Two new study guides on the Church and the environment are published this week.

Leading blindness charity Sightsavers International has has welcomed the coming into force of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Church Action on Poverty have worked with Positive Action in Housing to produce a simple, easy to read pack that gives the information, advice and encouragement to take action to stop the destitution of people refused asylum.

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Every year 19th November is World Toilet Day. World Toilet Day falls on the day in 1792 when the Toilet that flushes itself at regular intervals was patented. But campaigners say it also a day to celebrate the humble, yet vitally important, toilet and to raise awareness of the global sanitation crisis. You can give a toilet through Christian Aid here

In recent years there has been a trend to send animals such as pigs, llamas, alpaca's, goats, sheep, cows and even worms to the developing world. You can give the animal gifts quickly and easily online and then send them to Africa or South America on someone else's behalf as a Christmas gift. A card telling your loved one, friend or relative what has been given is then sent with your personal message.

Amidst the present-buying and annual spending spree of the Christmas period, Christians are being urged to reaffirm their commitment to the message of 'living simply'.

A campaign which started in rural Carmarthenshire to support farmers and other rural businesses under economic threat is spreading throughout churches in Wales and looks set to step over the border.

Labour's John Battle has become the first MP to respond to a challenge by a Catholic aid agency, to live more simply.

Changing attitudes is the first vital step in ending violence against women. Oxfam ‘change makers’ are working hard to influence groups, communities, and societies all over the world. Click here for Oxfam charity gifts

Christian Aid is asking thousands of people to put their best foot forward and join its 1,000-mile ‘Cut the Carbon’ campaign march.

If you are keen to do your bit for the developing world, then why not become a fairtrade activist?