Today, Friday 1st December recognises World AIDS Day, a day in which we are given the chance to stand up and join in the campaign to help put an end to one of the world’s most serious health and development challenges. Although over recent years we have seen a decrease in HIV prevalence; across the…
Over the last few days, Children in Crossfire delivered its TIDAL: Educating the Heart training to a group of energetic and enthusiastic teachers. Our intern, Barbara, was there to take part. Here are her top 5 takeaways from the event: Teachers think about students holistically I am a student and I have never spent much…
The events will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of International NGO Children in Crossfire Award-winning actress and activist, Joanna Lumley OBE, has been confirmed to join His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, in Derry/Londonderry on day two of his visit to the city, which will mark the 20th Anniversary of Children in Crossfire. Joanna…
We are delighted to welcome a new member to our team. Dee Abbott has just taken up the role as Public Engagement Officer. Dee tells us a few things about herself in this blog. Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Dee, I’m 23 years old and I’m the Public Engagement Programme Worker…
Now is the time to act for the children of Africa It’s June 16, Day of the African Child (DAC) 2017. It is a good day to reflect on and plan to further invest in the group that holds the key to unlocking doors of peace and prosperity on earth. I invite you to my…
As Children in Crossfire’s Head of International Programmes, sometimes I can get distracted by the day to day work in the office. Therefore it’s nice to reconnect and not lose sight of the lives that will ultimately be impacted by all our effort! One way to remain connected is to relate to what our beneficiaries…
Apex Housing Association have had a fantastic Partnership with Children in Crossfire for almost 17 years. We provide funding to Children in Crossfire who in turn offer opportunities to Apex staff that would otherwise not have been available. This strong relationship would not be possible without the commitment of our hard working, committed staff. Since…
This month we are able to provide an update on 60 families we have been working with over the past 8 years. In 2008 they lived in makeshift houses in a graveyard with no food, no water or access to medicine. The children begged on the street to get the money to feed themselves and…
For Children in Crossfire, long-term sustainable Change requires more than our direct work on key issues within our target countries. Rather, it requires us to promote a more active role for people across the island of Ireland so that they are fully engaged with international development, understand the causes of poverty, understand the context of…
Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Connor, I’m 25 years old and I’m the Senior Community Fundraiser for Children in Crossfire in Belfast and joined the charity in November 2016! The youngest of 4 in my family, I am probably a stereotypical youngest child, always talking a bit too much and with…