To date the Halifax Long March has raised over £250000, much of it by young people.

The stories shown below are typical of the work carried out by Christian Aid, however, these are just two examples.

The first story is about how the Christian Aid sister project 'Caja Lucia' is using circus skills to help young people improve their lives. The second is related to the video on the right, and highlights the importance of things we all take for granted, such as food and electricity.

You can find further details of the work carried out by Christian Aid at there website, www.christianaid.org.uk.

Sadly, the need for help is as great as ever. We constantly need walkers, volunteers and sponsors to help in the fight against poverty and famine.

Photo: Christian Aid/Sian Curry

Child Alcoholic Discovers Music! Rudy grew up in a violent home. By the age of eight he was an alcoholic. Violent and aggressive, he found it hard to make and keep friends. Now 16 his life has been turned around. Caja Ludica's arts workshops have taught him to respect himself and others, and control his temper. He's also discovered music, and is an excellent guitarist. Read Full Story ->

Photo: Christian Aid

From Hungry to Healthy - The story of solar power in Malawi Flora was nursed back to health from the brink of death by the Baptist Clinic (Senga Bay, Malawi) and now diagnosed HIV+ is on anti-retrovirals and now depends on a nutritious and varied diet to stay healthy.  Flora and others most vulnerable to food shortages are part of a scheme that uses a solar pump to bring water to crops and enables them to grow at least twice as much food, including a variety of fruit and vegetables.  Read Full Story ->