Projects in Need

Every month, Aid to the Church in Need receives urgent project requests from Christian communities around the world who are facing hardship, persecution, poverty and pastoral challenges. Through Projects in Need, parishes, groups, communities and individuals are invited to support or adopt one of these carefully selected projects and help make a tangible difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters in faith. Explore this month’s projects below and discover how your generosity can bring hope, strength and lasting support to a community in need.

Courses for Christian Girls in Pakistan

Again and again in the Gospel, there are women who approach Jesus with the boldness of a strong faith and ask for His help. Indeed, the woman with the issue of blood even believed that merely by touching His garment, she would be healed. And so, it was. Still today,

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A Vehicle for Prison Chaplains in Egypt

“Today, you will be with Me in Paradise” (Lk. 23:43). That was the promise of Jesust to the good thief hanging beside Him on the cross. Today, it is often the prison chaplains who witness similar miracles of conversion in the hearts of former criminals when they encounter Jesus. “Special

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Psychological Training for Priests in Ukraine

In the early months of the war in Ukraine, the immediate need was material aid for refugee families. Now, the need is, above all, for spiritual and psychological help. Priests are often the first ones the people turn to. Iryna is from Konotop, in northeast Ukraine. She had been baptised

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UKRAINE: Help a Hospital Chaplain Reach the Forgotten

In Ukraine, many palliative‑care patients are facing their final days alone. War has scattered families, leaving the elderly without support, companionship or spiritual care. You can help ensure they are not forgotten. Fr Taras Viliura, chaplain at St Luke’s Clinic, travels every day to visit patients who are seriously ill,

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JORDAN: Give Young Christians the Gift of Faith

In Jordan, Christians are a small minority. Many young Catholics long for a strong community where they can grow in confidence, deepen their faith and discover their place in the Church. Your love can give them exactly that. The Youth Chaplaincy (JEC Jordan) is forming young Catholics to become leaders

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CHILE: Help Protect the Gift of Life

In Chile, the dignity of human life is under growing threat. Abortion and euthanasia are being pushed forward, and many young people are hearing louder messages from a “culture of death” than from the Gospel’s call to protect life. This is where you can make a real difference. The Diocese

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