Press releases

Press releases July 2008

Press releases for July 2008.

Christian Aid launches climate change campaign in Indian Schools

July 17 2008 - International development agency Christian Aid is asking children in India to play an active role in the battle against climate change.

Christian Aid Director awarded OBE for services to development

July 14 2008 - Dr Daleep Mukarji, Christian Aid Director has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of a career dedicated to the alleviation of poverty.

G8 carbon target just a first step, says Christian Aid

July 8 2008 - International development agency Christian Aid said today that the G8 agreement to halve carbon emissions by 2050 was a step in the right direction, but was not enough to halt global warming while allowing poor countries to develop in a sustainable manner.

Focus on Sudan at Lambeth conference

July 7 2008 - At the July 2008 Lambeth Conference of Anglican Bishops � an event that brings together Bishops from around the world and occurs only once every 10 years � Christian Aid will release a ground-breaking report on HIV in Sudan.

World Bank not the right body to handle climate change funds

July 6 2008 - Money given by wealthy nations to help the developing world combat climate change should not be administered by the World Bank, says international development agency Christian Aid.

Christian Aid blames �ruinous policies� for food crisis

July 5 2008 - Ruinous agricultural policies forced on poor countries by donor governments and international financial institutions are a prime cause of the food crisis that threatens 100m people with hunger, says Christian Aid.