Christmas is Pointless...

The story of Nikolai was perhaps the one that has been the most shocking of all that we've told this year. We're pleased to report that he and Lapina are alive and well, supported by our partner Resource Centre for the Elderly. Nikolai has joined a self-help group and the couple are surviving.

Nikolai's picture is one of three used in the Christian Aid appeal 'Christmas is Pointless...' Please do visit the appeal web page - http://www.christian-aid.org.uk/christmas/index.htm - and donate something if you can.

And now, Podcasts
You might also be interested to know about the Christian Aid podcasts which dig deep into these stories.  Presented by Steven Buckley and Amanda Farrant, each new episode looks at a different issue affecting the developing world. Well worth a listen and you can check out a sampler episode here. 

• If you use Apple iTunes, click this link to subscribe to the podcasts
• For all other subscription software, or to listen through your PC, use this link