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Year 11
AQA

The work of Christian Aid for victims of war

I can explain how Christian Aid responds to victims of war.

New
New
Year 11
AQA

The work of Christian Aid for victims of war

I can explain how Christian Aid responds to victims of war.

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Key learning points

  1. Christian Aid was set up in 1945 to help refugees after World War II.
  2. Today, it supports victims of war around the world through emergency and long-term aid.
  3. Emergency relief includes food, shelter, clean water and medical care.
  4. Long-term support includes rebuilding, training health workers and trauma counselling.
  5. Its work is based on Christian teachings and guided by the values of equality, dignity, justice and love.

Keywords

  • Christian Aid - a Christian charity founded in 1945 that tackles poverty, injustice, and inequality through aid and advocacy

  • Refugee - someone who has been forced to flee their home country due to war, violence, persecution or disaster and seeks safety in another country

  • Victims of war - those who are harmed during a war, for example those killed, injured or left homeless

Common misconception

Christian Aid only provides short-term emergency help in war zones.

Christian Aid provides both emergency relief and long-term development. Alongside food and shelter, it also helps rebuild homes and schools, supports mental health, and trains local workers to help communities recover after conflict.


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Use videos of Christian Aid's work to illustrate how they respond to victims of war
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Equipment

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Lesson video

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
Why might soldiers be considered victims of war?

Correct answer: They may suffer long-term trauma or injury
They cause harm, not suffer it
They always win

Q2.
What does the parable of the Good Samaritan teach?

Help only your friends
Correct answer: Love and help everyone, even strangers or enemies
Avoid people who are suffering

Q3.
Why are human rights laws important during war?

They help declare war
Correct answer: They ensure all people retain dignity and safety
They apply only after war ends

Q4.
Many Christians and charities give aid, host and promote peace.

Correct Answer: refugees, Refugees

Q5.
Why might civilians from the attacking country be seen as victims too?

They benefit from the war
They are protected from all consequences
Correct answer: They may be bombed or face sanctions despite not supporting the war

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
When was Christian Aid established?

1960
Correct answer: 1945
1919

Q2.
Christian Aid supports victims of war through emergency and aid.

Correct Answer: long-term, long term

Q3.
Medical care in emergencies helps to:

Correct answer: Treat injuries and prevent disease
Train religious leaders
Build churches

Q4.
Long-term support includes rebuilding, training health workers and counselling.

Correct Answer: trauma, Trauma

Q5.
Helping rebuild homes and schools is part of:

Emergency relief
Correct answer: Long-term development
Evacuation