be affected even in the best-case scenario. Christian Aid, working with local partners and as part of the ACT Alliance, is actively implementing measures to reduce flood risks in the region. The organization emphasizes proactive efforts to mitigate the potential humanitarian impact of the rising waters on vulnerable communities across the country.
Christian Aid outlines its strategic priority to tackle violence and build peace in conflict-affected regions. The organization works in countries including Angola, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Colombia, Israel, the occupied Palestinian territory, Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Egypt. Their approach focuses on protecting vulnerable communities, supporting social movements led by women, and addressing root causes of conflict. The group emphasizes context-specific strategies, gender sensitivity, and collaboration with local partners to reduce violence and foster sustainable peace through development and humanitarian interventions.
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.
Christian Aid has released policy papers arguing that locally led anticipatory action is effective in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The organization states that evidence from Lebanon and Palestine shows local groups can successfully identify risks and adapt to changing conditions. The report claims that systemic barriers, rather than technical issues, currently limit the scale of these efforts. It calls for reforms in financing and decision-making to empower local actors. The findings are based on initiatives supported by the Disasters Emergency Committee and implemented by several local organizations in the region.
Christian Aid is ending its operations in Nepal as part of a global strategy shift to concentrate efforts in fewer countries. The organization states this change aims to deliver greater impact by addressing poverty root causes. Over its tenure, the group provided water, sanitation, shelter, and livelihood support to hundreds of thousands of people. During the pandemic, it assisted 150,000 individuals with emergency food and health information. The exit follows significant achievements, including aid for vulnerable families who relied on daily labor. The organization cites stewardship and strategic focus as key reasons for the withdrawal.
A coalition of UK-based organizations has released a report titled Peace Works, urging collaboration to prevent violent conflict globally. The document outlines the financial and social costs of conflict for both international communities and the United Kingdom. It also examines how the nature of conflict is evolving and provides examples of successful peacebuilding efforts. According to the report, the UK government should partner with civil society groups to alter the global trajectory of violence and promote stability through coordinated action.
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.
Severe flash floods in a mountainous region of Nepal have caused significant loss of life and displaced thousands. The disaster destroyed homes and infrastructure, leaving families without shelter or means of survival. Despite the devastation, local communities demonstrate resilience by sharing resources and assisting neighbors. For instance, villagers helped save livestock and provided shelter in schools for displaced families. Christian Aid partners are distributing essential supplies, including clean water, food, and hygiene kits, to support recovery efforts. The organization emphasizes that urgent aid remains critical, as many survivors face financial ruin and lack basic documentation or savings.
Christian Aid has issued a statement expressing grief over the devastating floods affecting Nepal and Tibet. The organization highlights images of destruction and loss of life, calling for prayers for those who have lost loved ones or homes. The appeal urges believers to transform their shock into tangible action, supporting emergency workers and standing with neighbors in distress. The group emphasizes the urgent need for aid and solidarity in the face of this natural disaster. (Source: Christian Aid)
Anok Angok Kon, a farmer in Aguat, South Sudan, has regained hope after three consecutive crop failures caused by severe flooding and climate instability. According to Christian Aid, extreme weather and regional conflict have worsened food insecurity in Northern Bahr el Ghazal. With support from partner SAADO, Anok adopted climate-smart agriculture techniques and now grows resilient crops like pumpkins and beans. Additionally, a community-built dyke protects the village from floods. This success allows her to pay school fees and stabilize her family's livelihood, demonstrating how targeted aid can restore resilience in vulnerable regions.
Christian Aid highlights how sovereign debt repayments in Malawi prevent children from accessing education. The charity notes that Malawi spends more on debt servicing than on schooling, resulting in low completion rates and overcrowded classrooms. Val Brown of Christian Aid Scotland contrasts this with the UK system, where education is tax-funded. The organization urges the UK Government to pass the Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill to encourage private lenders to support debt relief. This legislative change could allow countries like Malawi to redirect funds toward vital public services, such as hiring teachers and providing school materials, rather than meeting financial obligations. (Christian Aid)
Christian Aid has released a report titled Lessons from Assess and Assist, detailing the impact of a locally led cash assistance program in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. The study analyzes data from over 10,800 cases and consultations with 11 partner organizations. It finds that the Assess and Assist model allows local actors to design flexible, person-centered support that addresses urgent needs. The outlet states this approach fills gaps in existing humanitarian systems and empowers beneficiaries to meet their own priorities with dignity. The findings provide insights for improving adaptive and accountable humanitarian responses in Ukraine and globally.
Christian Aid has released a learning report detailing its Climate Change and Sustainable Energy programme. The document outlines the organization's strategic shift toward thematic priorities like climate adaptation and gender justice over the past three years. Implemented across 13 countries, the initiative emphasizes that true resilience requires transforming power structures rather than merely adapting to their effects. According to the report, centering women’s leadership, indigenous knowledge, and community agency provides the most effective pathway for lasting change. The findings aim to demonstrate how climate justice is operationalized through these focused lenses to build community strength from the ground up.
Christian Aid has released an update on its 'Shifting Power in Aid' initiative one year after its initial publication. The organization states that it is continuing to address internal and external pressures for change within the aid sector. According to the outlet, the charity is working to establish more equitable partnerships and promote authentic storytelling. The report highlights further progress made in 2025 regarding the commitment to change its organizational model. This effort aims to deepen relationships with civil society partners and effect a power shift towards local actors in humanitarian work.
Christian Aid released a year-end review highlighting UK members' shift from fundraising to active campaigning. In Canterbury, a group screened a film on the Israel-Palestine conflict, drawing 118 attendees. In Leeds, Meg Thomas launched a local organizing group after receiving a prophetic activism award. David Blackmore’s rural church in the UK combined fundraising with advocacy through the Restore campaign. Additionally, Eileen Newington and Gethin Rhys from Cardiff met with MP Anna McMorrin to discuss climate finance and debt cancellation. These stories illustrate how believers are engaging in political lobbying and justice work across the country. (Source: Christian Aid)
Christian Aid and local partners submitted a report to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review for Sierra Leone, scheduled for 2026. The document argues that poor management of natural resources has fueled past and current conflicts. Although new laws regarding customary land rights and gender equality were passed in 2022, implementation remains inconsistent. The report highlights that women in the informal sector lack adequate legal protection. It calls for criminalizing female genital mutilation following a 2025 ECOWAS Court ruling and demands gender impact assessments for all policies. The submission also details ongoing efforts by partners to improve women's land rights through a UN Peacebuilding Funded program.
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