Press releases

Press releases

This month's news and media releases.

Emergency aid in Sri Lanka

We are responding to the escalating humanitarian crisis.

Scots raise £260,000 for Gaza appeal in first week

January 30 2009 - Just over one week after the DEC launched its emergency appeal for Gaza, £260,000 has been raised in donations from the Scottish public.

Scottish aid agencies launch joint appeal to relieve Gaza humanitarian crisis

Friday, 23 January - Leading Scottish aid agencies are today appealing to the public for urgently needed funds to help ease the desperate plight of people affected by the conflict in Gaza.

Partners respond to humanitarian crisis in Gaza

January 19 2009 - Christian Aid is sending emergency funds to its partner organisations in Gaza to help them respond to the humanitarian crisis.

Platform2 comes to Aberdeen

January 19 2009 - On 22 January 2009, youngsters from Aberdeen will get the chance to go to a free music and recruitment event at The Tunnels, Aberdeen, hosted by Platform2, an overseas volunteering scheme for 18-25 year olds.

Gaza ceasefire statement

January 18 2009 - Christian Aid welcomes Israel’s unilateral declaration of a ceasefire and urges both parties to immediately cease hostilities.

Physicians for Human Rights demonstration halted

January 16 2009 - Over 300 members and supporters of Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHR-Israel) set out to accompany an emergency delivery of medical supplies to the Gaza Strip this morning in protest at the current Israeli military offensive in Gaza.

The Moderator speaks out against force used in Gaza

January 15 2009 - The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Right Reverend David Lunan, has joined with Christian Aid today, calling for an end to the Gaza conflict.

Third Heathrow runway a 'massive step backwards'

January 15 2009 - The government’s go-ahead for a third runway at Heathrow is a massive step backwards in the battle against climate change that will have repercussions far beyond Britain’s shores, Christian Aid warns today.

Pledge with Obama to save the planet

January 15 2009 - On 20 January Barack Obama will become the world’s most powerful man and will promise to fulfil probably his most important manifesto pledge, to make the US a leader on tackling climate change.

More than 200 lives lost since UN call for ceasefire aid, agencies say

January 15 2009 - Three-hour lull in fighting will not redress the full-blown humanitarian crisis - only an immediate ceasefire will help.

EU - Israel talks on upgrading ties on hold

January 15 2009 - Christian Aid notes the recent announcement by the European Commission to take 'time-out' on its talks with Israel on upgrading relations.

Gaza clinic destroyed by Israeli jets

January 12 2009 - A primary health care clinic in Gaza city, funded by Christian Aid has been destroyed by Israeli missile fire.

Christian Aid gives £50,000 in emergency funds for cholera outbreak

January 9 2009 - Christian Aid has released £50,000 to its partner, Zimbabwe Project Trust.

Faith leaders demand UK action on Gaza

January 9 2009 - Continuing violence in Gaza will 'exacerbate tensions and nurture hatred' say religious leaders. Leaders of all major faiths in the UK have joined Christian Aid today in calling for an immediate ceasefire and unfettered humanitarian access to Gaza.

Christian Aid and major aid agencies call for suspension of EU-Israel talks

January 7 2009 - A coalition of major humanitarian, human rights and development organisations called on the European Union today to immediately suspend any further enhancement of its relations with Israel, known as an ‘upgrade’, until it agrees to a comprehensive ceasefire and provides unimpeded humanitarian access.