Categories: random
Tags: Lent, Christian Aid, Count Your Blessings, Christianity
Date: 23 February 2007 09:16:00
I'm still struggling to get my head round yesterday's 48 poorest nations/3 richest men thing. It's a similar feeling to when I try to imagine infinity - I can't do it, I know it's true but it just doesn't make sense.
Friday 23rd February 2007
60% of adults in Senegal are unable to read.
Give 2p for every instruction you read today (road signs, recipes). Give 10p for every time you sign your name.
Saturday 24th February 2007
Half the world's population live on less than £1.10 a day.
Give £1.10 if you've spent more than that today.
Sunday 25th February 2007
Many people live in overcrowded accommodation - some families have just one room to call home.
Give 5p for every pace you can take between your front door and the furthest point of your home.
What's this in aid of? Count Your Blessings is a daily Lent plan to help raise funds for the work of Christian Aid.