Glad to attend the launch of Christian Aid’s report ‘Between Life and Debt’ highlighting the shocking burden of debt carried by countries in the Global South

Thank you to Dulwich & West Norwood churches who are raising funds during this #CAWeek to support their important work

Gordon Brown warns African nations forced to pay debt over funding vital healthcare independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…
'...I am not sure the world will ever forgive us for failing to deliver urgent debt restructuring.' Gordon Brown foreward to Christian Aid Between Life and Debt report.

As Christian Aid’s new report reveals Africa is facing the worst debt crisis in a generation, Sophie Powell explores what has gone wrong since the successful debt cancellations of the 1990s and 2000s and how the UK can put things right.

Find out more: bit.ly/3RaTmYn

'Last year, the majority of African countries spent more money repaying external debts than on healthcare or education – and in some cases both.”

Read Sophie Powell, Chief of UK Advocacy and Policy’s new blog for Bond
bond.org.uk/news/2024/05/b…

“Debt justice is not a mere financial matter, it is a moral imperative and a humanitarian challenge” powerful words from Rev Kofi deGraft-Johnson at the Christian Aid debt report launch with Osai Ojigho CAFOD proud to stand with you!

Delighted once again to have the opportunity to give my full support to the wonderful folk at ⁦Christian Aid⁩ and their 2024 campaign calling for #DebtJustice for the world’s poorest countries. #caweek

Great to attend the Christian Aid report launch ‘Between Life and Debt’ , as part of Christian Aid Week.
The debt crisis in 5 African countries under English Law are preventing the countries investing in health, education & climate resilience.
We need urgent action #debtjustice

We were at Christian Aid's launch of their new report on #debt in African countries in Parliament last night.

We urgently need a fairer and more sustainable global financial system that works for people, nature and the climate, with debt relief as a crucial component.

New Christian Aid report shows 34 African countries now spending more on debt repayments than on health or education - thank you Gordon Brown for writing the foreword #CAW24 independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

African countries are spending 50 times more in external debt than they received in aid from the UK - our Head Advocacy Osai Ojigho #caweek

But without addressing the root causes African countries can never overcome poverty - and that may be the moral failure Gordon Brown speaks of in his foreword to our report - Bob Kikuyu setting out the need for #debtrelief
#caweek

Great to have Fleur Anderson MP championing debt relief for African countries at our annual #caweek

🫵 You are made for more.

This #CAWeek24 , we're inspired by Romans 8:28.

🔗 Find out how you and your church can get involved in the fight against #poverty : caid.org.uk/ATJ

👏 Thank you to today's #CAWeek24 #SuperSupporter , Dean Richard Sewell.

Richard Sewell is running from Jerusalem to Bethlehem as part of his #70kInMay challenge, standing in solidarity with the millions who walk long distances for basic needs.

🌟 We're so inspired!

We pray for the people of #Ukraine as they suffer and endure fresh attacks near Kharkiv.

We call on Russia to stop the bombardment of homes and withdraw their forces.