This year during Christian Aid Week (11-17 May 2008), thousands of people across the country will be taking part in Quizaid on Friday 16 May in their homes, workplaces and local pubs and clubs to help raise thousands of pounds for Christian Aid's vital overseas development projects.

Christian Aid is calling for Quizmasters across the UK to apply for a Quizaid pack containing quiz questions and materials needed to publicise the quiz event.

Individuals hosting quizzes simply need to gather together friends, work colleagues or relatives at a suitable venue and charge everyone who turns up £2 to join in. Battle commences and all monies raised will help people in the developing world build a better life for themselves.

Quizaid is being backed by actor Shaun Williamson who played EastEnders' Barry Evans from 1994-2004 before appearing in both series and the finale of Extras.

"As a dedicated quizzer, I'd like to add my support to Quizaid," he said. "It sounds like a great idea - having fun, answering questions and in the process helping support Christian Aid's work in some of the world's poorest countries.

'I'd encourage everyone to get stuck in to your local Quizaid, or even organise your own, during Christian Aid week. Anyone who fancies their chances should get involved - I certainly plan to."

The Quizaid pack contains 50 questions in categories including music, sport, pot luck, history, geography, visual and maths. It will also include posters, invites, answer sheets, and a certificate for the winning team. There will also be two supplementary rounds online which can be downloaded allowing hosts to tailor their quiz to their audience, and they can even add in their own questions.

Amanda Borg, head of events and community fundraising, Christian Aid said: "Quizaid is witty, energetic, smart and above all fun. Participants can arrange teams as they wish; men v women, department v department, parents v children. But remember it's not the winning; it's the taking part that counts.

"Of course all money raised will go towards helping some of the world's poorest communities get access to clean water, education, healthcare and a better future."

If you fancy yourself as a Quizmaster simply order your Quizaid pack by calling 08080 005 005 or download from www.christianaid.org.uk/quizaid.