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Christian Aid Week 2026 shines a light on the vibrant communities of Nairobi, where innovation and determination are transforming lives in the face of urban poverty. In some of the city’s most crowded neighbourhoods, families have very little space, limited income, and rising food costs to contend with. Yet out of these challenges has grown a remarkable movement: small-scale urban farming, bringing fresh food and renewed hope right to people’s doorsteps.
At the heart of this story are individuals and families who have begun to grow their own vegetables in the smallest of spaces—using sacks, containers, rooftops, and narrow alleyways. With support from Christian Aid’s local partner, people are learning simple but effective techniques to cultivate crops such as spinach, kale, and tomatoes. These “kitchen gardens “supply healthy food and lessen the need to buy costly produce.
The impact goes beyond the dinner table. Surplus vegetables can be sold locally, creating a small but vital income stream. For many families, this means being able to pay school fees, access healthcare, or simply have a little more security from week to week. Just as importantly, these projects build confidence and community spirit, as neighbours share knowledge, resources, and encouragement.
Christian Aid Week shows how local, practical solutions create lasting change. The story from Nairobi is one of resourcefulness and resilience—showing that even in the most challenging environments, people can take meaningful steps toward a better future. By supporting this work, you are not only helping to meet immediate needs, but also empowering communities to grow stronger, more self-sufficient, and more hopeful for the years ahead.
Christian Aid Week
10-16 May 2026
Where hardship means hunger
Where hardship means hunger
…urban farmers can grow hope.
In the crowded and bustling settlements of Nairobi, most parents wake every single day knowing that they must go and earn money, otherwise their children won’t eat that evening.
It’s a precarious and frightening daily struggle that no family should have to face.
But with tools and training from our partner, Beacon of Hope, parents are farming vegetables in a small city plot to feed their families and earn an income. Watch the video ...
Believing in Life Before Death for 50 years
Believing in Life Before Death for 50 years
Kings Langley has had an active Christian Aid Committee since 1968. In that time over £400,000 has been raised to fight global poverty. In this documentary some of the volunteers who have raised funds and campaigned for justice, recall memorable highlights from those 50 years.
The Kings Langley Christian Aid Committee
The Kings Langley Christian Aid Committee
Chairman Paul Tucker
Secretary Eric Martin
Treasurer Chris Pettit
All Saints Sue Castle-Henry
Keith Gower
Christ Church Pat McCombe
Our Lady RC Kevan
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