Charities Flashcards

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Alpha

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Helps people learn about Christianity, runs relationship and marriage courses for adults, study programmes for young people.
Evangelical group who aim to teach people about christiantiy in order to convert them.

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Street Pastors

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Make communities a safer place, often patrol at nights, getting help for people in need

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CAFOD

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Catholic Agency For Overseas Development
Believe none should suffer. Aim to bring hope and compassion to people of all faiths in Africa, Asia and South America. Increase access to clean water, healthcare, education and fair work opportunities.

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TearFund

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Respond to emergency situations.
Advocate on a local, national and global level - help others speak out against povety and injustice.
Seek an end to extreme poverty

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Christian Aid

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Encourage sustainable development and an end to poverty
Provide emergency relief in Asia, Africa, South America and the Middle East, regardless of religion or race. More locally, they run a door to door fundraiser, support local charities, and attempt to establish basic rights.

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APF

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Anglican Pacifist Fellowship
Founded the ‘Week of prayer for World Peace’. Raise awareness of pacifism and believe that war is incompatible with the teachings in the Bible

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Caritas

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Provide a practical response to victims of conflict - food, shelter, translators, legal services. Enable refugees to know and exercise their rights so they can have a say in their future

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