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Luxury Brands Help Fight Poverty
This week the prestigious Lingfield Park Racecourse hosted an evening of networking arranged by a number of luxury brands.
City of Thorns
In this book, Ben Rawlence interweaves the stories of nine individuals to show what life is like in the camp and to sketch the wider political forces that keep the refugees trapped there.
Beasts of No Nation
A thoroughly bleak and chilling portrayal of the life of a child soldier, Beasts of No Nation examines the futility of civil war and the devastating effects it has on the lives of those caught in its grip.
Best and Worst of Times
Empathy Action volunteer Paul Williams looks back at his recent trip to Paris organised by the Church of England in conjunction with several other Christian charities.
Thoughts From the Road
Empathy Action volunteer, Paul Williams, has been on the Church of England’s Pilgramage2Paris. Here he shares some reflections he has had whilst on the walk.
A Mile in my Shoes
As part of the recent Totally Thames festival, Empathy Action Director Ben Solanky reflects on his experience of the ‘A Mile in My Shoes’ exhibition.
Living On One Dollar
A 2013 documentary, Living On One Dollar, explores the challenges of living below the poverty line in rural Guatemala as four American students take on the task of surviving on $1 USD per day.
The Good Lie
Last week Empathy Action were invited to Blundell’s School in Tiverton to provide a day-long programme of activities for the school’s year 9 students as part of their Poverty Awareness Day.