Shirley Parish Virtual Envelope Collection

This year, the focus of the Christian Aid appeal is on Burundi and there is information and a personal story below from Christian Aid.

There are so many good causes in need of our support but Christian Aid has always been special to our Parish. Its projects give people the knowledge and skills to lift themselves out of poverty and educate their children, with special focus on climate resilience to safeguard their future.What could be more worthwhile?  Please give if you can. It would be nice to have a big, fat virtual envelope at the end of the week!

In Burundi, malnourishment and poverty affect more than 70% of the population, putting them at the edge of survival.

Coming back from the edge isn't easy when food can be scarce, disease prevalent, and jobs hard to come by. If you have a home, chances are there's no electricity or running water, and it may not even survive the next storm.

Aline, pushed to the brink, was abused, homeless and hungry. But Aline pushed back. She found a lifeline through Christian Aid funded small business training and she set up as a grocery wholesaler. This meant Aline achieved what had seemed impossible, a vital income for her and her children.

You can help ensure more people in Burundi get the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil their hopes and ambitions.

Donate and help someone push back against poverty this Christian Aid Week.