Lucy Vanakova

Sudan Arrests Second Aid Worker in Darfur Region

In the troubled western region of Sudan, in Darfur, despite the great efforts of aid and humanitarian workers, Sudan has now arrested a second aid worker over a alleged rape. This latest development has come in addition to...

Church World Service Prepares to Celebrate World Refugee Day 2005

Congregations and communities worldwide are preparing and planning events throughout June to show hospitality to refugees and asylum seekers all around the globe. The events will take place on 20th June - 'World Refugee Day'...

Volunteers Week 2005 to Commence Across the UK

Many organisations and groups of all kinds as well as many private sector companies, hospitals, schools, major charities and individuals are preparing to take part in this years 'Volunteers Week', the UK's 21st national celebration of volunteers...

Preparations for Anti Poverty 'Live 8' Underway

The G8 summit of the leaders of industrialised nations will be held from 6-8 July at Gleneagles Hotel, and as the gathering draws closer preparations are underway for the musical events...

The Charity Awards 2005

The Charity Finance magazine, UK's best selling and leading provider of professional information for the wide charity sector, is organising and supporting this year's 'Charity Awards 2005'.

The awards are open to UK charities registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales or with the Inland Revenue in Scotland and Northern Ireland...

God Is Closer Than You Think – John Ortberg

The Book 'God is Closer Than You Think' is based on the belief that God is near and it is really possible to know him for everyone who seeks him and wants to feel his presence...

UNICEF's Executive Director Continues Africa Tour in Malawi

After supporting the humanitarian missions in Soweto, South Africa and Swaziland as part of a three-country African tour, Ann M. Veneman, Executive Director of UNICEF, visited a number of critical UNICEF-sponsored projects in Malawi...

Christian Aid Calls for Civilian Protection & Funding for African Union

As the peacemaking and pledging conference was held on 26th May in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and UN leaders urged donors to provide the financing and political backing...

Oxfam UK Launches School's Guide on Commission for Africa Report

Helping young people to explore and understand issues on poverty in Africa and around the world, International Development Secretary Hilary Benn and Education Secretary Ruth Kelly have launched a school-friendly guide 'Our Common Interest...

UN and UNICEF Leaders Call for Action in Africa

Marking the 42nd Africa Day, three United Nations' leaders together with the Executive Director of UNICEF, Ann Veneman, who is currently in the midst of her first mission trip, have called for the world to focus on the continuing problems in Southern Africa...

New Bible Society Centre Opens in United Arab Emirates

The Bible Society in the Gulf (BSG) in the United Arab Emirates has opened up a new Bible Society Centre in the 'garden city of the Gulf' Al Ain, which is located in the Evangelical Community Church...

UNICEF Executive Director Starts Mission Tour in South Africa & Swaziland

The United Nations Children's Fund Executive Director, Ann M. Veneman currently making her first seven-day mission tour over three southern African countries is meeting with senior government officials, donor representatives and aid agencies...

Churches & Aid Agencies Hail EU's Decision to Double Aid

In the run-up to the huge Make Poverty History rally, arranged to coincide with the G8 summit at Gleneagles, Edinburgh in July, some encouraging news from the European Union (EU)...

Tsunami Relief Website to Track Aid Pledges Launched by UN

The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Jan Egeland, who recently received a humanitarian award for his work on behalf of victims worldwide, announced the launch of a website to track the funds promised to the tsunami disaster...

No Turning Back Christian Tour 2005

Interdenominational and dynamic Christian youth organisation, Crusaders, is very excited about the launch of its 'No Turning Back' tour 2005. Crusaders has carried the commission of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with 19,000 children...

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Visits Ethiopia & Darfur for Peace Talks

The United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan is set to support African Union’s mission in the Darfur region of Sudan to progress peace efforts. As the severe war in Sudan between rebels and...