Make a Difference - Stories

24 July 2020

I've been called chocolate face and curry breath...racism isn't just a black and white issue

A writer from South Asia asks, for those with a skin colour somewhere in between, where do we fit into the discussion?

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15 July 2020

We are all in this together

How do we address the rising tensions from years of racism and injustice? Start with compassion, says Jeanette McCarthy

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22 June 2020

Facing racism – fight or flight?

After fleeing from Civil War in Sierra Leone, writer Andrena Sawyer says living in the U.S.A. exposed her to a new kind of battle – for equality

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13 June 2020

Use your small voice

Writer Clare O'Driscoll suggests that in the time of this civil rights movement, we can all do something

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10 June 2020

Recognising my white privilege

Woman Alive’s Book Club host Amy Boucher Pye says George Floyd’s murder has helped her realise her racial bias

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5 May 2020

Support victims of domestic violence during lockdown

On Sunday 10 May, Classfinder.org.uk will be running a 12-hour exercise marathon to raise vital funds for Women’s Aid

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24 February 2020

Woman Alive Editor Doll Fisher spoke to Lara and Will, who have been running catered ski chalets in Meribel for 20 years. This is their second year running Chalet Altitude, the home for their outreach and mission organisation Altitude Mission

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24 January 2020

A community choir creates confidence

Alastair McIver chats with professional singer Natasha Hendry who is using her talent to benefit others

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23 October 2019

Kingdom vs Chaos

Alistair McIver investigates how two women and the church are supporting the fightback against anti-social behaviour in the country’s most violent street
Everyone seems to want their 15 minutes of fame, these days. And when you, your work, or your location finally make it into the headlines of a national newspaper, that would appear to be ‘mission accomplished.’

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8 October 2019

Nurture hope

Hope lights up the darkness and there are simple things we can all do to make hope a reality in our lives, says Joanne Cox-Darling

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27 August 2019

Church programme

Children’s worker Fiona Platt explains how Seedfield Methodist Junior Church in Bury re-energised their meetings and inspired the rest of their church community

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2 April 2019

First steps in evangelism

Many people feel uncomfortable or even afraid at the thought of sharing Jesus, but it needn’t be that way. Simply take it one step at a time, says Eve Paterson, coordinator of the Great Commission at the Evangelical Alliance

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5 March 2019

Women who change their world

Three inspirational stories to celebrate International Women’s Day (8 March)

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29 January 2019

How chocolate is changing women’s lives

Chocolate and coffee are surely two of life’s pleasures, and by choosing to buy Fairtrade products, what tastes good can do good too, as Emily McCoy explains

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28 August 2018

A time to leave, a time to arrive

How can we support young people who are leaving home for the first time to start their studies at university? Fiona Lloyd has some suggestions

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21 August 2018

Little things mean a lot

From craft lessons to a clothing exchange and stories that bring faith alive, meet three women who had a simple idea, a willing heart and courage to step out in faith

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6 August 2018

Our show is changing attitudes to Christians

A former soap star is hosting the first live Christian women's show available on Turkey's national satellite TV platform ...

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16 January 2018

Called to make an impact

How one peer is championing international human rights justice from the corridors of Westminster. Alastair McIver talks to Baroness Elizabeth Berridge

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26 December 2017

Mission on your doorstep

Could you give an hour a week to chat online and encourage someone who is lonely or facing difficulties? Matt Rich introduces the ministry of Chatnow

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21 November 2017

Six things I am learning

In September Laura Treneer was appointed Chief Executive of Woman Alive’s parent company, the charity CPO (Christian Publishing & Outreach), where she has been Innovation Director for the last three years. Her husband is pastor of a large Baptist church in Brighton where they live with their family.

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14 November 2017

5 ways to share the joy of Christmas

The good news of Jesus is for everyone, and what better time than Christmas to find creative ways to share it with our friends and neighbours. Sharon Barnard discovers some inspiring ideas from churches up and down the UK

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31 October 2017

Remembrance Day blessing

Fiona Thomson reports on a small church with big ideas for reaching out into their community

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1 August 2017

What's your ministry? Summer opportunities

Meet the women using their holidays to reach out and support others

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13 June 2017

What's your ministry?

Meet the women using social media to reach out and support others

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6 June 2017

Miracles in the city centre

The exciting ministry that takes prayer to the streets

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9 May 2017

Companions for the journey

The ministry of walking each other home

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12 September 2016

Second chances

Sharon Grenham-Thompson discusses the gift of second chances that involves us loving others and realising that no-one is beyond the reach of God ...

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15 August 2016

Change the world

Dr Eve Poole on bringing "Kingdom values" to the business world – and how small decisions can make a big difference ...

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12 July 2016

Blankets to comfort

Find out how you can put your sewing, knitting or crocheting skills to work to make comfort blankets for sick children. Lyn Alderson explains ...

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8 June 2016

Women of courage

When Therese Hughes MBE began looking for a wig to help a customer, she little knew it would lead to a change of career and an honour from the Queen ...

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10 March 2016

What's your motivation?

Wendy Mann explains how love needs to be the motivating force to help others and see their lives transformed, and how we can find this by connecting with God's love

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10 November 2015

Christmas in Uganda

Maureen Mwagale wanted to give Ugandan slum families a Christmas party - read about what happened at this surprising event and what it led to

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8 October 2015

A letter from Kenya

Joyce Njoki Muriuki explains how she moved from being a frustrated farmer to being an adventurous one – with results that have transformed her community

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8 April 2015

Giving to everyone?

We are bombarded by requests to give financially. Fiona Mearns from UK charity Stewardship offers some advice

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11 March 2015

Renew and reuse

An article on food waste shocked Jenny Dawson into action ...

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8 October 2014

Be a Peacemaker

In a month of remembering the impact of war and hostilities Penelope Wilcock discusses what we can do for peace

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11 September 2014

Look Good Feel Better

Marion Andrews reports on her work with a charity who help women battling cancer continue to look their best ...

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12 June 2014

Music uniting people

Meet the woman who is changing lives by bringing music to a deprived area of Cardiff

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15 May 2014

Heavenly Supplies

Read how an Essex church meets the need of the community for a local shop

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17 April 2014

Meet the flower lady

Trisha Gallagher shares her experience of distributing flowers that would otherwise be discarded

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13 February 2014

Let's have a cup of tea!

It’s the simplest of invitations, but it can make a big difference to someone. Sharon Barnard explores practising hospitality ...

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13 February 2014

On the fringes of society

Charlotte Walker reveals the tough challenges for Indian women with leprosy

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13 January 2014

Life after debt

Patricia Green interviews Heather Keates and finds out how personal experience of debt inspired her to create the national charity Community Money Advice.

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