During 2005, Christian Aid is joining Comic Relief, Oxfam, CAFOD, churches
trade unions, and a host of celebrities and other organisations in what
could become the most powerful campaign ever against world poverty. Why
2005? Because the UK will be playing a unique role as they host the G8
summit of world leaders in July and will also hold the presidency of the
European Union from July to December. It is a great opportunity for the
government to challenge unjust trade rules and practices, to cancel poor
countries debts and to deliver more aid. To see what these injustices
are and what they mean in practical terms, go
here.
"2005 is a year of great opportunity. If everyone who
wants to see an end to poverty, hunger, and suffering speaks out, then the
noise will be deafening. Politicians will have to listen." Archbishop
Desmond Tutu.
"Christians have a duty to defend the helpless and cry
out against injustice." said World Visions Director of Advocacy and
Communications, Rudo Kwaramba. Around 1.2 billion people live on less than
60p a day and every day 30,000 people die because of poverty. This is
totally unacceptable and it's time that we stood united to call for a
change.
The Christian voice will be heard strongly across the
country in a series of high profile events involving church representatives
from up and down the country, and will be announced in 'Crosstalk' as they
occur. If you want to know how you can get involved complete the
supporters form which is at the back of church and we will post them to
Christian Aid, or contact Christian Aid,
www.christianaid.org.uk
