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March 9, 2012

'Perfect storm' of cuts and unemployment increases homelessness

Figures published by Department for Communities and Local Government show 48,510 households across England were accepted as homeless by local authorities in 2011
January 3, 2010

Volunteers accuse government of neglect for the homeless

Volunteers working with church and secular homeless relief and action groups over the Christmas period have accused the government of failing to respond adequately to the needs of rough sleepers during the cold snap.
November 3, 2008

Help people caught up in the Congo crisis through Christian Aid

Help Christian Aid respond to the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which has forced thousands of people from their homes.
January 2, 2008

Christian Aid urges restraint over Kenya's political crisis

The UK-based international development agency Christian Aid has voiced disappointment in the conduct of Kenya’s electoral commission following President Mwai Kibaki's disputed election victory - and has called for restraint.
November 28, 2007

European Catholic bishops call for more Iraqi refugee visas

As the humanitarian and military crisis continues in Iraq, European Catholic bishops have issued an appeal to governments to permit more refugees from the country to live in the region - against the backdrop of growing refusals.
May 18, 2007

World facing biggest ever migration crisis, says new report

Some 1 billion people will be forced from their homes by 2050 as climate change deepens an already huge global migration crisis, predicts an authoritative new report by Christian Aid - which shows that scapegoating immigrants is the wrong approach.
January 13, 2007

Somalia conflict is fuelling refugee crisis, says Norwegian agency

Conflict in Somalia is fuelling fears of a new refugee crisis, according to Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), a development agency with considerable experience in the region.