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What are Christians doing to help suffering children around the world?
The Viva ReportClick here to read the full report (PDF) If you were asked “What are Christians doing to help suffering children around the world?” What would you say? During my time as Archbishop of Canterbury I had the privilege of meeting many remarkable people doing remarkable things in Jesus’ name. I know that where there is suffering, there you will find Christian people providing practical hope and help. Yet I couldn’t say with certainty how substantial this Christian response is. This lack of knowledge has become a problem. As Christians, we have a mandate to do all we can to serve the poor and the oppressed, and yet we don’t know who is doing what and where. Is it any wonder then that this Christian response is often disconnected, uncoordinated, isolated and not properly supported? The Viva Report aims to change this. Over the coming seven years it will build an accurate picture of the extent of Christian service for children at risk around the globe. I believe this knowledge will be revolutionary. It will enable Christians working with children to locate and connect with others in their locality who can help them. It will help organisations avoid duplicating effort and encourage them to start sharing knowledge, resources and people. It will also enable us to see where no one is doing anything and so enable Christian agencies to focus their resources and people to impact the areas and children who need them most. This is why I am so pleased to commend this first edition of the Viva Report to you. Please read it, contribute to it and give it your full support, because this project will soon empower you, and those you work with, to change the world for children at risk.
The Viva Report is made possible by funding provided by the following organisations:
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