This week saw Nigel Varndell from Christian Aid discuss what life is like ordinary Palestinians under occupation and what Christian Aid is doing to help.

• To find out more about Christian Aid's work in the region go to http://www.christianaid.org.uk/stoppoverty/conflict/middleeast/index.aspx (includes a resources section with downloadable reports)

• To take a quick email action on Gaza go to http://www.christianaid.org.uk/stoppoverty/conflict/middleeast/actions/gaza.aspx

• To find out about the work of one of Christian Aid's partners East Jerusalem YMCA - go to www.ej-ymca.org <http://www.ej-ymca.org/> which includes details of their Keep Hope Alive and Free Palestine campaigns.

• To get more involved with Christian Aid and find out how you could volunteer locally or take a gap year with us, contact Sarah Clay in the Oxford Office on 01865 246818 or sclay@christian-aid.org