Tearfund’s work in tackling poverty has been commended by Gordon Brown at a reception to mark this weekend’s Global Day of Prayer.
The Prime Minister praised Tearfund and other organisations for their efforts towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, international agreed targets to tackle global poverty.
He also urged a renewed effort to achieve them through support for a Call to Action declaration, an initiative supported by Tearfund.
Mr Brown told guests invited from 80 organisations and churches, `I know that you are passionate about promoting fairness and development in every country of the world.
`That is why I’m delighted that we are using this opportunity to join together to tackle global poverty.’
The Global Day of Prayer takes place this Sunday. The biggest UK event, backed by Tearfund, is being staged at Millwall FC’s stadium but there will be events across the country and the globe.
Global Day of Prayer London founder, Pastor Jonathan Oloyede, said, `At Millwall this Sunday, we will be urging thousands of Christians to be agents of transformation for the global poor.’
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