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 We are 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 as a team are fundraising and taking part in 70K in May.

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
5 months ago
Activity closed!

The activity was closed

Zsofia Preddle
5 months 1 week ago
Ellie is on brand in Maastricht

Ellie went on holiday and walked in her CA T-shirt loud and proud!

Zsofia Preddle
5 months 1 week ago
Zsofia Run in Rugby

Zsofia has been running around the local muddy wet fields in her CA t-shirt!

Zsofia Preddle
5 months 1 week ago
Helen walk up North

Hlen did her 10k on Bank holiday weekend in the beautiful local countryside!

Christian Aid
5 months 1 week ago
Target reached!

Congratulations! This activity has reached its target!

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

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

Zsofia Preddle
5 months 2 weeks ago
Trudy walks the Bridges!

Trudy has been speed walking all the London bridges and only has a few to go! AMAZING WORK TRUDY!

Christian Aid
5 months 2 weeks ago
50% of target reached!

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

Zsofia Preddle
5 months 3 weeks ago
Basket Ball George

George played basket for hours on end and won the tournement! WOW!

Zsofia Preddle
5 months 3 weeks ago
Chris and daughter 5k

Chris is running with her daughter to complete the couch to 5k all month! Go Chris!

Zsofia Preddle
5 months 4 weeks ago
David completed his 10k

David completed his 10k on the bike at the gym all in one go!

Zsofia Preddle
5 months 4 weeks ago
Ella completed her 10k

What better place to do my 10k walk than my favourite place, Dartmoor! The sun even shone for us ☀️ -Ella

 

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