Response to poverty

• Why do Christians try to help those in poverty?

  Christian charities and Christians follow the example and teaching of Jesus in working to relieve poverty , and they believe that they should show Jesus to the world through helping the disadvantaged

  
• What are some examples of Jesus helping the poor/disadvantaged in the Bible?

  • Jesus once told a rich man to sell everything and give it to the poor - Mark 10:21 
  • The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus tells of a rich man who ends up in hell for ignoring a beggar 
  • The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches of the importance of helping all people 
  • Jesus helped outcasts such as lepers, tax collectors and sinners

  
• What is Christian Aid?

  • Christian Aid is a charity that helps those in poverty 
  • It supports projects to encourage sustainable development 
  • It provides emergency relief such as food, water, shelter and sanitation 
  • It campaigns to end poverty (alongside organisations such as the Fairtrade Foundation, Trade Justice and Stop Climate Chaos)

  
• What is Tearfund?


  • Tearfund is a charity that helps those in poverty 
  • It works with over 90,000 churches worldwide to help lift people out of poverty 
  • It supplies emergency aid after natural disasters and conflict 
  • It provides long-term aid to help communities become more self-reliant, such as education or new farming equipment 
  • It is supported by donations, fundraising events and prayer from churches in the UK

  
• What is CAFOD?

  • CAFOD (Catholic Agency For Overseas Development) is a charity that helps those in poverty 
  • It works with local organisations to train, supply and support communities to work their own way out of poverty 
  • It gives short-term aid such as food, water and shelter during conflicts and disasters 
  • It lobbies UK government and global organisations for decisions that respect the poorest  
  • It encourages Catholic schools and parishes to pray, give money and campaign for justice