Justice Song
Christian Aid and Other Stories
In honour of its 80th anniversary, Justice Song celebrates Christian Aid’s incredible journey from its post-World War II origins to its emergence as a leading force in the fight against poverty and injustice
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Professor Michael Taylor was Director of Christian Aid for 12 years from 1985-97. An acknowledged authority, he then became Director of the World Faiths Development Dialogue from 2001-04. He was closely involved in the creation of the Centre for the Study of Global Ethics, President of the Jubilee 2000 Debt Campaign and has chaired numerous NGOs.
A Baptist minister, Michael is widely considered an expert in using the insights of faith traditions to inform social policy, especially in the area of poverty reduction and development.
With several books already published, Michael brings a huge amount of personal and professional experience to this project. The history will include some amazing anecdotes from his time as Christian Aid’s Director and associated travels to various country programmes.
Michael is currently based in Oxford and continues to advocate against poverty and injustice.
A Baptist minister, Michael is widely considered an expert in using the insights of faith traditions to inform social policy, especially in the area of poverty reduction and development.
With several books already published, Michael brings a huge amount of personal and professional experience to this project. The history will include some amazing anecdotes from his time as Christian Aid’s Director and associated travels to various country programmes.
Michael is currently based in Oxford and continues to advocate against poverty and injustice.
About
A household name, Christian Aid is the relief and development agency of 41 sponsoring churches in the UK. Justice Song explores the organisation’s rich history through a series of thematic chapters, interspersed with brief accounts of Christian Aid’s involvement with different countries around the world.
Its groundbreaking work dates back to 1945, when it was founded by British and Irish churches to help refugees following World War II. For 80 years, the organisation has provided humanitarian relief and long-term development support for poor communities across the globe, while highlighting suffering, tackling injustice and championing people’s rights.
Sir Robert Birley once wrote of Christian Aid’s founding Director, Janet Lacey CBE: ‘Bureaucracy […] collapsed at her approach; no one ever broke more rules.’ The book will capture the spirit of dissent and innovation which marks both Christian Aid’s beginnings and its work today.
From campaigns which took on the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, to the founding role it played in the Voluntary Service Overseas, Disasters Emergency Committee and Fairtrade Foundation, Christian Aid has consistently driven change. It helped set up the World Development Movement to encourage political campaigning, advised Martin Luther King while he was travelling in the UK, and counted the likes of Bishop Oscar Romero amongst its partners.
While it covers the pivotal moments in Christian Aid’s history, Justice Song also includes the voices and personal stories of those who have both worked for and been impacted by the organisation’s work over the years.
Its groundbreaking work dates back to 1945, when it was founded by British and Irish churches to help refugees following World War II. For 80 years, the organisation has provided humanitarian relief and long-term development support for poor communities across the globe, while highlighting suffering, tackling injustice and championing people’s rights.
Sir Robert Birley once wrote of Christian Aid’s founding Director, Janet Lacey CBE: ‘Bureaucracy […] collapsed at her approach; no one ever broke more rules.’ The book will capture the spirit of dissent and innovation which marks both Christian Aid’s beginnings and its work today.
From campaigns which took on the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, to the founding role it played in the Voluntary Service Overseas, Disasters Emergency Committee and Fairtrade Foundation, Christian Aid has consistently driven change. It helped set up the World Development Movement to encourage political campaigning, advised Martin Luther King while he was travelling in the UK, and counted the likes of Bishop Oscar Romero amongst its partners.
While it covers the pivotal moments in Christian Aid’s history, Justice Song also includes the voices and personal stories of those who have both worked for and been impacted by the organisation’s work over the years.
Author
Professor Michael Taylor was Director of Christian Aid for 12 years from 1985-97. An acknowledged authority, he then became Director of the World Faiths Development Dialogue from 2001-04. He was closely involved in the creation of the Centre for the Study of Global Ethics, President of the Jubilee 2000 Debt Campaign and has chaired numerous NGOs.
A Baptist minister, Michael is widely considered an expert in using the insights of faith traditions to inform social policy, especially in the area of poverty reduction and development.
With several books already published, Michael brings a huge amount of personal and professional experience to this project. The history will include some amazing anecdotes from his time as Christian Aid’s Director and associated travels to various country programmes.
Michael is currently based in Oxford and continues to advocate against poverty and injustice.
A Baptist minister, Michael is widely considered an expert in using the insights of faith traditions to inform social policy, especially in the area of poverty reduction and development.
With several books already published, Michael brings a huge amount of personal and professional experience to this project. The history will include some amazing anecdotes from his time as Christian Aid’s Director and associated travels to various country programmes.
Michael is currently based in Oxford and continues to advocate against poverty and injustice.
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Its groundbreaking work dates back to 1945, when it was founded by British and Irish churches to help refugees following World War II. For 80 years, the organisation has provided humanitarian relief and long-term development support for poor communities across the globe, while highlighting suffering, tackling injustice and championing people’s rights.
Sir Robert Birley once wrote of Christian Aid’s founding Director, Janet Lacey CBE: ‘Bureaucracy […] collapsed at her approach; no one ever broke more rules.’ The book will capture the spirit of dissent and innovation which marks both Christian Aid’s beginnings and its work today.
From campaigns which took on the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, to the founding role it played in the Voluntary Service Overseas, Disasters Emergency Committee and Fairtrade Foundation, Christian Aid has consistently driven change. It helped set up the World Development Movement to encourage political campaigning, advised Martin Luther King while he was travelling in the UK, and counted the likes of Bishop Oscar Romero amongst its partners.
While it covers the pivotal moments in Christian Aid’s history, Justice Song also includes the voices and personal stories of those who have both worked for and been impacted by the organisation’s work over the years.