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We're taking on the challenge of 70K in May. Why? To help people push back against poverty. Did you know, malnourishment and poverty affect more than 70% of people in Burundi?

Christian Aid are working to empower families in Burundi to build reliable and diverse incomes. Take Aline, for example. She found a lifeline in Christian Aid after she felt the full force of extreme poverty, when an early marriage ended in abuse and violence. We helped her with small business training and she set up as a grocery wholesaler. Today, Aline can afford food, clothes, and essential healthcare for her family.

There’s more people Christian Aid could reach – and that’s why we are fundraising and taking part in 70K in May, but aiming to cover 70k EVERY WEEK in May as a group! So that's 70k from the 1st to the 7th, and again from the 8th to the 14th, again from the 15th to the 21st and AGAIN from the 22nd to the 28th!

The money raised can help ensure more people get the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil their hopes and ambitions.  £10 could provide one person with the training that supports their family to set up a small business, such as selling home-grown vegetables.

Together we can make a lasting difference.  Thank you for your support!


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Christian Aid
4 months 3 weeks ago
Activity closed!

The activity was closed

Christian Aid
5 months ago
Target reached!

Congratulations! This activity has reached its target!

Elizabeth Burgess
5 months ago
Final distance!

The PDG have covered 1793.29km during the challenge, so we've smashed 70k a week and actually walked the as-the-crow-flies distance from the Church to the Vatican! Well done everyone, and thanks so much to all the sponsors. Time for a sit down! 😂 

Christian Aid
5 months 1 week ago
75% of target reached!

Congratulations! This activity has reached 75% of its target!

Christian Aid
5 months 1 week ago
50% of target reached!

Congratulations! This activity has reached 50% of its target!

Christian Aid
6 months 1 week ago
First donation received!

Congratulations! This activity has received its first donation!

How your money helps

Poverty pushed Aline to the brink. She was abused, homeless and hungry. But Aline pushed back harder. With Christian Aid funded small business training, she achieved what had seemed impossible, a vital income for her and her children.

Fundraising this Christian Aid Week will ensure more people in Burundi get the skills and knowledge they need to push back against the inhumanity of poverty.

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Aline Nibogora is pushing back against extreme poverty in Makamba Province, Burundi by raising the living conditions of her community with the support of Christian Aid. Credit: Ndacayisaba Epitace
Aline Nigobora stands in front of her home, She wears a pink top and green skirt and is looking in the camera with a neutral expression