Brazil
The Quilombola people are the descendants of escaped slaves who fled into the Amazon. Christian Aid partners have helped 7,000 Quilombola people in the northern Amazon to claim legal ownership of the forest lands where their families have lived for generations.
Sudan
People living with HIV in Sudan, such as Hajir Mustafa and her son Ezo often experience signifi cant discrimination in areas ranging from education to medical care. SPCA, Christian Aid's local partner, helps people with HIV to come to terms with their status, and provides them with the information and practical support they need.
Sierra Leone
Women in Sierra Leone have often been seen as second-class citizens but, due to the respect accorded to women for their role in bringing peace to the country, this is starting to change. Christian Aid's local partners have built on this by helping women to be treated equally.
Philippines
Years of irresponsible mining on the island of Marinduque have left thousands of poor people even worse off. Environmental contamination means their health has deteriorated, and company taxes owed to the provincial government remain unpaid. Christian Aid's local partner MACEC, a non-government organisation (NGO), is working with local government to lobby for environmental and tax justice
India
Local NGO DDS has worked with 5,000 Dalit (formerly known as Untouchable) women to cultivate land that can feed 50,000 of the poorest people in their region. It has also trained the women to make films about the issues – such as GM crops and climate change – that concern the poor.
