EMMS HAILS CAMPAIGN RESPONSE

Christian healthcare charity EMMS International has announced that its ‘Every Life Matters’ appeal at the turn of the year raised over £1.7m.

The appeal ran from November 2017 to January 2018 with eligible donations from the UK public being matched through the UK government’s UK Aid Match scheme. The money will be used to improve care for people with incurable illnesses in Malawi.

EMMS International’s CEO, James Wells, said: “‘Every life matters’ is not just the title of this campaign, but the vision that underpins all of our work. We’re thrilled that so many people share that belief and have helped to raise this amazing amount.”

Among the contributors to the campaign were Longniddry Parish Church, who raised £3350. Minister, the Rev Robin Hill, said: “The church has been a long-standing supporter of global healthcare improvement projects. In recent years, Malawi has been a particular focus and we are delighted to have the opportunity to have our gift doubled to £6700 through the UK Aid Match scheme.”

This article appears in the August 2018 Issue of Life and Work

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