Julie Miles

Crewe CA Group

Fundraiser location:

CW1 6LE St Andrew's Church Crewe

Fundraiser date:

Sunday, 11 May 2025

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My story

Guatemala is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world but over half the population is living in poverty. Drought and deforestation are decimating the country – rivers are drying up and child malnutrition is a huge problem. Rivers are drying up and being polluted by industry. Lack of water and extreme temperatures are causing crops to fail. The indigenous communities have done the least to cause the climate crisis, yet they endure its impact the most.

Christian Aid's partners, Congcoop, are working with people like Aurelia, training them in ways to use their own indepth understanding of the land in conjunction with new techniques to grow resilient crops and protect their families from hunger. 

Your support can help fund the vital training these farmers need. Please give what you can to help families like Aurelia’s build a sustainable future.

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How your money helps

This Christian Aid Week, you can support communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

In places like Guatemala, extreme weather is destroying crops, deepening hunger and threatening livelihoods. But with the right tools and training, farmers can build sustainable futures.  

Every pound you raise could help:

  • Provide climate-resilient seeds to help families grow food.
  • Fund water conservation techniques to protect crops.
  • Support vital training so farmers can build a sustainable future. 
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Aurelia's grandchildren, Sheny 9, Karla 7, holding cacao pods. Credit: A.Sheppey/Christian Aid
Aurelia's grandchildren, Sheny 9, Karla 7, holding cacao pods.