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You have the power to choose another colour: Reflecting on ‘Blue Monday’
The term Blue Monday was coined by Sky Travel to the third Monday in January as they considered it to be the most depressing day of the year.
Psalm 114: God turning up!
When was the last time you felt God ‘turning up’? And knew in the pit of your stomach … it was Him?
Guest blog by Rev Robert Ireton
A Big Give Thank You!!
The Big Give Christmas Challenge is now over! 94 people took part, raising a STUPENDOUS £22,137 in one week!
The Big Give Christmas Challenge
The Big Give Christmas Challenge is underway! For 7 days (midday Dec 3rd to midday Dec 10th) our pledgers will DOUBLE your donation.
Something as simple as a key can change a life
South Africa remains the epicentre of the global HIV pandemic with 7.7 million people infected and millions of children orphaned by AIDS. Kwa-Zulu Natal province carries the heaviest burden.
World AIDS Day
“If I hadn’t come to this project, I would still be a sex worker with no knowledge of HIV.”
But surely everyone knows about HIV by now?
If only that was true!
International Men's Day
In today’s world we live in a time where men in general are not getting the best of media coverage both in mainstream and social media spaces.
Salt & Light November 2024
The latest issue of Salt and Light. WARNING: This newsletter contains real-life stories of rape, abuse and violence.
Simi’s story
Girls with a disability are four times more likely to have experienced rape than their peers with no chronic disability. Vulnerable girls like Simi.
Anenyasha’s story
Sex work for Zimbabwean women like Anenyasha is difficult and dangerous. The risk of violence for sex workers is great.
Noeline’s story
You cannot have HIV in the community and live peacefully. You will always get people who are afraid to talk to you and insult you. Life before the Crossroads Support Group was stressful.
Supporting survivors and challenging the drivers of gender-based violence (GBV)
Gender inequality and cultural norms that view violence against women as acceptable are two root causes of these shocking statistics. But gender-based violence (GBV) is preventable.