Persecution

• Persecution


  hostility and ill treatment, because of race, political or religious beliefs
• It is estimated that what percentage of all acts of religious discrimination are directed against Christians?

  80%
• Barnabas Fund


  Sends financial support to projects that help Christians who are suffering from discrimination, oppression and persecution because of their faith. They aim to strengthen individuals, churches and their communities by providing material and spiritual support.
• Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)


  It works to bring hope and compassion to people of all faiths and none in poor communities in Africa, Asia, South America and the Middle East. Helps to increase access to clean water, education and healthcare and lobbies employers to help adopt fair working practices and conditions. During conflicts and disasters, it acts with local communities to help people rebuild their lives
• When did CAFOD begin?

  In the 1960s, it was the first aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales
• Christian Aid


  Aim: to stop poverty and provide emergency relief in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America and the Caribbean
• Christian Aid is the official relief and development agency for how many Church denominations in Britain and Ireland?

  41