Category - aid agency

Methodists join growing Burma emergency relief effort

agency reporter — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:37:57 +0100

As the death toll from the Burma cyclone continues to rise dramatically, possibly to around 100,000, the Methodist Church and the Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) in Britain have launched an emergency appeal for funds.

Caritas remains concerned about health crisis in Palestine

staff writers — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 16:00:49 +0000

As tension and violence continues to escalate in Gaza, Caritas Jerusalem, the Catholic aid agency, continues to be alarmed at the ongoing deterioration of the health situation in the Palestinian Territories - and involved in practical work to redress the situation.

House builiding brings hope to quake-hit Pakistan

staff writers — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 16:23:50 +0000

Pakistan earthquake survivors are learning new skills to rebuild their homes as part of a steady process of community reconstruction, say church-based aid organisations involved in relief and long-term redevelopment.