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Together, We Can Restore Hope
Your donation will help Christian families in Lebanon and Syria survive crisis, displacement & deepening poverty.
Helping Christians in need
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is 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.
Start this year by making a difference
Our Lent & Easter range
Discover our beautiful range of products—perfect for your home or as gifts this holy season. From cards and candles to jewellery and handcrafted items, every purchase you make helps support families in our project countries.
Make a Mass Offering
In some countries around the world, priests do not receive a livable income serving their communities. Support them by making a Mass Offering today and allow them to continue their work.
Sign our petition to the UN
As Christians and other religious minorities face growing violence, kidnappings, and discrimination, we must work harder than ever to defend their rights and ensure they’re fully protected under Article 18.
Latest news
CUBA: Oil sanctions will hit the poorest and weakest warn bishops
BISHOPS have warned that Cuba will suffer “social chaos and violence” if fuel blockades are introduced.
Cuba
Nigerian girl, 8, desires ‘God’s blessings upon those’ who made her dream come true
A YOUNG Christian girl from Nigeria has started school thanks to an award won by her father and has promised to “pray for all those” who helped realise her dream.
Nigeria
KENYA: Mass panic after ‘so many people’ return to Church
WITH the number of people returning to Church in Kenya skyrocketing, the equipment used by nuns for baking Eucharistic wafers has broken down.
Kenya
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
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.
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.
