As Christian Aid marks 60 years of Christian Aid Week (14-20 May 2017 www.caweek.org), the organisation is inviting people to join them in standing in solidarity with refugees around the world.
Tens of millions of people across the globe are forced from their homes due to war, conflict and disaster. Many are forced to make life-threateningly dangerous journeys in search of a safe place to call home.
While the majority of today’s refugees seek sanctuary in poor countries, in 2015 some one million people crossed into Europe. With borders across the continent now closed to refugees, thousands are stranded – and in need of urgent help.
Loretta Minghella, Chief Executive of Christian Aid said: “We have been supporting refugees since European refugees sought refuge in London in the aftermath of the Second World War, and we are not turning our backs now.
Still today there are millions of families – mothers, fathers, children – who are running from conflict, danger and persecution around the world in search of a safe place to call home. It’s time to say that they have been running long enough. We are inviting the British public to join us this Christian Aid Week by standing with refugees and with people living in poverty”.
You can help to change the lives of refugees fleeing conflict and crisis this Christian Aid Week by donating online at www.caweek.org calling 08080 006 006, or texting ‘GIVE’ to 70040 to give £5.
For further information please contact Esme Allen on eallen@christian-aid.org or 07802920804
