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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.
17 Mar 2009

Ethical ISA from Triodos

The Triodos Cash ISA was recently rated the best ethical ISA by Ethical Consumer Magazine. _________________________________________
17 Mar 2009

Ethical banking and savings account

Triodos bank is the most actively ethical bank in the UK, enabling people’s money to work for positive Social, Environmental, and Cultural change. _________________________________________
16 Mar 2009

Join in WWF's Earth Hour

From 8.30 to 9.30 pm on Saturday 28 March 2009, around a billion people will switch off their lights in an effort to convince the world’s leaders to get serious about climate change. _________________________________________
11 Mar 2009

Ethical Insurance: Car insurance



Ethical car insurance is growing in popularity, and can now be obtained from a number of companies. Co-operative Insurance though is the UK’s only insurance company with an Ethical Engagement Policy. find out more here. _________________________________________
11 Mar 2009

Ethical insurance - buildings and contents insurance

If you are looking for home insurance that's ethical then why not get a quote from the co-op? Co-operative insurance is the UK’s only insurance company with an Ethical Engagement Policy reflecting the views of its customers and guiding its investments. Find out more here _________________________________________
10 Mar 2009

How World Vision gifts and World Vision child sponsorship make a difference

When people sponsor a child through World Vision, or give charity gifts through their virtual gift scheme, they are helping to develop the sustainability of a whole community, leading to a safe and healthy environment for children and adults alike. _________________________________________
9 Mar 2009

Adopt a Penguin on World Penguin Day

Every year around April 25, millions of penguins will begin their annual northward migration away from the tenebrous Antarctic winter in search of better-illuminated icebergs. Unlike most migrating bird species, the average penguin will choose not to fly, but rather waddle and swim its way to its new habitat. _________________________________________
8 Mar 2009

Slumdog brings rush to sponsor a child in India

Charity ActionAid has reported a surge in people wanting to sponsor a child in India following the awards won by Slumdog Millionaire. It is having to rush the contact details of scores of Indian children to its offices. You can sponsor a chid in India through Action Aid here _________________________________________
7 Mar 2009

Say it with trees this Mother's Day



Charity Practical Action is urging people to give trees rather than flowers as a gift this Mothers Day. _________________________________________
7 Mar 2009

Child Vaccination ISA from HSBC

HSBC has launched a pioneering new ethical investment ISA, a child vaccination ISA, which offers the opportunity to make money and at the same time help vaccinate children and save lives in the poorest countries of the world. _________________________________________

If you are looking for that ethical gift or extra special gift for Christmas then why not buy fairtrade flowers, or fairtrade chocolate? Alternatively, try a charity gift from the Oxfam, World Vision or Christian Aid charity gifts web sites with a selection of fairtrade gifts which enable you to send a goat, pig, sheep or camel to the developing world on someone else's behalf. Or how about adopting an animal or sponsoring a child? There's a whole range of ethical and fairtrade gifts in our Lifestyle section for Christmas. Or if you want something more substantial try Apartments Dublin.