Talents of Hope Appeal Success

We are delighted to be able to share the success of the 2023-24 ‘Talents of Hope’ appeal, which the Baptist Union of Wales held in order to aid the work of Christian Aid partners in Zimbabwe. Not only did churches and individuals across the BUW family successfully walk over a thousand miles (1090.35 to be precise!) to raise money and support for communities in Zimbabwe suffering from the effects of climate change – a total well over the original 750 mile target – marking a huge success! We can now also share that the total financial sum raised in aid of this work was in excess of £25,000 – with huge thanks due to each and every church and individual who contributed. 

General Secretary of BUW, Judith Morris, said: “The Baptist Union of Wales is delighted to have been able to raise money in support of Christian Aid’s Zimbabwe appeal, ‘Talents of Hope’ and we give thanks for the opportunity to also learn more about the challenges faced by the people of that country. We had more than one opportunity to talk online with some of Christian Aid’s partners in Zimbabwe and hear first-hand about the difficulties that exist there. We very much hope that our contribution towards the development of new approaches to agriculture in the face of climate change will make a difference and we continue to pray for the situation there.” 

Mari McNeill, Head of Christian Aid Wales, said: “We want to extend a huge thanks to Baptist Union of Wales churches for this special gift via the Christian Aid Talents of Hope Appeal. It’s been so encouraging to follow the efforts of the appeal over the past year – the ‘walking!’, the connection and prayer as you stepped out in faith and solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Zimbabwe. As Christian Aid marks 80 years in 2025, the unstoppable power of hope calls us to stand together with communities in Zimbabwe and across the world who are experiencing the injustice of poverty and the climate crisis. BUW plays an important role in this work ac the outcome of this appeal will enable pioneering work in partnership with local communities.” 

Why not take advantage of this moment to say a word in prayer for the continued work on the ground in Zimbabwe? 

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