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#RedWednesday
This November 19th, will you help suffering young Christians? Learn how you can do your part to help them.
How you can make a difference this #RedWednesday
Whether you are fundraising or donating, standing in solidarity together, or raising awareness, you can get involved to support suffering and persecuted Christians this #RedWednesday.
Support a fundraiser
Individuals and groups up and down the country are doing their part however they can to help raise money for #RedWednesday. Help support their actions by supporting their fundraising efforts to help raise money for projects to help persecuted families.
#RedWednesday events
Join us as we fill Churches and Cathedrals across the UK as we stand together and light up red to shine a light on Christian persecution across the globe and that show everyone our mission to support those suffering for their faith.
Schools livestream
Schools, tune in this #RedWednesday for our Schools livestream. This stream will help students to learn about the issues faced by many children and families globally and what ACN does to help them through our #RedWednesday national campaign.
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)
We are a Catholic charity bringing spiritual and practical help to Catholics and other Christians where they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need through prayer, information and action.
Your support matters
Burkina Faso Appeal
Christians are under siege. Your gift today brings hope, healing, and spiritual care to those suffering for their faith.
Sign our Article 18 Petition
Will you join us in our worldwide call for fresh action by the United Nations as well as the UK Government and urge them to uphold Article 18 of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.
ACN Christmas Shop
From advent candles and Christmas cards, to donations and charity gifts of faith, the ACN Christmas gift shop is now open with Christian and Catholic gift products this festive season.
Latest news
MOZAMBIQUE: ‘People are lost because of terrorist trauma’
RELIGIOUS Sisters are helping thousands affected by terrorist attacks in Mozambique, giving them psychological aid to deal with their trauma.
Mozambique
NIGERIA: ‘I will not give up my ministry despite death attempt by extremists’
A NIGERIAN catechist who continued his ministry despite nearly being stabbed to death at the hands of knife-wielding extremists is to receive an award for bravery.
UKRAINE: ‘We fear silence’ says bishop dealing with traumatising war noise
A UKRAINIAN bishop says the constant noise of drones and rockets above their heads is traumatising all who hear it.
Other ways to give
Shop our range of products, make a charitable Gift of Faith donation, make a Mass Offering, or support an ACN project somewhere in the world today in our online shop.
Making a Difference Through Faith
In 2024, your support has meant that ACN has been able to reach Christians in need.
1,836,591 Masses
offered to support 1 in every 10 priests all around the world
Almost 10,000
seminarians supported by ACN benefactors in their training
860+ Projects
supported to allow for the work of over 6000 Sisters
Getting involved with ACN
Sign up to our Schools & Youth Membership
Join ACN UK's free Youth Membership Group programme. Parishes and schools can set up ACN youth membership groups, overseen by an adult but run by young people.
ACN Apostles: Ages 5-10
ACN Ambassadors: Ages 11-16
ACN Advocates: Ages 16-18
Learn about ACN and how they can get involved through information, prayer, and fundraising action.
ACN Apostles: Ages 5-10
ACN Ambassadors: Ages 11-16
ACN Advocates: Ages 16-18
Learn about ACN and how they can get involved through information, prayer, and fundraising action.
Break the Silence Podcast
We are giving a voice to those suffering for their faith and those advocating on their behalf. In one of our latest episodes, Tammy Peterson reflects on faith, suffering and prayer as we discuss various stories about persecuted Christians from around the world. She also talks candidly about her journey to the Catholic Church and what the Rosary means to her.
Become a Volunteer for ACN
Reach out to your friends, family, loved ones and local community about the important work that ACN is doing to bring about awareness and support to the faithful that are suffering and persecuted for their beliefs.
