Anne Thomas

World Vision Prepares Back Up Plan for Violence in Darfur

World Vision is preparing to respond to the possibility of escalating violence and deteriorating security in Darfur in the event that African Union peacekeepers leave the region before a long-term security solution can be found.

World Vision Aids 11,000 Infants in Northen Uganda

World Vision has given food supplements to over 11,000 infants in northern Uganda in the year, an effort aimed at fighting malnutrition among children living in internally displaced people's camps in war-torn Northern Uganda

'Jesus Camp' Highlights Growing Youth Movement

A documentary on evangelising young people entitled "Jesus Camp" will launch this weekend, featuring kids praying and worshipping at Bible camps and youth events in the US.

UK Church Reviving Through Ethnic Minorities

The long-term decline in church congregants in the UK has been slowed by people of ethnic minorities, according to a survey. Christian Research, a religious think tank, found that a third of churches, especially those with predominantly black congregations, are growing.

Religious Leaders Call for Darfur Suffering to End

Senior members of the Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths in the UK will gather outside Downing Street on Sunday to call for an end to the suffering in Darfur.

Children's Society Hosts London Bridges Walk for Saftey Awareness on Streets

The Children's Society and Premier Radio are uniting today for a London Bridges Walk to raise money that will help children at risk on the streets.

Sentamu Urges Muslims to 'Love Thy Neighbour'

The Archbishop of York urged Muslims yesterday to 'love thy neighbour' and learn to live with those they believe feel hostility towards them.

UK Churches Debate Jesus on Pint Glasses

The annual Christmas campaign from the Churches' Advertising Network (CAN) will feature an image of Jesus on pint glasses as part of a campaign to encourage young people back to the church.

Christian Aid Partner Leads Rally for Liberty in Sri Lanka

Christian Aid partner MONLAR (Movement for National Land and Agricultural Reform) organised a rally yesterday where more than 2,000 people marched through the streets of the Sri Lankan capital Colombo to protest against enforced liberalisation policies by the World Bank.

Christian Aid Joins Call for Boycott Following Singapore Crackdown

Christian Aid is leading a boycott by civil society groups of this year's annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) in Singapore as authorities there continue to ban their representatives from entering the country.

Archbishop of York Named Chancellor of New University

The Archbishop of York has been named York St John University College's chancellor when it becomes a university later this year. The archbishop will be officially installed in a ceremony in March, at York Minster, before an audience of staff and students.