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One in eight people on our planet are malnourished. More than 2 million children die each year from chronic malnutrition. Yet we produce enough food to feed everyone. This just isn’t right.

This year, all eyes are on the UK to lead in the fight against extreme poverty. With world leaders meeting here in just a few months, we have an enormous opportunity to turn the tables on hunger, and help millions of people lift themselves out of poverty.

BUT THAT WILL ONLY HAPPEN IF WE SPEAK AS ONE VOICE, AND CALL THEM TO ACT.

ONE has joined together with over 80 other organisations to launch ‘Enough Food For Everyone IF’ - the biggest campaign from NGOs, charities and others since 2005.

Sign the petition here.

Christian Aid week

Once a year here in the UK, you can see volunteers for Christian Aid walking from door to door to collect donation envelopes.
I have done it for several years and will do so again this year.

Here is some information on what Christian Aid does across the world.

So if a little red envelope has dropped through your door this week, please consider giving what you can. Thank you!

Poverty & Homelessness Action Week 2012

Poverty & Homelessness Action Week 2012 will run from 28 January to 5 February.

Father, we thank you that Jesus came to break down barriers. He did not see the migrant or the settled, the housed or the homeless, the employed or the unemployed; He saw and loved the person. Forgive us when we put up barriers between ourselves and others; help us show love to all without constraint. Help us, your church, to build communities without barriers, where all are valued because all are made in your image. In Jesus’ name, Amen

For more information click here.