It’s time to think Fundraising for Christian Aid – 7 Days to Make A Difference
Every year we find new ways to fundraise and to raise awareness during Christian Aid Week. This year, we kick start the week with a fundriasing Coffee Morning on Sat 10 May at Craigsbank Halls. Come along from 10.30am and enjoy some of the best baking in the area (ticket by donation on the door). You won’t be disappointed. A bustling book sale and a tombola will be part of the fun.
You can read more about the activities of Christian Aid by clicking here. We encourage everyone to consider whether they can support the work of this remarkable organisation.
What your donation will do:
- £5 could buy a savings book for a member of a VSLA, setting them up to start their own small business and become finically independent.
- £30 would help a family buy two Jerrycans to collect water from the river to carry back to their farm. Jerrycans provide irrigation to crops, especially during the dry season, maintaining food production for the family.
- £50 would mean a vulnerable family can purchase a water storage tank. Water can then be stored for a few days rather than travelling to the communal water point, allowing instant access to water for washing, cleaning and cooking.
- £100 could help a woman set up her own small business with a starter kit; including money to purchase her first few items to sell. This means she could supply local grocery shops or restaurants with vegetables, set up a roadside shop, or buy maize to sell in bigger markets like Bujumbura.
- £100 could also help buy a family a bicycle meaning easier transport to school, quicker access to medical treatment in emergencies or support carrying produce from farm to market.
There are envelopes at the doors at church services. Or give safely and securely online. Click here to go to the Christian Aid donate page.
And the main Edinburgh Christian Aid booksale is back too! You can find it at the New Town Church on George Street. More details here.