The Bridge has supported the following projects this year:
WATER AID
Water Aid is an international non governmental organisation which enables the world’s poorest people to gain access to safe water and sanitation. they work with local partners who understand local issues and provide them with the skills and support to help communities set up and manage practical and sustainable projects that meet their real needs.
http://www.wateraid.org/uk/default.asp
THE EAST AFRICA CRISIS APPEAL
More than 10 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and the newly formed Republic of South Sudan have been left in need of food, water and emergency healthcare because of one of the worst droughts in 60 years. All of their work combating the food crisis across east Africa depends on voluntary donations .
http://www.dec.org.uk/item/507
EARL SHILTON STREET PASTORS
Street Pastors is an inter-denominational Church response to urban problems, engaging with people on the streets to care, listen, and dialogue. It was pioneered in London in January 2003 by Rev Les Isaac, director of the Ascension Trust, and has seen some remarkable results, including drops in crime in areas where teams are working. There are now over 100 teams around the United Kingdom including Hinckley, Barwell and Earl Shilton.
http://www.streetpastors.co.uk/
HALE
HALE is a true partnership between Health Professionals in Gondar, Ethiopia, and Leicester, UK, a development organisation aiming help to achieve sustainable development in healthcare in Ethiopia through shared teaching, training and research.
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