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‘Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.’ - Hebrews 10:23 Where do you find hope? At Greenbelt Festival, we asked people what hope means to them and how their faith has shaped the way they see the world.

A year ago, a ceasefire came into effect in Gaza and Israel. Ameera Khamees, our Head of Impact for the Middle East shares reflections on what’s happened since. For many, very little has changed.

School gives us a chance to dream big about our future, but millions of children are missing out on that opportunity. The UK Government can introduce a debt justice law to stop private lenders putting profit before people. We need to put pressure on them to make it happen.

Please join us in prayer for the people of Nepal and Tibet, after devastating flash floods swept through communities along the border 🙏 We hold in our hearts all those affected, and the rescue teams working to reach communities cut off by the disaster.

Black-and-white close-up of hands clasped in prayer, with a person blurred in the background. A dark text banner reads: “Pray for Nepal and Tibet.”God of compassion, We weep with the people of Nepal and Tibet. Images of devastation tell a story of terrible loss. We cry out to you for the bereaved, for all who could not save their loved ones. We grieve for those who have seen their homes swept away. God, keep safe those waiting for rescue, renew the strength of emergency workers, and turn our shock and sorrow into action. Make us your hands and feet, reaching out and standing with our neighbours in their deep distress and urgent need. In Jesus name, Amen

Please join us in prayer for the people of Nepal and Tibet, after devastating flash floods swept through communities along the border 🙏 We hold in our hearts all those affected, and the rescue teams working to reach communities cut off by the disaster.

Black-and-white close-up of hands clasped in prayer, with a person blurred in the background. A dark text banner reads: “Pray for Nepal and Tibet.”God of compassion, We weep with the people of Nepal and Tibet. Images of devastation tell a story of terrible loss. We cry out to you for the bereaved, for all who could not save their loved ones. We grieve for those who have seen their homes swept away. God, keep safe those waiting for rescue, renew the strength of emergency workers, and turn our shock and sorrow into action. Make us your hands and feet, reaching out and standing with our neighbours in their deep distress and urgent need. In Jesus name, Amen

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history. Yet it's barely being spoken about in the news. Salome, our Head of Global Humanitarian Response, shares how local partners and churches are trying to reduce the spread.

Please join us in prayer for the people of Colombia, after a devastating earthquake struck the country 🙏 Our thoughts are with all those affected, including those working tirelessly to save people trapped under the rubble.

A lit candle on the right illuminates a prayer titled "A prayer for the people of Colombia." It addresses God, mentioning themes of support during disasters, loss, fear, and the importance of sending help and being close to those affected. The prayer ends with the word "Amen."

When the earth trembles and homes fall to dust, hold our hearts, God.
 
When grief shakes families long after the world falls still, hold our hearts, God.

Our sisters and brothers in Colombia
live this now. 

Where there is fear, send neighbours.

Where there is need, send us.

Be close to the buried, the searching, the bereaved.

We're not meant to carry things on our own. Galatians 6:2 says to bear one another's burdens. To share the load when someone's struggling and to let others share yours. This is embedded in our work around the world. Carrying what's heavy together, so that no one faces it alone.

Annotated Galatians 6.2 against a black background and red arrows and underlining of key words. 

Whose weight might we help hold today? - bear one another's burdens. 

None of us were made to carry it alone: 'another'

'the law of Christ.' - Maybe this is what love looks like when it's real

bible verse: 'Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.'

The headlines may have faded but help is still needed. Golda Ibarra, Country representative of Colombia and Venezuela, from the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) shares an update. The death toll continues to rise and thousands more are still missing.

Imagine being a child tonight with nowhere safe to sleep. In shelters across Venezuela, children and young people are the largest group at every shelter. Most sleep without basic protection. Gender-based violence and attempted sexual abuse were found in 41% of shelters assessed.

Our partners are on the ground at shelters. There are makeshift beds on concrete floor, which children are siting and lying on.A mother and child are sat in a tent outside in a park. There are two of our partners who our crouched down speaking to the mother.

🚨It’s not too late to saves lives and prevent the crisis from getting worse. By donating, we can do so much more. Survivors of the Venezuela earthquake are in urgent need of shelter, water, food and medical care.

Venezuela Earthquake appeal

A women is stood on rubble, there are people around her searching the rubble. All of the homes and buildings are damaged.

Photo credit: Federico Parra / AFP / Getty Image

Disasters Emergency Committee and the donate now in capital letters.
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Red bold and capital letters of 'UPDATE' 

Hundreds of people have been killed and the death toll continues to rise. 

Thousands more are injured, and the country’s hospitals are under extreme pressure.  

Now the survivors urgently need shelter, water, food and medical care.
 
Disasters Emergency Committee and the donate now in capital letters.

🚨 Your donation could support families who've lost everything in the Venezuela earthquakes. Two powerful earthquakes struck yesterday, a minute apart, causing devastation across Caracas and the wider country. Rescuers are searching collapsed buildings for survivors right now.

Venezuela Emergency Appeal 
Donate now 
A women walks past damaged buildings with her child, they are both looking sad. The building were damaged by the Earthquake.

Feeling the heat? This week’s heatwave across Europe is another reminder that the climate crisis is no longer a distant threat but very much a present reality. India has also been facing extreme heat with temperatures regularly rising above 40°C.

People this week who still deny climate change exists. Image overlay on red background of cartoon dog in a animated house which is burning down. The dog says 'this is fine,'

This Volunteers' Week, we’re saying thank you ♥️ Thank you to all 7,000 of our volunteers who are at the heart of change. Whether you’re raising vital funds, taking action for justice or offering your time and skills, you’re helping to build a world free from poverty and injustice 🙏

🚨 We’ve launched an appeal to help communities affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A region already at breaking point. There are no approved vaccines and no specific treatment for this strain.

Ebola emergency appeal - when every second counts. Help save lives, today. DONATE NOW 
Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) right now.

What makes this outbreak different?

This strain of Ebola has no approved vaccine and no specific treatment. 

Without effective action now, this could become something far harder to contain.

Thank you so much for being a part of Christian Aid Week 2026 ❤️ From sponsored walks, cycles, bake sales to quizzes and more. We’re so grateful for all that you did. Your support helps ensure families can continue growing food, earning an income and building lasting futures.

Come with us to one of the biggest charity book sales in Edinburgh 📚 From books to records, CDs, jigsaws and games. There's something for everyone at the New Town Church Book Sale. Run entirely by volunteers with every sale supporting Christian Aid Week 2026! #CAWeek26