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In 2022, the Five Alive Parish, with Bishampton and Throckmorton, raised over £2,700 for Christian Aid Week, helping people overcome poverty. As we know, poverty continues, both here and overseas, because of so many things - cost of living, war and terrorism, storms, earthquakes, floods and famine - the list goes on.... We support many appeals to relieve poverty here at home but it doesn't stop here - we have helped Christian Aid to relieve poverty overseas for many years and continue to do so. 

We all have dreams, as does Jen in Africa. No mum should have the heart-breaking choice of which child to educate and which one will miss out on their dreams. No hardworking young person should be forced to give up on education, locking them into poverty. People need education to break free of poverty, to secure a better future for their families and fulfill their potential. 

Once more, we can help Christian Aid overcome poverty and make dreams come true by filling this digital "envelope" 


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