Killyleagh Minister Visits Christian Aid Projects in Africa

Killyleagh minister, the Rev Colin Darling,recently paid a visit to Christian Aid supported projects in Sierra Leone.

In late January, Reverend Darling of St John the Evangelist Parish Church, Killyleagh joined Christian Aid Ireland CEO, Rosamond Bennett (first left) as a representative of the Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal on a nine day visit to see projects supported by Christian Aid, which help marginalised people in Sierra Leone better access health care, boost incomes, empower women and reduce violence between cattle herders and crop farmers.

Rev Darling in Sierra Leone.

Christian Aid Ireland Chair Reverend Dr Liz Hughes, Christian Aid Ireland CEO Rosamond Bennett and Reverend Colin Darling after being presented with local woollen robes during a visit to Christian Aid supported projects in Golahun, Sierra Leone.

L-R, Christian Aid Ireland Chair Reverend Dr Liz Hughes, Christian Aid Ireland CEO Rosamond Bennett and Reverend Colin Darling after being presented with local woollen robes during a visit to Christian Aid supported projects in Golahun, Sierra Leone in Africa.

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