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World Vision Builds Multimillion Irrigation Scheme in Zimbabwe
World Vision has recently set up a multimillion dollar 50-hectare irrigation scheme at Wanezi Malole in Insiza District of Zimbabwe, to boost food security in the drought-prone area where crops cannot grow under the normal rainfall patterns.
Christians Condemn Racism Following Leaked Mental Health Report
Church leaders from Britain's largest umbrella groups have condemned the findings of a leaked report into the treatment of ethnic minorities in mental healthcare.
Former Church Army Evangelist Releases Slavery Book
As Britain marks the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade, Chigor Chike, a former Church Army evangelist, has written about the true stories of four freed slaves in his new book, Voices from Slavery: The Life and Beliefs of African Slaves in Britain.
Christians Condemn Racism Following Leaked Mental Health Report
Church leaders from Britain's largest umbrella groups have condemned the findings of a leaked report into the treatment of ethnic minorities in mental healthcare.
Former Church Army Evangelist Releases Slavery Book
As Britain marks the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade, Chigor Chike, a former Church Army evangelist, has written about the true stories of four freed slaves in his new book, Voices from Slavery: The Life and Beliefs of African Slaves in Britain.
WCC Calls for International Action in Horn of Africa Crisis
The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee has expressed worries about the "deteriorating human rights situation in Ethiopia and Eritrea", while encouraging the establishment of a "joint Christian and Muslim Peace Committee for Somalia".
Mercy Ministries Provides Spiritual Aid for Young Women in Europe
Applications have been coming in from all over Europe following the opening of a UK residential programme by a charity that helps young women with life controlling problems.
Pope Names New Catholic Archbishop of Warsaw
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI has appointed a new Archbishop of Warsaw.
Bono on the Run to Tackle AIDS and Poverty
U2's Bono recently called Oakland's black community in California the 'epicentre' of a new wave of AIDS infections. "I'm a spoiled-rotten rock star, I know that, but I have a loud hailer and I'm going to use it," the frontman for U2 told reporters at a news conference after two hours of closed-door meetings at Allen Temple Baptist Church. "I've come as a student, really."
The Children's Society Produces 'Leaves of Life' for a Better Community
An innovative worship resource, 'Leaves of Life' has been produced by The Children's Society to help make the community a better place for children.
Christian Lawyers Criticise Court Ruling on Gay Adoption Case
The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship has criticised a ruling from the Sheffield Employment Tribunal against the appeal of a Christian magistrate to be granted exemption from ruling over cases that might require him to adopt children to same-sex couples.
Church Service Held in Memory of Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster
A church service has been held Sunday for the survivors and families of victims of the 1987 Zeebrugge ferry disaster two days before its 20th anniversary on Tuesday.
Christian Aid Prepares for Britain's Longest Ever Protest Against Climate Change
Christian Aid is organising Britain's largest-ever march this summer to demand cuts in the pollution that is creating climate chaos.
Strictly Come Praying for Scotland's Youth
Scripture Union Scotland is holding a special day of prayer for the country's young people designed to engage dedicated young Christians in prayer for non-Christian youths and help them overcome their own prayer hurdles.
Pope Names New Catholic Archbishop of Warsaw
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI has appointed a new Archbishop of Warsaw. The move follows the resignation of Warsaw Archbishop Stanislaw Wielgus, who stepped down just hours before his installation Mass on January 7 as he admitted his ties with the communist-era secret police.
Christians to Explore Lifestyle Choices and Climate Change
Christian eco experts are to gather at Swanwick in Derbyshire later in the month for a major consultation on the impact of individual lifestyle choices and habits of consumption on Global South countries.