This May, Christian Aid celebrates 70 years of campaigning for equal rights for each human being in a world where everyone's needs are met; still striving for a world without poverty.
And in the wake of the catastrophic earthquake and aftershocks in Nepal recently, we can clearly see the more high profile actions of the charity bringing relief to disaster victims. eg Christian Aid is one of the founding members of the Disaster Emergency Committee (D.E.C)
But so much work continues 'behind the scenes' long after events have hit the media headlines. eg
Much work is currently going on in Sierra Leone helping survivors and communities overcome the challenges in rebuilding their lives after the Ebola crisis.
Aid continues to support those in refugee camps following the conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
Assistance is being given to communities in Ethiopia which are increasingly being suffering from the effects of climate with more extreme floods and droughts.
Much needed medical aid to children and adults in Palestine is funded and supported by the charity.
And there are so many more projects being carried out around the world with partner organisations supported by Christain Aid.
We mustn't forget, either, the political pressure that is made in areas like the Holy Land; the impact of climate change; the injustice of tax dodging.
What is so wonderful is that aid is offered unconditionally and doesn't depend on the recipients being Christian or on their culture. In the example of the Good Samaritan, all help given is dependent only on our neighbour's need.
So, this coming week, why not consider helping some of those much less fortunate than ourselves. Envelopes will be available in both churches this Sunday and can be returned preferably on 17th May or any time during May.
