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How to take part this Christian Aid Week

Thousands of people across the island of Ireland are turning one week into lasting change. Here’s how you can be part of it:

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Get familiar

Peruse our new dedicated Christian Aid Week Hub.

Get access to updates, ideas and resources (including a free fundraising pack!) to help you plan your Christian Aid Week.

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Set up your fundraising page

Invite others to be part of your Christian Aid Week.

Create your online fundraising page to make giving easy. You can set a target, share your story, and invite others to support you.

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Plan your activity and spread the word

Use our resources to make your fundraising go further.

Download and order resources to help you plan your Christian Aid Week. Share your fundraising more widely, and inspire others to get involved.

What is Christian Aid Week?

Christian Aid Week is a powerful expression of what can happen when compassion leads to action.

It's our shared moment to come together – across churches, communities and households – to stand alongside people living in poverty around the world.

For one week each year, thousands of people across the island of Ireland give, fundraise, pray and act together. Together, those actions make change possible. 

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…urban farmers can grow hope.

In the crowded and bustling settlements of Nairobi, most parents wake every single day knowing that they must go and earn money, otherwise their children won’t eat that evening. 

It’s a precarious and frightening daily struggle that no family should have to face.

Where hardship means hunger

…urban farmers can grow hope.

In the crowded and bustling settlements of Nairobi, most parents wake every single day knowing that they must go and earn money, otherwise their children won’t eat that evening. 

It’s a precarious and frightening daily struggle that no family should have to face.

But with tools and training from our partner, Beacon of Hope, parents are farming vegetables in a small city plot to feed their families and earn an income.

Together, we must support families escape the cruel grip of urban poverty.

Will you support someone like Fridah to grow food, protect their children from hunger, and nurture hope?

Meet our supporters

Joining hands at a ceillidh in Bangor

Ceilidh nights

In Holywood, County Down, Lynda Francis organised a ceilidh that raised £1,200 for communities living in poverty.
Fundraising for Christian Aid Week in Ballybay

3 in 1 for Ballybay

The Presbyterian community of Ballybay, County Monaghan organised a plant sale, coffee morning and bake sale that raised €12,000.
Ron Crangle exhibits his railways collection

Bangor's 'Model-Citizen'

‘Model citizen’ Ron Crangle held a model railway exhibition in City Church Bangor which raised funds for our work.

Across the island of Ireland, people and churches are finding simple, meaningful ways to support Christian Aid’s work. These supporters show how everyday acts of generosity can bring people together and help families facing poverty, conflict and injustice around the world.

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Frequently asked questions

If you need support taking part in Christian Aid Week – whether you’re fundraising, volunteering or ordering resources – our team is here to help.