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Ekklesia is not just a think-tank, but also a 'do-tank.' Here you can find a range of ideas on how to make your lifestyle greener, shop ethically, live more simply or take action on a range of justice and environmental issues.
3 Jan 2012

Christian Aid launches new Cathedrals to Coast cycle challenge

Christian Aid is launching a new two day cycle challenge, The Cathedrals to Coast Cycle Ride, for 2012 as part of its portfolio of sports related challenge events. _________________________________________
30 Dec 2011

Top 20 counties for child sponsorship revealed

Surrey has topped the child sponsorship league this year according to charity Action Aid. Enough children were sponsored by the county to fill 80 primary school classes. _________________________________________
15 Nov 2010

Email the immigration minister about support for people refused sanctuary



Many people who are refused sanctuary in the UK but are unable to return to their countries, are forced to rely on the Azure payment card. A report from Refugee Action has highlighted many problems with the card. Church Action on Poverty are encouraging thousands of people to email the Immigration Minister Damian Green now, and ask for the card to be replaced with cash. _________________________________________
11 Nov 2010

Olly Murs launches Big Christmas Sing at Old Spitalfields Market

Olly Murs, John Adeleye and Faryl Smith got the crowds in the Christmas spirit at Christian Aid’s Big Christmas Sing launch at Old Spitalfields Market in London last night. _________________________________________
12 Jul 2010

Six months on: recovery continues in Haiti

With the help of aid agencies, and the generosity of millions of individuals, Haitians are repairing their lives bit by bit after January’s earthquake. _________________________________________
9 Jul 2010

Zimbabwean human rights activist imprisoned over diamond report

Amnesty International is calling on the Zimbabwean government to release an activist who is being detained after he exposed human rights violations in the country’s Marange diamond fields. _________________________________________
29 Jun 2010

Christians to take part in London Pride

Hundreds of LGBT Christians from different groups will be marching in the Pride parade through London streets, which takes place this weekend. _________________________________________
15 Feb 2010

Give it up for CAFOD

On 26 February CAFOD will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Family Fast Day, now called Lent Fast Day. _________________________________________
9 Jan 2010

RSPCA launches animal welfare hotline

The RSPCA and NFU (National Farmers Union) are joining forces to help farmers and their animals caught in the snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures that have brought parts of the country to its knees. _________________________________________
19 Dec 2009

Anger and frustration at Copenhagen talks collapse

China has been accused by campaigners, analysts and heads of state of being the chief culprit in scuppering an effective deal to tackle global warming at the Copenhagen summit. _________________________________________

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